Many families are entitled to some sort of cash help from the government but the problem for so many parents, is that they can find it quite a challenge to work out which benefits they qualify for and how to claim for them. Raising a family is hard enough as it is, so here is a look at how you might be able to claim some help with the task and pay for things that you and your children need. Child Benefit The most basic form of government help for families is child benefit and anyone who is responsible for a child is entitled to receive payment. If either you, or your partner, earn an individual income that exceeds £50,000 per year, the person with the highest income in the household will almost certainly have to pay back some or all of the child benefit in extra tax. Free prescriptions and help with treatments Women still in their pregnancy and new mothers in the first 12 months after their child is born, qualify for free prescriptions and treatments for dental work or eye ...
Coupon – Additional 20% OFF for New Customers @ Shutterfly
Right now, new customers at Shutteryfly can get an additional 20% OFF by using the promo code TWENTYMORE. Offer is good for 20% off total order at checkout (after any other discounts and before taxes, shipping and handling) through shutterfly.com, Shutterfly apps or our mobile-friendly site. The promo code expires March 4, 2015 (11:59 P.M. PT). Taxes, shipping and handling will apply. Not valid on personalized postage stamps, prepaid plans, gift certificates, Videograms, cards sent using mailing services, prior purchases or orders placed for in-store pick up. Cannot be redeemed for cash or combined with other offers or credits. Not valid for resale. Exclusive offers for ALL customers Now that the holidays have long past and you've got a bit more spare time, why not make a photo book chronicling all the highlights and family favorite memories from 2014? This week you'll save up to 50% OFF photo books, cards, prints and more with our sitewide sales. Click here for more details: ...
The Urbini Dream Nursery Instagram Contest
I participated in a Blog Blast Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Urbini. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation. Are you a new mom needing to convert a room into a nursery or a mom having another child and need to update your nursery? Then enter the Urbini Dream Nursery Instagram Contest for a chance to win the grand prize, including Urbini Crib, Urbini Changing Table, Urbini 6 Drawer Dresser, Urbini Cubi Play Yard, and a home visit by Urbini designer Rachel Dacks to personally outfit a newly designed nursery (Second Place prize winner will receive their choice of an Urbini Crib, the Third Place winner will receive a Urbini Cubi Play Yard). You can also promote the sweepstakes daily for a chance to win a $50 Walmart Gift Card (one winner randomly selected each day). To enter, simply post a post a photo of the room you want to redesign on your personal Instagram account, & tagging #UrbiniDreamNursery and #Contest. The contest begins ...
Frozen Fever Trailer
Here is the highly anticipated trailer for the new short, Frozen Fever. It's the follow-up to Frozen. In Frozen Fever, it's Anna's birthday and Elsa and Kristoff are determined to give her the best celebration ever, but when Elsa catches a cold, her powers may put more than just the party at risk. You will be able to see Frozen Fever exclusively in theaters with Disney’s new live-action CINDERELLA, starring Lily James and Academy Award-winner Cate Blanchett, on March 13th ...
Guest Article – Keep Calm and Carry On: Moms Managing Stress
As a mom, things can get pretty hectic around your home. We've got the kids to take care of, the house to maintain, work to do, and so much more. Maintaining all of those plus finding time to take care of ourselves can seem like an insurmountable task at times, and we are bound to get burnt out at one point or another. That is why it is of the utmost importance to take time for ourselves, whenever we can find the time to do so. We have to find some way to manage our stress and stop thinking about our stressors, if only for a little while. Keep Calm With the Kids Who ever said that being a mom isn't a full-time job? It's the original full-time job! We have the little ones who are dependent on us as parents to take care of them, feed them, make certain that they are dressed and off to school on time, etc. At that, they are only at school for a few hours out of the day, and then it's snack time at home, and after that, you have to find the time to whip up dinner somewhere in between. It ...
The FunkoPop Walking Dead Giveaway!
The Walking Dead is currently in it's fifth season, and better than ever (aside from the ridiculous amount of commercials). Two major characters were killed off, one during the mid-season finale & the other during the mid-season premier. But so far the hottest character yet lives. I'm talking about Daryl Dixon. Now, who wants a little Daryl? The Giveaway I've got a FunkoPop Walking Dead Daryl Dixon Vinyl Figure (Black & White Variant) that I'm going to give to one lucky reader. Get it, 'little Daryl'? Seriously, if I had the real Daryl in the flesh I would not hand him over to anyone! To enter, tell me what you think of the current season so far in a comment below. Once you do that, you can complete the extra enters on the Rafflecopter form. The giveaway is open to US residents only, and ends March 31st @ midnight CST. Disclaimer: This giveaway is in no way related/sponsored/endorsed by Facebook, Instagram, Pintrest or Twitter. Winners will be chosen at random and ...