How Much Money Are Big Authors Worth Per Word?

Have you ever wondered how much a big author like J.K. Rowling, Stephen King, or Danielle Steel would make if they were paid per word instead of via royalties? Ignoring the complications of movie deals, merchandise, and big royalty payouts, Title Pro Loans paints a picture of what it would be like if the world’s richest authors of the day had to deal with old-school pay structures.

Ultimate ‘80s — How to Recreate Your Favorite Retro Style

Thinking back to the hair and fashion styles of the 1980s is certainly cringe-worthy. The big hair and bold colors were over the top. But the 1980s don’t need to be an embarrassing part of fashion history. Instead, the decade can be a source of inspiration for edgy, modern styles. Taking the best aspects from the ‘80s, here are four modern takes on classic ’80s hairstyles.

10 Things You Didn’t Know Were Banned Around The World

What might be harmless and acceptable in your country, could land you in deep trouble in another country. Countries are banning a lot of strange things that are completely normal and harmless outside these regions. This infographic from Taxidio is a visual display of some of the weirdest regulations and law practices around the world.

Beating Busy

Are you busier than a Mad Hatter on a particularly busy day?  Alive With Ideas is sharing some curiously effective and deliciously life-changing tips from BUSY – How to thrive in a world of too much by Tony Crabbe and have put together this visually enticing taster of what BUSY has to offer, courtesy of Alice, the White Rabbit and The Mad Hatter.

Best UK Christmas Songs

Here is a festive infographic produced by the website Glow New Media which takes a look at some of the very best UK Christmas songs. Check out how much hit Christmas songs make in royalties such as Merry Christmas Everybody, Stay Another Day and Wonderful Christmastime.

20 Easy & Delicious Recipes for Mason Jar Gifts

When it comes to giving wallet-friendly, personal gifts that are easy and heartwarming, mason jar recipes are a fantastic idea! When making DIY mason jar gifts, you can purchase ingredients in bulk to make the most of your holiday gift budget and make your loved ones feel special (and well-fed!).

Holiday Travel: Busy, Expensive, and Potentially Dangerous

It’s the holiday season and during this time, more people than usual are on the roads: holiday shopping, family trips, and other festive celebrations keep people constantly on-the-go. About 48,700,000 people travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, and about 100,500,000 on Christmas and New Year’s. With that many people on the road, there are bound to be some accidents.

Top 10 Things To Do in Cleveland

Cleveland has something for everyone – kids get wild at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, music lovers croon over the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, avid hikers boasts about the plentiful hiking trails including Towpath Trail and North Chagrin Reservation. Are you into shopping? Visit historical landmark, The Arcade. No matter what you’re into, local Cleveland pride is more than apparent in of this lively city.

How To Teach Your Children To Be Entrepreneurial

The folks at the UK based company Noticeboards Online have put together this handy infographic which shows how to teach your kids entrepreneurial skills.  Read about how to teach your children the value of money, how to teach your children to learn from failure, how to teach your children to solve problems and lots more.