family life & travels
When it comes to evaluating a new job opportunity that comes along, the first things people automatically focus on appear to be both the salary and benefits. However, there are other factors to a career which are just as important – if not more important – than the money side. Self-satisfaction is key to how
Our homes are so important to us. They are the sanctuary we so desperately look forward to after a particularly rough day at work, but they’re also where we watch our families grow. Children are born, they grow up and we grow older too. Your needs may change but your home will always remain a
If you’re looking to change your career path completely, start a small business from home or turn your hobby or blog into something that is a more lucrative side hustle, there has never been a better time to try than right now. Having a better work-life balance has become increasingly important in today’s society, and
Spanish Picota cherries are cherries that are unique to Spain’s Jerte Valley, and are protected by a denomination of origin (DO) certificate. This shows how the fruit has been grown, harvested and packed under rigorous quality control procedures. Picota is an exclusive product that is distinguished by its flavour and sweetness, and they have a
This UK heatwave (or should we just call is summer?) couldn’t have come at a better time this week as it coincides with National Picnic month, which happens to be in July. How very British. If you’re staying at home and having a picnic in the garden or other outside space, then it makes it
These days, photos sell houses. According to Forbes.com, over 95% of buyers turn to the internet when searching for their next home. Many of those potential buyers will make an instinctive decision to view a property (or not) based entirely on the listing’s photos. So if you’re selling your home and want to speed up
If you like all things cream tea and classically British, then you may have already known National Cream Tea Day that happened just a couple of days ago on 28th June. Is there a better day on the calendar?! When you think about cream tea, the natural thing to think about, at least for me,
While many UK holidaymakers may still command the notably bad press that follows gaggles of revellers across Europe every summer, the once stereotypical notion of permanently intoxicated Brits abroad is becoming a thing of the past. More and more, people are demanding… more and more… from their holidays, including breaks and retreats that are neither
