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3 Ways to Keep Kids Busy While Travelling This Summer*
I don’t know about you, but I have been heavily anticipating this summer! After two summers of minimal and restricted fun, this one feels, on the whole, relatively normal. Back in May I sat down and planned out some fun activities to do with my daughter to really make the most of her summer break. Living where we do, that has meant a lot of traveling. By car, bus, train and even by plane! Although she’s ten now, and find it’s a little easier to entertain herself which is great, she is also much more aware of the passage of time. I definitely hear “are we there yet” much more…
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Windows: The Eyes to Your Home*
Windows are the eyes of your home. They allow you to see out and allow natural light and airflow into your home. Windows also provide a way for you to show off your style and personality. In this post, we will discuss the different types of windows available, as well as the different window trimmings and treatments that are available. We will also cover how to choose the right curtains or shutters for your windows. The Different Types of Windows There are many different types of windows available on the market today. The most common type of window is the single-hung window. This type of window has two sashes, an…
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The Benefits of Minimizing You Home*
There are two types of people in the world, minimalist people and non-minimalist people. Sure, there are those in-betweeners as well, but they don’t get the full benefits of being a minimalist. A minimal home can reduce your stress, make you more productive, and make you happier. Stress Reduction Countless studies show that clutter creates stress. One of the reasons that clutter is so stressful is because there are many objects to look at simultaneously, and it split your attention; this causes head tension and stress. But clutter also means you have things to do, causing stress. Minimizing your home means cutting everything back to the bare essentials, so your…
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Teach Them While They Are Young*
It is never too early to start teaching your children about the importance of living a more energy-saving lifestyle. By starting when they are young, you can help them develop lifelong habits that will save them money and conserve resources. You can do many simple things to help your child become more environmentally friendly, and it can be a fun family activity, too! Read on for some tips on how to get started. The Importance Of Conserving Energy One of the best ways to help save energy is to learn how to reuse, renew and recycle materials. This can be especially important for children, who can set an example for…
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Why I Have Invested in a GPS Device – a PAJ Find & Protect Review*
This summer we have all heard the horror stories about what is happening in the airports, not just here in the UK but world wide. During COVID and no fly orders being in place, a lot of airports paid off their ground staff and are still struggling to recover from this. This is leading to long waits to check in, at security and to reclaim bags. As well as many flights being cancelled. When we flew to Florida in June I had so much airport anxiety it meant I didn’t really enjoy the start of my holiday. I did all I could by arriving at the recommended time and even…
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Reasons The United Kingdom Is Still An Unbeatable Trip*
Although the world we live on has been here for some time, it has developed at different speeds. Different cultures and different nations have sprung up and, if you look at a world map from 1900, the borders and the countries are changed now. Even in 2000, there were places still waiting to become independent, new nations have been born since. The pace of change in this world has been highly dynamic. Including here in the United Kingdom. With that said, history is to be found in the places that have been there for longer. Some place names may have changed – in some cases repeatedly – and old buildings…
