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Moving countries is always an enormous effort, with long-lasting effects. You learn to become more independent, you widen your friend group, you become more worldly, and you find out what it’s like to face a city in which you don’t know anybody. A new country can be a bit intimidating, as you might have even…
With the future of our planet under greater threat than ever, it falls to us to ensure that our children – the next generation – have a respect and understanding for nature. But how do you foster a love for the great outdoors? How do you persuade your children to enjoy being outside more than…
Talking about finances can muster up all sorts of stress and emotions. However, it is a necessary step in any relationship, especially if you plan on marrying the other person. Though it may seem overwhelming, if you plan in advance, stay on track, focus on the future, and follow these three steps, you can make…
Getting older is a journey. Like all adventures, it presents obstacles and challenges, but there is so much to be gained by engaging with and celebrating its experiences. Often, the temptation for seniors is to give in to apathy and inactivity, either because of negative stereotypes about age or a lack of resources. The good…
There is only one “Sage of Omaha”, but when Warren Buffett offers some of his priceless financial pearls of wisdom it makes sense to sit up and take notice, meaning you can at least replicate his money methods even if you don’t have anything like the same amount of money to work with. Learning how…
DO NOT READ THIS POST: If you are going to leave negative comments, don’t like home birth, don’t support natural birth, don’t want to read “TMI”, can’t handle looking at birth photography or if you are a troll! K? If you know me in real life or just follow the blog, you probably know that…
Have you ever met someone who just radiated beauty? It wasn’t necessarily the way they looked that made them beautiful, it was their inner beauty shining through. When I come across people like that, I WANT to be around them and even to be like them. But why copy someone else’s inner beauty when you…
Do you like spending your free time snapping pictures of the scenery in your area? Or perhaps you’re a fan of the local cityscape? Maybe you just want to take a decent family photo or your own wedding photography. There is undeniably an art involved with photography and it can take many years to truly…
Everyone enjoys a steak every now and again, whether it’s for a special occasion or just a mid-week family dinner. What’s really important about your next steak dinner though, is finding that good quality meat to cook with. Steak can be a staple of many diets, purely for its protein content, but so many of…
As a conscientious parent, you are dedicated to teaching your children the sorts of skills they’ll need to get by as adults. Lessons learned at a young age tend to stick for life. You teach your kids the right way to eat and you offer advice with homework, too. How about financial lessons? Your kids…
We have all been in that awkward situation: you drive your friend somewhere as a favor (usually all the way to the airport or you take a road trip together), and they hop out of your car and leave immediately. And you are stuck there alone and wondering how you are going to fill your…
Most of us have had moments where we find ourselves outside of our comfort zone, which gives you an insight into how a loved one might be feeling when they are in a nursing home and want to go home, but can’t for very good reasons. A memory care center is one way of…
Hiring a qualified and trustworthy nanny will take a load off your mind and free up your schedule. Whether you’re a work-from-home professional or a stay-at-home mother earning your master’s degree, bringing a nanny into your household will enable you to carve out some free time for yourself or meet other commitments outside the…
As the days get shorter and the weather begins to decline, it’s important to start preparing yourself for the long winter months. Whether it’s ensuring your skin is ready to face those harmful UV rays on the ski slopes, or investing in a new pair of beautiful FELLA Swimmers for your winter getaway, below is a list…
Although the summer is over, the fall and winter seasons are filled with some amazing events to see, from concerts to comedy to big sports games. Tickets for the most popular events this year don’t always come exactly cheap, but there are plenty of innovative ways in order to save money on entertainment. When it…
Over the past 15 years the average age of women having their first child has been steadily rising and so what was once a major concern over teen pregnancies seems to be relaxing to some extent. Some statisticians believe that the decrease in teen pregnancies is largely responsible for the increase in the average age…