The Joie Stages vs. Joie Every Stages

Joie Stages Vs. Every Stages

The Main Differences What separates the Joie Stages from its bigger brother – the Every Stages is the weight limit and the fact that they each cover different groups. The Joie Stages: Group 0+/1/2 The Joie Every Stages: Group 0+/1/2/3   Name Rear Facing Limit Forward Facing Harness Limit High Back Booster Stages 0-18 KGRead more

Rear Facing – Where do their legs go?

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If you are new to the idea of extended rear facing – I can imagine that one of your worries is your child’s legs. This is one of the most common fears, so you are not alone. However, I am happy to tell you that you have absolutely nothing at all to worry about! YouRead more

A Crash Course – in Crash Testing

A Crash Course - in Crash Testing

Just because a car seat has passed standard testing – doesn’t mean it’s passed all testing. There are several crash tests that are superior to the standard R44.04 crash test. Let’s take a look! Under Regulations ECE R44 04, seats must, amongst other requirements, undergo: A frontal collision testing at a speed of 50km/h ARead more

Are The Old Ones The Best? Buying A Safe Used Car

The thing about new cars is that they are expensive, expensive to buy, expensive to run, and expensive to maintain. And when you’re looking for a car that suits your own needs as well as the needs of your family, you can wonder if a used car is just as good as a new carRead more

The Facts of Extended Rear Facing Car Seats

FACTS OF ERF

Most people are aware of the infant car seats being rear facing, or facing backwards as some would say. This is the first car seat you buy when having a baby. But did you know that when it’s time to buy a new car seat for your baby – once they have outgrown their infantRead more

Car Safety Statistics & What They Mean For You

Car Safety Statistics & What They Mean For You

Safety behind the wheel should be a priority for all drivers. As wonderful as driving is, the dangers are far too real to dismiss. Therefore, appreciating the facts as well as what they mean for you, the driver, should be top of the agenda. Here are four clear statements that should be used to influenceRead more

How To Get On Top Of Money Matters

How To Get On Top Of Money Matters

Buying car seats and children’s accessories can be hard on a family’s finances. Especially if you suddenly find yourself in a situation that wasn’t accounted for. Be it because you had an accident or something else. Either way – for some people it can be an expense that is hard to save for or becauseRead more

No GPS Necessary: Navigating The Costs Of New Cars

You know your car’s going to be expensive. There’s no getting around it. Even older cars tend to be some of the most expensive assets you’ll ever own and the costs don’t stop once you have the car. Getting the best deal at the start means considering the lifetime of costs that will come withRead more

Your Guide To Not Getting Ripped Off By A Car Salesperson

Your Guide To Not Getting Ripped Off By A Car Salesperson

These days, it’s very easy to buy a new car and get ripped off. It feels like car salespeople are only focussed on closing a deal and getting their commission. Yeah, that’s great for them, but it’s not great for us! We want to get good value for our money and ensure we buy aRead more

15 Summer Activities to Help Your Kids Appreciate Nature!

15 summer activities

What are your kids doing this Summer? For many of us Summer time with the kids is a time to enjoy the outdoors, the sunshine and if you’re lucky the ocean. As much as kids love Summer holidays, keeping them busy can be a real chore! If you’ve not got the luxury of a SummerRead more

Tick This Checklist Before Going On Your Road Trip

Tick This Checklist Before Going On Your Road Trip

It will be one of the most exhilarating, exhausting and unforgettable experiences of your life. From persisting up steep mountains, admiring a waterfall, to standing in the middle of the world’s tallest bridge, in the future you’ll think back with the fondest memories. The people around you at the time of this epic adventure areRead more

Keeping the Family Safe When Driving Abroad

Keeping the Family Safe When Driving Abroad

With summer fast approaching, it’s time to start looking at the family adventures we’ll take during the following months. For some, it’ll be a relaxing time next to the beach, for others a cultural trip to cities across Europe. Others yet will be taking a trip overseas that involves driving from one place to theRead more

Keep Your Family Safe: Knowing The Causes Of Accidents

We all want to keep our families safe, and one of the most important places where this needs to happen is on the roads. When you are driving with your family in tow, you need to feel as safe and secure as possible. If you don’t, it can quickly mean that you and your familyRead more

Hire Local Service Pros With ‘Bidvine’. Fast – Simple – Easy

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  Fast – Simple – Easy Bidvine is a new online platform that lets you request a service – or offer a service. We were asked by Bidvine to try out their new website and get a feel for what it’s all about. I decided to go for a ‘man with a van’ as I amRead more

My Xmas Bucket List With a Personal Touch

  It’s that time of the year again… Where we are stressing out because we are trying to do that last-minute shopping! hehe Are you – like me – a little bit stuck on what to get the people on the list? Or maybe you are a little stuck trying to find the perfect giftsRead more