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3 Ways to Refresh Your House This Spring*
As February inches towards it’s end Spring is finally in sight. I don’t know who else counts March as the first month of Spring, but I certainly do. The days are getting longer, it’s not dark at 5pm and it’s light when you get up for the school run. Unfortunately these brighter days make you notice things you feel are wrong with the house that you couldn’t see in the candle lit Winter months. If you’re feeling that your house is looking a bit dab post Winter, here are 3 ways to refresh the look of your home without breaking the bank or investing too much time in it; Change…
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How Much Do Home Improvements Add To a Home’s Value?*
Finally, after years in a dip the housing market is on the rise. If you’re thinking of selling in the future (or even if you’re not) the best way to add value to your house is with home improvements. Although this can be an expensive route, the Office for National Statistics has predicted that households in the UK spend about £43 million each week on home improvements, in the end your house will be worth more than what you spent, and should you decide to sell it you’ll be making a profit. DM Design, a bespoke bedroom specialist, has carried out research to discover how much home improvements can add…
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2018 Diet Trends*
Did you know that back in 2015 58% of women and 68% of men in the UK were overwight? That’s well over half the population. But what is equally as worrying is that two thirds of the public also say they’re on a diet nearly all the time. With the start of a new year, weight loss and healthy eating are very common new year’s resolutions across the UK and according to The Telegraph, 33% of resolve to lose weight, and 32% want to eat more healthily. MaxiMuscle have been investigating what the biggest diet trends could be in 2018, and I have to admit I’ve seen a few of…
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4 Ways to Get Money, Fast*
When I was a kid I never thought for a second that by nearly 30 I’d still be budgeting my money. In fact I think I budget more than ever. I like to take LM on adventures rather than buy material possessions and for that I have to live to a financial line every month. I need to earn enough to pay all my bills and put away enough to afford our adventures. Some months I do it, some months something happens and I’m frantically trying to make some more money in that last week of the month. Being self employed is hard, and it requires a lot of strength,…
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How Much Should I Feed My Cat?*
If you’ve been following along with my blog and social media for a few years, you’ll know one of my pride and joys is my beautiful fur baby, Elsa Arya. I adopted Elsa in November 2014 after wanting a pet cat for as long as I could remember. It was love at first sight and I can’t even put into words just how much I love her. She’s in a way, an emotional support pet without the title as she helps with my insomnia and anxiety by simply being there. She’s a Blue Point Ragdoll with the sweetest temperament. Both LM and I adore her. As this is my first…
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Treat Yourself This Valentines Day*
LINKS ALL REMOVED AS ITEMS NO LONGER FOR SALE Valentine’s Day, the loathed day of singletons everywhere. Despite dating in 2016, this is still my 6th Valentines day in a row that I’m spending alone. And you know what? I’m not even that bothered. Yeah, I’ll feel a little pang of loneliness once LM has gone to bed, but on the whole, it’s just another day. My last V Day as a couple was one of the worst days in 2012, and something I never want to repeat, as the saying goes rather single and happy than in a relationship and miserable (or something like that). I have bought my…
