There are many benefits to being self-employed. Individuals can enjoy being their own boss, work whenever they like, and combine their work with other tasks, such as looking after children. Being self-employed is not without its challenges though. It is necessary to strike a healthy balance between work and a personal life, and there must also be the ability to manage finances if everything is to run smoothly. ... VIEW POST
Being self-employed and managing finances
Bringing light into the home
Failing to get enough natural light into the house is a common fault, and one that immediately lowers the aesthetic appeal of rooms. Sunlight spreads throughout a room, helping to make it feel larger and having a very positive effect on the mood of any occupant. It's amazing how much of a difference taking steps to enhance the amount of light that enters a room can make, so don’t delay and exploit the benefits of the sun's rays today. ... VIEW POST
Cheap and durable home designs
When designing a dream home, it is seldom with an unlimited budget. Cost and durability are two factors that virtually always play an important role in the design of a home. In this regard there are a few facts to keep in mind. The first is that ‘cheap’ does not necessarily mean the alternative with the lowest upfront cost. In the long run one has to take into account the durability of the product and its maintenance cost over many years. ... VIEW POST
Dear Birthday Fairies ….
Tomorrow I will be aging a year. At the moment I am not too impressed with this aging lark and the only consolation is that I will be moving to an even number. I like even numbers; I dislike odd numbers because ….well they are odd. Everyone keeps saying life begins at 40 and until recently I didn’t really get what they meant. I think I do now. In my first year of being in my 40’s I was smugly pa-pooed all comments of being 40. ... VIEW POST
When I Get a Minute to Myself!
I love being a mum, but sometimes I feel like I don’t have enough time to myself. I don’t know if any other single mums feel the same, but when the day ends and the kids are in bed, there’s hardly any time left for me! I occasionally indulge in a glass of wine, but I can’t have more than that because if one of my little ones falls ill at night, I need to be on the ball. There have been times when my ‘me time’ has been interrupted by the kids – one time, I was trying to have a bath when the ... VIEW POST
We Have a Spaceship
As much as I love our two little cats Bon and Simba complete with barmy character’s, I was about to fall out with big time. When we brought them home they were brilliant at understanding what the litter tray was for. Brilliant, couldn’t ask for more. Before they had all their jabs and had their neutering ops (they are both girls) we kept them in despite their best Houdini ... VIEW POST