Category: Change moments
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The no-nonsense secrets of a Ninja Wife
Two weeks into wedded bliss, and our wife-in-progress is already mastering the formula for a happy, working marriage. Support and respect your partner, but challenge him too. And when it comes to doing the laundry and ironing the shirts…don’t! By Mary B
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Our #2015Trends Iris Session with David O’ Sullivan
Find out: What’s hot, what’s not – and how to stay ahead of the trends in 2015!
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Happiness is a garden you can call your own
Life changes with the seasons, and whatever the weather holds in store, there’s nothing like a well-tended garden to make you feel at home. The well-tending is never easy, but with the help of the Internet and a gardener named Elvis, it’s time to put down new roots and nurture a blooming good tomorrow. By Sarah…
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Why Ayn Rand, who took no nonsense, was the best aunt ever
She was a famous novelist, philosopher, and economic theorist who argued that humans are responsible for their own destinies. And the lesson she passed on to a niece in search of a loan for a dress lives on to this day. Parents and children, listen to what Auntie Ayn Rand has to say. By Mandy…
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10 Proven ways to be a tougher, smarter freelancer in 2015
Being your own boss has many benefits, but it also means you need to put your foot down and run your business like a business. Here’s how. By Dorothy Black
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A 6-question sanity check for your marriage
Planning on tying the knot? Before you say “I do”, ask a few tough questions that could save you from doing the wrong thing. By Sam Wilson
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How fairy lights solved my mid-life crisis
New homes often come with new life-stages. So how does a recently divorced mother of two manage a move? With fairy lights, refugee styling, and the kindness of friends, says Sarah Rice
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I can’t remember saying “I do”…But I did!
After months and months of intense preparations and planning down to the finest detail, our bride-in-progress and her groom-to-be finally tied the knot. How was the Big Wedding? Fabulous, wonderful, awesome. And like all weddings, more than a little bit weird. Mary B, now an official wife-in-progress, reports.
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Why it might be time for a digital detox
Being tech-savvy might not be so “savvy” after all. We’re disconnecting from our loved ones and losing the ability to communicate “organically”. Our brains are rarely switching off, spending more time on devices than they do sleeping. Enter the digital detox – a new way of recharging batteries and connecting with the world around you.
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How we argued our way into marital bliss
Forget flash mobs, Elvis impersonators, and dropping out of a helicopter on bended knee. Here’s a tale of an “accidental” wedding proposal that is arguably the simplest and most effective in the history of marriage. By Scott Dunlop