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Just because you’re working with a budget doesn’t mean you can’t treat yourself every now and then. In fact, treating yourself sometimes is a good thing because it prevents you from hating the idea of saving and budgeting. For that, carefully plan a treat, make it fit into your budget, and enjoy small pleasures every month, or even every week. Try to accomplish your work goals, organize yourself and treat yourself, for you deserve it. So, if you're looking for ways to please yourself, read this article for more ideas.

I am not sure about you, but I’m ready to give to everyone else, while also focusing on myself this year. I work hard and I deserve a little TLC for myself, as well. Here are a few gifts to give yourself this year:

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Do you constantly find yourself struggling to make time for your kids as a parent? You’re not alone with this issue. A lot of parents find it difficult to spend as much time as they want while continuously juggling a busy schedule. To deal with this issue, you need to make sure that you are looking at some of the ways that you can save time in other areas of your life. Here are some of the key recommendations that we suggest you take on board tied to this concept.

March 2021 marks a full year of living under various levels of quarantine, and everyone is handling the past year differently. Some changes may have been good, others not so much. Now is the time to reflect on who we were, who we are and who we want to be...

In older times, having children was not perceived as a burden but as a good in itself. Is motherhood a neutral event, which each age has positive or negative connotations? Of course not. Parenting, parenting, and childcare should be enjoyable in itself.

The behaviors that are essential for the survival of the individual or the species produce pleasure. Animals do not know that food contains nutrients necessary to live nor that sex is necessary to reproduce. They act motivated by pleasure. It is necessary to care for and feed children for years. No animal does it for as long as humans, so it is a complicated and lengthy process. We often bow down to the social norms of today without giving a second thought to our own mental health. Additionally, there appears to be an essential feedback mechanism that the more you care for a baby, the more you want to continue to care for it. You fall in love. 

Looking after yourself is crucial, especially in a moment like the one we are living in today. And, now that the holiday season is quickly approaching, it is impossible not to think that Christmas will be a little different from usual this year.

Indeed, there won’t be as many family parties and gatherings, and all the traditions that are so close to our hearts might have to wait until next year. In all this, new lockdown measures and restrictions are coming into place. Whether you are facing the months ahead with your loved ones or alone, it has never been as important to dedicate time and love to yourself. Start from the tips below.

It’s easy to lose confidence, in fact, it’s far easier to lose it than it is to gain it back, but you deserve to have all the confidence in the world. If you’ve lost it recently, or you don’t quite feel the same as you used to, then we’re glad you came across this article because we’re going to be looking at some of the ways that you can get it back! If you want to know more, keep reading down below.

Kudos to you if you're devoting some or all of your time to care for a senior member of your family. We're sure you're doing a wonderful job, even if you do feel the strain of your role at times.

However, you do need to look after yourself. Your health matters, and especially if you are feeling the strain of caring for your elderly parents or grandparents, you need to find ways to help yourself too.

Here are some suggestions we hope you find useful.

I had to learn “how to be a stay at home mom”. It is a life that relies on consistency and schedule whether you like that life or not. That was the only way I found I could get anything done. It is also a job that requires you to think on your feet and go with the flow, regardless of what “has to get done” that day. And it can be a job that is mentally draining. Here are some of my tips on how to make stay at home mom life more productive.

Pregnancy is a magical, worrying and exciting time. There’s an awful lot to consider. With all the symptoms you experience, dealing with the extreme fatigue and worrying about whether your baby is growing as it should, there’s a lot to think about day-to-day.

This only ramps up towards the end of your pregnancy when the realization that you’ll very soon be bringing home an actual baby begins to become a reality. That’s after you get through the birth.

With all this on your mind, how you feel and especially how you look are very often at the bottom of your list, but it’s important to remember that there is still a you, even after you’ve had your baby, you are still very important and worth looking after. In this article, we take a look at life post-pregnancy and some practical ways of looking after you both.