December 2015 - Page 2 of 3

How To Save Money On Furniture And Homewares

Dec 17 2015

Save Money On Furniture And Homewares It is time to get organised. Clean up, clear out and start fresh this festive season. The holidays have rolled around again and guests are spending the weekend. You don’t want to be embarrassed by your old worn out homewares, so it is the perfect time to change your décor. Get that outdated and shabby furniture off your property and spruce it up with something new or new to you. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure You know the old saying. This is absolutely true when it comes to furniture and homewares. Unlike 10 years ago, today there are so many options to find a bargain and you are crazy to not try. Consider the following before you go out and pay full price: Christmas and Boxing Day sales Stores and warehouses around Australia have fantastic Christmas and Boxing Day sales. Sometimes you…

What To Check Before Buying A House | All Mum Said

Dec 15 2015

What To Check Before Buying A House Don’t rush in and make an offer on the first house you view. There are potential perils that you need to be aware of! You have saved your hard-earned money and it is finally time to break into the property market. Don’t let excitement cloud your judgement, take your time and get to know the house well before taking the next step. Here are some things you should know before buying a new house: What you need to know BEFORE making an offer It isn’t uncommon for your heart to rule over your head when making this emotional purchase. That is a rookie error that could have catastrophic effects, resulting in the purchase of a lemon aka money pit. This can be easily avoided by considering the following: Environment and area The surrounding environment and area can have the potential to turn your…

Dec 14 2015

Easy Christmas Craft Ideas For Kids Christmas is a time of magic, creativity and joy. Seeing the joy on a child’s face when they get into the spirit of Christmas is all it takes to make a parent slow down and embrace the merry season. This typically starts with Christmas activities! Christmas craft ideas It is no secret kids love doing arts and crafts, it is also no secret that craft is beneficial for children and their development. (CLICK THE LINK TO SEE HOW). But most importantly, it is fun. If you and your little ones want to get into the spirit of Christmas make sure you create these festive Christmas activities seen below! Bauble Decorating Decorating your own baubles can be so much fun. Not many crafts items are required to make this and yet you can create something special and that will treasured for years to come. You…

Gyprock sensitive | renovations | All Mum Said

Dec 07 2015

Gyprock Sensitive Renovators Giveaway The warmer months are the perfect time to get those DIY projects out of the ‘gonna do’ box and put them into action. Whether this is extending a room in your home, building the kids a cubby house or getting stuck into those gardens; now is the time! Unfortunately for some, asthma and allergies can make not only renovating a struggle but the products used in the home can also have long lasting effects. This is made evidently clear when Australians spend 90% of their time indoors. As a result of popular reality renovation shows like House Rules and The Block, DIY has become an extremely popular activity for Australians, including first timers. Why use Gyprock Sensitive? Not everyone can afford to upgrade to a larger home when their family extends, which is why they often opt to invest in renovations to expand their living quarters….