Hi there! Did you realize there were only two weeks left until Christmas? Scary, I know… we talked recently about the ideal gift, and I am sure at the moment some of you are just scratching their heads thinking about what would make their family and loved ones really happy for Christmas. And trying… Read more
Christmas Celebration in the Pinas “Philippines”
Good morning everyone! Today, my VA Clarisse will share how they spend their Christmas Celebration in the Pinas “Philippines”. Hello December! Time flies soooo fast and December is here again. The Philippines is well known for having the world’s longest Christmas celebration. For us, when the ber months start, it means that Christmas is already coming…. Read more
A word about helping and gratefulness
Lately, I have lent my old car, a beaten up Suzuki Samurai from the end of the last century, to a couple of Airbnb guests. I have always been into sharing what I have, be it on Couchsurfing or Freecycle or just with random strangers. I am in a remote location and public transportation is… Read more
When spending less is more important than earning more
I have always said that when it comes to choosing between earning more or spending less, I am on the earn more side for a variety of reasons, which boil down to two points: You can always make more. If you have two arms and a sane mind, there are no excuses. You can make… Read more
Make your own junk food! Chapter two
Last time, we looked at easy recipes to replace convenience food, making your own burger, fries, soda, mayo and salad dressing. You won’t regret spending a little time in the kitchen to make a much healthier, tastier and cheaper version of junk food. And imagine the time you spent as an investment in your most… Read more
Unemployed people have more disposable income than zero-hour and part-time workers
We have talked previously about how disposable income, which is basically the money you have left at the end of the month, after all your bills are paid, is on the rise in the UK. More than a good news about the state of the economy, I think it may reflect more that people… Read more
Make your own junk food!
I have been reading Salt, Sugar, Fat: How the food giants hooked us and it is pretty alarming. Basically, in a never-ending quest to make their products taste delicious, flavor busting in your mouth while they score more and more market shares, the food giants have loaded the convenience food we it with salt, sugar and… Read more
Fighting fraud this Christmas
The festive season is now well and truly underway. The Christmas decorations have gone up, advent calendars are being opened and your friends and family’s Christmas wish lists have started flooding in. With just weeks to go, it’s time to get your Christmas shopping started. We all know how hectic Christmas shopping can be, especially… Read more
When to get life insurance
Taking out a life insurance policy is a big decision, and requires a lot of forethought and contemplation before deciding what the best policy for you is. Life insurance isn’t ‘essential’ (like car insurance) and you may not be thinking about it just yet – especially if you don’t have dependants who rely on your… Read more
How to Save Money for Your New Vauxhall Corsa
The fourth generation Vauxhall Corsa is undoubtedly one of the best cars on the market today. It’s Vauxhall’s most popular car in the UK, and is also a model that is used by hundreds of driving instructors, making it a popular choice for first time buyers. If you’ve decided to buy a Vauxhall Corsa, however,… Read more
What is the best gift you ever gave or received?
Christmas is fast approaching, and with it the pressure to buy the perfect gift for the ones you love. And sometimes, you just forget about it. So you end up on the 23rd frantically going from shop to shop, and end up buying the most expensive gift out of guilt. Something that will clutter the… Read more
3 of the Best Gaming Mobiles of 2014
Mobile gaming represents huge business in 2014, and there are a number of factors that have contributed to this trend. In addition to the ongoing sophistication of mobile handsets and their constantly evolving specifications, for example, smartphones and tablets also offer a wireless gateway into a more connected and multi-platform world. These factors all combine… Read more