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5 Ways to Save Money You Probably Haven’t Thought Of*
Once again, I have a lot of exciting trips in the works and really not enough money to pay them all off.. yet. The biggest is our trip to Walt Disney World in August 2020. This isn’t a budget one, this is a full on 14 days on site, Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween party and hopefully throw in a day at Universal Studios. Thankfully i’m taking well over a year to save and having done this kind of trip twice in the past, I know I can do it. But how, how you say! Because after a whole adulthood of living that champagne life on a lemonade budget, I’m…
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3 Ways To Make A Holiday Affordable*
One of the things people on the Internet (and at the school gates) feel to need to ask me in regards to our Livvy Bird Adventures instagram is how do I afford to go on holiday with only one income. Of course, on the surface it’s not really anybodies business, as long as I pay my rent and bills, what I do with any extra money is up to me. But in the vein of wanting to help everyone have a holiday (because life is tough for most people and everyone deserves a break) I’m going to tell you three ways I make my holidays affordable. Obviously, what i’m going…
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Teaching Your Kids to Respect Other Students*
Your children are going to meet lots of different people throughout their education and their lives as a whole. It’s important that they learn to respect their peers from a young age. Unfortunately, children are not born with an innate sense of respect for those around them, it’s something they have to learn. Manor House School have the following tips for parents who want to teach their kids to respect other students. Credit First and foremost, you must lead by example. Parents cannot possibly teach their kids respect by being disrespectful. Even when you’re angry at a waiter for bringing you the wrong meal, or your neighbour is being unreasonable,…
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The Benefits of a Co-educational School*
There is an ongoing debate amongst parents and educational professionals as to whether or not a single-sex or co-educational learning environment is better in the long run for the child. At the end of the day, it comes down to what parents think would be most appropriate for their own child, depending on a variety of different circumstances. I have teamed up with St Chris, a school in Letchworth Garden City, to explore the benefits of a co-educational learning environment. Credit In adult life men and women must communicate on a daily basis, so it’s good for children to get used to interacting with the opposite gender long before they…
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Why Should You Think About Getting an Induction Stove for Your Kitchen?*
Induction cooking was first introduced at the Chicago World Fair in 1933. Since then, many advancements have been made in induction science allowing for better heat production and faster cooking times. Although this type of stove cooktop is increasing in popularity, there are still many people who do not fully understand the technology or how this stove can benefit their kitchen. Credit What Is an Induction Stove? An induction cooktop is a type of stovetop that uses the force of magnets to heat a pot. Instead of a flame or an electric eye, the pot is heated by magnet forces. Because there is no other heat generated outside of the…
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The Benefits of Extracurricular Activities*
In recent years, smart phones and other modern technology have become a key source of entertainment for both adults and children. While having many advantages, this obsession with technology has led to many psychological and physical issues. That’s why extracurricular activities are so important for children. I have teamed up with Taunton School to explore the benefits of extracurricular activities. Credit Confidence & Social Skills Extracurricular activities are a great way for your children to make new friends with other students that have similar interests. They will develop various important social skills, including respect for others and teamwork. Being surrounded by new people, in a new environment with be a…
