Living in a democracy means there are laws to abide by. Most of these laws are brought in through a controlled government process, and they are designed to protect us from harm. For those people that do break the law, they can be caught, trialled and punished as the state sees fit. But, the revolution […]
Archives for September 2016
21st Century Problems: Why Technology Has Some Catching Up To Do
September 27, 2016 Leave a Comment
In the 1950s, when they imagined the 21st century, it was amazing. The Jetsons has become the go-to to describe the kind of lives we were meant to be living. We’d wake up to a fresh breakfast, go to work in our flying car and return home to our house cleaned by the robot butler. […]
Are These Things Stopping You From Getting The Sleep You Deserve?
September 23, 2016 1 Comment
We all deserve a heavenly good night’s sleep. A sleep that we wake up in the morning from feeling refreshed and ready to tackle whatever the day ahead throws at us. However, this isn’t always the case. Are these things stopping you from getting the sleep you deserve? Caffeine Overload Maybe you’re overloading […]
Has The End Of Brangelina Made You Consider Divorce?
September 23, 2016 Leave a Comment
Credit Earlier this week, the world was gripped as some shocking news unfolded in the news. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were filing for divorce after being together for ten years. Many people were totally shocked by this news because the couple had seemed to be one of Hollywood’s perfect couples. But it seems […]
Oops! Mistakes People Make When On The Move To Their New Forever Home
September 23, 2016 Leave a Comment
It’s so exciting buying a new home. You can’t wait to move your family into the property so that you can start creating memories. But once you have been given the go ahead on a moving date, it’s so important to get planning your move. After all, moving is often said to be one of […]
The Party Mass Index – How to Throw The Perfect Party and Make Sure People Actually Come
September 23, 2016 Leave a Comment
Whether you are having a small soiree or celebrating a major life event like an engagement, throwing a party can be a tricky business. Not only have you got all of that preparation and planning to do, but there is the added strain that not all of your guest will turn up. However, people are […]
What You Need To Know About The Most Common Household Pests
September 21, 2016 Leave a Comment
As far as you know, you share your house with your family. That could be just you and your partner, or you might have children as well. But chances are, you’d be pretty unlikely to invite complete strangers into your home. However, in reality, you could be sharing your home with millions. Pests accommodate nearly […]
The Ultimate Guide Of How To Get Your House Ready For Your First Pet
September 21, 2016 Leave a Comment
image from pixabay.com It’s a very exciting day when you bring home a new pet to meet the family. The kids are beyond excited, and there hasn’t been this much feverish anticipation since a new baby was brought home. But if you’re anything like me, I tend to be somewhat underprepared when it comes […]
Top Tips To Reduce Your Energy Bills
September 19, 2016 Leave a Comment
Our energy bills can be one of the biggest outgoings we face. However, coming out of summer and into winter means we are heading into the most expensive part of the year when it comes to our energy usage. But while we all want to stay warm during the winter months ahead it’s vital that […]
Divorce & Children: Making it Work
September 19, 2016 Leave a Comment
Divorce can be incredibly tough for everyone involved. But, for children, it’s an exceptionally difficult time. They will suffer confusion, might feel it’s their fault, and will often find show symptoms of stress. I’ve covered divorce before on my blog, but today, I wanted to shine a light on how it feels for the […]
Want To Protect Your Home? Five Ways You Can Improve Home Security
September 19, 2016 Leave a Comment
Our biggest purchase is our home. So no matter what we want to do the very best we can to ensure it stays protected. However, it’s a sad fact of life that opportunists like burglars are taking advantage of homeowners. Making it essential to make sure you up your security on your home. With that […]
The Dos And Don’ts Of Getting Your Home Ready For Winter
September 19, 2016 Leave a Comment
Summer is officially over, and that means only one thing. The temperature will start to drop, and winter will be here in just a few weeks! Most people love to spend the winter evenings snuggled up in their home rather than outside braving the terrible weather. But you won’t want to spend any time at […]
Keep Calm In Your New Home With This Checklist
September 14, 2016 Leave a Comment
Things can seem a bit up in the air for a while when you move into a new house. Your things are all packed up and you end up spending a lot of time digging around boxes it seems. Not only is moving house a case of getting all your belongings from A […]
Strapped For Cash? Keep Your Household Bills Low With This Handy Guide
September 12, 2016 Leave a Comment
We can all get in that relentless routine. Heading to work, earning the same amount, but never finding ourselves moving forward financially. Sound familiar? You are not alone. Many households today find themselves stuck in a rut when it comes to their bills and outgoings. Concluding that they never have any extra disposable income to […]
How You Can Help Your Aging Parents
September 12, 2016 Leave a Comment
Aging is a fact of life, we will all get old, whether we like it or not. As a parent, the chances are most of your time goes onto your children and home, and that’s perfectly normal. However, as your parents start to get older, it’s important to realize that they may need a little […]
Dealing With Friends Who Hurt Themselves: Use Your Fear And Anger Constructively
September 12, 2016 Leave a Comment
We have all used the phrase “my/your own worst enemy” at one time or another. Sometimes it is as much in jest as anything else. Sometimes, it is because of a very real problem. We probably all know at least one person who exhibits behavior that could be described as “self-destructive”. We may wonder aloud […]
Vital Questions To Ask Before Putting An Offer On A New Home!
September 6, 2016 Leave a Comment
It’s an exciting time finding a new home that you love. But before you make an offer on the home, you need to be sure it’s the right decision. After all, you don’t want to move into a property and find out that it’s falling apart, or the neighborhood is too dangerous. Therefore, here are […]
Signs You Can Save Your Relationship
September 6, 2016 Leave a Comment
Is your relationship on the rocks? Many relationships go through rough patches sometimes in life. You can’t expect your relationship to be sunshine and roses 24/7! This leads some people to wonder whether they should walk away. Sometimes a relationship can be saved. It’s up to you as to whether you should, or whether you’d […]
Is Your Bedroom Having A Negative Impact On Your Sleep?
September 6, 2016 Leave a Comment
Our bedrooms are the more relaxing and chilled out room in the house, right? Well, they are supposed to be, but that is not always the case. The issue is that if there are not set up primarily for sleep, all the other stuff can get in the way of you having a good night’s […]
Living In The Past? Modernize Your Home With These 6 Tech Ideas
September 4, 2016 Leave a Comment
The sad truth is that many of us don’t like change. We prefer to stick with tried and tested ways of doing stuff in our lives. But, what such people miss out on is innovative and more efficient alternatives. One such example is how we do things at home. Here are six compelling examples where […]
