In the UK, there are still a worryingly high number of people who die without making a Will which means that their estate is subject to the laws of intestacy and inheritance. Nowadays it is a lot easier to get help writing your will from a solicitor so it is unfortunate that so many people do still die without making …
Read More »Entertaining on New Year’s Eve – in Style
The festive season is a time of indulgence in every sense of the word. It’s a time to enjoy a few luxuries shared with family and close friends. The traditional Christmas turkey is a feast people look forward to with relish. Mince pies, the obligatory pudding and brandy sauce and everything else that makes Christmas so delicious, are the delights …
Read More »Buying an Individual and Fitting Memorial Tribute for a Loved One
Losing a loved one can be devastating with many people taking solace in the memories they have of them with family and close friends. Organising a fitting memorial for a someone who is no longer with you is a lovely way to show just how much you loved them, and it’s something that can bring you a lot of comfort …
Read More »The Importance of Personal Protective Equipment when Operating Power Tools
By their very nature, power tools carry a higher hazard risk than handheld tools. The speeds with which a circular saw, chain saw, nail gun or power drill operate create a higher risk of accident and the risk of more serious injuries being incurred. While whacking your thumb with a handheld hammer will hurt, the injury caused will be much …
Read More »Get Creative With Your Little Ones This Christmas
In these days of Playstation 4s and toy adverts that start as early as August, it isn’t always easy to teach children that Christmas is about spending time with each other and not just the presents under the tree. The Christmas break is the ideal opportunity to spend some family time with your little ones, and these simple foodie ideas …
Read More »Christmas gift ideas for the men in your life
Christmas gift buying gets harder every year. Some people are easy to buy for because they have strong opinions about what they want and can be very forthcoming when asked what they would like. Others (men in particular) can be far more reticent and deciphering the grunts and mutters you get in reply to your questions can sometimes be hard. …
Read More »Top Tips For Cruise Holidays With Kids
There is one key tip about the best way to enjoy a cruise holiday with kids, and it’s a secret that seasoned family cruise-goers know very well: Have fun, because the worry and stress that comes with so many holidays with the children in tow simply does not exist here! The planning has been done for you; you are safely …
Read More »Choosing a family car
It’s never been the most glamorous automotive sector, but family cars have to cope with a lot of demands. Adults, children and pets all have very different requirements. It can be very difficult to work out which vehicle will best meet the needs of your family in terms of practicality, reliability, comfort, safety and budget. Consider the following points before …
Read More »Treat the Family to a Media Room this Christmas
These days, teenagers and the ‘big’ kids in the family are after technology. Their Christmas lists are probably full of the latest games consoles and gadgets, and these types of gifts don’t come cheap. If you’re hoping to keep each family member happy without spending a fortune on each individual member you do have another option, creating a family media …
Read More »Do Men and Women Think Differently
On average, men are about 15% bigger than women, a physical difference that sets the two sexes apart visually, but there are other physical differences between the sexes that set them apart mentally too! It’s no secret that men and women often think differently, thanks to the hard wiring of the circuits inside our brain. The human brain is divided …
Read More »Things You Should Consider Before Buying Your Kids a Pet for Christmas
Getting a new pet is so exciting, but there are many things to consider before getting swept up in it all. You need to make sure you consider every single pro and con before deciding on what pet to buy, or whether to buy one at all. A pet is for life; not just for Christmas! Photo Taken From Flickr …
Read More »The Pros and Cons of Chest Freezers vs. Upright Freezers: Which should you choose?
Freezers are wonderful things; they provide ample room to store food for the whole family, allow you to take advantage of specials at the supermarket, freeze homemade foods for another day, and more. However, the style of freezer you choose can impact the way you store your food and how much food you can store at one time. The most …
Read More »The Ultimate Guide To Your Baby’s Sleeping Pattern
Nothing is more complicated than a baby’s sleep pattern. It often takes several months for them to learn how to sleep like an adult. So, as paediatrician Marie Thirion points out; it is best to be patient… 0 – 2 months: The Big Sleep A newborn baby keeps the good habits of its life in utero (in the womb): sleeping …
Read More »How To Make Sock Puppets With The Kids
Keeping the kids entertained is hardly ever easy, but something that they nearly always enjoy is taking part in different kinds of arts and crafts. On a rainy day when you and your child are bored, instead of making cakes and contributing to the rise in childhood obesity, why not make a cute, handy sock puppet instead? Not only will …
Read More »How Twitter Can Improve Hiring, Productivity and Interaction of Employees
Along with using updated technologies of automated phone dialer (like PhoneBurner) and email marketing, modern companies nowadays are thinking of including the use of social media at work rather than seeing it as a negative thing. In fact, social media has paved ways in improving the success of each and every company, at the same time bringing in more opportunities. …
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