There is not another human experience that has escaped the attentions of the commercially-minded folk of the internet. Really – whatever it is – untidy cupboards, the inability to get off your sofa to do things or the need to detoxify something that was never toxic in the first place – there’s not just one […]
Combine DIY with Reusable Christmas Decor
It’s not just your imagination, shoppers are increasingly spending a bundle on everything from gifts to decor to get their homes ready for the holidays. You might be surprised to learn how much you’re spending on the holidays every year. According to the National Retail Federation, consumers spent an average of $767.27 on holiday gifts, […]
Erskine Bridge: It probably should be a metaphor
There’s an idea bouncing around here. Boing. I’m sure you’re familiar with it. It’s something about the fact that there’s something remarkable under your nose if only you paid attention and stopped hurling yourself around looking for other things. Boing. There it goes again. Though, the only remarkable thing under my nose is philtrum – […]
Counseling Careers for Those Who Love Travel
Do you love to travel? Do you love to help others? Then a career in counseling might be perfect for you. After checking out the many online counseling degrees, including online masters programs in counseling from schools like Bradley University, you might want to become a traveling counselor, working on helping people around the world. […]
Flying the nest – and some things don’t change
A week ago, I took Boy One to his place of education – car laden with lots of things I was quite happy to see the back of and lots of other stuff that it had somehow come essential for me to buy. A big step for us both. Not least because his Asperger’s has, […]
Creating A Space For Work And Sleep: The Secrets Of The Bedroom Office
When you work from home, a home office is essential. It’s the only way to take yourself seriously and get work done. While those who go out to work each day may imagine us sitting on the sofa, that’s not the reality. While that may be okay when you start out, you’ll soon realise it’s […]
Things I want my sons to know…
My sons learning team destruction Always give your spouse birthday presents in bed. This rather baffling bit of advice is number 21 of 25 things the Good Men’s Project thinks a son should learn. Excuse me? What difference does it make where you give a present, as long as an appropriate and timely? In […]
What do the voices in your head tell you?
One of my current topics of ponder is why it’s so hard to silence the inner critic (or critics – I’ve got dozens, go me!). Not being in anyone else’s head, I can’t speak for them, but I know there’s often a clamour going on in mine. Getting older and spending quite a lot of […]