Who we are

What we do at BCN Magazine

Household bills and the daily school run take up a lot of time and energy. We created this magazine to make those everyday demands a little easier to manage. Running a home takes effort and a fair bit of thinking ahead. Planning ahead helps.

Finding a spare hour in the week can feel difficult when the calendar is full. Our articles offer clear ideas for organising your days and paying the bills. We focus on giving you practical answers you can use straight away. Life runs better with a good plan.

What you will find here

Council tax and grocery shopping need careful attention before payday. That is why our Everyday Budgeting and Saving Money sections focus on practical ways to track your pounds and pence. Small changes to how you pay for things often add up over the year. It helps to have the facts.

We also look closely at Family Life and the people you share your time with. You will find ideas for Love and Relationships to help you talk clearly with your partner. Good conversations keep families close. Finally, we explore quiet ways to look after your Wellbeing and get proper rest.

Who writes our articles

Our writers share their thoughts here under pen names to keep things simple. Corin Hatherleigh writes about budgeting and saving money, as well as household bills. Reading his updates helps you stay on top of the weekly budget. Tracking spending makes a difference.

Maeve Tolputt covers family life and family history, along with caring for relatives. Looking after older parents brings its own quiet challenges to the month. Maeve offers gentle ways to manage those changes.

Juno Strickett writes about relationships and emotional wellbeing, alongside daily routines. She explains how to talk to your GP and make time for yourself between chores. A good routine helps.

Talk to us

The best ideas often start with a simple conversation across the kitchen table. We always like to hear how you manage your own weekly routines. If you want to ask a question, please send a message through our contact page. We read every note.