Collaborative post Your home can be a real sanctuary for you and your family. Ideally it's somewhere where you can all escape from the stresses of busy family life, spend relaxing time together, and slow down the pace a little. Sometimes it's hard to keep things calm and stress-free though! Tips for managing stress in a family home A happy, low-stress family home starts with a strong emotional foundation, and the building blocks can ...
How to create a calm home environment
Collaborative post Your home should be a place where you can wind down and relax - but busy family life can make that tricky. Juggling work, childcare, home maintenance, hobbies and family time can easily make our homes feel like a never-ending to do list, instead of a calming environment where we can take a break and recharge. How to create a calm home environment If your home isn’t as calm as you’d like it to be, check out these six ...
How to manage your daily tasks on time
In today’s busy world, everybody has a lot of jobs to do every day. However, it can be pretty challenging to meet your work deadlines, especially when you're not very good at planning. And while sometimes it's possible to move the task and do it later, in other cases you will have to deal with unpleasant consequences. This article aims to help you deal with daily work planning. You'll learn helpful tips on how to deal with all your tasks on ...
A guide to buying your first home
This post has been written and provided by An Post Insurance - #ad Step by Step Guide to Buying a New Home and Staying Sane For those of us already on the property ladder, remember how hard it was to get everything right when buying your first home? The gazillion forms you have to fill out, the nail biting wait for the bank to give the green light, only to request more and more of the same forms to get the deal across the line. And ...
How to make a weighted blanket
Weighted blankets can really come in handy for those of us that need a hugging feeling when we lie down at night. They can be very beneficial for both children and adults, and can help manage anxiety and promote better sleep habits. Furthermore, a weighted blanket is ideal for keeping you warm during chilly nights - and it's also a great way to wrap up warm when you're relaxing outdoors in the evening and the temperature starts to drop. If ...
Tips to improve your broadband when working from home
Collaborative post While we all expect our home broadband to be good enough to handle our entertainment needs, it takes on an extra dimension when we’re working from home. This is when it becomes crucially important to get it right. Working from home usually requires a stable broadband connection that won’t let you down just when you’re about to send that important document to a colleague or host a video call. A weak connection at a ...
Home management: 5 essential habits to teach your kids
Collaborative post If you're a parent, you're no doubt keen to be a good role model and set the right example for your kids to follow. Children love to mimic the adults around them, so it’s important that you encourage them to form good habits via your own behaviour. Encouraging your kids to develop basic home management skills when they are young will help them to look after their own homes when they're older. Getting your kids involved ...
Bedroom Refresh: create a bedroom mood board in 5 easy steps
Collaborative post Need a bedroom refresh, but don't know where to start? Unless you have a plan to stick to, the process of redecorating can quickly become chaotic. This is where a bedroom mood board can help. What is a mood board? A mood board is a collection of materials that reflects the style you're aiming for. It's a great tool to help you visualise a 'look' for an interiors project, and also really useful when it comes to ...
Tips for removing pet hair from your furniture
Collaborative post If you have ever had a pet, you probably know how tricky the problem of pet hair in your home can be. How do you minimise it? What should you do to get rid of it? Whether you let your furry friend on the furniture or not, you can be sure your pet's hair will find it's way pretty much everywhere. Removing the hair may feel like an impossible task, but the right instruments and tools can make the process much quicker and ...
Easy ways to embrace sustainable living
Collaborative post Even before the world stopped due to the pandemic, sustainable living was a hot topic. The trend of buyers seeking eco-friendly products and materials, including sustainable and conscious supply chains, was already well-established. As a result, many designers and manufacturers were focusing their research and development on improving their product ranges to meet the needs of eco-conscious consumers. Then along came ...
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