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Life After a PCOS Diagnosis*
It’s funny how you look at people and unless you really know them, you don’t know what is actually going on in their lives. And sometimes even if you know someone, you don’t know everything. This is a bit like me and PCOS. Mainly because I’m still struggling to come to terms with it, but also because I don’t like people pitying me. Nature’s Best looks at Polycystic Overy Syndrom, PCOS for short, and it’s a condition that affects how the ovaries work. And I’ve found out over the last year, it’s fairly common. Most women are diagnosed in their teens or early twenties but I didn’t have any serious…
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4 Ways to Pull Focus to a Feature Wall*
I think in a past life I was an interior designer. I love nothing more than going onto Pinterest and pinning loads of ideas on how to decorate homes that I don’t currently own. I love looking and different trends, some that work in big houses, some that work in small, some that are outdated and some that are very fashionable. One of the trends i’ve seen rise over the last decade, as fire places become outdated, is the feature wall. In case you don’t have a clue what i’m talking about, a feature wall is one of the four walls of a room that is decorated differently so it…
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3 Ways to Freshen Up a Room Without Decorating the Whole Place*
Do you ever walk into a room of your house and feel like the place needs freshened up a bit? I do more than ever at the moment since my sister got my mum and I into the whole “Hinching” craze. My house hasn’t really been touched since we moved in 4 years ago, apart from LM’s room and standard cleaning. In the last month I’ve cleared out draws and cupboards, bleached skirting boards and windows and even repainted radiators. If I allowed myself, I could go crazy but due to lack of funds I’ve had to reign myself in (Disney holidays with LM still come as top priority). Once…
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Life Content // 3 Incredible Tips to Create a Great Gift Hamper*
A gift hamper is a great present for almost any occasion. By creating your gift baskets, one can personalize the contents. Also, it is easy to assemble gift baskets, and results are amazing. They are suitable, particularly, when you can’t decide on a single gift item. Nobody can resist a well-crafted gift basket. Here are some tips to create a great gift basket: Select a Theme You must choose a theme tailored to the recipient. Pay attention to the likes and dislikes of the recipient and focus on his/her favourite interests. Select many items which complement one another as well as stick to the theme. But you don’t have to…
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5 Things to Do While You Wait for You Baby to Arrive*
It’s crazy to think that seven years ago I was five months pregnant with Little Miss, how time flies! It wasn’t a great time for me so I don’t really remember that much about being pregnant and the first year of her life so yes, part of me wishes I could have a re-do. Although it seems like I probably won’t have any more, it’s nice to be able to talk to other expectant mothers and pass on any usable knowledge I have from my own experience. Looking back, those 9 months flew and in comparison to my whole life they were just a drop in the ocean, but at…
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Parenting Content // Vital Lessons About Animals Your Child Can’t Live Without*
Animals used to be an essential part of the life of the average person until recently. But with the advent of the industrial revolution, and the move from country to city living, the role of animals diminished. Yes, we still keep pets, but that’s about it. For children, animals can remain a mystery until they are a lot older. So what do parents need to teach their children now about farm animals before they hit school? And how can they help them learn at home? Credit Animals Are Delicate, Just Like Children Most children understand at an unconscious level that animals are living, breathing beings, just like them. As such,…
