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5 Ideas to Make Your Child’s Birthday Special*
Remember the days where a child’s birthday was a tea party with close friends and lots of sausage rolls, invites on printed paper you bought in a supermarket and party bags with plastic toys and cake wrapped in a party napkin? You’ll find this sort of party is a rare breed these days. Like with everything if you are parenting in the age of social media, bigger is better when it comes to your kid! If you want your child’s birthday party to be something special, maybe it’s a special age, or you just really want to splash out, here are 5 ideas to do just that; Rent a House…
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My Lock Down Heroes*
It’s been the longest three months ever and I’m the person who says that regularly about the winter. But I honestly still cannot get over how much the world has changed since February here in the UK. All our wonderful plans for 2020 (and believe me, we had a lot) have all gone and we are just left with a shell of a year, with 6 months still to go. Although lock down is technically being eased, we’re not rushing out. I work from home and LB isn’t invited back to school until September. I have no need to eat at a restaurant, I don’t need to go to a…
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5 Things That Could Add Value to Your House*
These days houses still aren’t selling for what they’re worth because buyers just can’t afford them, and unless your house has a special unique selling point (USP) you’re probably going to get the bottom of what it would have been valued at. Making changes to your property could be the best way to turn a profit. But be sure to select a reputable company like houseUP before you start any building work. So if you’re wanting to add a USP to your house to try and ensure you get the most out of your selling price, here are five that could add value to your house; Off Road Parking A…
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What Are Your Options When You’re Struggling To Have A Child?*
Having children is often considered one of the best parts of life. A lot of people choose to go down this path, following their natural instincts to raise and nurture new life. Of course, though, for some, the first hurdle they encounter will seem impassable. It’s not uncommon to find people trying to have a baby for many years, only to find that they can’t seem to achieve the results they want. Being in this position can be incredibly frustrating and upsetting, but it doesn’t have to be the end of your dreams of parenthood. Instead, this post is going to be showing you some of your alternatives. Credit IVF…
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Wall Colours and How They Can Affect Your Mood*
When you move into a new home, especially one you’ve bought yourself, one of the first things you want to do is put your own stamp on it. And why not? It’s your home, you want it to be an extension of you and your personality, just like the clothes you wear and you want it to be somewhere you want to spend time. Of course there is a lot to consider before you start to decorate, the main thing being the colours and style you’re going for. Do you want your rooms themed? Or do you want them to set a mood? Are you looking for a calming environment?…
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90s Nostalgia I Share With My Daughter – From the Spice Girls to Polly Pockets*
I was born in 1988 (yep, I’m 31 now) which made me a true 90s kid. I got those baby years out of the way in the late 80s, and I was ready to embrace all the weird and wacky things the decade had to offer kids. And boy, was it a weird 10 years! The fashion, the music, the toys.. the 90s really had it all! It also had the best kids tvs shows and some of the best Disney movies. I got to play outside in our two, ride my bike, climb trees. I honestly don’t feel sad that we didn’t have a computer in my house until…