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5 Books That May Boost Children’s Understanding of Feelings and Mental Health*
Childhood is often described as the ‘golden age’, and it can be easy to underestimate the amount going in children’s heads. Most of us look back on our childhoods fondly, reminiscing about blissful carefree years. But, in reality, childhood can be a time of stress, anxiety, and early signs of mental health difficulties. According to the NHS, one in eight (12.8%) five to 19 year olds had at least one mental disorder when assessed in 2017. This is problem is a growing concern: emotional disorders are now more common than ever in five to 15-year-olds. The percentage of those struggling with such disorders increased from 4.3% in 1999 and 3.9%…
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Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide 2019
THE LINKS HAVE ALL BEEN REMOVED AS THEY ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE This post contains gifted items sent to me for promotional use. These items will be marked with a * It’s that time of year, that most WONDERFUL time of the year, CHRISTMAS! After a long, stressful 2019, I’m ready to celebrate the holidays with my loved ones. But first, I have to get the Christmas shopping done and wrapped, preferably before my tree goes up this weekend (does anyone else like to have a pile of gifts to give out under the tree?) This weekend is also the long awaited BLACK FRIDAY WEEKEND, the biggest shopping weekend of…
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3 Ways to Make Your Home Feel Warmer This Winter*
The cold weather is here and I am not living for it! In fact, I think I can honestly say, I really hate the cold. And what I hate most about it is coming home to a cold house, yes, even with the central heating on. I am a creature of comfort and if I have to living in a country that spends 90% of the time without sun I want to feel warm and toasty in my home. Unfortunately, due to people buying into trends, you may find your new home or even current home feels quite cool as people have spent years trying to make smaller rooms feel…
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5 Reasons to Visit Paris This Winter*
I don’t know about you, but sometimes I just feel like I really need an escape from reality, and this feeling seems to crop up more often in the middle of winter when everything is dull and grey. The funny thing is, I don’t always need to escape somewhere hot (although when I’m doing the freezing cold school run, I do often dream of white beaches and turquoise seas) sometimes I just need to go somewhere pretty, and there are few places prettier in the world than Paris in the winter. If this is you too, I have some news, the Voyage Prive website has some great Paris city breaks…
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Designing a New Blog Logo with Font Bundles*
With the end of the year (and end of decade, oh my goodness) in sight i’m obviously starting to evaluate the year across all aspects of my life, including work. Does anyone else does this? I spend the end of the year having a good look at where i’m at before working towards setting new goals for the future. I always want the next year to be better than the last, and the only person who can make that happen is me. Today I’ve been looking back at work, my blog and social media specifically and while I’ve done pretty well, there is always room for improvement. Credit Every new…
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Usher in the Holiday Spirit at Knott’s Berry Farm*
Knott’s Berry Farm is one of the most iconic theme parks in America. So you’d it would be bigger news that they’re changing their name… Well, ok, it’s just a temporary change. And a well-earned one at that. Every holiday season, Knott’s Berry Farm turns into Knott’s Merry Farm throughout December. You can get in on all the holiday fun on your next visit to Anaheim, CA. You won’t be disappointed by the sheer number of things you can do throughout the holiday season. It’s guaranteed fun for the whole family! Credit Dates and Attractions for the Merry Event The unique celebration runs throughout December and up to January 5th.…
