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  • How To Protect Newborns In Cold Weather
    Travel and days out,  Winter

    Winter in the Sun for happy holidays

    September 11, 2019 /

    Holidays aren’t just a summer activity. Winter is a time of year where it’s easy to get a bit glum, particularly if you’re not getting enough sunshine. If you’re feeling a bit under the weather, then you can deal with it by booking the right winter break. But what does a great winter break look like, and what are the best reasons for booking one? Let’s look for winter in the sun! Winter in the sun If you decide to go away to somewhere sunny during winter – whether it’s a tropical beach resort or an alpine ski chalet, then you’ll benefit from increased vitamin D. Exposure to sunlight will…

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  • How To Protect Newborns In Cold Weather
    Parenting tips,  Winter

    How to Protect Newborns in Cold Weather

    September 10, 2019 /

    If you are expecting a baby in the colder months whether it is in the winter or late fall, or very early spring (which still means it would be cold), you are going to want to read up on how to keep your baby protected by the cold and harsh weather. With that said, while you are out shopping for those adorable baby homecoming outfits, you will want to make sure that you make sure that those are appropriate for winter. And, you will want to get plenty of swaddling blankets in addition to that as well. We hope these tips on how to protect newborns in cold weather will…

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  • Book A Trip To Sydney
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    Book a trip to Sydney and beat those January blues

    January 17, 2019 /

    In the cold heart of January, when New Year’s resolutions have passed in a flash and the winter chill refuses to cease, a healthy dose of TLC is exactly what the doctor ordered. For many, that self-care will involve a Netflix binge and mass consumption of Tim Tams. For others, the world of fitness will be a winter haven, with long jogs and kale smoothies helping you stave off SAD. But we find that looking to the future is a much more effective strategy for keeping motivation high. And is there any better forward-looking action than booking a holiday? With that in mind, we’ve scoured the internet to find a…

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  • Travel and days out,  Winter

    Days out to beat the winter blues

    January 16, 2019 /

    Even though the days are technically getting longer, it can be hard to force yourself to get out and see the world when the weather is frosty and hostile. We tend to skip walks to work for taking the car instead and even cancel evenings out to the pub with our friends. It’s no secret that we get glummer during the winter months, in fact, a good portion of us suffer from SAD, or ‘seasonal affective disorder.’ Missing nature’s cues is said to have a profound effect on our mood as we start missing out on our daily dose of sunlight. With that in mind, there are still plenty of…

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  • A Guide To Keeping Baby Warm This Winter
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    A Guide to keeping baby warm this winter

    December 4, 2018 /

    With summer well and truly here, it won’t be long before the cooler temperatures arrive and if you have a new addition to the family, you will want to take extra care to keep the baby warm. The delicate newborn baby should never be exposed to wind, especially not a cold one – and with that in mind, here are a useful guide on keeping baby warm this winter. Maintaining Body Temperature – Babies have difficulty maintaining a good body temperature, so they need all the help they can get. Too much clothing and the baby will perspire and if the room is a little on the cold side, the…

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  • Winter Skincare With Aquaphor
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    Winter skincare with Aquaphor

    December 2, 2018 /

    Have you heard of Aquaphor? I had not done so but was delighted to receive a sample and see how it helped my family’s skin in these colder months. We all know that Winter brings its challenges including chapping, chafing and so on. I love my walks in the forest and am finding Aquaphor is keeping my skin in tip top condition despite the challenging conditions. This post is about winter skincare with Aquaphor. Winter skincare with Aquaphor Skincare in my family I take my skin for granted. I seem to have inherited good skin genes and rarely get even so much as a spot. I also feel as it…

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  • Winter Lawncare And Garden Inspiration
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    Winter Lawn Care And Garden Inspiration

    November 15, 2018 /

    Start with the foundations – winter lawn care   The main feature of most of our gardens is the big patch of grass that we call the lawn. With it being the foundation of every garden, it makes perfect sense to prioritise winter lawn care perhaps calling in experts like Trugreen Texas and keep it looking lush even in the colder months. There are a number of ways that you can give your cold-looking lawn some TLC in winter. Make sure to keep it clear of leaves and debris so it has room to breathe. You could take this further by using a rake or sharp-ish object to poke small…

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  • Winter Bedroom Tips On A Budget
    Home interiors and gardening,  Winter

    Winter bedroom tips on a budget

    November 15, 2018 /

    Winter bedroom tips online all too often focus on expensive items. The reality is with three birthdays in one month and Christmas just around the corner, I am looking for more budget-friendly options. How can I make my bedroom a real sanctuary when on a budget? I am sharing my top winter bedroom tips on a budget. Bedspreads – winter bedroom tips on a budget I have always loved bedspreads. My mum always had so much bedding and we have bedspreads which changed over the years as she was always modern and updated on the latest trends from women’s magazines and television programmes. Bedspreads are great as they touch the…

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  • Warming Up Your Conservatory For Colder Months
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    Warming up your conservatory for colder months

    August 30, 2018 /

    I have lived in a lot of houses and just about every type. Until very recently, I had never lived in one with a conservatory. I like to call ours the sun room but of course the winter months are just around the corner. I am considering how to warm up my conservatory when the sun is not putting in an appearance from painting UPVC doors to starting a cushion collection. Here are tips for warming up your conservatory for colder months. Warming up your conservatory for colder months I like the conservatory partly because there are no screens in there of any kind. It is my view is that phones,…

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  • How To Keep Your Hair In Great Shape
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    How to keep your hair in great shape

    February 3, 2018 /

    Looking after your hair and making sure it is in the best possible condition is an all year-round process. The warm weather in summer throws up certain challenges as do the colder months of the year. Here is some handy advice on how to keep your hair in great shape through the winter months. Eat Your Way to Healthy Hair A healthy and well-balanced diet can make all the difference when it comes to the condition of your hair and scalp. Try to make sure that you are eating protein rich foods such as eggs, along plenty of fruit and vegetables that contain vitamins and minerals. Spinach and broccoli, for…

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  • Saving Money On Your Heating Bills
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    Saving money on heating bills is a big issue especially when it is so very cold outside. Fuel bills are a big part of most families’ expenditure so every pound saved helps the struggle to make ends meet. Saving money on heating bills Phil Wicks, managing director of Focal Point Fires, shares his advice for saving money on your heating bills this winter: “A built-in thermostat, available on most modern electric fires, is a convenient way to control a comfortable level of heat in the room. “Digital displays on models such as the Pasadena (available from B&Q) allow you to set a temperature and a timer. By using the thermostat…

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  • Ideas For A Winter Holiday
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    Ideas for a Winter holiday in the snow

    January 8, 2018 /

    When you think of holidays, going to a hotel somewhere hot and lounging about in the sun with the family is usually what comes to mind. There’s so much more you can do however, and at any time of year not just the summer. Sometimes a winter holiday is just what the doctor asked for, and winter holidays are so underrated. There are plenty of fun activities you can do, and plenty of beautiful countries to visit that are just as unique and interesting as warmer countries. Read on to find some fantastic and breathtaking holidays that will blow you away. Who want to be stuck in the airport during…

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  • Top Tips For Keeping Warm
    General,  Winter

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    January 27, 2016 /

    What are your top tips for keeping warm? The cold does not bother me much but I think there was real dip in temperatures this January. It is OK for my husband who goes off to a warm office but me and the children have felt the cold in our new house which is sadly lacking in a fire or wood burner. So I asked some world-famous bloggers for their top tips for keeping warm when you are trying to save money on heating bills. 1. Boogie on down to housework Put the music on full blast while cleaning getting it done faster as will be bopping around….but be careful…

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