For many of us, the idea of falling asleep in a timely manner and staying asleep is but a dream. Late night shifts, jet lag, and good old insomnia has left many people with only a fraction of the amount of sleep they need, learn more from this sleep consultant certification courses. But no matter […]
4 Traits Of Successful Writers
Successful writers don’t become huge sensations overnight. It takes them years of perfecting their skills and practising their trade to get truly good at what they do. If you’re thinking of becoming a writer or are one and want to improve your abilities, then you’ve come to the right place. There are four essential traits […]
Go Ape Aberfoyle: Hanging around in the trees
“Go Ape,” the signs urge all the way through sleepy Aberfoyle on a slightly damp Sunday morning. It’s hard to imagine the crimplened coach passengers (the only others on the main road at the time) going even a very little bit monkey. Pondering this we – Boys One, Two and I, arrived at beautiful […]
What can I say to new bloggers?
There was a time when I thought I was a dab hand at blogging. I even wrote a book about it. Half the book was about how blogging makes you feel better – a form of therapeutic writing if you like. And the other half was about how to do it. Now, I’m still totally […]
Housework is a feminist issue
Nearly joking One of today’s jobs A woman’s work is never done. Barefoot, pregnant and chained to the kitchen sink. Maybe that’s a joke, a cliche that’s old hat, but not entirely… Survey after survey show that women do the lion’s share of domestic chores regardless of how much paid work they do. They […]
How can I raise feminist boys when I’m in charge of the housework?
Swings and roundabouts There is a gender imbalance at the Palace of Bundance. One against four, me against them. There is often a sense of the adversarial in the matter… And that makes me rather sad. I try very hard to set the best example I can. Not sighing, rolling my eyes and saying “boys” […]
How to Add Swag to Your Company’s Marketing Strategy!
Promotional merchandise is called by many as “swag”. When you add these products to your marketing strategy, then you have a winning marketing strategy. Value of “swag” has always been underestimated. Do not commit the same mistake. Look at the various avenues and promotional items that are available on the market and add them to […]
Home Decor Challenges (and Solutions) With Kids
If you’re a parent, you know that living with kids can mean your home looks more like a playhouse than where adults live. According to realtors from turnkey real estate investment companies, the effect of kids on a house is something like that of a small tornado coupled with a tsunami, earthquake and fusion explosion. […]