Day Trips Around Pune for Soul Travelling

You might have heard that Pune is the perfect place for partying; the night life of Pune can allure every fun-loving creature. If this has made you believe that Pune is full of noise and you can’t have your peace of mind there, then I’m sorry to say you are mistaken, my friend. It is a city that attracts people with its liveliness, as well as the captivating natural beauties.

Pune is the perfect blend of party culture and serenity!

If you want to come out of the hustle and bustle of Delhi to enjoy nature in solitude, then keep your bag packed. Go to the Yatra portal and book yourself a flight ticket from Delhi to Pune.  

Here we are giving you the top 5 options for soul travelling Pune within a day.

Duke’s Nose Trek    

What can be better than trekking for having a closer look at nature? Duke’s Nose is a cliff that is called nagphani due to its structure that looks like a snake’s hood (Britishers named it after the big nose of Duke Wellington). Here you can get teamed up with an expert team of explorers to guide you and take care of your safety. Trekkers from all over the world like to flock here because of the breathtaking view is seen from the top of the cliff. It is needless to say that you should have lunch and water in your backpack before starting the trekking journey. If you are going aloof the city crowd, you cannot expect any lavish restaurant ready to serve you at the cliff, right?

The Segway Ride in Lavasa (only for experienced riders)

If you are an experienced rider of the self-balancing vehicle, nothing else can be more exciting and relaxing at the same time. You get to ride the adventurous vehicle while exploring the scenery of nature. The fun here gets multiplied several times due to the man-made hill station you get to roam around. If you don’t have any experience, then don’t get disheartened just start your training!

River Rafting at Kundalika River  

There are many of us who find the beauty of flowing water more alluring than the hills, valleys and trees. If you are one of them, then you’ll surely want to ride the water currents and feel the beauty of nature splashing around yourself. Kundalika River Rafting Adventure is one of the favourite hotspots for escaping the crowd. It ideally takes 3.5hours to cover the stretch of 14Km but this fraction of time will add lots of memories in your soul for a lifetime.

Bike Riding Expedition in Satara Circuit

Most of the youths have become so accustomed to adventure and speed that they want to be close to nature but without getting down from the wheels. This expedition can be a glimpse of paradise for those adventurous youths. The expedition normally starts around 6:30 AM and ends around 7:30 PM. You can zoom all your way through the slopes and terrains (may also be done with private cars). The best part of this expedition is that you don’t need to carry your lunch with yourself; just carry your enthusiasm, and everything else will be taken care of in the package you choose for the expedition.

Paragliding and Joyride in Kamshet

Does adventure to you mean floating in the air? Do you see birds as your soul-mate? (Don’t take this literally!) Then nothing can give you more pleasure than Paragliding and Joyride over the beautiful Western Ghats. All the measures of safety will be taken care of while giving you the thrill of hanging in the air. You can also ask to customize this ride for special occasions like birthday or anniversaries.

Feeling excited? Take a weekend break and come to Pune to enjoy a soulful and adventurous day. Moreover, yes, make sure to book your flight ticket from Delhi to Pune in advance.

How to Get Your Retail Business Off the Ground Using Pop Up Leasing

Have you got a burning desire to start your own retail business? If so, you need to prepare properly and put in place steps that will allow you to get up and running as quickly as possible. Generating momentum and a buzz around your new venture will give you the energy and the confidence to create and grow a business you can be proud of. You can do this as follows by using one of the many pop up leasing solutions that are currently available.

Put Your Products in Front of Your Target Market

When you've decided what products you will offer to the public, you need to find out where the people who will be interested in your products hang out. In some cases, it may be easier to find these people online, while in other situations, your perfect shoppers and customers may visit your local mall each week.

In the case of a shopping mall, it is possible to reach huge numbers of shoppers through one of the many Pop In Retail solutions like Westfield POP, which gives a retailer the opportunity to display their products in front of the 335 million shoppers who pass through their doors every year.

Local Promotion of Your Pop Up Store

In most cases, pop up retailers initially sell to local shoppers and customers. As soon as you make the decision to start your retail business, it's essential to start getting the word out about your new business and let people know where your pop up shop is located.

You can start this process by telling as many of your friends and family members as possible about your business and ask them to spread the word. In the run-up to the launch of your retail pop up store or stores, you then need to start professionally marketing and advertising.

Typical ways you can do this include the development of a high-quality website, the creation of branded social media pages, and the designing of professional-looking, traditional marketing materials such as leaflets, posters, signs, and any other items that will attract the attention of potential customers and shoppers.

Displaying Your Products

Before you decide to use this type of business solution, you need to think carefully about how your products will be displayed in front of shoppers. Ideally, you should develop a brand that people become familiar with and will instantly recognize whenever they pass your store. If you can master this aspect of your business, you find that more people will return to buy your products in the mall you are located in and your customers will also refer other people to your retail business.

Every retailer has to start somewhere and most of the leading retail entrepreneurs started their businesses from humble beginnings too. However, it's vital to get off to the best possible start and make intelligent choices before you begin to trade. Using a pop up retail solution is one effective way to give yourself and your new retail business the best possible chance to succeed. 

Swagbucks Swag Luau Team Challenge

Put on your lei, enjoy some Slack-key guitar, and get ready to eat some Kalua Pork, because Swagbucks is holding a Luau Team Challenge to help you earn free gift cards! For those of you who don't know what Swagbucks is, it's a website where you can earn cash back on everyday tasks you do online like shopping, answering surveys, discovering deals, and watching videos. You can even earn for searching the web! 

If you've never tried Swagbucks before because you didn't know where to begin, their Team Challenges are a great way to learn the ropes! The challenge, begins Monday, August 14th at 8am PT, but you can pre-register starting on Friday, August 11th!

Here's how you can join the challenge and the site:  

1. Click here to join the challenge and be assigned to a team.

2. Starting August 14th at 8am PDT, in addition to earning SB you'll contribute points to your teams total as you complete different activities on Swagbucks.

3. Check back on the page often to see the scores and what you've contribute so far.   

All members who participate and contribute at least 600 points to their team’s total will receive a SB bonus in the form of a SB Swag Up Rebate on their next gift card! 

Not only that, but if you sign up under me this month and earn 300 SB before September 1st, you'll get a 300 SB bonus!

Members of the 1st place team will receive a 100 SB Swag Up Rebate, members of the 2nd place team will receive a 50 SB Swag Up Rebate, and members of the 3rd place team will receive a 30 SB Swag Up Rebate. Your SB Swag Up Rebate will be made available on Friday, August 18th at 2 pm PT and will expire on Thursday, August 31st at 11:59 pm PT.

7 Tips For Consolidating Debt On Poor Credit

Many of us have a mound of debt that we don’t know how to repay, and it can be hard finding a debt consolidation solution when you have bad credit. If you have problems repaying your debts, you may have done damage to your credit score, and it’s for this reason you need a consolidation loan – but this could also be the reason that you are battling to get one. Let’s look at a few resources that can help.

Credit Scores and Debt Consolidation Loans

Did you know that you can use debt consolidation loans from Debt Fix to pay off your debts and replace them with just a single loan? By doing so, you can lower your monthly payments or even seek a cheaper interest rate. However, qualifying for another loan when you have poor credit can be tricky. You may need to accept a few trade-offs to secure your loan, such as loan fees, higher interest rates, or limited options in terms of loan types.

Consolidating Student Loans

If you are trying to consolidate your student loans, you are in luck. Overall, these loans are harder to get rid of compared to other debts, and it makes them a lot less risky for lenders. For borrowers, it means more flexible and often lower credit requirements to qualify for a consolidation loan.

Lenders that offer lower credit score minimums

If you’re looking to consolidate your loans, and you have a poor credit rating, take note that different lenders usually have different credit requirements and there are many who may be willing to consider you.

Secure a Co-signer

Many lenders out there will not offer consolidation loans for people with poor credit, but they may well approve your loan application if you have a co-applicant who has good credit. In order to get a co-signer for your loan, you will need someone who is willing to co-sign for you, and a lender who accepts co-signers. Ask your partner, or a family member who has good credit to co-sign the loan for you and you may have a much better chance of approval for your debt consolidation loan.

Talk to a credit union

Credit unions at considered not-for-profit financial institutions at serve the community. The unions often offer debt consolidation loans for people with poor credit ratings, and you may well secure a low rate.

Non-profit consolidation

There are a few non-profit organisations that help people get out of debt when their credit rating is bad. They usually offer free debt assistance and credit counselling.

A secured loan

If you have a few assets, consider borrowing against them with the help of a secured loan in order to consolidate your debts. With such a loan, your asset, like your car, is collateral the lender uses to guarantee your loan.

Try again later

Finally, spend the time repairing your credit rating and then try again for a debt consolidation loan. If you’re able to raise your score even a few points, you may improve your chances of approval for a loan.

Those are tips on how you can consolidate your debts even when you have bad credit score. Don’t hesitate to consult experts about your financial situation.

Top Ten Tips for Vacationing with a Preteen

The awkward teenage years seem to start much earlier than they used to. Ten years ago, preteen and tween weren’t words we were overly familiar with. We were teenagers at 13. Everything changed at 13. Now, kids as young as 9 and 10 are entering the preteen years, and starting to act like teenagers. They start wanting to do grown up things, refusing to play with toys, being moody and acting out. This has its advantages for us as parents; growing up sooner often means we can give them more responsibility and do things we enjoy with them. However, it can make vacationing tough. Here are ten tips to help you make the most of your family holidays, while you still get them!

Let Them Help

Let them help with every part of planning your break. Look at destinations together; ask where they want to go and why. If you’re not on the same page, try to find a compromise and let them choose some of the activities you will all do while you are away. As kids get older, they want to be listened to and to feel like their opinions matter. Involving them will help to make sure you start the vacation right.

Give Them Responsibilities

Give your preteen some responsibilities. Let them know that you are there if they need help, but that it is their job and that you trust them to do it well. The responsibilities you choose to give them will depend on their age and level of maturity, but some options include:

·         Packing their own bag

·         Packing snacks for everyone on the journey

·         Packing their hand luggage

·         Planning the route to the hotel

·         Planning a day out while you are away

·         Writing an itinerary for the journey or week

Go Shopping

Whatever their gender, preteens are just starting to develop their own style. This might mean the clothes they wear seem to be changing a lot, but it’s important to give them the freedom to experiment. So, take them shopping for some new holiday clothes and let them pick things out for themselves. Swimwear can be tricky, especially for girls. You might want to send her out in a baby’s swimsuit but she’ll want to try something more grown up. Teen swimwear is a great option for you both.

Plan Activities

Having activities to look forward to will make the idea of going away as a family much more appealing for your preteen. Look online together and plan some interesting days out. You can probably even book some activities online before you go.

Set Them Tasks

Give them fun challenges for while you are away. Things like posting a photo journal online, writing a diary of your days out, collecting objects, scavenger hunts, and wildlife spotting are fun ways to stop your preteen from getting bored.

Take a Friend

If you can cope with two children, offer to take one of your preteen’s friends with you. Children are often exceptionally well behaved around their friends’ parents, which could rub off on your own. At the very least they’ll have someone to talk to and have fun with, and you won’t need to worry about keeping them interested.

Allow Screen Time

It can be tempting to ban devices on your vacation. However, this could just make your children (and partner!) grumpy and annoyed. Let them have a set amount of time every day when they’re allowed to play on their devices or chat with their friends. This way they’ll be happier to put them away for family time.

Give Them Some Space

The preteen years can be a battle. They’re not really old enough to go off on their own completely, but they want to. If possible, let them have their own bedroom, and give them a little bit of space when you are at the resort, but only if it’s something you are comfortable with.

Choose Your Battles

Parenting is often about choosing your battles. Let them get away with some things if it isn’t worth the argument and they might be more inclined to bend for something you want to do later.

Let Them Be Kids

When they are on holiday and meeting new people, you might find they start acting more like children than they do at home. They might want to play in the park with their new friends or mess about in the pool. Don’t make a big deal out of this or they’ll be embarrassed and stop. Just make the most of it.

As your kids enter their teen years, you may find that your family vacations come to an end. Soon, your children will be wanting to go away with their friends, leaving you behind to worry. So, while the preteen years can be difficult and awkward, make the most of them and be sure to have a great vacation.