Notepad Corner

As your kids grow, and your life as a family evolves and changes, capturing precious moments before time flies by can become very important. One way many families do this is with annual or regular family photoshoots, bringing everyone together to create some great family memories that you’ll be able to cherish, and show off for years to come. Creating an interesting and meaningful background with your photoshoot without having it overpower the main focus (which is, of course, your family) can be tricky. Next time you’re planning a photoshoot, think about trying one of these backgrounds. Nature Nothing makes a more beautiful background than a picturesque location provided by Mother Nature. Whether it’s a park, a hiking trail, a lake or pond, or just your own back yard, getting outside with your photographer can help provide some really beautiful moments. With this selection, you’ll want to work with your photographer on finding a time and location with lighting that will w...

A service of a Nanny is needed when both parents are working in corporate offices or managing a family business who usually have less time spent during the day in our homes to take care and cater the needs of our young kids. We need somebody whom we can entrust our little ones while we are out of the house. It is very hard to find a good and confident baby sitter nowadays, so it very important for us to pre-screen them very well before availing their services. Before moving on to the interview portion, take a look on her credentials. For me these three records are very essential to be examined first before I proceed on to the interrogation part. Resume  Recent Police Clearance or NBI Clearance Medical certificate Here’s a list of important questions we should ask during a nanny interview. When was your last employment on childcare or nanny job? Why did you ended your services with your prior employer? Let her explain the reasons, from there you could alrea...

Even simple weddings require countless hours of careful planning today. Nobody would call the process itself simple by any means. These days, most couples choose to host a wedding reception after the actual wedding ceremony. Receptions are designed to thank attendees for being at the ceremony. Likewise, married couples are introduced to the public for the first time. Each reception demands tasty food, a beautiful venue, and entertainment. Handling the entertainment aspect isn't always easy. image via en.wikipedia.org For most receptions, the entertainment often amounts to wedding music. Some couples choose to play prerecorded music for the gathering. Such a decision often backfires because guests find it a little boring. Typically, recorded music is the cheapest solution, but it takes away from the magic of the party. Guests might lose interest in the festivities while listening to tracks that aren't live. Certain gatherings might even result in licensing fees for ...

Some people treat their cars like a second home which also makes their car cluttered with stuff. When cars get over run with clutter, you are bound to get distracted while driving. The best way to deal with this is to come up with clutter control measures to keep things organized. You have to have a system to help keep your things within easy reach and avoid instances when you have to reach under the seats for something you really need. A car console organizer can keep your family things together. It can carry everything you need in single organized box stuff like cell phone chargers, water bottles, sun glasses, books or magazines which usually end up jumbled in the front seat. image via amazon.com Another simple clutter control you can apply in your car is to have a sturdy trash container. Avoid mixing your stuff with garbage that accumulates in your car by having a place for them too. You can find trash containers which can be strapped to the back seat or those which ca...

As a business owner, your main goal is to ensure that the company you are running is a true success. If you are considering moving your business overseas, there are many opportunities that are awaiting you. Many business owners are realizing that they simply cannot be a true success until they actually move to a more populated area. Australia is a prime place for you to begin a business or move your business so that it can continue to grow and thrive. There are many things that you will want to know when it comes moving overseas with your business. Speaking with an Immigration Agent Getting help from a migration agent is one of the first steps that you're going to want to take. This type of expert is trained in helping people move overseas in a legal and quick manner. If you are trying to do the move on your own, you might find it difficult to do so legally without the right paperwork filed. Working with a professional and trained migration agent will help tremendous...

For many career parents, finding someone whom they can entrust their child’s care is a very challenging task. While getting a private nanny is an option, it can be a little expensive thus most parents search for a child care center that will suit their budget and their expectations.

Pests have no business sharing a home with you and your family. Unless they are paying rent or helping out with the chores, they should be kicked to the curb and not be allowed to return. What are some of the best ways to that you can keep your home pest free for yourself and your family? Call a Pest Control Expert Photo credits: Wonderlane on Flickr A pest control expert can assess the situation and take steps to get rid of pests immediately. If your home shows signs of being overrun by mice or rats, an exterminator can come up with a plan that will get them out of your home within days. Whether you have one mouse, 100 rats or an entire family of ants in your home, an exterminator can get rid of them without having to use any harsh chemicals that could be harmful to yourself or your pets.

Think about how much time you’ve wasted in your life trying to find your keys, wallet or mobile phone! For any business, record keeping is not only compulsory; it directly impacts the productivity of your business. Are you starting to drown in business documents and unsure of what to keep and for how long? Fear not, read on for some information on how long you should store important business documents and some storage suggestions. What you need to store Your business is required by law to keep certain financial and employee-related records. The Australian Tax Office (ATO), the Australian Securities Investments Commission (ASIC) and Fair Work Australia (FWA) are three organisations that may require access to your records.Also bear in mind what documents you would need to provide in order to sell your business. If you are not sure about what to store, it is better to keep too many records than not enough and to check with a professional such as your accountant. But remember, that al...

So you’ve finally decided to buy your dream home and chose to put your heart and soul in designing it inside and out. Designing a modern-day home with contemporary interiors can be fantastic. A lot of ideas come into mind from the day you enter your new home - from the type of flooring, wall color, appliance and furniture to fit in up to the tiniest details you can ever imagine. Do-it-yourself interior design is exciting but can be overwhelming too that you may find yourself at a loss and don’t know or figure out exactly where to start. There are many things to consider when doing an interior design and the guide below may help you out on the process: First and foremost you must tailor your home contemporary interiors to your unique lifestyle and needs.

Another school year has ended, a lot of happy parents are proud of their child’s academic achievement as Facebook feeds are filled and flooded with well wishes for children graduating in pre-school, elementary, high school or college. Congratulatory remarks and photos on honors and awards garnered by these young achievers are posted in most social media networking sites. Both the child and the parent in my opinion must be applauded for this great academic accomplishment. Parents play an important role in helping their child appreciate their education - which is proper motivation, encouragement, supervision and support in assisting their kids to fulfill their potential. While the kid on the other hand, being influenced by their parent manage, coordinate and take a positive and an active interest in what they are learning in school, thus, performs well in their studies. According to studies, parental involvement in kids academic attainment are more likely to be of higher-achievi...

Photo credits: https://flic.kr/p/4kZrto With so much furniture coming flat-packed these days, most people simply don’t bother building their own anymore. Even so, this is a great way of keeping yourself occupied during your time off work, and it could also help you to save a lot of money. So, I thought today would be a good time to write and release a post detailing how it can be done. Don’t worry too much if your DIY and woodworking skills aren’t up to scratch, as this is nowhere near as difficult as it sounds. Indeed, so long as you have the right measurements, the rest is childs-play. On top of all the other advantages, building your own wardrobes will allow you to keep full control over their design. Which type of wood you use is up to you, and how you decorate or paint the final product is also completely flexible. With that in mind, give me your full attention for the next four or five minutes, and I’ll try to break it down for you. Measuring the Space You Hav...