Christmas is an odd time; one that can be in both ways equally brilliant and stressful all at the same time. The build up tends to be huge, with many people starting their festive preparations including shopping as soon as Halloween is over! Then, the month of December seems to fly by in one huge…
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Think You Can’t Afford a Mortgage Deposit? Think Again!
Saving for a mortgage deposit is an arduous process and can take many years until you’ve achieved what you need. However, if you save smart and go about things in the right way, your dream of owning a home might well be a possibility. Having your own property is so worth the hassle; every time…
Family Friday: January 6, 2017
It is Family Friday and every Friday I thought I would bring you something about my family. Maybe an update or some sort of antidote on the things going on in our lives. I don’t share a whole lot of some of the everyday things that we do and this is just a way…
Hot Topic Thursday: Broken Heart Syndrome
It’s time for Hot Topic Thursday and this week I thought I would talk about Broken Heart Syndrome. You would have to be living under a rock to have not heard about since Debbie Reynolds passed away one day after her daughter, Carrie Fisher. It is something that many people hadn’t heard of until…
Turn on the Fun with Bingo
One of the very unusual ways to entertain and to keep stress at bay is Bingo. Moving from British Bingo Halls to your smartphones and computers, bingo is now all over the place. The popularity of this game is increasing day by day and more and more people are joining in. So what makes the…
Posh Lighting Design: Sophisticating Your Home
Let’s be real, nobody wants their home to look cheap. Despite what many let on, impressing friends, family, and neighbors with a beautiful, welcoming home is important. While money isn’t everything, no one wants their mother to see their first apartment and hear her tell you that “It looks like a dump!” Most people would…
The Face of Santa and Mrs. Claus
It’s that time of the year again! The stockings are hung by the chimney with care, or at least they are near it on one of those rack things because I couldn’t get the hooks to into the mantle without making a mess, the Christmas tree is decorated (and looking more like a three…
Everything You Need To Know Before Hiring An Exterminator
If you need to hire an exterminator, then there are a few things you need to know first. You’ll need to consider your problem and what you expect the exterminator to be able to do for you. There’s a lot you can learn from your exterminator too. For everything you need to know about hiring…
Never Thought About My Home’s “Walk Score”
Have you thought about the “walk” score of your home? I will admit that I haven’t really given it a single thought. To be honest I didn’t even know what a walk score was until I read an article about it. It is not what you think it could be I will tell you…
Keep Cozy (and Safe) in a Winter Wonderland
The holiday season is upon us. This brings us cheer and well-being, but unfortunately, sets us off our guard. It may sound morbid but it’s important to think about the potential dangers that may happen during this time of cheer. Accidents happen and malicious types are still out there. The holiday times may place you…
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