For so many C-suite families in London, home life is just as high-octane as the working day. Between school runs, extra-curriculars, playdates, holiday planning and the odd emergency thrown in, home life can feel like a full-time role in itself.

The key to keep the plates spinning isn’t more effort though. It’s intelligent planning and the right support. Here’s how high-performing parents across London are finding balance and a sense of control—with far less stress.

London is a vibrant city of opportunity, though its pace can be relentless and the demands on venues and services often outstrip availability. Even the most seasoned professionals find themselves stretched—navigating bookings and unpredictable logistics, alongside the pressure of keeping everything running seamlessly behind the scenes at home, alongside their own demanding work schedules.

The difference between surviving and thriving in the capital? It’s not about more effort—it’s about intelligent planning and insider contacts.

Here’s how our clients live and work in London with confidence, clarity and far less stress.

Laundry Overload: 10 Reasons Your Laundry Is Always Out of Control (And how to finally take charge of it)

If your family laundry pile seems to multiply while your back is turned, you’re not imagining it.

Laundry is the one household task that never really ends — it just keeps recreating itself. But it takes thought to prevent it from quietly taking over. Here's what might be going wrong — and how to fix it.

The weather is warmer – the evenings are longer. The car has been ignored so far this year and it’s calling you to clean it. You’ve done it a thousand times – but..:

Here are 10 things You Might Not Have Considered When Cleaning Your Car

Spring has finally arrived in London—and with it, the first proper sunshine in months. As the light streams in, so too does the realisation your windows have spent the winter quietly collecting dust, pollution, and streaks which are hard to ignore.

If you’re wondering how to clean windows in London effectively—whether you’re doing it yourself or hiring help—you’re in the right place.

If there’s one phrase guaranteed to echo through the house over the Easter holidays, it’s “Mum, I’m hungry!”

And while it’s tempting to reach for something sugary or ultra-processed to keep the peace, there is a way to stock the kitchen with snacks that are both healthy and likely to pass the child-approval test.

No complicated recipes. No niche ingredients. Just simple, ultra-fast, and genuinely nutritious options.

With spring finally here, now is the perfect time to declutter, re-arrange and streamline your wardrobe.

A well organised wardrobe makes dressing a pleasure. It removes frustration and difficult last minute choices from your already hectic morning routine. And also ensures your style reflects who you are today—not who you were a decade ago.

Discover how a London virtual assistant can transform your home life into a five-star experience. Here is our step-by-step guide to enjoying luxury living without lifting a finger.

For frequent travellers in London and beyond, British Airways’ Executive Club promises the dream—fly often, collect Avios points, and one day, redeem them for luxury flights or upgrades.

But as anyone who’s ever tried to book an Avios reward seat will tell you, reality doesn’t always match the promise. Why is it so hard to find Avios flights? Why do the “free” tickets come with such high taxes and fees? And most importantly—how do you make Avios work for you?

Let’s take a look.

5 things I learned about owning a Quooker tap

Article courtesy of Ashley Winston, Palmdale Motors - car finders who care.

My daughter desperately wants to drive. While this makes me incredibly proud, she's only 12 so will need to wait a little longer...

“Today I sent my kids out in their PE kit, and it was school photo day”. These were the words of our now client Joy, when she met Sue on an explore call recently.

James’s story. “I’m throwing money at problems to make them go away…”

Solo senior professional James, felt as though he was in a permanent state of emergency. Things kept happening out of the blue, and with no option to take time out of his day, he felt his only option was to pay his way out of trouble.

Richard felt uneasy about the amount he was travelling with work and how much being away left on the shoulders of his wife, who also worked full time and was at an important moment in her own career.

Before she discovered CiD, Sally, solo parent of two teenage boys, was caught in a downward spiral where she had to react their needs in real-time, but desperately needed undistracted focused time to develop her new venture.

Our Home Tech expert, Mike, shares his advice on what to look for when buying new products for your home

We explore ways you can support your youngster during exam periods…