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Are You Wasting Energy And Money In Your Home?*
If there is one thing that most of us are guilty of, it is wasting energy around the home. We often do not even realise that we are doing it. However, not only is this bad for the environment, but it is bad for your bank a balance too. So, it is a good idea to get to the bottom of your energy wastage so that you can put it right and save money in the process. Is your thermostat programmed? When you consider the fact that cooling and heating consumes almost 50 per cent of your energy in the home, you see why a programmable thermostat is a must.…
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The Effect of Technology on Children’s Social Skills and Fitness Levels*
Technology is fast evolving and now, kids of all ages seem to be getting involved with everything from tablets and phones, to social media and smart TVs. But what effect is this having on their social and physical wellbeing? The impact of devices and online platforms has whipped up heated debates for many years, with some experts stating that technology causes poor communication skills and reduced physical activity, and others claiming that gadgets can help kids keep in touch with peers and boost physical fitness. Here, we explore the effects of technology on children’s health and ability to socialise… Technology Use of Kids in the UK According to BARB —…
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Gardening Content // How the Style of Our Gardens have Changed Overtime*
Whether it is fashion or interior design, one thing for sure is that style has changed over time. Trends come and go, and peoples taste change too. Not only this but technology and design also improves and grows with time too, which means that things are never going to stay the same. With this in mind, we have put together the following blog, a look at how the style of gardens have changed overtime, how things have evolved and whether or not there are still some aspects of garden design that have stayed the same. Credit The 1920s and 30s During the early part of the 20th Century the main…
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Guest Post // Why You Should Buy a Pet Tag*
My dog is my love and I am his proud guardian. Hi, I am David, the parent of an American Bulldog. He is now six, quite naughty, annoying, but my true companion in life’s bumps and brakes. Those memories are still fresh as springs when I bought him from the pet store down the street. The blackish white shade on his face and the sparkling cuteness melted my heart that made to take him home. There are so many memories that it’s hard to share everything over here. But I still remember the way he cuddled me, wake me up with his tongue when he was just months older. Being…
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4 Things to Do to Encourage Your Child to Be a Good Person*
As I mentioned in my post about Why I Don’t Think I’ll Have Any More Kids, I had an idea in my head of how I was going to raise my daughter. Personally, I feel like part of my job as a parent is to ensure she grows up to be a good person, which if I’m perfectly honest, is hard in today’s society, but I’m trying. I wan’t nothing more than LM to grow up to be a good person, to be kind, polite and helpful. I don’t care what job she does, where she lives or what her sexual orientation is, as long as she can have courage…
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5 Reasons I Don’t Think I’ll Have Any More Children (and Why I’m Okay With That)
Last month I turned 30. I still can’t believe I’ve been alive for three decades if i’m perfectly honest, I still 100% behave like a child and still like all the same things I did as a child. I may have even had a slight crisis in the run up to it, and I definitely had a few moments where I considered all the things I would have done differently over the last 15 or so years. However, one thing I am completely proud of is how I’ve raised LM all by myself over the last 6 years. I’ve built us a life on the back of Post Traumatic Stress…
