When someone moves into a new home, it’s customary to give them a gift. Known as a housewarming gift, some homeowners might host a small party to welcome people into their new space. Originating in France, housewarmings are a way for close friends and family of the new homeowners to celebrate moving into their new space. It’s traditional to give…
Preparing to make your home safe for aging parents can be a daunting task. On one hand, it is a fantastic opportunity to have them with you as you get to spend quality time together and also look after them. On the other hand, it can pose a challenge. There are many decisions to make, and it can feel like…
If you are in a loving and committed relationship with similar life goals, there are plenty of reasons for moving in with your partner, and wanting to spend more time together usually tops the list. But there are other advantages too. It makes economic sense to share the rent and groceries and saving the time you spend commuting to meet.…
In all areas of life – business, personal, family, friends, health – we are constantly surrounded by the same people. The ones we live with, work with, work out with and so on who make our inner circle – this does not change all that much over time. It follows from this that we need to make sure we’re surrounded…
“I am getting married!” That statement should be accompanied by a joyful feeling, right? Oh, this is just a fun post. My nephew is getting married and that triggered an endless conversation about all the other weddings in the family, the circumstances in which they happened, generously sprinkled with “those days” and “these days” comments. Marriage is usually seen as…