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 …
Sometimes, life has a way of getting on top of you. Things pile up, you’ve got nothing for dinner, your bank lets you know you’re into your overdraft – oh, and you’ve got no clean pants to wear. We’ve all been there, right? Here are 7 ways in which you can feel you’ve got it …
We often hear that we should save money, not spend it frivolously, but I think there are certain things you can spend money on that will genuinely make you happier. And not just for the five minute thrill of holding it in your hot little hands, but a lasting happiness. These are some of the …
I am always looking for ways to become more efficient, to get the most out of my time and get things done. I’ve got a few hacks which really make a difference to my life – give them a try! JFDI One of my personal favourite acronyms is JFDI – or, Just F***ing Do It. …
At the time of writing, we are in lockdown in the UK (and many parts of the world) due to the rapid spread of the Coronavirus, Covid-19. These are strange, scary times for all of us, and unless they are a key worker most people are spending much more time at home. In fact, some …