The ocean is one of the most beautiful parts of the planet, but it’s also one of the most common targets of pollution. Unfortunately, in an area like Southern California, this can be dangerous due to the many visitors who come to the beach. If you want to do your part to keep the beaches…
Running a car can be a big expense for a family. The recent rise in fuel prices isn’t helping either. With other price increases adding further pressure to your finances, it makes sense to find ways to stretch your budget. And your car is a great place to start. While you may not be able…
We eat a lot of cheese in our house. We love it. It is a favourite on sandwiches, we sprinkle it on pasta, we add it to omelettes and soups. So when we got the opportunity to try out some Vegan cheese, I wasn’t sure if it would work for us. Why Go Vegan? There…
My girls started Stagecoach Performing Arts this year. I wanted to write a little post about our experience so far. If you are not familiar with Stagecoach it’s a weekly performing arts club for children ages from 4 up to 15 plus. My girls attend on a Saturday morning from 10am – 1pm. It is…
Money. Most of us are sharply focused on this vital commodity right now. While it’s hard to quickly increase your income, it’s not so hard to quickly reduce your outgoings. Even small savings can mount up and help stretch the available budget. It’s knowing where and how to put the elastic that can be the…
Portland is located in the Pacific Northwest and is the largest city in the state of Oregon. Portland is known as a progressive city, and this has been attracting many people to move to the city. If you are planning a move to Portland, Oregon, you have probably been doing a lot of research. You…
Flowers are blooming and the pollen is raging. Do you know what that means? SPRING HAS SPRUNG! If you are ready to take on spring and start this warm weather season with a fresh, clean slate, here are 5 ways to spring clean your life! The air in your home Did you know that statistically,…
Finding that sublime solution to a stress-free life is pretty much impossible – even more so when you have children! However, there are simple ways that everyone can lower their stress levels and protect their physical and mental wellbeing. Of course, it’s easier said than done. Parents often find it particularly hard to carve out…
I have recently been introduced to Solitaire Games which has a huge selection of free online games. I find online games can be a great way to keep your mind active and engaged. Solitaire Games have lots of free online games to choose from. Here are some of my favourites: Daily Word Search I used…
When people ask me where to go for cakes and treats I would without a doubt recommend Haute Dolci. It is the best dessert restaurant in the North West. In fact it is not only in the North West they have branches all over the UK including Manchester, Leicester, Birmingham and Leeds. What is Haute…