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What women really look for in a man
So as Meghan has found her Prince I thought I would have a little fun and asked some fellow bloggers for their thoughts on what makes the perfect man. Some common themes emerged so if there is a bloke out there looking for love, you have a reference guide of what women really look for in a man. What women really look for in a man A sense of humour! I used to have a thing for Chris Moyles and Jonny Vegas because they made me laugh, they’re not the most ‘conventionally’ attractive men! www.meanniebee.com Someone who you can have a bit of banter with, and doesn’t take themselves too…
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Best tech products for gardening
Every day it seems that there are new gadgets and machines to help our lives run a bit smoother — and gardening is no exception. But which new devices can you use to improve your garden throughout 2020 and beyond? What are the best tech products for gardening. Best tech products for gardening Due to the climate, we’re slightly limited regarding which foods we can grow in the UK. If you want to grow something more exotic, why not invest in a heated propagator? A heated propagator allows seeds to germinate earlier and more successfully (meaning that less goes to waste). This isn’t necessarily a new idea, years ago, it…
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Chair reflecting personal style
When I was at home with my parents, I was very well aware of the term “My Chair” often delivered with an exclamation mark at the end. My mum had a chair just like the others in the room but she always wanted hers to be just for her. I did not understand it at the time and it used to make me quite angry as I hit teenage moods. Now I am a parent myself, I can empathise. We give our all to our children. Finances tend to be applied to children’s needs and wants over our own. Everything that is really ours becomes that much more precious. Mum would sit on…
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Insurance for injuries received abroad
The ABTA Holiday Habits report 2017 stated that the number of people travelling abroad on holiday increased from 55% to a high of 57%. As travelling becomes more of a lifestyle necessity than a luxury, we’ve teamed up with TRUE Solicitors LLP, accident at work claims specialists, to investigate whether Brits are taking out insurance before jetting off, what their insurance actually covers and how certain aspects of their behaviors can actually invalidate their claims. You need to know about insurance for injuries received abroad. Insurance for injuries received abroad According to ABTA, in the 12 months leading up to May 2017, a total of 25% of holidaymakers weren’t insured…
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How can you extend learning outdoors?
When you think of a classroom, what springs to mind? Most likely it is a room, indoors, with desks and chairs facing a whiteboard on the wall. It’s important to remember, however, that this isn’t the only environment that a child can learn in and, as research has shown, it may not be the most effective. How can you extend learning outdoors? Many children are going home after school and spending time on their tablets and devices instead of playing outdoors like previous generations. Introducing outdoor play at school provides them with an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and engage with nature. Together with Infinite Playgrounds, creators of Adventure playgrounds,…
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Great dating ideas in Cambridge
Cambridge is such a lovely place to fall in love and has such beautiful places for Cambridge singles to go on dates. I know the city well as I was at university there.in the Eighties. Today I am highlighting a few great ideas for dating in Cambridge.as the sun shines and puts us in the mood for romance. The great thing about Cambridge is you can have romantic moments for free or spend to the budget level you have available. Great dating ideas in Cambridge With the Royal Wedding just around the corner, one fun date idea would be to go to the big screen filming of the event itself…
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Treasure Hunt book review – not an easy read!
Treasure Hunt is a book by Rizwan Vark. It’s a little bit different and worth investigating so here is my Treasure Hunt book review. Have you ever experienced an odd coincidence? Have you visited a place and had a sense of deja vu? Does your body feel strange sometimes perhaps when making decisions about the next path to take? What if there was a way to just “know” the people, places and opportunities that would be best for you? We talk about mentors these days but what if you had an inner one that just wants to shake you sometimes? Rizwan Virk, a successful Silicon Valley entrepreneur and investor, shows…
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Coronation Street mental health story
I want to write a post to express my respect for Coronation Street for their brilliant work in raising awareness of men’s mental health issues. They have tackled this through various storylines with the highest impact being that of Aiden. To focus on a character who was good-looking, had got his business back, had women who loved him and friends and family around shows how mental health can strike anywhere. What the world sees is not necessarily anything like what we see in our own minds. However vigilant we try to be, it can be challenging to spot the signs of mental distress. Millions of people watch soaps so they…
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City break in Frankfurt with something for everyone
Whether you are travelling alone, with your bestie, or with family members, you will be amazed at all the activity to do and site to see on a city break in Frankfurt. In fact, it is a genuinely historic and cultural city that has someone for everyone. Keep reading for find out more. Foodies Gastronomes will not be disappointed when visiting the city of Frankfurt. In fact, they will find a variable plethora of cuisines from traditional German fare, as well as dishes local to the Frankfurt region such as cheese with music. Named for the gaseous effect, it can cause after eating! There are also many modern international restaurants…
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Good reasons for mums to become self-employed
There are some very powerful reasons for mums to become self-employed, and perhaps with help from someone like Boost Capital, who offer several funding options such as a merchant cash advance, mums can do just that Many of us have the experience of not really wanting to go back to work away from our babies and toddlers. It can be heart-wrenching when grandparents or childcare providers are the ones who see their special milestones and report them to us. We feel we have missed out. I remember almost bursting into tears when my babysitter gave me my son’s first drawing. When you are self-employed, you can work the hours you…
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Queen of Mantas – Andrea’s story
I love sharing the stories of women who make a difference and most of us do in one way or another. I am sharing my interview with the fascinating Andrea who really can claim to be Queen of the Mantas. I hope you too will find a love for the Manta after reading her powerful story. Please tell us a little about your childhood and teenage years The legendary Sylvia Earle was a huge inspiration for me growing up and I’ve been interested in diving before I an even remember. My mom tells me that I always said I wanted to dive and learn about sharks since I was about…
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Top tips and tricks for perfect skin
Lots of people have an aim to have the most glorious skin for summer and think this can be achieved by beauty lotions, but could bad skin be down to your nutrition? Here are some top tips and tricks for perfect skin. Oxygen and nutrients are needed for your skins cells to ensure great posture. Many creams and moisturisers claim to support the fight against anti-ageing, but essentially nutrition helps improve your skin from the inside out. Pharma Nord explains more: Top tips and tricks for perfect skin When you’re out in the sunlight, free radicals can cause damage to your skin. There are 25 types of collagen in the body…
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Ideas For A Brilliant Day Out With Your Bestie
They’re a shining star in the blackest of nights. A solid rock when it feels like the sands of life are shifting beneath your feet. They’ve been with you through thick and thin. They’ve seen boyfriends (and maybe even husbands) come and go. They are always there for you come day or night, high or low to offer help, advice, comfort and support without judgement. They have our back when we’re right and they are quick to set us right without deflating our ego when we’re wrong. Our love for our best friends is unique in the world. As the world tries to pigeon hole us into the role of…
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Things That Affect Your Mental Health
If you are someone who finds it important to look after your mental health in an active way, then you probably want to know everything that can possibly affect it in a negative way. This is harder than you might think, in part because pretty much anything can affect our mental health if we are not careful, and it would mean that we have to be vigilant at all times to be aware of them all. This is not practical, but what you can do is look at some of the things which you can easily control, which do happen to have a say on what our minds are doing.…
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Preparing your child for university life
When it comes to raising children, there’s a lot of things they have to learn for themselves. You do all you can to make sure they’re ready for major events and experiences such as GCSEs and A-Levels, but ultimately, it’s up to them. And one of these such experiences is university, which is a huge undertaking for anyone to handle. Here are some tips on preparing your child for life at university. Preparing your child for life at university So all you can do in return is advise them, and give them your best advice. If there’s someone in your family who knows absolutely that university is for them, it’s…
