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Spruce Up Your Living Room on a Budget*
I’m trying to stick to a spending ban at the moment, because this year I want to spend money on less frivolous stuff and more adventures. Unfortunately that means the house ends up slightly forgotten. It’s not just my house though, with budgets tight for everyone at the moment, a lot of people find having to choose between decorating and something else. However, there are lots of things you can do to spruce up your home while on a budget. Here are some simple ways to make your living room a place you can’t wait to spend time in. Invest a Floor That’s Easy to Clean One of the quickest…
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Can I Get the Stained Glass Look in My Home?*
Stained glass windows are beautiful and underrated because they’re typically only associated with churches. Granted, churches featured the first stained glass windows, because they were used to illustrate bible stories to people who couldn’t read. However, in recent years, interior designers have been feeling inspired to bring stained glass to our homes to suit modern tastes, as well as traditional. It has many practical benefits, including the fact that it can conceal an ugly view or improve privacy, whilst allowing light to flow into your home in colourful waves. Many people are having stained glass incorporated into panels in their front door. However, stained glass windows will work just as…
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How to Pick Jewellery That Looks Good on You and Reflects Your Personality*
Your jewellery and other accessories say a lot about who you are and what type of personality you have. Selecting the right look for your style can be difficult, especially since there are so many options to choose from. From simple to sophisticated, this link can help you make an informed decision on which piece of jewellery is right for every look and mood you would like to project. Let’s discuss how to pick jewellery that looks good on you and reflects your personality. Credit Your Wardrobe You don’t always have to match your jewellery to your clothing, but they should not be wildly different. You can mix and match…
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Establishing a Good School Routine*
Getting the family up, dressed, fed and out the door is hard work and can make school mornings stressful. If you find that you are running late for school each morning, or your children are rushing out the door without eating breakfast, then it may be time to look at your school routine and see where you could make a few improvements. To help you to establish a good school routine for your family, Mount House School in Hertfordshire have put together the following helpful tips… Evening preparation You have finally got the kids to bed and it is time for you to relax. The last thing you want to…
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3 Ways Dating at 50 Differs to Dating In Your 20s*
Dating at any age can feel like a daunting experience. The idea of getting to know someone and letting them know every part of you can be terrifying especially after a bad break up, but imagine trying to do that at the age of 50. In some ways, dating at 50 is more freeing than at 20. When I was in my early 20s I was desperate to find someone to create a h0me with, to have a family with and spend the rest of my life with. As i’ve gotten older, I don’t feel it’s as important. I have a home, I have a kid, I have a job.…
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3 Amazing Places to Eat at in London*
So you’re taking a trip to London. For many people a trip to London is as special as a trip abroad, especially those of us who live no where near the Capital and visit maybe once a year or less. I never went to London until I was 15, and then it was another 6 years until I visited again. It was an absolute treat back then. Even now and then we don’t get down more than once or twice a year, for a weekend anyway, we visit more if you include airport trips. But still, London is that magical city break in the UK and I’d still pick a…
