It seems as though as soon as the cold weather hits, that we find ourselves with many illnesses, especially if we have children. Children, of course, are less keen to wash their hands and stay away from the illnesses so, therefore, pass them on to us quite quickly. But there are a few things that you can do that will prevent you from needing to see a doctor this season, and With some common sense, and a little bit of effort, you should be able to find yourself fit and healthy through this winter. And it doesn’t take too much effort to find yourself well. Vitamin C Vitamin C has been ... read more
What to look for when buying a luxury watch
A luxury watch is so much more than just a means of telling the time. Knowing what to look for when buying one can seem a bit overwhelming at first. The way the watch looks is certainly important, but it's not the only thing to consider. After all, in the words of James Bond's creator Ian Fleming: "A gentleman's choice of timepiece says as much about him as does his Savile Row suit" The Mechanics Many people are familiar with a quartz watch that runs on batteries, but most luxury watches are actually mechanically operated. Inside they have an intricate series of cogs and springs ... read more
Top 5 Things to do in Crawley
Have you ever visited Crawley? It’s not necessarily top of everyone’s list of travel destinations, but more of us have been there than probably realise it. All thanks to the area’s biggest employer: Gatwick Airport. Crawley shouldn’t be somewhere that you just pass through. You can get there easily on the train, travelling from Brighton to Crawley, or in the opposite direction from central London. And there’s plenty to see and do in the area that doesn’t involve catching a plane. Tilgate Park The largest and most popular park in the Crawley area, Tilgate Park was originally part of ... read more
Helping your children to help others at Christmas time
When it comes to Christmas the first thing that most children think about is presents. No matter how hard we as parents may try to put the focus elsewhere it's hard to distract the children from what they see as the culmination of the month or more of built-up excitement. Whilst you may not be able to distract them fully, I do think it important to also make them think about those for whom presents are the last thing on their minds at this time of year. Through school and the various Scouting and Guiding organisations that my children belong to this year they have been given plenty of ... read more
What Makes Stoke On Trent A Great Place To Be
Stoke on Trent is an area based in Staffordshire, central England and it is renowned for its artistic history. Famous for its pottery industry there are plenty of museums which showcase their famous locally made ceramics, decorative arts and paintings. It’s a charming place to visit and one of the most famous of the museums is The Gladstone Pottery Museum, which is a former Victorian Factory. In addition to its artistic value, Stoke on Trent also has some lovely countryside to boast about, some of which include the Trentham Estate with beautiful Italian gardens, which also are home to monkeys. ... read more
How to Make Your Next Travel Adventure Unforgettable
Travel broadens the mind, enriches the soul, and furthers your experience of the world around you. This is why it is so important that you try to leave your home and see a bit of the world, at least once. Affordable travel has never been easier these days, especially with budget airlines and amazing travel deals. So, it is really important for you to do what you can to try to develop the most memorable experience. This means coming up with ideas that will help you to have an unforgettable travel adventure. There are so many things that play a role when you travel to a foreign country, and ... read more
The fascinating history of Roulette
If you enjoy logging on to play online casino in your downtime, then chances are you’re familiar with Roulette. A casino classic and a staple in brick-and-mortar establishments, it is one of the most popular games and has an extensive history. Such is its backstory, Roulette is iconic in popular culture too, with film, music and legend depicting the ‘devil’s wheel’. Read on to find out all you need to know about the fascinating past of this exciting game. From accidental beginnings Evidence suggests that many countries and cultures played games like Roulette, but it wasn’t ... read more
Introducing Your Children To Advanced Concepts
Sooner or later your children are going to look up to you and ask you the most complex questions. They’ll want to know what life is about, why are we living and is there an afterlife? Any parent that is not ready for this, is doing a bad job of parenting. You should have been planning for this day ever since they were born. It's your job to guide your children and teach them about life and why certain things are important. They need to know what the future will hold for them and why asking and learning is vital to their future life. But how can you as the parent, introduce your children to ... read more
How To Save Money When Finding A House To Settle In
Pexels - CC0 License It’s important to consider that savings can occur at almost any juncture in life. When we purchase a new or used car, when we decide to shop for our winter wardrobe, or when we invest in the major life decisions, such as settling down. We all know that moving into our own homes that we hope to settle down into can be a real embarrassment of costs, and they only seem to pile on the more value you try and glean from this arrangement. Of course, many of us take a mortgage at this juncture in our lives, which we will likely pay back over the coming decades. That being ... read more
4 Things To Consider Before Getting A Kitten This Christmas
Image Credit: Pexels. Free to use Licence. Christmas is a magical time of year filled with the joys of giving, but making the big decision to bring a pet into your house at this time of year isn’t one that should be taken lightly. Each year thousands of kittens are purchased over the festive period only to end up in animal shelters in the new year, so if you’re thinking of bringing a little bundle of joy into your home then here are 4 things that you should consider first. Are you in this for the long haul?It may seem obvious and yet so many people give up their kittens when they begin ... read more