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Hey Girl, Don’t forget to pack these Road trip essentials!
It is said that “Blessed are the ones who are curious for they shall have uncountable adventures and some awesome to tell before they die”. People travel to explore the world and live to tell the tales of their numerous adventures. And let’s not forget the fact that every time a girl travels, it elevates the confidence and boosts the sense of self-dependence. So, are you one of those adventurous women who enjoy road trips and love heading out in the world with your loved ones? Everyone likes to have an unforgettable journey, especially on a road trip. But, did you pack these road trip essentials for your next vacation?…
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6 months after my marriage split
I want to reflect a little 6 months after I saw my husband for the last time. I didn’t want my marriage to end. Both of us had invested more than 20 years into our relationship. Even now there are times when I wish you could press a reset button and put ourselves back together again. Is there any point trying to work out who was right and who was wrong? The result is the same. Two people hurting in their own individuals ways not to mention the impact on our three children. I have a new man which makes it look as if this is easy for me. That…
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Top 4 Tips for Keeping Your Utensils in Perfect Conditions
Keeping your kitchen clean is necessary considering that it is where you handle and prepare all food. Would you be comfortable eating food prepared from a filthy kitchen? Perhaps, you won’t have the appetite for it despite how delicious the food may appear. Read on to learn how you can keep your utensils in excellent condition. 1. Remove the Stains Are you the type that lets stains set? If you allow stains to accumulate on your utensils, it will be difficult removing them later. It will take a shorter time to remove the stains now than if later when they pile. Always maintain a habit of cleaning up any…
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5 Ways to Make Your Home More Fun
Given the amount of time, energy, and money we spend on our homes, it’s reasonable that we have high expectations. We should ask much more from them than just providing a place to sleep and store our belongings. They should be tranquil, restorative, and also fun. In this blog, we’ll focus on the latter. We shouldn’t always look to the outside world to provide enjoyment; our homes can also be spaces where we create fun moments with our friends, families, and ourselves. Let’s take a look at some of the best ways to do this. Pexels – CC0 Licence Don’t Let Tech Do All the Work There’s much to love…
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The Bad Habits That’ll Impact Your Health The Most
No-one’s perfect. We all have bad habits, things that we wish we could put behind us. The problem with many of these bad habits is that they only impact our lives marginally, not quite enough to really take seriously. A mild tendency towards procrastination is annoying, sure, but it’s not going to derail our lives too much. But then there are the other bad habits, the ones that can impact our lives. Take the ones that’ll impact your health, for example. Below, we’ll run through some of the habits you’ll want to put behind you, for the sake of your physical (and mental) wellbeing. Pexels – CC0 Licence Sitting All…
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Lockdown Coping Strategies: How To Make Life That Little Bit More Manageable
Many of us started 2021 full of hope and optimism. A few days in, and it seems as though we’re facing another long stretch of lockdown measures. Times are hard, and it’s more important than ever to look after yourself. In this guide, we’ll explore some simple coping mechanisms that will make life that little bit more manageable. Image from https://www.pexels.com/photo/serious-young-female-journalist-taking-notes-in-planner-5331206/ Finding comfort and joy in the little things We are all navigating uncharted waters at the moment, and it’s hard to make sense of what’s going on. One of the most important lessons to be learned from the first and second lockdowns is that there is often a lot…
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5 Ways To Make The Most Of A Small Bedroom Space
pexels It can be challenging to make the most of a small bedroom, if you add too many decor items everything looks cluttered. On the other hand, a lack of decoration can leave a small room looking dull. Luckily, there are lots of ways that you can make a smaller bedroom feel bigger. To start making improvements today, try a few of these ideas. 1 . Space Saving Furniture To make the most of a small bedroom it’s important to choose space-saving furniture items. Whether it’s your free standing wardrobes or your bedside cabinet, choose items that are small, functional, and with maximum storage space. Here are a few…
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It’s ‘her’ birthday! Make it memorable with amazing gifts.
“Remember, the best presents anyone can give is being there for their loved ones.”- James Hauenstein Absolutely true! However, if we talk about girls, it is also a truth that ‘Girls like to be pampered, especially from the one they love a.k.a you.’ And, one of the ways to pamper your girl is by occasionally surprising her with small gifts and chocolates. Believe us. She’ll love you for that! But wait! Are you one of those who loves to surprise your partner often? Perhaps, you have already gifted her almost everything. And, now that it is her birthday, you have run out of ideas. After all, planning gifts is a…
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Preparing for The Unexpected in Life
You can never tell what the future will hold. you can make all the plans, and put all your ducks in a row, but the beauty and sometimes the ugly side of life means that even the best-laid plans can be usurped and suddenly you have gone from having the life you have planned for to being thrown into disarray. Image Credit: Pexels CC0 License While it is true you can never fully know when your life will be turned upside down, you can put plans into place to help you to cope as best as possible should life take a turn for the worst. Expert Advice Be it financial…
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The Highs and Lows of 2020 blogging tag
What were your personal highs and lows of 2020? I have a tradition of sharing mine and encouraging others to do the same. Bloggers can get involved using the following guidelines. We all have ups and downs as part of life’s rich tapestry and I find reflecting on mine and reading about other people makes me feel ready for everything a brand New Year has to offer. Rules for the highs and lows of 2019 tag 1 Thank the person who nominated you and link back to their blog and mine as the founder of the tag https://kateonthinice.com 2 Answer the questions 3 Tag to take part 5 or more bloggers…
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My personal highs and lows of 2020
Every New Year I like to look back at the previous year and to encourage other bloggers and my readers to do so. It can help make sense of the negative stuff and remind you to celebrate the great things in life too. Here are my personal highs and lows of 2020 when the world changed radically and my own life did too. It is a difficult year to reflect on personally to be honest with so much angst, indecision, loss and pain along the way. I am hoping this post may help me make some sort of sense of it all. What was your happiest event? Even in the…
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Everything You Need To Know About Counseling Psychology
Counseling psychology is one of the specializations you can take within the broad field of psychology. It addresses problems related to work, emotions, social life, school and studies, and various other physical concerns individuals may have at varying stages of their lives. Counseling psychologists are different from clinical psychologists since they focus on less pathological issues and have a strong focus on relatively healthy individuals with adjustment or coping problems. Being a counseling psychologist can be a gratifying experience. Here are some things you need to know about the field of counseling psychology. The work of a counseling psychologist Counseling psychologists focus on helping people improve their subjective well-being and…
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Planning a Funeral? Give a personal touch to your Final Goodbye!
” For the righteous man is taken away from calamity; he enters into peace; they rest in their beds who walk in their uprightness”. – Isaiah 57:1-2 The cycle of life says that “One who is born has to die.” But still, it’s tough to deal with the death of a loved one. As if that was not enough, then comes the part where you have to plan a funeral to say the final goodbye. But, every funeral doesn’t have to be a sad and teary one! I know it might seem impractical. But that’s how life moves on. So, what can you do to plan a creative and personalized…
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Interview with Louise Palmer-Masterton, Stem & Glory
In my final business woman interview of 2020, I share my interview with Louise Palmer-Masterton of Stem and Glory. Tell us a little about your childhood and teenager years I was born in Devon and lived an idyllic life there until I was 8 years old. My family then moved twice in quick succession, first to Cambridgeshire, then to Oxfordshire. The second move landed me to a primary school with an ambitious headmaster who spotted something in me. I sat the entrance exams for Christ’s Hospital, and got in. I then spent my years from 11-18 at a boarding school, which was an interesting experience. I left school very independent,…
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3 interior design old-school must-haves
It’s often a sign of age when we start harking back to the good old days and thinking everything was somehow a little superior back in the day. But it seems that even the younger generations these days are appreciative of bygone times and successful interior design features elements that have come from way back when. There are so many different time periods from which you can choose these additions and there’s no need to stick purely to one either – you can successfully mix a multitude of eras and create a fantastic finish that is wholly unique to you. And you don’t have to break the bank either! The…
