This years, the Grand National 2018 Ladies Day is falling on Friday the 13th which will likely mean that a few of the more superstitious punters might take a break from the track and spend the day enjoying the Red Rum Garden and the impressive style demonstrated by their fellow attendees. There are still going to be impressive races on throughout the day, but much of the afternoon is likely to be taken up with events like the Style Award where judges called Style Ambassadors mingle through the crowd and grade dresses based on a set of criteria to decide who’s the best dressed. With a ... read more
How to keep the spark alive when you date works away
Dating someone new can be tricky at times. You get all caught up in the moment and want to spend every waking minute together, getting to know each other, but then work and real life can get in the way. This can be particularly difficult if one of you works shifts, or has to work away from home frequently. If things are meant to be then you'll find a way to make things work, but it may require a bit of effort and imaginative thinking from both parties. Firstly think about how you can make separation no longer than absolutely necessary. What you don't want is one of you heading off on a ... read more
How to do Valentines Day…
Valentines Day may have only just been and gone, but it's time to reflect on how it went and how you might do it differently next year, especially if you're in a new relationship. To me the key message is to talk about expectations first. Not everyone expects to be taken out to a posh restaurant and greeted with a huge bunch of flowers the second they see their loved one of February 14th, but then again some people do. To some Valentines day is just a commercial venture sponsored by the greetings card companies, but to others it really is the most romantic day of the year. Some even dream ... read more
How to date when you have children
Dating isn't necessarily easy at the best of times, but if you've already got children it can add a whole extra dimension of complexity. If you let it. It needn't do so though. Believe it or not, there are people out who want to date someone who already has children from an existing relationship, no matter what age the kids are. Obviously if you're in the senior dating category it might almost be expected that you already have kids. If you're younger though it's something that you might want to declare early on in any new relationship, ideally even before it gets to the "relationship" ... read more
Top 5 Savings Investment Ideas
The interest rates on standard savings accounts have been poor for a number of years now. You may as well keep your money under a mattress for all it makes you sitting dormant in a modern savings account. So have a look below at the top 5 ways to make your money work for YOU. 1 - The 10 Year Savings Strategy: This is fairly common for shorter-term saving and is similar to building up an emergency fund should you lose your job. It just takes that strategy to a whole new level, you create sub-savings goals based on a 10-year plan. Based on your own personal circumstances these goals could be ... read more
Dating after Divorce
What ever the reason for your divorce, and regardless of whose decision it was, the idea of entering back into dating after divorce can be incredibly scary. Depending on how long you’ve been married, it’s quite likely that the dating scene has changed somewhat from how you remember it. Don’t let any of that put you off though. No matter what your age or circumstances, dating can be fun. The key thing is to go into it with an open mind and to understand what you want to get out of it. Be realistic with yourself. Do you want to find another life partner, or are you just looking to have some ... read more
Five thrifty dating ideas
Dating can be an expensive business. No one wants to use the phrase "cheap date" but if you're testing the dating waters and seeing a few people then it can stack up financially. It needn't do so though. There's plenty you can do without it breaking the bank. Here are my top five ideas for how to have a cheap date without it feeling like a cheap date. Romantic walk It may sound a tad clichéd, but there can be nothing more romantic than a walk somewhere beautiful together. Time to hold hands, put your arms around each other whilst looking at a stunning view, and loads of opportunity to ... read more
How to make an impact with a first date
When you meet someone new there can be quite a bit of pressure to get it right when it comes to that important first date. You don't want to go over the top and set a precedent that you can't maintain, but at the same time you want to make it special. Make it stand out from other first dates that they might have been on. The most important thing is how well the pair of you get on and whether there is a spark between you or not, but what you're doing whilst trying to establish that is important. I'm a big believe in thinking outside the box when it comes to what you should do. Anyone can go ... read more
It’s Time To Find A New Interior Design Style!
There comes a time for just about everyone where they start to feel as though their home has become a little bit stale. There's nothing wrong with it per se; it's just lost some of the excitement that joy that you found in it when your first moved in. The response that a lot of people have to this feeling is that they assume that it's time to move on and start somewhere new. And yes, there are certainly going to be times when this is the best option overall, but before you put your house on the market and start packing your possessions away in boxes, you might want to consider the alternative. ... read more
You Should Know These Things About Your Home
How much do you really know about your home? When you first move in, you might explore to find out where some important things are, like the fuse box and gas meter. But perhaps you've recently realised that you don't actually know a lot about your property. Maybe you're planning some renovations or thinking about how to save money, and you've noticed you know less than you should. Here are some essential things you should know about your home. Where Are the Utility Fixtures? Your home needs water and energy. Many homes in the UK have both electricity and gas, although some might only ... read more