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The Different Types of Bridesmaids and Why You Need Them*
Deciding who will make the final cut into your bridal party is difficult. They have to be sensible enough to organise everything properly but also need to be fun enough to keep you smiling during the stress! A 2016 survey conducted by hitched revealed that brides have on average 3 bridesmaids by their side on the big day. But what are the different types of bridesmaids and what makes them so great? The Waterfront Hotel, one of many spas in Bedfordshire, is here to help. The One Who Loves to Organise According to research, 75 day time and 101 night time guests attend the average wedding! You can’t keep everyone…
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Home Content // New Year, New Design?*
With the turn of the year a lot of people feel the need to redecorate their homes, be it because they have made some resolutions to do their home up, or simply because they feel it’s look is too 2017 (this is a thing, who knew?) I’ve teamed up with Oldrids & Downtown, retailer of dinner sets and a department store that has over 200 years’ experience, to find out what the trends look like for home design in 2018. What Are We Leaving in 2017? Before we attempt to make some predictions for 2018, lets have a look at what was popular in 2017 to make our living spaces…
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5 Things to Include in an Easter Basket for Kids*
It’s 5 weeks on Friday until Good Friday, who can believe that Easter is coming around so soon? I’m not usually one for rushing the year away but I know once Easter is out the way we’ll be heading straight for our holiday to Walt Disney World. Of course that doesn’t mean I’m off the hook when it comes to all the events that are in between. Easter is the biggest but I also have my Dad’s birthday, my birthday and Mother’s Day. I’m all sorted for Mother’s Day and I’ll have a post up about it in the next week or so, but Easter, I’m only just getting started…
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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…
