Notepad Corner

Elegant is timeless. It does not know a specific era, and it doesn't just grow out on people. It is for this very reason that many would like to incorporate this quality in the clothes and accessories they wear; even in the house they call home. How does one make his home not only look, but feel elegant as well? There are many ways to make your house an epitome of elegance and one of them is by creating a contemporary look to it. If you have the taste and are not bothered by doing a good deal of quest for inspirations, then you might not even have to hire a professional designer. Talk about savings! Perhaps you'd be able to buy that pendant lighting piece that you have been eyeing for quite a while now. To help you in achieving that elegant contemporary vibe in your house, we've gathered some tips: 1. Minimize the use of flamboyant fixtures and accessories. Elegance doesn't take advantage in quantity -- it demands attention without having to be loud. Such

If any of your children are going through a divorce, your role as a grandparent is about to really experience some major changes. Your days of being the babysitter, having fun times in the park and late night sleepover coordinator just became much more complicated. You now have to consider all the emotions of your child, your grandchild, your child's spouse and the other grandparents. These are not easy times, but here are a few suggestions for getting through this rough patch. The divorce is now public knowledge, and your job as grandparent should remain the same with your grandchildren. Your goal should now be to try and make those visits in your home as close to the visits were before the divorce. You want to try and give the children some normalcy, and you want to give them almost a safe haven where they can feel like things were before the divorce. Children do not understand all the complications that arise with a divorce, and many children blame themselves for the brea

The aircon or air conditioning unit is one of the most indispensable appliances in the house. The convenience it brings especially during the summer season requires a hefty price in the budget too. In most households, the air conditioning unit consumes more electricity than any other appliance. Budget conscious homemakers like me is always looking for ways on how to cut cost on electric bill. The electric bill is one of the utilities we pay on a monthly basis, proper aircon management can cut back on electricity cost. Here are some tips on proper air condition management. The simplest way to save is to run the AC less often during the cold season and rainy days. Open the windows to allow the cool air to get in and use the electric fan instead.

The stereotypical reputation of Scottish people as being 'careful with money' has been blown out of the water with the findings of a recent survey by Debt Advisory Centre Scotland, which looked at the spending habits of almost 3,500 UK adults, of whom more than 400 were Scottish residents. Although you might think a Scotsman - or woman - would be particularly considerate before making a purchase, the survey found 82% of people there, roughly 3.5 million people, have made a purchase in the past before realising that they regretted it for one reason or another. In 18% of cases overall, the regret stemmed from the fact that the individual later felt that they couldn't afford the amount of money they had spent - perhaps restoring the stereotypical reputation somewhat - but the high proportion of Scottish consumers who stick to their guns once they have made a purchase could still be surprising.