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Why I’m Trying to Lose Weight & How I’m Doing It*
If you follow me over on Instagram you’ll know last week I started a diet. Over the years I’ve started many diets such as 5:2, Slimming World, but only one has stuck and that’s calorie counting, so that’s what I’m doing. I’ve had comments from family and friends telling me I’m beautiful and don’t need to do it, but I do. I really do need to loose weight. To put into perspective, when I was full term with LM I didn’t weigh as much as I currently do. I went into my pregnancy with an eating disorder (long long story) but knowing that carrying on how I did would harm…
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Theatre Content // How to Start a Theatre Company*
If you’ve got a love of the theatre, and enjoy making shows as much as you love watching them, you may have considered starting your own theatre company. Breaking into the acting world is difficult, with dozens, if not hundreds of actors trying for every space at drama school and casting call. If embarking on an amateur stage career isn’t enough for you, cooperating with friends to start your own theatre company will not only scratch your itch but also give you a degree of control that simply working as an actor might not. Think Business When you’re setting up, you need to think like you’re running a business: have…
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Parenting Content // How Playtime With Toys Can Help Your Child’s Development*
In between school, music lessons, sports, homework and other extracurricular activities, today’s children have less time than ever before to just be kids. One of the unfortunate casualties of this regimented approach to parenting has been the decreased focus on the concept of play. While this childhood pastime might seem like just an opportunity for some fun and games; the truth is that many integral mental and physical processes are honed with these activities. Here’s how more playtime can help your child in their development. Credit Which Toys to Choose Not all toys are created equal, in order to foster many of the positive effects of playtime it’s important to…
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Best Buying Guide on Choosing a King Size Mattress*
Have you tried replacing your old mattress? Well, while this may sound exciting but it’s not such a simple process. There are hundreds of different models in the market nowadays making it harder for us to choose the best. Besides, the cost is also a huge issue, and you’ll find others going for shocking prices. However, when it comes to mattresses, you get what pay for. Before I replaced my old mattress, it served me for more than ten years. Of course, not even the best mattresses can beat the test of time, and it eventually got worn out. So, while picking a king size mattress, ensure that it’s of…
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5 Things to Do If Your Flight is Delayed*
Last year I had the unfortunate experience of my flight being severely delayed and then cancelled. Thankfully I was travelling on my own and it was before the final train back to my home town so I was able to hop on that and then have my dad collect me from the station at 11 pm. Had it even been an hour or so later I wouldn’t have made it home and it would have been a completely different story. I was flying EasyJet and they offered me a free flight (which I used in April) or compensation. The delay was due to a crew member being sick and the…
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Happy Halloween 2017
For the past three years my parents have thrown a Halloween party for the 6 of us, it might seem a little lame but it’s always so much fun and just one of the reasons that despite the hard time, I love my family. For the past two years we’ve been required to dress up, which just adds to the hilarious. There is food, games, and movies to really get us into the Halloween spirit. Although Halloween night isn’t until Tuesday we had the party this afternoon as the kids, my mum and sister are back to work tomorrow. We’ll take the kids trick or treating on the 31st and…
