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  • Tips To Take Care Of Yourself As A Parent
    General,  Looking after yourself,  Parenting tips

    Tips to Take Care of Yourself as a Parent

    May 15, 2019 /

    As a parent, your number one priority is taking care of your kids. Your day-to-day activities revolve around making sure they’re happy and healthy. This is everything from feeding them to help with school and driving them to activities. On top of that, you have to deal with household chores and work. Sometimes you need tips to take care of yourself as a parent. It’s time to step back and take a little time for yourself! Learning to do things for you will be essential because one day your kids will leave the nest. In honor of Women’s Health Week, May 12th-18th, here are some tips to keep your sanity…

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  • Confessions Of A Bad Mother
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    Confessions of a Bad Mother, The Teenage Years

    May 14, 2019 /

    Confessions of a Bad Mother, The Teenage Years is the new non-fiction book from Stephanie Calman. As a mother of boys aged 18 and 13 and a daughter aged 15, I was keen to read it to pick up any wisdom or reassurance from another mum. I struggled when the children were small and it seems my challenges continue making me feel all too often I am not cut out for parenting at all even though I love them so very much. Confessions of A Bad Mother, The Teenage Years The Sunday Times called this book “an antidote to all those perfect mother manuals”. The book shares tales from the…

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  • Considerations When Getting Your First Pair Of Glasses
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    Considerations when getting your first pair of glasses

    May 10, 2019 /

    I remember my feelings when it became clear I needed glasses. It felt like they would change my identity in some way. I also worried about taking care of them properly. I went back to college having got my first pair of glasses over the holidays. Most people did not even notice so I had worried unduly about that. That is many years ago but today I am sharing 5 considerations when getting your first pair of glasses. Your prescription Consulting an eye care professional is your first step. They can tell if you have problems seeing things at a distance or up close or both. This will tell them…

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  • Giving Your Home A Clean For Summer
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    Giving your home a clean for summer

    May 10, 2019 /

    h means that a lot of us will be giving our home a spring clean to dust off all the cobwebs and get our homes ready for the summer. It is a job that many people dread, but it does not have to be such a daunting task, and you can get a lot of excellent spring-cleaning tips if you search using the internet. Use the advice below on giving your house a clean for summer, without breaking into too much of a sweat. Save Your Floors Till Last – giving your house a clean for summer Whether you have wooden floors, tiles, or carpets, when it comes to doing…

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  • Low Mood And Anxiety In Pregnancy
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    Low mood and anxiety in pregnancy

    May 9, 2019 /

    Anna Ceesay, the Founder and Editor of Motherdom magazine shares this powerful guest post on  her personal experience of maternal mental health issues including low mood and anxiety in pregnancy “It’s January 2017. I’m in my car, on my own, and I’m not feeling good. I’m six months pregnant with my second child and I’ve just dropped my daughter off at preschool. Some mornings I’m waking up with a sinking feeling that stays there for the whole day. Sometimes I feel fine, great even, but when I do start to feel anxious or low I hide it very well from everyone around me. I haven’t told my husband, or my…

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  • Essential Garden Tools To Make Your Life Easier
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    Essential garden tools to make your life easier

    May 7, 2019 /

    Gardening is great for your physical and mental wellbeing. Tools can help you save so much time but visiting gardening stores can be daunting. If you are new to gardening, how do you know what to buy? What should be going in your garden tool box or shed? Here are 5 types of essential garden tools to make your life easier as you create a beautiful outside space. Gardening gloves – essential tools to make your life easier The thing that always puts me off gardening is getting my hands dirty. With good gardening gloves, your hands can stay lovely and you are also protected from thorns and other things…

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  • How to protect yourself after a traffic violation arrest
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    How to protect yourself after a traffic violation arrest

    May 6, 2019 /

    Traffic stops often end with a warning or a ticket, but they can end with an arrest. Those who are arrested for a traffic-related violation will want to protect themselves from serious penalties and look into what they can do to protect their future from complications due to a conviction. Use the tips here to understand what to do after a traffic violation arrest. This post is about How to protect yourself after a traffic violation arrest Speak with a Lawyer for Help on how to protect yourself after a traffic violation arrest  After the accused is released on bail, they should speak with a lawyer about their case. Those…

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  • How To Create A Great Home Office
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    How to create a great home office

    May 3, 2019 /

    How to create a great home office is on my mind right now. Having made the generous decision to give a spare room to my husband as an office several months ago, I now crave a good working area with luxury office furniture for myself. Currently I work in the lounge right in the centre of our home. This means I often feel that someone is coming at me every five minutes wanting me to stop what I am doing. So if you feel like I do, here are five tips on how to create a great home office where you can enjoy a little peace and quiet. Set a realistic…

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  • Investing Tips For Busy People
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    Investing tips for busy people who want good returns

    May 3, 2019 /

    Want to get involved with the world of investing? You’re not alone. Investing is one of the most popular ways that people are boosting their income and preparing themselves for a better financial future. It can also help to speak to some professionals like the team at eco-equity, they definitely know a thing or two about investing in emerging markets. Most of us will have considered investing their money at some point, but a hectic work schedule, busy home life, and general day to day demands can often get in the way. If you’re interested in investing but feel like you don’t have the time, take a look at these investment tips for…

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  • How To Teach A Baby To Walk
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    May 2, 2019 /

    The baby starts walking when they are between 10 to 18 months old. From the transition of crawling to walking, it is a different stage for babies. When you see your baby trying to stand up and walk, you can provide them encouragement and follow a few techniques to let them learn to walk. These are the techniques you can follow to know how to teach a baby to walk. 1.   Let them bounce on your lap – how  to teach a baby to walk When the baby starts standing up and is trying to walk, lift them up, and let them bounce on your lap. This way you will…

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  • Great Gift Ideas For Aunt
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    6 Gift Ideas For Aunt that are fabulous

    May 1, 2019 /

    Aunts are your best friends and like a second mother with whom you can share all of your stories and thoughts under the sun. They are non-judgemental and let you be yourself and grow into a better person, loving you, pampering you, and giving you sound advice. If it’s the birthday of your aunt, you can choose from these fabulous gift ideas for aunt and make her day. Let her know how special she is with these gifts that are apt for the occasion. Splendid gift ideas for aunt 1. Wireless multi-purpose item locator A useful gift for your aunt that lets her locate her keys, mobile, or any item…

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  • The Falling Sword By Ben KaneKane
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    The Falling Sword by Ben Kane – book review

    April 30, 2019 /

    The Falling Sword by Ben Kane is the second in a series and one both myself and my husband were looking forward to reading having enjoyed the first book. It’s good and quite rare to find books we both enjoy allowing us to discuss them leading to even greater pleasure.. The Falling Sword by Ben Kane Readers are following in the footsteps of Consul Flamininus and the campaign against Phillip of Macedon for control of the Greek empire and lands. The book follows on from the bestselling ‘Clash of Empires’ which we have previously reviewed on this blog. Alongside these leaders the stories of the soldiers of each army are…

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  • How To Choose New Windows For Your Home
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    How to choose new windows for your home

    April 29, 2019 /

    I love to have light streaming into my home. On the occasions when I have lived in dark houses, I have seen my mental wellbeing decrease. That makes me think that investing in the right windows for your home is so important. Here are some quick tips on how to choose new windows for your home. Set a budget when you choose new windows for your home Regular readers know that I will always caution about spending more than you can afford. It can be so easy to get tempted when doing up your house. If you sit down and agree with your family members how much is really affordable,…

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  • Pallet Racking As A Business Storage Solution
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    Pallet racking as a business storage solution

    April 29, 2019 /

    I cannot remember a time I did not know that pallets were really useful. My Dad used to mention them a lot and my husband seems equally excited about them. I love the idea of making garden furniture out of pallets. Today, I want to talk about how pallet racking as a business storage solution. Pallet racking as a business storage solution Business storage can make a huge difference as it makes sure inventory and supplies are organised.  Pallet racking is a genius way to manage business storage. What are pallets? Pallets are horizontal platforms ideal for storage as they can be moved by material handling equipment such as fork…

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  • Top Tips On Moving House
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    Top tips for moving house successfully

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    They do say that moving house is one of the most stressful experiences we come across in our lives. I have moved house more times than I care to remember. Every move is a learning curve. Today I am sharing my top tips for moving house that will cut out at least some of the stress involved in moving home. Choose a good removals company – top tips on moving house successfully In an attempt to save money, I have often tried to do the move myself. There is no doubt you can do this but I think it adds to the stress. You will arrive at your new place…

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