Sonja, Author at Hello World Live

Oct302021 by SonjaNo Comments

Preparing for Your Road Trip: What Should You Remember?

Travel

Going on a trip with your friends and family is exhilarating, especially if you’ve been planning this for a long time. You already have the itinerary prepared, the snacks you’ll bring, what clothes you’ll wear, etc. These are some things that you need to check before you leave the next day. But sometimes, our excitement takes over our judgment, that we forget to take note of other things. These things can turn out to be major and can affect your trip throughout. Making a checklist before your trip can help you remember the things that you need to bring or check. You can tick the items as you go over them one by one. Here are things that you might consider: Inspect Your Car Since you’ll be using your car for this road trip, inspect it beforehand. Check if your wheels are prop...

Oct282021 by SonjaNo Comments

Washing Away Tough Stains: The One Hack You Need

Featured

You are counting the days until the weekend, and you are looking forward to ending another long work week. And then you remember: the laundry is also waiting for you. Okay, doing laundry can be a relaxing time because of the “no-brainer” and mechanical ‘work’. Automatic washers/dryers have made the world a better place to live in by taking the work out of the load, am I right, Moms? Oh, but wait, you realize you have kids and what do kids and laundry have in common? Stains. Suddenly, doing laundry is not so “no-brainer” anymore. You might not know it, but the best, most effective stain removers sometimes can already be in your pantry. There is only one hack you need to learn in removing the common stains on laundry. Here's how to treat some of the most common laundry stains with just wh...

Oct202021 by SonjaNo Comments

Notable Current Fashion and Lifestyle Trends

Featured

Our lifestyles are often defined by our social events, how we stay in shape, the products we use, our beliefs, and the clothes we wear. Let us look at five of the top lifestyle trends in these areas. House Parties and Events In the past year and a half, the covid-19 global pandemic has forced plenty of food and entertainment establishments to close down. And those that have remained open currently find themselves working at half of their regular hours and even fewer employees. Still, as the old saying goes, “if you cannot go to the party, you should bring the party to you,” many people have managed to adapt and continue with their lives. From a lifestyle perspective, this entails holding celebrations and other events within the comfort and safety of your own home. As such, ...

Oct202021 by SonjaNo Comments

Sound Investment: Being in Harmony With Financial Freedom

Finance

Being financially stable can be a vague term for most of us. How can you confirm if you are indeed secured financially? Is it measurable by your assets, your job, or by having enough cash on hand? Nowadays, many young adults prefer to focus on virtual investments. Cryptocurrencies and stock markets are on the rise, thanks to innovative practices. We all want a comfortable lifestyle where we can take care of our loved ones and pamper ourselves once in a while. Simply put, we aspire to have financial freedom. This goal frequently demands us to work harder and discover new sources of income to make our dreams a reality. Boosting Savings When we discuss the necessity for a reliable source of income, most people immediately think of having a job. On the other hand, there are times when a m...

Oct182021 by SonjaNo Comments

Toxic Family Members: 5 Ways to Deal With Them

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Despite how much you love them, there are some members of the family who almost always get on your nerves. And that's if you love them, there really isn't any way to fully get rid of people who are connected to you by blood. However, there are ways to manage the anger that comes with their behavior. Some of the best tips have been discussed in the article below, so read on to find out the best way to handle your annoying relatives. Keep Your Cool Remain calm in all situations. It might be the annoying way your aunt keeps talking while eating at the family dinner or the awkward jokes your uncle keeps making. Whatever it is, it's best to have complete control over your actions, and the best way to do this is by keeping your cool. Take a deep breath whenever you begin to ...

Oct162021 by SonjaNo Comments

Exciting and Memorable Activities You Can Do During Childhood Boredom

Education

Boredom is a natural childhood condition that will happen to every kid at some point. It's just the way they are wired. The important thing, then, is to find activities that can keep them entertained for hours on end without causing too much fuss in the process. We have compiled this list of childhood boredom busters so you can always have an activity ready when your child starts complaining about being bored. So read on! Board Games for Bored Kids Board games are brain teasers that require strategic thinking. They work well for older children, but there are also brain games for kids available in the market today. Brain games help improve brain function and enhance memory skills by activating several parts of your child's brain at once. It is not only fun to play with but can be a ...

Oct132021 by SonjaNo Comments

Ready, Set, Retire! Preparing and Enjoying Your Retirement Years

Finance

The average age of retirement across the United States ranges from anywhere between 61 and 66. The actual age differs per state, obviously due to several factors. Instead of viewing retirement as the end of things, one can take the more pleasant road and take retirement as the golden opportunity to enjoy the fruits of a life’s worth of toil. The so-coined FIRE movement (Financial Independence, Retire Early) is growing in popularity. Its popularity might speak to most, if not everyone’s, dream to finally enjoy “the easy life.” Of course, though, to truly enjoy a comfortable retirement takes more than just dreams—it requires actual preparation. How Much Savings Do You Need for Your Retirement? On average, a good nest egg for retirement ranges between $700,000 and $1 million in t...

Oct122021 by SonjaNo Comments

Fun Activities That Kids Can Do on Their Free Time

Shopping

Kids these days are often glued to their tablets, phones, and game consoles. Gone are the days wherein a child wants to play outside and do fun activities with other kids. Technology has taken over them, and as parents, you should let them experience fun activities. One of the most significant components of a child's existence is their ability to play and explore. Why? Because games such as hide and seek, board games, and pretending to play house teach kids to think imaginatively and adequately engage with one another. When children explore, they progress intellectually, gain various emotional abilities, and learn how to think about the environment surrounding them. In a nutshell, playing and exploring are critical to the growing stages of your children. Here are some activities you c...

Oct92021 by SonjaNo Comments

Top Ways to Renovate Your Home Efficiently?

Home

With the emergence of new styles and trends, it is inevitable to redecorate or redesign your homes. As easy as it sounds, renovating a house takes time and effort. Here are some important things to keep in mind so that you will not waste time and resources when renovating your home: Finalize your design Before renovating your house, make sure that you already have a well and well planned out design. This prevents you from committing any mistakes and saving your resources. Prepare your budget Building or remodeling a home can be a time-consuming and expensive endeavor, and people all have spending limits that they do not want to go over. Make sure that the design you chose fits your budget. Always make a rough estimate of the overall cost of the home renovat...

Oct92021 by SonjaNo Comments

Three Ways to Pull off an Excellent Online Portfolio

Tech

Finding top talent in a saturated job market has become more challenging in recent years. While this means higher opportunities for potential growth, snagging the best candidate among the competition takes innovation. For companies, this means that growing a team requires more than just a glance at resumes; you have to investigate deeper to know what makes each candidate stand out. To rise above the competition, creative professionals rely on their online portfolios to showcase their skills, products, services, or other bodies of work. An online portfolio specifically benefits writers, designers, artists, photographers, artists, and architects. For example, an aspiring writer who wants to undergo a self-publishing process would need a compelling writing portfolio to score more clien...