Does your kid dream of being a Rock Star? Or a Race Car Driver? How about a Veterinarian? You can give them a taste of what it's like to be any of these. Or seven other dreams they may have through very specific summer camps.It used to be summer camp consisted of swimming in a lake or river, making really bad crafts, hiking in the woods and singing cheezy songs around the campfire at night. But if that's your image of Summer Camp; where...more
The 2009 Tewkesbury Medieval Festival takes place on July 11th and 12th, 11am to 6pm, on fields just south of Tewkesbury, England. It has been running for 26 years. Among the things to see and do there is a huge medieval fayre, and a battle re-enactment (at 4pm on Saturday and 3pm on Sunday) which commemorates the 1471 Battle of Tewkesbury. www.history-for-kids.com had a few questions for Peggy Clatworthy, spokesperson for the event.Hfk: What...more
News about house prices come every month from various sources and all slightly vary. Here we look at who says what and why.Let's start with Nationwide and Halifax. Both provide mortgages and their house price figures are based on their mortgage approvals, not on completed sales (remortgages and further advances are excluded). Their data includes property from the whole UK market but each is based only on the mortgages passed through their companies, a much smaller sample compared to the Land Registry. They do not include cash buyers nor sales that fall through. As their calculations can be done at the time of the mortgage approval they have their data sooner and are able to broadcast their figures before the Land Registry. The Land Registry is based on actual completed sales regardless of any mortgage or cash buy. The Land Registry data set includes residential property transactions in England and Wales and does not include Scotland or Northern Ireland. It's calculations are based on repeat sales so that the prices changes on the same properties are measured.Property websites such as Rightmove report on house prices but their figures are based on residential property...more
This Father's Day why not think about a change in Father's Day gifts for your dad instead of the usual bland socks and aftershave. How about getting him Father's Day gifts he will remember for a lifetime. An experience day can provide your dad with an adventure to refresh and invigorate him, there are tons of adrenalin filled...more
Choosing the right wedding DJ is a big part of planning your wedding Thus, when planning the big day, it is important to really do your research and weigh your options when it comes to choosing a Melbourne wedding DJ. The following are some hints for how to generate a list and find the best person for the job.If you want to find a really good...more
The right wedding DJ can make or break a wedding. Thus, when planning the big day, it is important to really do your research and weigh your options when it comes to choosing a Melbourne wedding DJ. The following are some hints for how to generate a list and find the best person for the job.If you want to find a really good wedding DJ in Melbourne, or anywhere for that matter, you should keep your ears and eyes open. If you are at a party or club that has a DJ and you like what you hear, you should hunt down the DJ's contact information. You never know where you will see a DJ that speaks to you. If you find yourself smiling and nodding your head while in a club or at a friend's party, you should look into the DJ to see if they do weddings.Next, ask the people you know for recommendations about DJs they or someone they know have used and liked for weddings. Family members, neighbours, friends, and coworkers are great resources to use when looking for the perfect DJ to work your wedding. Referrals or recommendations from these people are opinions you can trust. After all, these people have no reason to steer you in the wrong direction are sure to want the best for you on...more
We all want to protect our loved ones from danger, but it's impossible to be with them every moment of the day. And unfortunate as it is, scam artists see your aging Mom or Dad as an easy target, knowing full well that elderly individuals are...more
If you have spent some time tracing ancestors in the UK, you will probably know that most online resources will only take you as far back as the early 1800s. If you want to trace your ancestors further back, you will need to use offline resources....more
Reaching the ripe old age of 21 should be a memorable event. After all, most of us turn 21 several times throughout our lives, so being 21 for the first time should stick in your mind forever. Turning 21 is traditionally the age at which we are given...more
Do you want your family to spend more time together? Is a deeper family relationship on your wish list? Does this dream seem unattainable?Many families spend much of their weekend time going to a variety of sporting events, while television and the...more
There are many types of gifts that can be given for Father's Day. Different gifts also can convey different feelings or messages. Depending on the relationship between the gift giver and the recipient, a gift can say a lot. Gifts that were...more
Does your father love to golf more than anything else in the world? If so you are not alone, golf is an extremely popular sport world-wide. Although Dad's love of golf may make him difficult to track down during the weekend, choosing a...more