Some would say the job of taking care of others is a calling. They feel as if they were meant to be doing this work and find great satisfaction in it. And helping others doesn’t mean having to sacrifice one’s own personal gain for the promotion of others. There are many careers that are excellent for…
We are told by society that our weddings are all about us. In many cases, this is true. The bride tends to be the center of attention all day, with so much emphasis put on the dress and the actual moment you say ‘I do’. Due to weddings circulating more than ever around only the…
You love your shed. You will defend it to the death. But what happens if you find you are no longer using it as much as you used to? And what happens if you want a new shed and need to convince your partner that it is not a selfish indulgence? Can you find an…
Freelancing can be a great way to work. You are essentially your own boss and can work when and from wherever you want. The issue comes with productivity, with this freedom it is easy to think about different things and get distracted from your work. You need to be smart, and know what can affect…
As annoying as it might be, it’s an unfortunate truth that feeding and clothing ourselves is an expenditure that just can’t be avoided. That doesn’t mean, however, that we should spend over the odds on these things. It’s perfectly possible to eat well, have a lovely home, and dress like a star, without paying through…
It’s always horrible when a friend moves away. The distance can be hard to adjust to. How could the person who was just around the corner be so far away? Even so, friendships that stand the test of distance are for life. As well as making it hard to keep in touch, distance makes it…
With more and more families working full time it can seem like there is a constant flow of things we have to get done before hitting the pleasures we really enjoy. So what can we do to reduce the demands on our time and increase those brilliant memories that come from spending time with the…
It’s a topic that doesn’t get spoke about nearly enough, and that’s female health. We hear a lot about pregnancy, babies and motherhood. We hear about breast checks for cancer and we hear about emotional health. But what about sexual health? It’s quite surprisingly, a taboo subject. We talk in whispers about sexual health clinics…
You may not know this, but the world is in a difficult place right now. Environmental experts have suggested that if we don’t do something soon, the effects we have had on the planet will be irreversible. Essentially, we will have doomed future generations. That’s why it’s crucial we all start thinking seriously about going…
When someone helps you, it’s human nature to want to show them how much you appreciate it. Even so, it can be hard to know the best way to show thanks. You don’t want to go down the traditional routes, right? What’s so special about a bunch of flowers? If you want to show your…
It may seem a little bit out of left field to consider someone’s star sign when it comes to buying them a gift – but let’s be realistic here. How many of us buy gifts that we know, for a fact, the recipient wants? Excluding wish and birthday lists that is – buying off those…
If you’re starting your own business, you’re going to do need a computer you can use to work. While some business people spend a lot of their time out and about or on the phone, sitting at a desk is often a huge part of running a company. You might spend time emailing clients, doing…