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Safety Content // Bicycle Safety: Evaluating the Safety of Our Roads*
It’s obvious to everyone that cyclists are diminishing on our roads as cars and public transport becomes more accessible and affordable. In 2014, Bicycles accounted for only 1% of the total number of vehicles used on our roads, which is a 13% decrease in cycle use since 1952 when the official figure stood at 14%. More often than not, this means that their safety is overlooked when it shouldn’t be at all. Together with True Solicitors, specialists in bicycle accident claims, we evaluate how safe our roads are when it comes to cycling. Cycling: the British Picture In a survey conducted in 2015 it was suggested that 1.5 million people…
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Summer 2017 Festival Check List*
In the UK, summer time equals festival time and I’m super excited! Although my days of big festivals are on hold due to having Little Miss, we do try and visit every single festival our town has to offer, from the seaside festival to the food and beer festival, nothing says summer like walking around in the sun munching street food while LM goes on mediocre rides. However if you’re heading out to the big ones this year, Leeds & Reading, Glastonbury Festival or V, packing is essential, no matter what the forecast weather says. If you’re leaving things to the last minute I’ve put together an extensive festival checklist…
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Going Solo: Making Life As A Single Parent Easier*
When you decide to have a child, it’s rare to envisage yourself bringing them up by yourself. In the UK alone, there are two million single parents, meaning that a quarter of families with kids under the age of 18 are solo parent families. Bringing up your children on your own may not be what you imagined parenthood would be like, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t give your kids the best start in life. Your relationship status doesn’t have to impact your children in a negative way – studies show that kids being raised in single-parent households are just as happy as children raised in two-parent families. The…
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Business Content // The Essentials Of A Homely B&B Business*
In the world of entrepreneurship, more and more businesses seem to start directly at home. After all, why should you need an office when some business concepts can work perfectly from the comfort of your own home? This is especially relevant if you have a big house and love being a host. The hospitality industry, and more exactly the Bed & Breakfast approach, is a booming sector that has the potential to attract customers all year long – assuming you live in the right area. Needless to say that a B&B in London will always be more popular than a B&B in the Lake District, but it’s primarily because cities…
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3 Easy Ways You Can Go Green*
Being environmentally concious can seem daunting at first but it’s something we really do have to be aware of. I read something the other day that put things into perspective for me, I felt a bit “woah” after reading it. Humans have been on earth for such a short amount of time since the world was formed and we’ve already destroyed so much of our natural resources. In fact, since the industrial revolution we’ve destroyed more than ever. We need to start looking at ways to become more sustainable. Between destroying natural resources and pumping harmful chemicals into the air, no wonder Stephan Hawkin’s thinks we should be looking for…
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Business Content // The Start-Up Guide to Running a Small Food Business*
You know me, I’m all about pushing for people to do those things they love. Life is too short to have a job you hate, and although right now I’m not making a penny off the book I’m writing, I feel rewarded knowing I’m doing something I love. Today I have a start up guide to running a small food business. I’ll be honest, when I went through my cake baking phase, I did consider this. However it was short lived as I hate washing up, but I could have taken it to the next level for sure! Getting started in running a small food business, be it a kiosk,…
