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Home Improvements That Everyone Should Make*
We all want our homes to be appealing and comfortable. At the end of the day, our properties are likely to be the biggest investment we make in our lives. We want to retain their value and ensure that we’re getting the most out of them. On top of this, they’re the spaces where we relax and spend leisure time. We’re going to want to make sure that they are enjoyable to spend time in too. This rings true now more than ever. The coronavirus and Covid-19 pandemic, and the stay at home, social isolation and social distancing orders that have been implemented as a result of it, mean we’re…
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3 Things to Think About Before Looking to Move Into Rented Accommodation*
One of the things I have never regretted from my younger years was moving out of my parent’s home from the age of 18. Yes, it would be nice to own my own house by now, and I probably would had I stayed living at home for an extended period to save the deposit, but even just having my own place through renting is something I’m proud of. I was ready at 18 to fly the nest, and while I did return for a year at 24 with a new baby, I was more than happy to get my own place again as soon as I could afford it. Looking…
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How Antibacterial Towels Can Make Your Bathroom Safer*
The bathroom doesn’t have a great reputation for cleanliness. And when you have kids, things only get dirtier. But I was surprised to find out that the dirtiest things in the bathroom aren’t the toilet seat, doorknob or the bin. They’re your towels! In fact, one study found that your towels are the dirtiest objects in the entire home. They’re absolutely crawling with bacteria, mould, viruses, allergens and a lot more icky stuff. Damp, warm towels covered in body oil and dead skin make the perfect environment for germs to grow. Most of these germs can hurt you and your family. From breakouts to allergies to full-blown illness, your towels…
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China’s Beautiful Attractions*
China is one of the most popular tourist destinations for people all over the world. That big country has a lot to offer to the travelers so many want to visit it. China has so many interesting tourist destinations and it is virtually impossible to explore all of them. For example, just the Great Wall is over 6,000 kilometers long, and it would be definitely very hard to see every part of this incredible construction. But, despite that fact, it is certainly amazing to come close and explore this unique and magnificent structure. China is definitely an extraordinary country, and that’s why the Great Wall is just a tip of…
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5 Ways In Which 3D Printing Is Enhancing Education*
Before COVID hit, I was seriously tempted by the prospect of homeschooling my daughter. Because I work from home and I’m self employed, I often feel that school hours and holidays are very restricting and wanted my daughter to be as flexible as I am. However, after a good 8 months of the last year spent homeschooling my daughter, I can safely say, it’s not for me! And a good job because I feel now having missed out on so much school, I don’t want her to miss out on all the opportunities and experiences and resources a school can offer. These are things that I’ve noticed she’s missed out…
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3 Things to Consider When Starting a Blog*
I cannot believe i’ve had this piece of Internet for TEN and a half years! I started it in the September after LM was born in the January as an outlet for the upheaval my life was going through. Writing had always been an outlet. Prior to Cocktails in Teacups I had two blogs and a bunch of Livejournal accounts since about the age of 15. I started in 2012 in the high days of blogging. When it was all MAC lipstick swatches, outfits of the day and the day in the life of. There was no niches, everyone commented and everyone attended the weekly chats. My blog has always…
