Pointers

2020 has been a long year. It came with a lot of ups and downs, the most predominant of which is a global pandemic that led to the loss of lives, jobs, and many other things. 

Now, the year is running out and it’s time to say goodbye to 2020 and welcome 2021 with open arms. And like all the greats, the year 2020 has to be ended in style.

So how do you close the year in style? Keep on reading to find out how.

For 2020, one thing we can all agree on is that it took a toll on everyone. From COVID-19 to a recession, it can be almost impossible to spend the holidays as much as we'd like. But it's also unlikely to celebrate the festivities without gifts.

If you have secret Santa plans for family and friends this year, here are some thoughtful gift ideas that won't bore deep into your pockets:

Dear Mr and Mrs Newly-wed, there's still a list of things you should do after your wedding event, one of which is showing due appreciation to your parents and in-laws for their involvement in making your big day a success.

In case you didn’t know, the success of a wedding event doesn’t only rest on the shoulders of the event planner hired. 

Weddings are beautiful and a great place to have lots of fun, network and socialize. So it is quite necessary to be on your best behaviour. As a wedding guest, you have responsibilities too.

Here are five ways to ensure you are a stellar guest at a friend’s wedding;

Divorce was never part of the plan, but when it happens, there is nothing that can be done to change it. Many people react differently to divorce, and it's okay if your reaction isn't as you expect. The first year after a divorce can be really hard to bear but here are five important things to do if you are struggling;

In this age where everyone jumps on trends without a second thought, it is no surprise that people have once again cemented a particular trend so deep in their minds that it probably lives in their subconscious.

No one is sure how it all started (no one ever does), but for some time now, the bandwagon of proposing publicly has been speeding through town and anyone with a plan to tie the knot with a significant other is trying to jump on it.

Effective communication is regarded by most marriage experts as the key to building and maintaining a healthy and lasting marriage. However, it can be quite difficult to communicate most times when we are a raging sea of conflicting emotions. Yet, we must understand that for a marriage to work, the two parties must recognise themselves as one unit, instead of two bodies. How can this be achieved? Through effective communication, of course.

As much as you might want to make your wedding budget in tip-top shape, many are not immune to some common mistakes that can be altogether avoided.  Most times, in our bid to be in absolute control of a situation, we err in some simple but essential things. The mantra, “wedding on a budget” should not be synonymous with shoddiness or avoidable but common oversights.

Compiled below are some of the top oversights that could mar the sharp planning of a typified wedding budget:

Outdoor weddings are pleasant; natural lighting just has a way of provoking beautiful pictures and creating the right atmosphere for you and your better half when exchanging vows. You can tell from the sound of the beach waves or the rustling of the leaves when the wind blows, that it adds special effects to the occasion. Wedding planning comes with lots of unsolicited advice from friends and family but you are under no obligation to heed all of them. 

Here are a few notes to help out in wedding planning:

Now that your dream of tying the knot has materialised, there is a major pet peeve that you now have to deal with- fatigue. That is, fatigue from all the effort put into making your fairytale a reality. Your guests, friends, and family have seen the fireworks but a majority of them are none the wiser about the humongous effort and magic that had to be wrought in the background.