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How Do I Pick the Right Barbecue for this Summer?*
It might be a little early to start planning for summer; and even more presumptuous to assume there will be any nice long summer evenings or Sunday afternoons with fine weather, but planning to buy a barbecue for the family and looking at what type makes the most sense to your situation is going to really help enjoying your time in the garden. In this article, I intend to look at the pros and cons of both gas and charcoal barbecues, their prices, and how it’ll benefit the whole family. For more information on barbecue equipment and accessories, take a look over at The Kitchen Professor. Credit Charcoal Barbecue It’s…
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What are the UK’s most famous fictional streets?*
Watching TV has become a key part of almost every one’s life with us helplessly getting invested into our favourite soaps and movies every night. Character’s like Harry Potter have become a household name and we know the movies inside and out, even knowing what street he lives on! Here we look at some of the UK’s most famous fictional streets and what makes them so special to us. Credit Baker Street 221b Baker Street is home to the nation’s favourite detective, Sherlock Holmes. 221b is the house in which Holmes lived and worked; positioned between 271 and 241 it can be a tricky find. Written by Sir Arthur Conan…
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Guest Post // Our Must-Try, Sugar-Free, and Energy- Boosting Iced Matcha Tea Recipe*
There’s nothing more refreshing than a delicious glass of iced tea on a hot day. However, did you know that many store-bought iced teas actually contain more sugar than soft drinks? This iced tea recipe is free from refined sugars and packed with health benefits due to the star ingredient matcha green tea. Matcha is a fantastic superfood that many people are now making a part of their daily diet. Matcha tea is made by grinding the whole tea leaf into a fine powder, which preserves all the goodness in the leaf. This is why it contains 137 X the antioxidants found in a standard green tea, and provides…
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5 Things I’ve Learnt About Dating Again in 2019*
Oh ho, it’s been a while since I sat down to write a dating related post. The main reason being, I haven’t been dating. I had my heart broken at the very end of 2016, and after a few forays out into the world of men again, I decided to just leave it well alone. No one gets everything, right? I was working for myself, had a home, went on holiday as much as I could afford it and had a lovely daughter. I could be content with that. Or so I thought. Last year I turned 30. That’s 12 years of real boyfriends (not the hand holding in the…
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5 Things to Think About When Planning a Dream Wedding*
Last year I was lucky enough to be part of one of my best friend’s big day. I was a bridesmaid for the first time ever (at 30!) and it really gave me an insight into what goes on when planning a wedding. If you’re someone in the throws of planning, or you have planned one in the past, you’ll know exactly what I mean! You’re paying all this money, you want your day to go smoothly and be exactly how you pictured it. A lot of people have an idea of the wedding of their dreams from a very young age, but the logistics of orchestrating it are not…
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5 Reasons Why Your Family Home Really Needs Double Glazed Windows*
If you live in a period property there’s a fair chance you have fair single windows still. These original windows look lovely but did you know that double glazed windows can now be made like for like? This means you can retain the look of your beautiful home but reap all the benefits of modern thermal efficiency. Wooden sash window technology has come a long way and thankfully so because here’s five good reasons why your home really needs double glazed windows. Credit Double glazing keeps your home warm Double glazing considerably reduces the amount of heat loss. It’s estimated that around 18% of all heat lost in the…
