People tend to take a lot more stuff in trips than they can. You want to arrive at the destination well rested in order to enjoy every minute of your holiday. So keep your luggage as easy as you can. Be efficient! After deciding what clothes to take with you, think again. Will you really need six pairs of pants? Probably you’ll need less. And what about those fancy outfits? If you are going on an informal trip you’d better...more
One of the major categories of laptop computers is gaming laptops. Usually, these are the laptops that offer high processing performance, superior graphics, brilliant displays and possesses a large hard drive for plenty of storage. In other words, you want a laptop that has a high-end GPU, fast processor, tons of RAM, large 17inch or bigger display, large hard drive and many throw in a Blu-ray optical drive to make sure you're getting the best...more
France is synonymous with all the good things in life, unique in the world for its individual sense of style, its gourmet food and wine, rustic architecture and beautiful landscapes. Little wonder that for so many years, it has remained such a firm favourite for those seeking a second home in the sun.In what has always been a solid, stable property market, prices here have escaped the dramatic drop in value seen in neighbouring countries during the global recession. After soaring for most of the decade, they dipped slightly in 2008 but quickly levelled out. Whilst the devaluation of the pound against the euro may have put some people off investing in the short term, it is once again a buyers market in France as we head into 2010 and if you are able to put in an offer, the general advice is to strike while the iron`s hot.Whilst buying a home in some countries has often been a gamble ending in heartache, investing in a property in France has always been a safe bet. This is not only due to stable economic forces but the nature of the French purchasing system itself, which while appearing to be over-stringent in some areas, is highly protective of the buyer and favours...more
With more and more people heading to the various music festivals over the year, Spain is slowly creeping up the list as the best destination for annual festivals. With a wide range of events catering for every type of music fan, a holiday to Spain is a lot more than sand and sun! The Benicassim festival started in 1995 and takes place every summer...more
If you're like me, this time of year you start seeing articles on how to have a stress-free holiday, create meaningful holiday traditions, nurture yourself during the holidays, and so on. You start thinking about how to get things done ahead of time, how to juggle all the events and parties, and how to be better at everything. And if you're like...more
Decorating the Christmas tree is a tradition that most people enjoy and look forward to year after year. However, if you've been using the same old tired decorations for the last decade, it may be time to freshen things up and try something new. If you're looking for some new Christmas tree decorating ideas, we've got five unique themes that are based on your personality and hobbies. No matter who you are or what you like to do, these ideas can be adapted to reflect everyone's unique sense of style.1. The Artist's TreeThis is a really fun theme for someone who is passionate about art. If you enjoy a particular medium, such as sketching, consider decorating a tree with pencils, small sketch pads, sandpaper blocks, and other tools of the trade. You might even consider making a few small sketches that you could display on the tree, too. For someone who enjoys painting, you could decorate with paintbrushes, paint trays, and small pots of paint (well sealed, of course). The Artist's Tree can be as fun and creative as you want it to be, and can be easily adapted to any type of art that you enjoy.2. The Cook or Baker's TreeFor those who love cooking and/or baking, why not...more
What young girl does not pretend to be the princess? Dressing up is what girls do best and when Halloween time rolls around playing the part of Barbie is a very popular wish among the young girls. Barbie Halloween costumes have been a favorite among...more
Paying by Plastic - debit and credit cards are becoming increasingly popular ways of making payments overseas, or for raising foreign cash, but you must ensure you get the best possible deal. The Nationwide Building Society said recently that more...more
So you've probably all used a disposable camera at some point in your lives. They are pretty handy things for when you don't want to damage your camera. But have you ever used a disposable camera underwater? The opportunities to use these are...more
If you want to get really creative you can make your own costumes, here are a few costumes that you can make just using your belly and normal clothes are: The eyeball- This is something my husband created, all you need is a little...more
You know giving your child presents and material possessions for the holidays are not the most important things you can do for your child this holiday season. And with the current economic challenges, you may not feel you have the usual amount of...more
Searching for that perfect mafia or gangster costume for this Halloween can be really fun and exciting if you know where to look. No one wants to waste a bunch of time or money looking all through places that have cheap or mediocre outfits what...more