Clare Macnaughton's Blog, page 17
April 20, 2020
Real Life: Can all the virtue signallers please calm down!
The Covid19 pandemic has dramatically changed the world we live in. It represents to many a complete feeling of lack of control of everything and everyone. Of course, one of the strangest advantages of having supported Hagar’s military career for …
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April 16, 2020
Veteran concerns – legal info
The military takes all comers. No matter your background, the military meets you at your level and lays out the next steps. Everybody starts somewhere, but the military makes sure all raw recruits end up at the same place. With …
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March 29, 2020
Real Life: CoronaGeddon – How are you coping?
This crisis isn't the worst crisis I have encountered in my life. I was already in isolation from some of my family. I had already lost many of my friends. I have already faced financial ruin.
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February 12, 2020
Battling The Black Dog
In 1974, when my mum, Aunty Pat's sister Sue, died and Aunty Pat was catapulted from middle child of four children to the eldest of three; my gran hustled in on Pat's life and promoted her to eternal sidekick.
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August 15, 2019
Forces Compare Lands!
Thanks to an original new website, both serving and ex-military personnel can finally compare insurance including car, home, travel and kit policies on one inclusive platform. Forces Compare is the UK’s only forces led insurance comparison site and the platform …
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June 24, 2019
Cost of being a single parent
Being a single parent can be both rewarding and difficult. In a world where all the family deals seem to be marketed at households with two adults and two children, single parenthood can be that bit harder. Pay Plan conducted a study to …
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June 21, 2019
Taking a summer road trip – rules of the road
Collaborative Post Summer is the best season for a long road trip with your family. Why not make the most of the remainder of summer by planning that a family road trip the kids. A road trip is a great …
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April 8, 2019
We are off to Sunny Spain – Y Viva Espana!
This summer I’m heading to the Costa Cálida. Hang a right at Alicante Airport, steer away from the crowded Benidorm beaches and discover Murcia’s golden sands, crystal seas and fabulous spirit of adventure. I’m excited I’ve heard that it’s the …
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January 9, 2019
Military Misread Millennials & Make Misery in 2019 Recruitment Campaign
There has been a huge backlash from those serving in the military in response to the latest recruitment campaign. It is the advertising equivalent of #DadDancing. With mixed reviews from commentators and controversy fuelled by soldier Stephen McWhirter (poster boy for …
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December 19, 2018
The New Year New You 2019 Resolutions
The time of new beginnings is upon us. Are you stuck with bad habits and are looking for some resolution ideas to kickstart the New Year New You part of the festive season? To lose weight, eat healthier, improve their …
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