The Key To Staying Happy At Work

The Key To Staying Happy At Work

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Contributed Post Like it or not, work is where we are going to spend a large portion of our lives. With that being said, it seems pointless getting so worked up at work. If we are spending a great deal of our lives at the desk, we must try to be happy behind that desk. We’d all rather be geeking out, cooking, watching our favorite shows or just lazing about. Unfortunately, work is a necessity and it doesn’t matter if you’re a freelancer working from home or someone working for the Government up on Capitol Hill, you’re still earning money.…
Out And About: Protecting Your Home When You’re Not In It

Out And About: Protecting Your Home When You’re Not In It

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Contributed Post How often are you in your household? Ideally - not too much! We all need to get out and about and enjoy life. That being said, our homes are places of comfort, it’s only natural that we are going to spend a lot of time there. Absence can cause worry. If you’re not in your house, you don’t know what is happening to it, you don’t know what is going on until you return. That doesn’t mean you have to constantly worry, but absence is going to naturally cause it. The lack of knowledge possessed by yourself when…
Basking in the majesty of Lawrence of Arabia (1962)

Basking in the majesty of Lawrence of Arabia (1962)

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Let's talk about David Lean's landmark epic Lawrence Of Arabia. By now, the film's reputation is well established. Considered by many to be one of the greatest films of all time (it certainly ranks high on my personal list), in 1962 Lawrence Of Arabia garnered seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Peter O'Toole's tortured performance is the stuff of legend, and its on-screen vistas have inspired filmmakers from Stephen Spielberg to Martin Scorsese to Peter Jackson. Even people who have never seen it at least know of its lofty reputation. But some classic films of yesteryear have a way of…
Make The Most of Small Gardens: Tiny Yard, Big Impact

Make The Most of Small Gardens: Tiny Yard, Big Impact

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Contributed Post Image You don’t need a massive outdoor space to create an attractive and functional garden. There are lots of simple techniques that will transform the smallest of yards and create the illusion of a larger area. And the winter months are a great time to work on this, to ensure you’re ready for spring. Start With Function When planning your garden, begin with function. What do you intend to use it for? Will it be somewhere to relax at the end of a busy day or on weekends? Are you looking for a manageable yard, with the minimum…
The Most Practical Additions To Make To Your Garden

The Most Practical Additions To Make To Your Garden

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Contributed Post Image from: Pixabay When it comes to improving a home, the garden can sometimes get overlooked. However, upgrading your outdoor space is the best thing you can do. There are many additions you can make to your garden to get more out of it. What’s more, a lovely garden will bolster your property value massively. But with all kinds of things you can do with your garden, it can be hard to know what the best additions are. There are many additions to spruce up the look of your garden, but the best improvements are practical ones. Here…