By Eli Jenkins
Raising funds is never easy. If it were, people wouldn’t have to put so much time, thought and energy into coming up with good ideas for it and every school, charity or church would always have plenty of money for all of their needs. Putting on a school fundraiser is often even more challenging because … Continued
By Eli Jenkins
As an adult it’s common to wish to pick up new skills as your tastes and interests change. Perhaps you thought it was a drag having to remember your French vocab lists in high school, whereas now you would relish the opportunity to learn some conversational French prior to a European holiday. And while a second … Continued
By Eli Jenkins
Choosing Christmas gifts seems to become a harder task every year. Not only do you need to find a gift for everyone on your Christmas list, but you also need to make sure that you don’t go into debt in the process. Plus, there’s the very real possibility that you actually have no clue what … Continued
By Eli Jenkins
How does your night-time photography generally turn out? If you are like most people, you take stunning photos at sunrise and sunset, pretty good photos during the day… but your night-time photography is a little lacking. It can be so disappointing when you have the perfect photo opportunity all set up, yet what could have been … Continued
By Eli Jenkins
Everyone knows that one person. You may not think you have this “one person” in your life, but we’ll bet if you think hard enough about it, you’ll realise who it is. Who is this “one person” we’re talking about? We’re talking about the person whose house is immaculate but whose garden is a mess. You … Continued
By Eli Jenkins
Many people make the mistake of thinking that fundraising is all about the money. Of course it’s partly that, but it’s certainly not the full story. Sure, you can implement simple fundraising ideas, but if you forget about people – your volunteers, your donors, your sponsors – it’s not going to work out in the … Continued
By Eli Jenkins
“Children don’t come with an instruction manual” is the rueful advice you will receive from other parents (and even ambitious non-parents) anytime you express your frustration or confusion on any aspect of parenting. It is little wonder why, then, parents of all ages and with children at all stages of development turn to the best … Continued
By Eli Jenkins
One of the most exciting aspects about finding out that you’re expecting a baby is telling the people closest to you and seeing their reactions. For the expectant mother, the first step is to tell your partner, then usually both sets of parents and close family members find out the news, followed by close friends, and … Continued
By Eli Jenkins
There are many special moments of a baby shower: the expectant mother opening her gifts; fun filled moments of the guests playing baby shower games; and heartfelt moments of advice shared and photos taken. But arguably one of the most anticipated moments of any baby shower is the moment when the baby shower cake is … Continued
By Eli Jenkins
Planning a 40th birthday party is a risky endeavour indeed. There is a world of difference between planning a birthday party for an 18-year-old, a 21-year-old, or even a 25-year-old – compared with a 40th birthday party. At 18, 21, or even 25, most people approach their birthdays with a sense of fun and celebration, yet … Continued