• Career Paths – Culinary Arts

    Recently I have been looking at different careers and what each career has to offer, being 27 with two children it’s now time to think about myself and where I want to start heading when both my children are at of school age.  One job I did come across is that of culinary arts. Being a chef is one job I had not considered but I came across this website and it offers some amazing features. I have come to realise that actually your career journey is all dependant on where you go to study, whether that’s college, a career school (cooking, dance etc). This website offers a real insight…

  • How And Why You Should Be Keeping More Of Your Money

    Does it feel like your money flies out of your bank account a little too quickly? Just as soon as you’ve gotten paid your next paycheck, it seems like it’s all gone again. While, of course, we all have expenses to keep up with, there’s a good chance that you don’t need to be paying quite as much as you do, and you can really benefit from making an effort to save more. Here, we’re going to look at how to keep more of your money, and why it’s worth it. Image – CC0 License   Set yourself a budget The very first thing that you should do is to…

  • 10 Lifestyle Investments You Need to Make Now

    There are many things in life that we put off until tomorrow. We promise ourselves that we will start our diet or exercise regime tomorrow, or that we will save money for a rainy day. However, oftentimes tomorrow never comes. If you want to improve your lifestyle, you need to start making investments today. Here are 10 lifestyle investments you should make now! Photo by Toa Heftiba on Unsplash   Invest in Yourself Take time to focus on your own wellbeing – attend yoga classes, get a massage, or take a few days off work and go on a mini-vacation. Investing in yourself gives you the opportunity to refocus and…

  • Business Games

    If you know me, you know I love a good game. As you’ve seen before on my blog I have played many games and I love sharing with all of you! Having a child myself I find it so important to find games that are educational but also relate to the real world. Especially when it comes to finance, saving money, paying for items and buying a house, going to a supermarket and all those things that they will do when they are older that is going to help them. I came across a game section on Mortgage Calculator and I think it is absolutely fantastic! They have such a…

  • Saving Money in 2023

    Being extra careful with money is on a lot of people’s minds right now. And With the current cost of living crisis everyone is trying to be a little bit more savvy when it comes to spending money, putting the heating on and even down to spending less on the food shop.  I think that I’m right when saying that money has really impacted a lot of people and their families over the past year and especially since COVID. I know it has me and many of my friends and family. I have had a look round as my New Year’s resolution was to be better with my money and…

  • How To Manage Your Christmas Responsibilities As A Parent (And Ensure The Kids Are Happy)

    Managing your children, the wrapping, the cooking, and the organizing throughout the Christmas period can be challenging. Whether or not you have help, it can be a lot to tackle all of the responsibilities at once.    However, there are ways to manage your children, so your load doesn’t feel so heavy. Having the children off at Christmas is lovely. It is the perfect opportunity to spend more time with them while they are off school. However, getting things done before the big day might be difficult. So, if you are a parent looking for ways to manage your children and ensure they are happy and healthy during Christmas, here…