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  • General

    How has romance evolved over time?

    October 10, 2018 /

    In a world of dodgy dating apps, Instagram stalking and ‘Netflix & Chill’, it may seem as though romance is dead – but is it really? A 2018 survey by eHarmony involving over 2,000 people found that millennials are the most romantic generation, but it could be possible that this generation simply have different ways of showing their affection. We’ve teamed up with Angelic Diamonds, retailers of bespoke engagement rings, to take an in-depth look at how romantic gestures and displays of love have changed over time. What is romance? Your parents or grandparents might sometimes talk about how the first got together – perhaps they went out for dinner,…

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  • Parenting tips

    Does epilepsy medicine increase the risk of birth defects?

    October 10, 2018 /

    Sodium valproate (also known as Epilim, valproic acid and Depakote) has been used as an epilepsy treatment for decades, being affordable and highly effective for dealing with a range of seizures associated with the condition. However, there has been growing evidence in recent years that sodium valproate can be a danger to unborn children if taken by their mothers during pregnancy. Use of the drug by expectant mothers has been connected with a range of issues in their children, including reduced intelligence and autism, however, the most serious health effect associated with the drug is the potential for a child to develop foetal valproate syndrome. The advice from The Medicines…

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    How To Be A Good Dad

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    Signs Your Child Is Ready For Their First Job

    Signs your child is ready for their first job

    April 5, 2019
  • Home Education

    The personal expansion of education

    October 9, 2018 /

    It’s often at this time of year, when the kids go back to school and college courses start that we feel something is missing in our lives, as we get older; as this is the time of year for growth and personal expansion in terms of education .Image Credit Today, it’s never been easier or more convenient to learn from home thanks to online learning opportunities where you can study a plethora of high level academic courses, such as a RN-BSN program from the convenience of your home.  This is fantastic for those with children who are often trying to juggle family life with other activities such as a full…

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    Struggling with home education

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    February 21, 2019
  • General

    Private Medical Care And Medicine Will Boom By 2020

    October 8, 2018 /

    A study has concluded that private medical care and medicine is set to boom in emerging nations. The research, which was conducted by Swiss Re, has revealed that state-run services are going to be unlikely to keep up with the demand for premium quality health care. This high level of service is not only going to be demanded by expats but local communities as well. https://pixabay.com/en/doctor-dentist-dental-clinic-1149149/ The Swiss Re study came to some interesting conclusions, with the company predicting that the total expenditure on all types of medical cover, including international health and life insurance, will double within the next seven years in developing nations. In terms of figures, two…

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  • General

    Three Digital Skills That Will Take Your Blog to the Next Level

    October 8, 2018 /

    Blogging is very much a digital endeavour that we all do for many reasons. However, if there’s one universal thing that all bloggers want to achieve, it’s more viewers and more exposure. After all, writing to a crowd of three people is going to get boring eventually, so naturally, you’d want to increase your audience and get more people talking. There are many ways to do this, but we believe that one of the best ways to get more attention to your blog is to learn a couple of digital skills that can not only help your blog but will also help in many other digital aspects that involve the…

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    Essential Items For Your New Office

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    April 16, 2018
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    Injecting A Sense Of Adventure

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    March 5, 2018
  • Money,  Travel and days out

    The Skinflints’ Guide To London (How To Do The Big Smoke Without Breaking The Bank)

    October 5, 2018 /

    Anyone that has ever set foot inside zone 6 will know that London is famous for being much more expensive than anywhere else in the UK. Of course, the folks that live there just seem to put up with it, but for someone travelling from another city or country, it can be a big shock! Luckily, there are plenty of ways to see this beautiful city and experience what it has to offer that won’t clear out your wallet before you’ve even begun. Read on to find out what they are. london   Image here Public transport One of the best ways to see the city is to use the…

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    January 10, 2018
  • Looking after yourself

    How to stay safe & well in public spaces

    October 4, 2018 /

    Everyday activities, whatever they may be, include a degree of risk to personal safety. Whether you are driving to work or crossing the street, either through crime or circumstance, incidents can occur in an unpredictable way. Although you can’t avoid risk, it is best to take precautions. From taking measure to ensure your safety to advice on seeking experts for when an incident does occur, below are a few ways you can stay safe and well in public spaces. Stay aware of your surroundings and be prepared You can go as far as preparing a safety plan in case of different kinds of emergency situations. The most common way is…

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  • General

    What is a cold room?

    October 4, 2018 /

    What is a cold room is a funny old question to ask. With the decreasing temperatures as we welcome Autumn, many of us may think we have a cold room as we turn up the heating and buy logs for the wood burner. That’s not the sort of cold room I am writing about today. I am talking about industrial cold rooms used by a wide variety of businesses. What is a cold room? A cold room is generally found in a catering establishment such as a hotel or restaurant. It is effectively a walk-in cold  room or fridge/freezer to protect foodstuffs or other items. What to think about when putting in a…

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  • Looking after yourself

    4 Top Healthy Ways To Manage your stress

    October 3, 2018 /

    Living your life constantly worrying, stressed out and rushing from place to place all the time will soon take a toll on your health and wellbeing. What’s the solution, however, when our lives feel like one long to-do list? The trick is to focus on is implementing useful strategies that will help you better manage your stress.   By constantly worrying and taking on more than you can handle at once, you will not only feel tired, but you will also feel frustrated at the end of a long day. While it’s good to be busy, you also need to make sure you take care of yourself and attend to…

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    How to get help if you are bullied at work

    How to get help if you are bullied at work

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    Take Part In Veganuary

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    January 12, 2020
    Low Mood And Anxiety In Pregnancy

    Low mood and anxiety in pregnancy

    May 9, 2019
  • Home interiors and gardening

    Benefits of a garden office

    October 1, 2018 /

    We moved last year to a house which has so much outside space. I worry we do not make enough use of it all and toy with various ideas on how we can change this. In the middle of a stressful morning with too many interruptions and too much noise, I decided to consider the benefits of a garden office and how one might improve my lifestyle. A garden office I work from home and we have reasonable broadband. My husband works in the office next to the room I work in. His work involves so many telephone calls so it can be distracting hearing him when I am trying…

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    Advantages of composite decking for your garden

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  • Home Education

    Home education images

    September 26, 2018 /

    The phrase “home education images” makes me smile wryly. It appears with the growth of the number of home-educated children, there are many opinions about the potential damage home-educating families may be doing to their children. If you accept as I do that most parents do their best you will realise that if anything it is the home-educating mums and dads themselves who will worry most about the welfare of their children. I know I question myself, our decision to home educate and so much else on an almost daily basis. Home education images Home education images that I see on home education blogs and networks shows a lot of…

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  • Top Tips For Rebuilding Your Credit Score
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    Tips for rebuilding your credit score

    September 24, 2018 /

    You may not realize it, but your credit score is a vitally important record of your financial history that banks, credit card companies, mortgage providers, and all manner of other organizations make use of to determine whether you are a good credit risk. Your record will reflect how good you are at paying off borrowings, and the more positive information there is available, the higher your score will be. This gives you a far better choice when it comes to new forms of borrowing or taking on a rental agreement, and you may well be offered better terms and lower interest rates if you have a good credit score. Check…

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    Tips To Save Money On Your Online Shopping

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    December 20, 2018

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    November 12, 2020
  • Luxury Ideas Your Home Can Afford
    Home interiors and gardening

    Luxury ideas your home can afford

    September 21, 2018 /

    Who doesn’t want their home to look like one of those big reveals on HGTV? Unfortunately, we don’t all have the budget to afford a luxury interior designer to make our homes picture perfect. Just because you don’t have a professional design crew at your disposal doesn’t mean you can’t engage an interior decorator in Melbourne. This post is about luxury ideas your home can afford. When it comes to your home, it’s all about quality over quantity. While you might not be able to afford a complete home renovation, that doesn’t mean you have to accept a life of bargain bin style. As long as you know where to…

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    Benefits Of Engineered Wood Flooring

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    September 27, 2019
    Eco-Friendly Ways To Keep Your House Cool

    Eco-Friendly Ways to Keep Your House Cool

    September 30, 2019
    Giving Your Home A Clean For Summer

    Giving your home a clean for summer

    May 10, 2019
  • Benefits Of Setting Up A Limited Company
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    Benefits of setting up a limited company

    September 20, 2018 /

    When you set up a business, one of the decisions you need to make is whether you will operate as a limited company or a sole trader. Setting up a limited company can appear daunting but does have some advantages that you need to consider. This post is about the benefits of setting up a limited company. Limited liability as one of the key benefits of setting up a limited company Although when you set up a business, you are full of hope and self-belief, the truth is that things can go wrong in business. Limited liability protects you if things do go awry as you will not be personally…

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  • How To Find A Good Gardener
    General,  Home interiors and gardening

    How to find a good gardener to help you

    September 18, 2018 /

    How to find a good gardener is a question for many busy households. Perhaps you are juggling work and parenting and really don’t have time to commit to keeping your garden in good order. This can be an issue as it stops you enjoying your garden to the full and neighbours may complain it is become overgrown and ugly. Many older people struggle as they age to keep up with a garden that is their pride and joy. Gardening is regular household expense if you choose to take someone on so it is important to choose your gardener carefully. How to find a good gardener Ask around to see if…

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