For every one person buying gifts, probably on behalf of children, there is probably another five who will only remember at the eleventh hour when the shops have closed. Fear not, just because you have forgotten someone’s birthday or that it is Mother or Father’s Day, doesn’t mean the recipient will be left empty handed. … [Read more…]
Don’t you love a sun-filled summer getaway to Spain? It’s become one of the most popular countries for holidaymakers in recent years, and with its glorious weather, stretches of golden sand, and bustling resorts, it’s easy to see why. One must-visit area is the country’s stunning Costa Blanca. From its 200 kilometres of captivating coastline … [Read more…]
I had half watched Escape to the Chateau a few times before but this Christmas, a dear friend mentioned she had caught up on all episodes over the festive period and spoke of the way one of the stars, Angel, had inspired her to mend a pair of curtains rather than buy new. View … [Read more…]
Every one is going mad about decluttering. I admit I have tried to do it myself but, rather than be excited about throwing things away, the thing to excite me the most recently is that charity shops are being flooded with treasures that their previous owners have discarded. Now that makes me happy. While there … [Read more…]
When I wrote my post of goals for the New Year, I was full of 1st of January enthusiasm. I had been following Sally, founder of I Can Craft for a while on Twitter and, just happened to see a tweet from her at the right time. Within a couple of days, I had enrolled … [Read more…]
My paternal grandmother is the reason behind my love of wool-long before I married a sheep farmer. She was always knitting and I remember getting one go those little dollies with pegs on the top which started my relationship with yarn. I imagine I was about seven when she started to teach me to knit … [Read more…]
A beautiful artificial lawn seems like an obvious choice when you understand the advantages. It’s easy to care for, needs no mowing or watering, and is UV resistant so it stays looking good when living turf has withered in the summer sun. But there are some unexpected benefits to opting for artificial grass. Reduce stress … [Read more…]
As I wrote my last siblings post, we were still gearing up for Christmas and now, in a blink of an eye, I am on the first post of 2019 and it is all over for another year. I think the build up was a bit much for all of them really and I do … [Read more…]
It’s too expensive. It’s not safe. You’ll be homesick all the time. You’ll get lost. It’s not the right time. What about your job? You don’t speak the language. What if you don’t make any friends? What if you loose your passport? Believe it or not, these are some of the most common excuses we … [Read more…]
It doesn’t matter if you’re new to investing or an old hand at it, you can still think seriously about buying gold. Of course, you can buy your gold through an exchange-traded fund, or via stocks, but increasingly people are choosing to buy physical gold, or bullion, instead. Bullion isn’t such an old-fashioned idea as … [Read more…]
