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The Shades of Sporting Success*
Who watched the England game last night? LM and I did. This was the first sports tournament of any kind that she’s watched and she found their loss very distressing. She claims she never wants to watch football again. I posted about her grief on social media and a lot of people were full of praise for England (myself included of course) but she’s only 6 and telling her about World Cups from the past where they didn’t make it passed the groups didn’t mean that much to her. It’s something she’ll get to in the future for the time being, I’m just letting her ride it out. It was…
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The Ancient Beginnings of Wedding Rings*
Wedding rings have become widely accepted as high-priced statements of love. And the exchanging of wedding rings with the person you love is a tradition that can be traced way back to 4800 years ago to the ancient civilizations. Reeds, sedges and rushes that were twisted and braided into rings were worn by ancient Egyptian women as decorative ornaments on their fingers. Symbol of Eternal Love Dating as early as ancient cultures, circles are popularly considered as the eternity symbol, with no beginning or end. Even the hole of the ring itself also holds some significance, and not just a simple space. It represents a gateway that leads to things…
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Denim Trends; The Past, the Present and Future*
Without a doubt, denim is a wardrobe staple and nearly everyone has something denim in their wardrobe be it a dress, shirt, jacket or those iconic blue jeans. From bell bottoms in the ‘60s to ripped jeans in 2018 that barely even pass for trousers anymore, a lot has changed since it first appeared on the market 145 years ago. Lets look back at the denim trends that really took off, and at what direction it could be heading in the future, Trilogy stores, retailers of Citizens of Humanity Flare Jeans tell us more. Credit Turn Back Time Did you know that in the beginning the original blue jean was…
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3 Things to Look Into Before Applying for a Personal Loan*
There is a high possibility in your life, due to the current financial climate, that you may need to apply for a personal loan. Be it for a car, home appliance or just because you can’t keep your head above the water, it’s not something you need to be ashamed of as you can get some great rates on personal loans that could help ease any money worries you have. I had to take one out a few years back to cover legal fees and these are a few things I had to look into before settling on the loan that was right for me; What Type of Loan Are…
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Save Money when Moving to a New Home – Top Things to Look for in Your New Home to Avoid Repairs Bills*
Moving house is an expensive business. £10,000 worth of expense to be exact! At least that’s the estimated average cost of a house move once you’ve factored in removals, new furniture, cleaning, and repairs. With so much money and stress going into moving house, the last thing you want is any nasty surprises once you get there. While I won’t discourage you from buying new furniture, repairs bills are something I can help you avoid with a little insider know-how. How to Spot Potential Issues When looking for a new home it can be easy to fall in love with the overall feeling of a house and completely forget to…
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Health Content // Menstrual Cup vs Tampons: 5 Reasons to Make the Switch*
These days, more and more people are making the switch from tampons to a menstrual cup. Just ask any of your friends and you might be surprised by how many of them are using cups. There are lots of reasons to make the switch from tampons, including the environment, health considerations, increased capacity, period sex, and money-saving potential. I’ll give you some details about each one of these factors, and then offer some advice for choosing your first menstrual cup. Credit Reason #1: They’re Eco-Friendly Estimates vary, but it’s thought that the average person uses around 10,000 tampons during a lifetime. That’s a lot! It can be even more if…