Mortgages, personal loans, car loans and credit cards are some of the most common types of debt. Since the application process is now so easy and approval rates are high, taking on debt has become increasingly common and convenient. In fact, household debt is one of the highest in the world. In an environment where […]
How to make your blogging business more professional
The world of blogging has changed significantly since it began – but this is a good thing. While at first, many people saw blogging as a hobby. That’s no longer the case. These days, so many people are turning their beloved blogs into a career. While to some, the idea of making money from a […]
Shoe horns and ready salted crisps – things I’ve learned from getting older
Actually, it’s just one thing. It’s OK to change your mind. There’s something in those unquestionable lessons of life that seem to say know your self, decide who you are and – most importantly – stick with it. Like, choosing your career before you are old enough to drive, or whether or not you’re homosexual […]
Making a spectacle (or pair of spectacles) – things I’ve learned lately
It’s May the Fourth today. This, apparently, means something to those members of the population who have seen any of the Star Wars films. I haven’t but that doesn’t mean I’m not aware of the general idea – glow-in-the-dark swords and creatures too clever to bother with syntax. What it means to me, is an […]
Assisted Living – Why Residential Care Doesn’t Mean Giving Up Your Lifestyle
There comes a time in life when we all need a little assistance, but that’s not to say that it needs to become your entire life. Residential care such as the services provided by care for family and others poses the perfect Medicaid Eligible Assisted Living solutions that allows you or your loved one to […]
Five fun things to do this summer with the kids
Summer is coming! Don’t get me wrong, I love Spring, but I always wish it was a little warmer…and by the time I’ve finished hanging my washing out to dry, April showers usually decide to make an appearance! Hopefully we’ll have plenty of warmer weather to come, which means spending weekends and the summer break […]
What I learned about gender, birthdays and happiness lately.
Boy guinea pigs do poos that are nearly double the size of girl guinea pig poos. Boy Two’s money earning enterprise stretched last week to the care of a pair of guineas called Fred and Ginger. Mostly we spent the time amusing ourselves by anthropomorphising the cross-kitchen gazes. ‘Ooh, Cheerio I don’t half fancy you. […]
Things I learned from going up the Glasgow Tower.
It’s not, in fact, broken. It first opened in 2001, proud above the Glasgow skyline, back before that part of the city became trendy. I don’t remember the grand opening, but I do remember the subsequent closings and even the slightly dramatic rescue of trapped visitors. All the problems have been fixed now, apparently. […]