Not only is shopping great for reviving our ailing economy, you can also find some of the greatest stocking fillers at all the many online clearance sales that some of your favourite retailers offer in the days, weeks and months after one of the big days. You can use these sites to find items from last Christmas, Father’s Day or Mother’s Day for a song. Use the money that you saved on buying these items to treat yourself to that special something you’ve always been meaning to buy but have always rationalised that you just can’t afford to
Author: Charles Michel
It’s great for family morale to have a holiday to look forward to. It’s also good to plan for it in advance from a financial point of view. If you’re struggling with debt, you may feel that a break is beyond your reach. However, with these holiday budgeting tips from the debt advisors at www.harringtonbrooks.co.uk, you can still do it.
Disaster can strike at any time, especially when you live in a state, country or city that often experience natural disasters such as flooding, earthquakes or hurricanes. Your pets count on you to protect them from harm and you should do your best to stick to your part of the arrangement.
Renewable energy is one of the great big hopes of this century. It’s the one energy source that just grows and grows and that can generate baseload electricity at a large enough scale. Countries such as China, Spain and Germany are now using renewable energy sources.
Like the seasons, fashion comes and goes. And while fashion is constantly changing, not many of us have the ways or means of updating our wardrobes on a seasonal basis. However, if you concentrate on building your wardrobe with a few essential and classic pieces, you will be on the road to keeping warm and looking stylish this and every other winter. Here are 10 essential winter garments that every woman should have in her cupboard: 1. A Trench Coat The original trench coat was designed by the famous Thomas Burberry for British officers in World War I. It was…
Summer is one of the most pleasant times of the year. They skies are clearer, the air feels fresher, and we sometimes discover a slight spring in our step. But don’t think you’re protected from back boiler damage during these glorious months. It can’t be pleasant to be forced to take cold showers, not even in the summer time. The boiler is the one thing that we don’t think about all too often. Until it breaks down, of course. This is when the boiler suddenly becomes the most important item in the house. And that’s when we realise what an…
Nearly all of us know just how terrible it is to find a new pair of jeans. It’s difficult enough to find trousers but finding the perfect pair of jeans sometimes feels impossible. There are of course the lucky few who do not need much help in this department. Their svelte figures look fabulous in anything and yes, this includes jeans that would make even teenage girls decide to embark on a boot camp. So we all take it for granted that our bodies have to adapt to whatever jeans we find. And we castigate ourselves when we can’t squeeze…
The time has finally come to decorate your teenager’s room. Not too long ago, stuffed animals and Barbie/Spiderman bedding were the order of the day. Now suddenly, your child is all grown up and a new and modern room is necessary. But if times are tough and money is a problem, have no fear. There are quick, easy and cheap ways to spice up your teens’ room without breaking the bank. Clear out the room Firstly, you have to get rid of all the old things that are no longer being used – toys, books, furniture, bedding. Sort out the…
Many of us are guilty of wearing one of those completely ugly shoe trends and footwear, whether for comfort so some distorted idea of style. Or maybe you are just trying to be the centre of attention by wearing completely hideous fashion trends a la Lady Gaga? No matter what the reason; there really is no excuse for bad fashion, even on your feet. Here we look at some of the worst shoe trends ever. 10. Doc Martens These heavy set military style boots were a hit in the late 80’s and early 90’s, and even enjoyed a revival in…
Nearly all retailers now have silk bedding and other types of luxurious bedding. This has become almost de rigueur in a way. But just a couple of years ago, perhaps even just 5 years ago, this was the complete opposite. Back then you would’ve struggled to find this kind of bedding except at high-end, specialist shops that cater to a select crowd.