Life
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3 Ways to Make Virtual First Dates Fun*
While the last year has been rough in so many ways, there have been a few good bits and pieces come out of it. A lot of people have reassessed what’s important to them.. so people took up hobbies or found skills that they can no go forward and make a living from.. some people have had precious time with younger children before they started school and some people have found flexibility in working from home. But one of my favourite things that has come out of things is normalising the video call. For many years we’ve all made do with texting and it’s made us a little.. well disconnected?…
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A Short Guide to Personal Insolvency*
As we come out the other side of this pandemic, people will be taking a long hard look at the state of their finances. A lot of people have lost their jobs, others have been on furlough and some have just had tighten in their belts because keeping kids at home for months on end is expensive! Debts might have mounted up, there is a rise in people using food banks and it’s all expected to get worse. People who were once on a good wage are no looking into claiming benefits because there just aren’t any jobs yet while the country begins to recover. It’s honestly no surprise that…
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5 Ways to Make Your Dating Profile Stand Out This Year*
With the prospect of lockdown coming to and end in a matter of weeks, and being fully over by the summer, a lot of singletons are looking at how to go about meeting someone new. Lockdown has been long and lonely for a lot of people, so it’s no wonder those who are single really are ready to mingle! In this day and age, the best (and easiest) way to meet someone new is through online dating sites, specifically local dating sites, but lets face it, it’s a complete mine field. I know first hand how disappointing and even scary the world of online dating can be. However, it’s not…
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How Antibacterial Towels Can Make Your Bathroom Safer*
The bathroom doesn’t have a great reputation for cleanliness. And when you have kids, things only get dirtier. But I was surprised to find out that the dirtiest things in the bathroom aren’t the toilet seat, doorknob or the bin. They’re your towels! In fact, one study found that your towels are the dirtiest objects in the entire home. They’re absolutely crawling with bacteria, mould, viruses, allergens and a lot more icky stuff. Damp, warm towels covered in body oil and dead skin make the perfect environment for germs to grow. Most of these germs can hurt you and your family. From breakouts to allergies to full-blown illness, your towels…
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5 Ways to Cut Down on Your Car Budget*
People often ask me how I afford to go to Disney so much, and my answer is.. I don’t run a car. Cars are expensive. And most people who have a car don’t have a brand new one that comes without problems. But there are ways to cut down your car budget and that extra money you can put away for a fantastic holiday, sound good? Here are 5 of the best; Don’t Drive Everywhere Fuel is one of the biggest factors in car costs. The more you use your car, the more fuel you need and it’s set to get more expensive once Brexit has happened. But you don’t…
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5 Date Ideas for People with Disabilities*
When it comes to love and dating, there is no discrimination, everyone is entitled to the chance to find their happily ever after. The sad part of course is, those with disabilities still have it harder than those without. And that doesn’t matter if it’s a visible or hidden disability. Thankfully though, the world is (slowly) moving towards a fairer future and thanks to the internet and wonderful bloggers and vloggers out there, everyone has a helping hand when it comes to dating, whether they’re able bodied or disabled. Thanks to wonderful people on YouTube like Jenna Farmer, dating doesn’t seem like such an inaccessible life goal for those with…
