Throwing a birthday party for kids is something that many parents want to do and it is not always easy to do on a budget. There are some things you can do to make your child’s birthday party more affordable, but there are also some things you should try to avoid.

The world of retail is a complex and confusing one for a lot of people first getting into it. Most of the stores which get opened will never make it past their first year, with even fewer still making it to their second, and this makes it hard to feel secure with a shop. Of course, though, there are a lot of common pitfalls which will hurt your chances. By avoiding these, you give yourself the best odds of finding success.  In this post we'll explore why you need to avoid doing the following:

Around 60% of homes in England and Wales fill their kettles, clean their clothes and wash their hair in hard water.

Not all areas of the UK are affected by hard water. Rain falls as “soft” water, but as it trickles through certain rocks and soils (particularly limestone and chalk) it will naturally collect traces of minerals like magnesium and calcium, becoming “hard”. It’s these minerals that like to stick around and cause havoc within our nice, clean homes.

There are a few key ways in which you can save money on your car insurance.  Some are quick, easy and straight forward and others may require a little more thought and intervention, but in theory, you can save a reasonable amount of money on your car insurance.

We spend most of our time at work, yet many office blocks have workspaces that are dull and uninviting.  It’s well-documented that creating an inspiring office environment can boost staff morale and productivity, but how do you go about it?  One task to focus on is to make an office feel more homely and cozy.  This will make it a place where employees love to be and feel comfortable working all day and less mundane.  So how to make your workspace cozy?