Summer is finally here! And just like we change our summer wardrobes for the season ahead, it’s perfectly acceptable to want to change our living spaces too! When was the last time you updated your living room? Christmas time? Whenever it was, I’m sure it feels like a life time ago! So, how about a change? Don’t worry, you won’t need builders, plasterers, painters and decorators or a degree in interior design. Just some time, patience and a little imagination. Enjoy! Your skirting boards Believe it or not, but skirting boards can really make a difference when it comes to interior ... read more
4 Practical Considerations on Choosing the Right Conveyancer
Planning to buy a home? Don't stress out on the legal and mortgaging details all by yourself. The right conveyancer can help you with everything you need. However, how would you know which one is the most suitable one for your needs? Don't allow any possible dreadful scenario to ruin the joys of achieving your family's newest dream home. According to Convey Online, below are some practical suggestions to help you decide which conveyancer you should consider to be of help in the journey towards acquiring your new abode. 1. Dig into the Reputation and Regulatory Accreditation You don't ... read more
How to Do Vegas Without the High Roller Price Tag
Photo: Snapwire / CC0 It’s super easy to enjoy all the fun of Vegas without spending a fortune If the glittering lights and sparkling glamour of Las Vegas have your heartstrings all a-flutter, perhaps it’s time to book that flight and tick Sin City off your bucket list! After all, where else can you soak up the neon sights and party like a rock star in some of the world’s most famous locations? But as appealing as it may be, many people are put off by the idea that it costs too much to visit Vegas. These people couldn’t be more wrong. Las Vegas is filled with opportunities ... read more
How to Invest Your Short-Term or Long-Term Savings
Saving is a highly praised virtue by it is highly probable that you are selling yourself short by ignoring investing. Famed author Robert G. Allen once asked if any knew of several millionaires who got their wealth by keeping their money in a savings account. Your guess is as good as mine. Because having to continually rummage through old jackets and the back of your sofa for some spare change at the end of each month is not fun, most people learn the virtues of savings fast. A lucky few did pay attention to their parents' warnings on the dangers of blowing every single coin that they ... read more
How to Help Your Child Write a Better Essay: 5 Ways Parents Can Help Their Children
Are you looking to improve your kids writing ability? As a parent, your priority is to give your kids’ sound education and ensure they get the best out of their learning experience. In this informative piece, we are taking you through easy ways to help your kids learn how to write effectively on their own. This information will help them to develop a good reading and writing habit that would lead them throughout their lives primarily through college when they will have tons of essays to write. Parents can’t write essays for their kids, but they can provide support or contact ... read more
The Essential Guide To Saving Money At Home
If you are finding that you are reaching the very limit of your bank account at the end of every month, you may need to reassess your household budget. With grocery bills ever increasing, a need to keep your home warm in winter, and the all important car maintenance to ensure that you can ferry your little darlings from A to B, it can be hard to manage your budget effectively. However, by shaving your expenditure you can find yourself with more money at the end of the month. This can go into savings or be put towards a big ticket item like a holiday, kids college fund or new motor. Take a look ... read more
Fun Things to Do in the Garden
Image source There is several way kids can have fun in the garden apart from playing games. They like to be involved in the processes that are happening around them, and generally, kids love nature. Getting them outside in the fresh air is good for them too, so here are just a few suggestions of things they might enjoy. Planting Seeds Often children will plant a seed in a paper cup at school as part of their biology lessons. They can do this on a much bigger scale in your garden. You can start the seeds off in trays and then as they start to grow, let them plant them in the garden. They ... read more
Helpful Tips For Organising A Successful Fundraising Event
Credit If you work for or run your own non-profit organisation, you’ve probably been a part of or attended a fundraising event or two in your time. Whether it’s a simple fun run or an extravagant gala, many non-profits, especially small ones, rely on these events to generate a lot of cash in a short space of time. These events are a lot of fun for attendees, but, when it’s up to you to plan one, there’s a lot more work involved. To help you organise a successful event, here are six tips. Start To Plan Early Organising a fundraising event requires a lot of work. You need to choose ... read more
Remodelling your bathroom – the right way
It completely shocks me to realise that we've now been living in our "new" house for nearly 12 months. When we bought it the estate agent described it as a project and it's completely liveable for now the truth is that there is so much that needs doing to update the place. One of the main areas that needs a complete overhaul is the bathroom. I'm guessing that the best thing to do would be to rip everything out and start afresh. But the truth is that I'm not sure where to start. Or what is even possible with the space we have. How do we make it work for us now, but also future-proof it so ... read more
Tyres – the most important part of your car
When you next sit in your car driving somewhere please spare a thought for the often over-looked part of your car that actually touches the road surface. I'm talking about your car's tyres. Yet tyres often seem to be something that people think about more as an after thought after things like the engine and brakes. But without tyres it doesn't matter what else you have to make up your car. Tyres serve four main purposes in a car: Provide grip with the road, allowing you to safely accelerate and brake Enable you to steer the car in a controlled manner Support the weight of ... read more