When it comes to creating an outfit, it sometimes it feels like you need to be a Mensa candidate to get it together. Alexandria Blaelock, author of Build Your Signature Wardrobe: How to look good and feel confident in four steps says, “the easiest way to manage your wardrobe is to think in terms of […]
5 Tips to Review Your House Preparations
Dinner Parties can require a lot of pre-work, and sometimes it can be useful to review your house preparations before your Dinner Party. Alexandria Blaelock, author of Stress Free Dinner Parties: How to plan, host and enjoy your party says “Sometimes the worst part of a Dinner Party is worrying about whether your house is […]
5 Tips for Getting Your Partner on Board
Getting the housework done can be time-consuming and difficult, and getting your partner on board with doing their share the source of deep conflict. Alexandria Blaelock, author of Ms Blaelock’s Book of Minimally Viable Housekeeping, says “you probably already share the housekeeping, but there’s a really good chance you haven’t negotiated the split. Getting your […]
5 Tips for Choosing Investment Allocations
One of the most significant personal finance decisions you’ll make is choosing investment allocations. Alexandria Blaelock, author of Holistic Personal Finance: How to pay for the life you want says “Different assets do well in different kinds of economy, so it’s best to have a mix of real estate, stocks and bonds so when some are […]
5 Tips for Annual Planning
Many people don’t think seriously about their annual planning, trusting god and inspiration will take care of the details. But planning gives you a sense of direction, allows you to actively pursue your goals, and keeps you on target for achieving them. Alexandria Blaelock, designer of Ms Blaelocks’s Monthly Planning Calendar says, “Often there’s too […]
5 Tips for a Wardrobe Transition
There are times in life, where for one reason or another, you need to change your look. These times of wardrobe transition can be difficult in more ways than one. Alexandria Blaelock, author of Build Your Signature Wardrobe: How to look good and feel confident in four steps says, “the progress of ordinary life is […]
5 Tips for Coping With Dinner Parties
Sometimes, just thinking about coping with Dinner Parties is enough to send you away for a nice lie down to recover. But, Alexandria Blaelock, author of Stress Free Dinner Parties: How to plan, host and enjoy your party says “coping with Dinner Parties is “just” a matter of calming down – try thinking of it […]
5 Tips to Plan Your Housekeeping
One way to plan your housekeeping is to think in terms of public, private and functional spaces, as each set of rooms can have its own schedule. Alexandria Blaelock, author of Ms Blaelock’s Book of Minimally Viable Housekeeping, says “when you invite people to visit, there are some things you don’t want them to see. […]
5 Tips for Tracking Expenditure
Just like tracking your food consumption can help you lose weight, tracking expenditure can help you cut your costs. Alexandria Blaelock, author of Holistic Personal Finance: How to pay for the life you want says “Let’s be honest, tracking expenditure can be a pain, but knowing where you leak money can help you plug the gaps.” […]
Sick of a Planning Calendar Full of Pages You Won’t Use?
At Last, a Planning Calendar that’s just a Planning Calendar Is your planning calendar full of information you can Google if you ever need it. Things like world maps, the Japanese train network, international dialling codes, weights and conversions, as well as public holidays and events in countries you don’t live in. Drawing on a […]