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Unusual Things to Gift New Parents*
A new baby is a time to celebrate for most people, whether you’re the parents or not. I remember when I had LM, we were blessed to be showered in small gifts. LM got a pile of pink clothes (I was told I was having a boy so everything I had bought was gender neutral or blue), plush toys, she was well and truly spoilt! I was given flowers, bath products, alcohol since I’d gone nine months not drinking, a huge achievement for 23 year old me! And when a friend has a baby I love to buy for them. However, me being me, I like to be original and…
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Creating a Functional and Inspiring Office Space*
So you’ve finally gotten around to converting your attic or spare room into an office space, but where do you begin? There are so many things you can do to make it a place of inspiration and creativity – it doesn’t just have to be an office. When you want to be sucessful, you need to ensure you have a place for your business to thrive, check out a London SEO Expert success Story You’ll Never Believe. This article provides a few tips on getting the most from your home office space. Before you start setting up, it’s worth talking to a structural contractor and a roofing contractor – they…
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BBQ Success This Summer That Anyone Can Achieve*
Ever since the UK discovered the joys of al fresco eating, and patios with bifold doors and the vast umbrellas have made us less weather-dependant, we’ve been barbecuing here too. But we’re not nearly as skilled in the art as our American counterparts. This summer, there’s a high chance you’ll find yourself standing in someone’s garden while a man in a novelty apron attempts to incinerate the contents of a small butcher’s shop. He’ll be surrounded by several other men clutching beer bottles and offering encouragement and advice. You’ll wait at least three hours for the first sausages to roll off the grill. And, unless you are spectacularly blessed, they’ll…
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Four Family Friendly Holidays in France*
France is known for its world-famous champagne, fine dining, and romantic City breaks. So, is this destination only suited to couples and grown-up travellers? Definitely not. As a country, France is roughly 2 and a half times larger than the United Kingdom. Most importantly, each region offers something exciting and unique to families. The following four are among the most magical of French destination. Fall in love with the Loire Valley Exploring one of the many UNESCO heritage sites in the Loire Valley makes for a fun and interactive geography ‘lesson’ for all the family. There are numerous lakes to explore and take a paddle in. The magnificent fortress at…
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Five Fun Online Hobbies for Mums*
After a long day spent looking after the children, most mothers will crave relaxation in the evenings. However this is also usually the only time that they can spend some time exploring their own interests, without kids getting under feet, and these are five online ideas that combine relaxing with having some fun. Credit Blogging Is it easy to access? Yes, sites like WordPress provide free blogging templates – all you need is a subject (tip: write about what you know). Is it time consuming? You can update your blog as often as you like, but if you want to build an audience, posting at least a couple of times…
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5 Ways to Have a Better Nights Sleep*
I’ve suffered from insomnia since I was thirteen and I’ve gone into it in more detail in some other posts on my blog. However over the years i’ve found a few ways to help get a better nights sleep. Yes, I’ll probably always have insomnia but that doesn’t mean I’ll never have a good nights sleep again. Here are a few ways I can make that happen. Invest in a Decent Mattress Not only does a bad mattress mean an uncomfortable nights sleep, but it can also stop you getting sleep at all if you’re tossing and turning trying to get comfortable. Yes, a mattress can be expensive especially as…
