How to plan for monthly and quarterly spending

Budgeting your finances shouldn't be a scary task!  You may think "I can't do this, I'm rubbish at maths" which you can get out of your head right now, just because your learning wasn't at the same rate as the rest of your class, means you learn at a different speed!

If it helps, think of a budget as planning and goal setting, not maths, it can be quite exciting!

Making Your Walls Do More For You

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I would like to make a bet, or rather, an educated guess, that you've been picking up and tidying away things a lot more in the last year than ever before? You might find yourself looking around the house every evening and see everything from toys to school books to work stuff strewn all over the place.

With the home becoming a quasi office and school for most of the week, you may now see things quite literally piling up in every room. Whether you're sick of seeing laptops left on the floors, tablets stuffed down the side of the sofa, or books now being used as doorstops (yes, it is a reality for some of us), you'll be looking for ways to free up space and help bring rooms back to normal.

That funny old year called 2020

I had so many plans for 2020, which to be fair, hasn't all gone completely out the window!

9 Best ways to make your car look Awesome

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Cars are not classified as basic needs but they are necessary. Despite being a bit expensive, cars are very convenient and they can make your life better and enjoyable. It feels good when you are driving either a good car, expensive car or the latest model.

Fabulous Fundamentals That Count if You’re Moving House

The fundamentals of a house move are the inescapable parts that are absolutely essential if you want the move to go by without any fuss.  So many things may go wrong when you plan to move house, and you’ve got to iron out the creases where possible.  This is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make in your life, so you have to ensure you make the right choices.

Your Kids Will Love Living Abroad!

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Are you the kind of person who can never keep still?  Maybe your restless energy is starting to get to you, even when you've settled down with a house and family?  Maybe your kids are starting to become like you, never being able to sit down and focus on something, and always looking to have a run around outside?  Well, now’s the time to really consider what to do with all of that energy, in a way your family isn’t going to suffer because of the decisions you really want to make.  It’s time to try living abroad because the kids are going to love it there!

Even More Family-Friendly Kitchen Ideas

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The chances are if you have a family, then you would like to think that your kitchen is a family-friendly space. While your kitchen may be family-friendly in some aspects, the chances are that there are further steps that you could take to make it an even more suitable space for the whole family to enjoy.

Do you ever feel like your kitchen doesn’t get enough use? If the answer is yes, don’t worry because you are not alone - most families report that the living room is the place in the house that is most used. However, if you take the time to make a few small changes to your kitchen, you can make it a more appealing space for the whole family.

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The different types of technology that all offices should have

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Whatever your business is, and whether your office is large or small, established or a start-up, there are some technologies that should be included during any office fit out process.

Creating A Home Office You Will Love To Work In

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For many people, the idea of working from home sounds ideal. And in many ways it is; you have full flexibility, no need to wear anything other than yoga pants, and no one is going to steal your milk out of the fridge. However, working from home also comes with the need to focus through all of the distractions in your house - you might never have thought that a pile of washing would look so desirable, but when you have a deadline to meet, it can easily become just that. So, you need to create a space without distractions that are primed to keep you happy and engaged. 

Choose your space 

You need to dedicate an area of your home to become your office. A spare bedroom is ideal, but you might need to look into redesignating things to clear yourself some room elsewhere - like the garage, basement, or even to build an outdoor-office. Your space doesn’t have to be huge, just big enough for the essentials. In fact, having too large space can tempt you to fill it with things that will ultimately become distractions. You want to keep the place tidy and simple, to avoid just that. Don’t use this space to store boxes, to hang-drying laundry or to set up the ironing board. This space is purely for work, and not for household chores. 

Furniture

The right furniture makes a difference. If you like that way the room looks then you are more likely to want to be in there. Choosing the right seat goes beyond aesthetics, however. You need to consider how long you are going to spend sitting at your desk all day - it can seriously affect your back quite quickly. So make sure that you choose something that is going to support your back as well as sit at the right height to your desk. Speaking of your desk - do you really need a huge monstrosity? Sometimes having too much space allows you to create piles of access stuff, which can stress you out by just sitting there. A smaller desk forces you to stay organised and to keep things simple. You might be able to upcycle a table or desk you already have in your home.

Ambience 

This isn’t a romantic date for two, but the mood does have a huge effect on how you work. If the room smells of the dusty Christmas decorations you have yet to put back into storage, how is that going to be a nice place to sit and spend your days? Buy some luxury scented candles and fill that room with your favourite scent. When looking at lighting, a normal ceiling light would work fine, but you might also want to consider a decent desk lamp, or a sun-lamp, to help brighten up the room. 

Storage 

As we’ve said before, you will want to keep this space clear and uncluttered. It has been said that a creative mind prefers a messy workspace. But if you can’t find the right paperwork under the masses of other paperwork - how will you get things done? By all means, do you and continue with your organised chaos, but also consider some creative office storage to keep on top of things.

How to Make Stylish Photos for Instagram

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Instagram can be quite addictive once you get into it, and before you know it you’ll undoubtedly be looking for ways to create stylish new photos. One method, in particular, that has stood the test of time is the classic black-and-white style of photography that epitomises a certain subtle elegance and understated beauty.