With Christmas looming on the horizon, homeowners across the country will be pulling out every stop to get their houses ready for the season. After all, Christmas just doesn’t feel like Christmas unless everything is suitably decorated. Nowadays, we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to festive ornaments. In fact, sometimes the number of options […]
Shopping for Number One – Great Gifts to Buy Yourself
As annoying as it might be that Christmas starts earlier every year, once it has begun, there’s no stopping it. Suddenly, we’re all on a frighteningly fast train hurtling towards the big day. No sooner have we started to spot a few Christmas cards in stores than lights and decorations are lining the streets. Suddenly, […]
How Parents Can Save Money In Their Child’s Early Years
Having a baby is an amazing experience, but it’s also one of the most expensive life changes that you’re likely to experience. If it’s your first child, and you have no hand-me-downs to offer, then you’re going to feel the impact on your bank account very quickly. A lot of parents with limit funding end […]
I’m not an expert, but here’s what I know about imposter syndrome
Here’s what happens to me: I have a perfectly lovely chat with someone I like very much. There may be laughter and understanding. Then I hear something. It’s not my friend, it’s another voice. That voice says things like ‘she’s only saying that to be polite’ or ‘she doesn’t really think that it’s just you’re […]
Hotter Rapid – shoes for when you can no longer pretend it’s summer
The theme of this post is speed. Haste, rush, hurry, zoom, or otherwise get about at speed. And, yes, we all know that ‘more haste, less speed’ thing – though I’ve never understood what it actually means. It’s one of those not very meaningful mysteries like where you’re supposed to stand in Pret while they […]