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Garden Content // How to Make the Most of Your Greenhouse this Winter
When the colder months come around, many people assume that their greenhouse work is over until the springtime, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Winter may be a very cold season, but with the right accessories and essential pieces of equipment you can continue your gardening hobby right through to the year. Clean and Prepare Your greenhouse should be just as important as your home when it comes to cleaning. The last thing you want is to leave your greenhouse to gather dust and become dirty and unhygienic, as this is bad for both yourself and your plants. Make sure you prepare your greenhouse for the seasonal transition,…
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Creating a Blog Logo with Logo Joy*
Once upon a time I used to go to events (what, me, socialise? I know, it’s shocking) so I had a business card. Back then I didn’t really need it, I was studying accountancy at college and I wasn’t earning from my blog, just doing it for fun. Oh, how times have changed. In the past year I’ve been working hard on becoming an established writer in the blogging community and now I earn at least half my income a month from my blog, yet my business cards are no more. If I’m planning to get serious I really need to invest in some. And to make some business cards…
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Animal Content // War Dogs: The Role of Canines in World War One*
For centuries, dogs have helped humans around the world live and work. From herding and hunting to rescue and transportation, the belief that dogs are loyal, reliable and hard-working is universal. They have played a crucial role in creating a safer, cleaner and better society, but it was during the first half of the 20th century that canines perhaps took on their greatest role to assist mankind. Between 1914 and 1918, thousands of canines from family homes, dog pounds and police forces across the UK were recruited to help the Allies fight the central European forces in World War One. Taking on various dangerous job roles, these dogs were invaluable…
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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…
