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How to Turn Your Backyard into a Dreamy Garden Oasis!*
One of the best things about being a homeowner is having the freedom to create the home of your dreams. For some, that means creating a lavish estate, while others see it as creating a cozy getaway away from the city. While some might see a yard as nothing more than a space to grow plants, others see it as a canvas for transformation. Whether you have a small backyard or a large lot, you can transform it into a garden oasis with just a few minor changes. Follow these simple tips, and you’ll have the perfect spot to relax and unwind after a long day of city living. From…
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Alternative Destinations For Your Next Holiday*
They say that a holiday is what you make of it. In truth, though, the choice of destination is massively important and sets the tone for everything. Unfortunately, falling into the trap of picking the first one that comes to mind could limit your enjoyment. As such, looking at alternative options may be the best solution of all. As a lot of us haven’t been on holiday in the last two years, you might be wanting to make 2022 a holiday of a lifetime! I know if we get away this year I’ll be doing that. But like many people, I have no idea where I want to go yet.…
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Why do Football players earn so much money (and who earns the most!)*
The salaries pro athletes especially football players earn can be astronomical. And it’s not that we’re denying the skill, pressure and physical toll of participating in organised sports on such a level, but sometimes, these eye-watering numbers for, essentially, playing games for a living, can really defy comprehension. Generally speaking, it’s naive to think that salary reflects the amount of work put in. We know that in the world of capitalism, that simply isn’t the case. There’s no denying that whether it’s football, American football, basketball, boxing or tennis, the biggest stars of these sports have a unique set of skills, coupled with superior physiology, that merit a corresponding level…
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5 Reasons Why You Should Treat Yourself to Nice Things*
This post contains a product placement for Daisy London Like with most people at the turn of the year, I decided to set myself some resolutions. Not all of them were goals, some were just things I wanted to do to get the very most out of my life. One of these was not depriving myself of the nicer things in life. Yes, we’re talking the concept of “treat yourself” and if you’re a Parks & Recreation fan, you’ll know what I mean. There is no escaping how truly horrible 2020 and 2021 were for a lot of people, and I could feel myself slipping into a hole of negative…
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3 Ways to be More Sustainable With Your Wardrobe*
Sustainability has become a prevalent topic and cause across all aspects of our lives. From food, to power, to the way we run our houses and it’s not surprising given we need to keep our plant healthy for many generations to come. There is no denying the human race has been abusing nature for long enough and we’re all aware that natural resources are finite. So it’s more important than ever that we as individuals do our bit to help. Because while we might seem small in comparison to be corporations, each persons own contribution soon adds up. One of the main things we can do as an individual to…
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Trends to Consider for Your Garden this Summer*
Next week is May and we’re quickly slipping into those summer months. While it’s not particularly warm, in fact it’s still freezing at night, the time to focus on your garden is well and truly here. After a rough few years where socialising was discouraged you’re probably really looking forward to embracing Garden Party season. And of course we have the Queen’s Jubilee this year so if you’re wanting to have your garden on point for June, now is the time to get started. For me, there is nothing better than a garden party, it doesn’t feel as claustrophobic and the clean up doesn’t feel as stressful. I’ve even hosted…
