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Flowers are something that we generally associate with emotions, intimacy, and close relationship. Yet, the fact is, flowers make excellent formal gifts too. When it comes to business gifting, flowers occupy a special place. Besides, using flowers and plants to decorate your corporate office is an excellent way to spruce up the environment. Online flower […] Read more…
Digital privacy is a growing concern for Americans as well as for people of other nationalities across the globe. CEOs of giant conglomerates like Facebook and Google have been grilled by members of the US Congress on data collection and data privacy on multiple occasions and for a good reason. These tech-giants collect and use […] Read more…
My boys are chalk and cheese in pretty much everything, and maths is no exception. Big has always struggled with maths. There have been many meltdowns over it. At one stage he was determined to go back in time and un-invent maths! He never did get the irony of how much maths would be required […] Read more…
Image Source: Pexels Fresh-cut flowers are the perfect decoration for inside the home, but you need to pair them with your aesthetic correctly. While bright green leaves are a staple on most flowers, the color of the pedals can make or break an entire decorating style. Use these following tips to appropriately bring flowers into […] Read more…
I love doing a little redecorating in the springtime. It’s the perfect opportunity to clean out those cobwebs and try a refreshing new look before the summer sun comes out. But this year, things weren’t going my way. I tried a few different ideas, but our home still felt mired in lockdown vibes. How do […] Read more…
If you’re browsing available franchise opportunities, you’ll see that computer franchises are consistently popular. With technology taking an ever-increasing role in every aspect of our day to day lives, could a computer franchise be the ideal opportunity for you? So, what are the benefits of a franchise involving computers? Versatile franchises to choose from One […] Read more…
Let’s face it, none of us has any spare time to relax and unwind at the end of the day. After a full day of work, we turn off our computers and begin another full-time shift managing the home and preventing it from descending into complete chaos. That means sitting back with a good book […] Read more…
If you are a similar age to me, chances are when you grew up, the photos displayed in your home were from a family photo shoot at Olan Mills in the eighties, that come the nineties make you cringe whenever you brought friends over. With photography becoming much more accessible, the options for displaying photographs […] Read more…
We all know the negative impact of lockdown. And it has been hard for so many reasons. But there are positives to be found. Without having to rush here there and everywhere I have been able to tap into my creative side, which has definitely helped me when my mind has been whirring and I […] Read more…
I’ve spent most of my adult life hating exercise. But I changed my relationship with exercise and now exercise and I are in a much better place! When I say I hated exercise, I mean I had to force myself, really force myself to do it. And it didn’t matter what I tried; Step aerobics […] Read more…
It’s really important to have a good sense of your finances. Keeping on top of your monthly household budget by knowing your outgoings, and reviewing them regularly will help you to spend within your means. It can also reduce your chances of getting into debt, and increase your chances of saving money. It helps to […] Read more…
This post is sponsored by klarify.me who specialise in home allergy testing kits. You can test for 294 allergens with an easy at home test, that makes finding out what you are allergic to simple. I have been paid to write this post, but all experiences of allergy symptoms are entirely my own! I’ve lived […] Read more…
Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful, and since we’ve no place to go, let’s open another box of chocolates early and get that wine seen to. Now, while I am 100% certain those are not the correct lyrics to Baby, It’s Cold Outside, I think it is fair to […] Read more…
My approach to skincare used to be quite hap hazard. It basically consisted of cleanse and moisturise in the morning and that was it. Occasionally I would commit to making more of an effort in my night time skin care routine, but it never really lasted beyond a week. A few months ago a friend […] Read more…
I was recently commissioned by Premier Care in Bathing to give my thoughts on the following topic: Premier Care in Bathing is one of the first ever companies to specialise in the installation of bathrooms specifically designed for customers with mobility needs. They are on a mission to encourage families to talk more openly about getting older and future-proofing […] Read more…
We have lived in our home for 14 years now. It’s fair to say it’s changed a bit in that time. 14 years ago there were just two of us. We moved from a tiny flat to a four bedroom house and rattled around a bit. There were a fair few parties in those first […] Read more…
I’ve always quite enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles with the kids, and the husband and I often joked that we would do puzzles when we were retired. Then 2020 arrived and took away our social lives and left our mental health in tatters. With little else to do we decided not to wait until retirement, I […] Read more…
The whole world and his dog has advice for you when you become a parent. When you should be feeding them, how much you should be holding them, dummy or no dummy. It’s relentless. But what about the practical advice for new parents that is actually going to be useful? Here are 9 things to […] Read more…
I have been blogging for six years now. It started as a hobby, but pretty soon I started to earn a bit of money. My youngest has just started year 2, when he first started school I gave myself a year to see if I could earn enough to effectively be a second salary. By […] Read more…
Saving money can be difficult. Life chucks us curve balls like the boiler breaking, or a global pandemic! Sometimes we give in to temptations, and as a result our savings pot never really grows. Financial experts advise having three months worth of living expenses as savings. For the majority of people this isn’t possible. Savings […] Read more…
