Cuisine & Culture the Chinese Family Way
In an era where environmental sustainability is increasingly critical, and energy costs continue to rise, finding ways to save energy within the home is more important than ever. Not only does reducing energy consumption save money, but it also contributes to a greener planet. From quick fixes to longer-term investments, there are numerous strategies households across the UK can employ to make their homes more energy-efficient.
Many of us lead very active lives, and keeping up with the never-ending WhatsApp messages and life admin can be difficult. Keeping up with all of life’s responsibilities may take time away from time spent with family or friends.
We’d want to assist you in reclaiming your time and improving your home management efficiency. Rather than attempting to manage everything and (sometimes) failing terribly, use these ideas and tactics to get your to-do list completed.
When you are a tourist, you have a great opportunity to explore different cultures and lifestyles. Regardless, nothing is as daunting as when you have to head out to a country you have never been to before.
People tend to miss seeing the best scenery because they never prepare beforehand.
If you are looking forward to visiting Vietnam, you’d rather started gearing up weeks before the journey begins to ensure that your trip is worth it and well planned out. Here are some of the things you need to know to ensure that your trip is unforgettable.
Small bedrooms have their advantages. They discourage clutter, they’re easy to clean and they can give off a cozy feel that larger bedrooms can sometimes lack.
However, there are other times when they can feel utterly claustrophobic and impractical. If you spend most of your time in your bedroom, you could feel as if you’re sometimes living in a cell. The bed is likely to dominate the room, leaving very little space for anything else. Attempt to add in a wardrobe or a desk and you might end up with no space to stand.
For many, putting on makeup can be a great boost of confidence. We can spend hours on YouTube watching popular beauty vloggers talk about the new makeup products just released in the market, doing swatches and of course, all the makeup tutorials. While there are some who may think that spending hundreds of dollars on makeup may seem impractical, if it makes you feel better about yourself and you can afford it, then there’s nothing wrong with it.
Whether you are putting on your everyday natural makeup or going glamorous for a special event, it’s important that your makeup should look smooth and natural. Yes, even having heavy makeup does not mean that it should look unnatural on you. It’s important that you apply them so that your skin would look blemish free and have an even tone.
During my school days, I never had an opportunity to learn about Technology and Engineering. All the girls at my old school were made to learn home economics like sewing and cookery, whilst the boys were given the opportunity to build their own stuff. I recall a teacher told me that I should choose nursing rather than accounting as it is more suitable for a girl.
The truth is, I always scored the highest for my accounting and maths subjects in my class but I was never encouraged to pursue it. I was never encouraged to look outside the socially acceptable roles and I want to see that changed.
A furnace is a powerful heating device that requires being installed by someone who has enough knowledge and the right skills. There are a variety of furnace installation companies that provide these services all over the worlds, but we cannot ignore the fact that finding a firm that is excellent can be a bit exhausting and hard. But, with the right tips and guidance, it would be easy for you to narrow down from the long list of potential furnace installation companies and be able to select the right one.
First day at school is a huge milestone for children and even parents, and it is easy for them to become anxious about new routines after a long summer break and social situations. As many of you know, Marks & Spencer (M&S) has been making uniforms for decades, and knows what it takes to keep your child smart, confident and comfortable through the school day. At the heart of that is letting kids be themselves and being comfortable in their own skin.
Recently, I overheard a friend complaining about how he was completely fed up with his family. I was quite interested to know what on earth can cause someone to say such a thing and I learnt that it was all about vacations that they occasionally organized to for the entire family. I know he is not alone. There are quite a few people out there who will stick to the idea that there’s no fun in a family holiday, but it really doesn’t have to be so! Those few moments that we can manage to spend with our families should be quality time, especially in these busy times. Of course, disappointments happen every now and then, but isn’t that true about practically anything? An outing is all about strategy and there are some tricks to overcome the risk.
The bathroom is one of the more common renovations in a home. For it’s relatively small size, it can get more than it’s fair share of use by the average family so careful consideration is required when you are considering a new bathroom suite. These are some of the things I would consider if I was redesigning our bathroom.
This was published in Pick Me Up magazine Issue 49/50.
I wrote:
Try before you buy at your council toy library! – I wish I knew about the council toy library. You pay less than £1 to try out different types of toys for two weeks. Now I know if it is worth buying a new toy – they have so many they’ve only used once.
