Going on a cruise is exciting, and there is lots to do before you travel. This guide will help you to prepare, so you can go on your cruise relaxed in the knowledge you’ve got everything covered and ready to enjoy your holiday! Find out about the ship and ports of call Before your cruise, …
Going on holiday on your own can be an extremely daunting experience – it’s really scary, you’ll probably wonder if you’ll be safe, and whether you’ll have anyone to talk to! A cruise is a great option for solo travellers, and in fact this is a really growing segment of the cruise market. More and …
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I’d often read that writing your goals down was a great way to achieve them but I don’t think I ever really believed it – until I did it. Mine was very simple – it was a list of renovations and tasks that I wanted to complete around my home – not a defined project, …
I love the feeling that September is a fresh start – it ties in with the start of the new academic year of course, and is something I’ve been used to for years, both from my own education, then from my son’s, then from working in a school! The changing of the seasons, the loss …
So you’ve found the perfect home for you – and you have a moving date either agreed or that everyone is working towards. Now you need to think about packing up your home and organising the services at your new one – this post will help your home move happen with less stress! First thing …
Whether you’ve decided to wait until your house is sold, or start looking as soon as it’s on the market, there are definitely some things you can do that will help you to find a new home that’s perfect for you, once you’ve decided to move on from your current home. Whilst this information is …
You’ve prepared your house for sale, you’ve found an estate agent who has sold your property – what’s next? First things first – buckle up – this is probably going to be a tough journey! Many things can go wrong, many people or organisations will probably frustrate you so it’s important to go into it …
So, you’ve done all the hard work in preparing your house for sale – what’s next? My preferred order of doing things is selling your house before buying somewhere new – looking at what’s on the market while mine is being marketed, of course. This is because until I’ve sold, I won’t know how much …
Moving home is one of the most stressful things you can ever do, and many people do it each year. I decided to do it in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic, and moved house a week before Christmas 2020! The whole experience can be stressful, but if you prepare well there are ways to …
Lots of things are becoming more expensive these days, and the money we have coming in doesn’t seem to be increasing at the same rate! Here are some tips on managing your spending so you can hopefully minimise the impact of the increases. First things first – set a budget! Firstly, you need to know …