So, you’ve started a blog. What next? This September this blog will be 8 years old, crazy huh? I started it as something to do while on maternity leave and for the most part I keep it updated. It’s evolved from being about my daily life to a place full of informative articles. These days I use Instagram for daily life and occassionally our livvybirdadventures.com blog. If you want to monatise your blog, it’s a long road ahead. Once you’re established it can be a little easier, and to become established, you really need to stand out. You can do that in a few ways, from having a clear voice…

The number of people who are suffering from PTSD is on the increase. This is the case in many countries. That is partly because the condition is now better understood. But, exactly why the numbers are rising so fast is not fully understood. What is clear is that the condition has a significant and negative impact on the person suffering from it and those around them. With this in mind, today I thought I would answer the question of how does PTSD affect relationships? Once you recognize the impact it has,  that is to say, identify the problem, you have taken the first step towards making things better. Trust issues…

Retail therapy is undoubtedly awesome. Scouring the shops for that perfect dress or treating yourself to lots of little trinkets can really give you a boost and help you to relax if shopping is your thing, but shopping can also be a huge drain on your wallet. Whether you’re shopping online or at the mall, it’s so easy to whip out your plastic and spend, spend, spend, without ever thinking about all the money you’re throwing away. That leads to buyer’s remorse and sometimes even unmanageable debt, which is certainly not in any way therapeutic. I know a lot of people, myself included, who have been buying even more while…

Going to University is a huge decision that can shape your first few years of adulthood. Not only that, but it’s a very expensive decision these days. A lot of people go to University for the wrong reason. Because they feel they should or they feel they have to. Because their friends are going or because their parents want them to. Take it from someone who went to University for the wrong reasons, don’t invest unless you 100% want to or need to for the job you want in the future. Don’t feel pressured. HOWEVER, this is a post for those who are going to University or are already a…