Marie Nieves
Bio
A lifestyle blogger who loves unusual trips, gadgets and creative ideas. On her travels she likes to read poetry and prose and surf the Internet. Her favourite writer is Tracy Chevalier and she always carries one of her books in her bag.
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The Importance of Wheel Alignment and Tyre Balancing
It’s safe to say wheel alignment and tyre balancing are some of the most common services offered by mechanics. The reason behind this is that the way your wheels are aligned, and the way your tyres are balanced has a direct impact on how long these things are going to last. Since every car owner dreams about spending as little as possible, and still enjoying their time on the road, doing everything you can to prolong the lifespan of your wheels and tyres makes a lot of sense. If you’re not convinced just yet, here’s why wheel alignment and tyre balancing are important.
By Marie Nieves5 years ago in Wheel
Top Tax Planning Strategies
Paying taxes is something we all must do simply because not doing so is against the law. The great Benjamin Franklin once said, "In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes." This might sound whimsical or ominous, but either way, it’s true. It doesn’t matter what we do for a living, we have to pay taxes. However, there are certain strategies that might help you to minimize your taxes. So, if you want to be in charge of your finances and save some money, these top tax planning strategies will help you do it.
By Marie Nieves5 years ago in Trader
How to Take Care of Your Car During the Big Australian Outback Roadtrip Adventure
These days, not having a car feels like not being able to walk. We use our four-wheeled babies to get everywhere, and do everything, especially on road trips. This is when they can sometimes literally feel like an extension of our own bodies. And, like with our own bodies, we have to take care of our cars during road trips. Today, we are going to talk about the famous Australian outback road trip adventure, and the things you have to do to keep your car healthy during this journey. While there are a lot of things you can and should do to keep your car in top form, we are going to list the most important ones, for beginner and veteran adventurers alike.
By Marie Nieves5 years ago in Wander
The Art of Customer Loyalty: How to Build a Company Customers Love
Customer loyalty is the golden goose everyone keeps talking about, but not a lot of business know how to maintain it. Creating a great customer experience is a hard and long process—especially if you don’t start working on it on time. After all, it is five times more expensive to gain new customers than to retain the ones you already have. Why not spend a little more time, effort and, yes, money, on keeping the existing ones happy. We call this “customer-centric”.
By Marie Nieves5 years ago in Journal
6 Equipment Essentials to Build an At-Home Gym
Having a home gym has always been very cool. The people who had home gyms were always regarded as wealthy, but times have certainly changed, and having your own at-home gym is not that difficult anymore. The only thing that you need to do is know what kind of equipment you should buy, and how to take care of that specific equipment. Take a look at the most important things to know and have.
By Marie Nieves5 years ago in Longevity
Newborn Checklist: Everything You Need Before Your Baby Arrives
When you’re expecting, it’s easy to forget about your shopping tasks and simply enjoy the time you have for yourself and your baby bump. But, once the baby arrives, it will need a lot of stuff. And you can bet that everything’s going to be really hectic. You most definitely won’t feel like shopping after giving birth. In that respect, it’s really important that you take the time to get all of the baby essentials in time. And if you need some help with what you need to buy, just consult the following checklist.
By Marie Nieves5 years ago in Families
How to Prevent Skin Cancer
More than 2,000 people die of skin cancer in Australia every year. It’s an extremely serious condition that needs to be treated as carefully as possible. Luckily, when detected early, most types of skin cancers are curable. But obviously, it’s a much better idea to do everything you can to ensure you don’t develop it. But how exactly do you prevent skin cancer? Here are five tips you should be aware of.
By Marie Nieves5 years ago in Longevity
The 4 Best Used Cars to Buy in 2019
One of the best ways to save money on your next car purchase is to go for a used vehicle. Why? Well, mostly because cars are one of the assets that get hit the most severely by depreciation. This means that in a year or two, regardless of the state of the vehicle, a car will drop to merely a fraction of the original price. This even goes for cars that are in a pristine condition, as well as those that were barely driven by their previous owners. With that in mind and without further ado, here are four cars that definitely belong on this list.
By Marie Nieves5 years ago in Wheel
Discovering Sydney’s Hidden Gems
Sydney is an Australian jewel on its own, and the little gems that it consists of are what make it the most beautiful city of Australia. When you first come to Sydney, it’s unavoidable to visit the most famous landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House, feed the animals in Taronga Zoo, and also climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge. However, a trip to Sydney won’t be as good if you don’t stick around long enough to search through some of the well-hidden treasures that it has to offer. Here are five secret places that you probably won’t stumble upon by coincidence, so make sure you do your homework beforehand and put some of these mesmerizing spots on your map.
By Marie Nieves5 years ago in Wander
How to Look Your Best in Your Wedding Photos
With so much excitement and obligations that come with preparing for your big day, it’s not uncommon that brides-to-be and freshly married couples actually end up winging their wedding photos. But, these photos will be your keepsake hopefully for the rest of your life and you want to be perfectly satisfied with how they turn out. Most importantly, you want to look your best on every photo. That said, you might be interested in the following tips and tricks that will definitely make a difference for your wedding photography.
By Marie Nieves5 years ago in Marriage
Top 9 Tips to Survive Summer in the City
It’s the dead of summer and the mercury is about the burst out of the thermometer—the ideal time to take a vacation. But, that’s just a couple of weeks at the seaside. What about the rest of July and August? That’s when survival kicks in. So, if you want to know what will come in handy in the sweltering heat, here are a few tips that can help.
By Marie Nieves5 years ago in Lifehack
The Psychology Behind Being a Well-Dressed Person
Most people take fashion and clothing for granted simply because they think these things don’t play important roles in a person’s life. This, of course, is not true. Have you ever wondered why people dress the way they dress? How and why they choose their outfits? This is a rather interesting question because it’s usually not just about fashion trends. There is a lot of thinking and psychology behind all this, so today, we are going to talk about the reasons why men and women dress a certain way.
By Marie Nieves5 years ago in Styled