The coronavirus pandemic has changed lives in the most unimaginable ways. After almost a full year of being cooped up indoors, it seems hard to imagine celebrating the New Year without stepping out. However, the virus is still at large and it is best to avoid social gatherings to curb the risk of infection. But it doesn’t mean that you should not celebrate the occasion because 2021 is the year of new hope, with vaccines just around the corner. You can check out these incredible ideas to ring in the New Year safely in the pandemic era. Host a small party at home While you may not be ... read more
Getting Ready To Redecorate Your Home
Unless you move from well-decorated property to well-decorated property, staying only a few short years in each one, there will certainly come a time when your home is going to need to be redecorated. It might be because the current décor is looking dated, because you’re having some major renovations, or just because styles are changing and you want to try something different. Whatever the reason for making changes to the décor within your home, it’s a good idea to plan ahead. Even the smallest of renovations can become incredibly disruptive and planning everything out in advance ... read more
Sprucing Up Your Home for the New Year
Photo Credit 2020 has been a long and difficult year for many of us. The vast majority of us are looking forward to wrapping it up and welcoming 2021. The coronavirus and Covid-19 pandemic has wrought all sorts of changes to our day to day lives - and some of these changes aren’t looking likely to revert to their old ways anytime soon - so what can we do to accommodate ourselves to them? Taking a positive approach and adapting to change could be the best way to get by right now. For now, let’s focus on how many of us are spending a whole lot more time in our own homes than usual. ... read more
Best Honeymoon Stops to Cover on a Croatian Cruise
With its stunning beaches and dramatic coastlines, Croatia has never known to have been shorn of any romance. In fact, there is hardly a corner in this mediterranian marvel that is not ticking. That said, the real trick is how to go about planning an ultimate post-vow trip to this dream honeymoon destination? A romantic interlude, aboard a small luxury cruise ship in Croatia, is your best bet to explore some of the most idyllic spots of this beautiful country on your first important voyage together. Badija When you are on a private boat with your loved one you would naturally seek ... read more
Planning a family friendly back garden
They always say that you should think of your garden as an extra room in your house and I think there's never been a year when I've agreed with that statement more. Lockdown made me appreciate our back garden more than ever before and we were so grateful for that extra "room" that we had for both the kids and us adults. In our case though the garden is very much a "room" that needs some work doing to it. Sorting it out has been on the to do list for a while now, but 2020 has moved up the list in terms of priority though. For us the garden needs to work for us as a whole family. Not ... read more
A Busy Mother’s Guide To Home Maintenance
Home maintenance as a busy mom can feel like a neverending slog. However, the chores have to get done - regardless of whether you have to work and have other things going on in your life. Here, you’ll find some advice that could help you to make the whole process easier. Take a look and see what you can implement to potentially save time and hassle: Give Your Family Their Own Chores If you feel you have to get everything done alone, then it’s going to take you even longer to ensure your home is clean, tidy, and running smoothly. Your family can probably have plenty of chores, so ... read more
How To Teach Culture to Your Kids
One of the most important things that you could teach to your children is the fact that the world is made up of different cultures. Wherever you go, you're going to see people speaking different languages, eating and cooking different foods and even dressing a different way. If you teach your children and your teenagers that the world is chock-full of different cultures, you're going to help them to appreciate the differences in people and the traditions around the world. This is going to help them to go a long way in life - further than most! The world is a huge place and while it's scary ... read more
Planning Trip Overseas? This Pre-travel Checklist is What You Need
If there's something that tops every traveler's bucket list, it's international travel. Whether it's about traveling to a neighboring country or somewhere halfway around the world—there's so much to explore. Isn't it? But one needs to focus on more essential parameters than the aesthetics, scenery, food, culture, and weather alone when traveling abroad. Plus, with COVID-19 overtaking the lives, one needs to consider many factors to make their first trip overseas equally adventurous and exciting. From understanding travel guidelines, travel essentials, taking a pet abroad, and travel ... read more
Common Problems Encountered After Rainy Season
The rainy season comes along with the lure to hop on delectable meals, appreciate the beauty of nature, and snug in your blanket with a mug of hot chocolate. Seems wonderful, isn’t it? But when you wake up to the realities of the rainy season, you see the massive amount of challenges waiting for you. These challenges are home-related issues which often occur due to excessive rains. These unpleasant guests (house-related issues) come without prior notification to ruin your ultimate fun of the rainy season. Here, the good news is that you can wave off such problems with a ... read more
Top Tips For An Inviting Entryway
When people walk up to your home, they’re going to notice everything. We all do it; we walk past houses and we look at the windows and the front yard, and we spend time thinking about the types of people that must live within. It’s likely you do it, too. If you are concerned about first impressions - and let’s face it, even if you’re not - you need to be concerned about whether your home is inviting. You could have the best house on the inside but if the outside leaves it looking shabby, no one is going to pay attention to anything beyond that. For this, you need a plan! Below, we’ve ... read more