Notepad Corner

The washing machine is one of the important appliances that a home must-have. It is my partner in taking care of the family clothes and linens all year round.   It helps clothes washing easier in less time   saving me time to finish my other daily house chores. It is just right to give the washer a good occasional cleaning to maintain its good running condition.   A clean and well maintained washing machine will churn out clean clothes.   Here’s how to keep a washing machine in top form:

image credit: aucegypt.edu Most students find essay writing frustrating, annoying and an overwhelming task.   Just like writing a letter, an essay also consists of three parts which are: introduction, body and conclusion.   More often these compositions are written from an author’s personal point of view which describes, argue, analyze, explain or clarify a certain subject.   Whatever the purpose it will still have the same basic format. Below are basic steps on how to write essays for school children. First step:   Address the topic. Do some researching using the internet, academic databases or the school library.   Take down notes. Second Step:   Collect your thoughts, analyze, define important words and make an outline by using one- line sentences to describe the body’s paragraphs Third Step:   After making an outline, plan the sequence of thoughts to synchronize the essay’s order. Fourth Step:   Start writing your introductory paragraph. Remember that th

When you’ve got great pressures on your time, as all moms do, it’s important to be able to escape for a few moments whenever you can get them, and since you have to keep an eye on things at home, you probably won’t be able to leave the house. There are plenty of fun things to do which can give you a much needed break from daily life; I like to read a book, watch a movie (although I rarely make it through a whole one in a single sitting these days), watch some TV or go on the internet. 

There are plenty of fun things you can do with your family, but some things are just for adults. That’s the way they’re meant to be, and that’s the way they should stay. Every now and then (as often as possible in fact) it’s great to get away from the rest of your loved ones and spend some quality time with your partner, or even on your own. photo credits: istockphoto.com 

Plastic money in the form of a prepaid card is the modern way of giving pocket money to teenagers now that digital payments are most widely used.   Most reputable online financial service companies like TotallyMoney offers prepaid cards and information on other financial products to help you find the right one suitable for your need.   The prepaid card is a type of a debit card where you can allocate monetary allowance through uploading funds onto it and is especially designed for children with ages under 18.  

Being a mom is a 24/7 job. A mother referred to as the light of the house has a lot of duties and responsibilities to deal with and attend to. To keep a spic and span home while taking care of the children is not an easy task, not to mention that we are also the family accountant as we keep the family budget under control by making a monthly financial plan. I do make a list of allthe expected expenses such as utility bills, weekly groceries, gas expenses and more. I need to bring the family spending under control in order to make both ends meet and to save something for the rainy days.

Summer is coming to an end and autumn will be upon us soon enough – and this is a time of the year when some people will be looking to squeeze in another holiday before the year finishes.  Traditional beach breaks, though, may not appeal, so here www.cumbrian-cottages.co.uk has compiled a list of three autumn getaways with a difference.  The Lake District (England) image from cumbrian-cottages.co.uk Fans of outdoor pursuits will be spoilt for choice if they decamp in the Lake District for a few days or longer. Here you can walk, hike, climb, swim, abseil, row, bike and pretty much do anything else you can imagine in the great outdoors. And all against the backdrop of some the most breath-taking scenery in the whole of Europe. When it comes to finding accommodation Windermere and the surrounding towns and villages have plenty to offer.