Why Should You Focus On Taking Control Of Your Finances

Taking control of your finances isn’t the most glamorous of undertakings but it is undoubtedly one of the most important things you can do as an adult, both for the short term and with your future in mind and going into the new year with a clear understanding of your finances is a good start. The cost-of-living crisis that began in late 2021 was only the latest example of how fickle markets can be, and how quickly household finances can be turned on their head. Even in the best economic environments, financial literacy is a key consideration. Without careful management of your money, it can be easy to fall into unsustainable spending patterns and potentially unmanageable debt. What are some key ways in which you can reverse course, and properly get a grip on your money? Understanding Your Spending Patterns In order to take positive steps towards handling your finances, you must first have a proper understanding of your own financial situation. There are some essential questions you sh......

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Making the most of your bedroom space

When it comes to bedrooms making the most of your space is key, especially as this is the one room you will be spending a fair amount of time in as well as where most of your personal belongs will be. Bedrooms can very easily become cluttered if you don't have enough storage space and clutter is really not conducive for a restful nights sleep. In our currently home our bedrooms are pretty small compared to our larger living spaces which has meant we have needed to be more creative with our bedrooms in terms of design to maximise the space we do have. We opted for a king sized bed in bedroom once the baby arrived as we co-sleep but of course we had to find ways to compensate the lost of square footage by using under bed storage for our linen and books. We also have an alcove that was not be used when we moved in and luckily one of our chest of draws fits perfectly into it, freeing up some much needed space. With all the bedrooms we have sat down and planned how to get as mu......

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Sporting Chic

So with winter on the way, I know, like most I tend to eat a little bit more and become a little less active as the cold takes over and going outside or making it too the gym when it's dark loses it's appeal. However I am determined to keep to my healthy lifestyle, as there is no better feeling than the reward of  clothes fitting perfectly, feeling fit and having the energy to keep going around the clock. Growing up in South Africa, this time of the year we would be going into our summer and enjoying lots of street and beach parties and I try to keep that summer feeling in heart going even when it's snowing. There is plenty of inspiration around especially with the Olympics earlier this year and sport stars being such great role models for healthy living and shows like strictly come dancing where we see people shrink in front of our eyes. A great example of someone who has totally changed there fashion sense and grown into such a chic individual due to an active lifestyle i......

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