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How domestic self-storage can help you organise your home for your growing family

June 26, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post As your family grows, finding a place for everything in your home can be a struggle. As time goes on and our lives evolve, we tend to accumulate all sorts of things, from family memorabilia to everyday essentials we couldn’t live without. But as our lives expand, the need for extra space becomes more and more pressing. While some might be able to consider a home expansion, this is often a very costly and lengthy process, ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Family home, Home, home management, Interiors, storage, Top Tips

How to choose the best outdoor furniture for your garden

June 20, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Would you like to update your outdoor furniture? Whether you use your garden as a place to relax, entertain, or spend time with the kids, chances are you’ll get lots of use from some outdoor furniture.  There’s a huge range of garden furniture to choose from, and this is often a long-term investment, so naturally you’ll want to get it right first time. Choosing the best outdoor furniture for your garden If ...

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Filed Under: Garden Design Tagged With: Garden, Garden design, Garden furniture, Garden tips, outdoor entertaining, outdoor furniture, Patio, Top Tips

Back pain relief: tips & tricks everyone should know about

June 14, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Back pain is a common cause of discomfort for many people, and most of us will experience back pain at some point in our lives. When back pain persists over a period of time, it can really start to interfere with your quality of life. How to relieve back pain naturally Multiple therapy options may be required for effective back pain relief, but there are also lots of things you can do yourself to manage the ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Back pain, Health, Top Tips

6 tips to help your child learn to study efficiently

June 6, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Do you struggle to motivate your kids to study? Lots of children like school and enjoy classes, but wonder why they should have to study when school is so much fun. Does this sound familiar? How to help your child learn to study efficiently As a parent, you know that studying is essential, and can be the difference between good and bad grades. But how do you get your child to see the importance of studying when they would rather be doing ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Family, Parenting, Studying, Top Tips

Garden privacy: the best ways to make a garden more private

June 6, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Do you enjoy spending time in the garden? If so, you probably value your garden privacy and find it less than relaxing to be overlooked. Luckily, a garden can always be made more private, even if you're on a tight budget. Planting trees and shrubs is a great way to create a natural barrier between your garden and the rest of the world. Bamboo is another popular option, as it grows quickly - although it needs to be controlled if you want to ...

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Filed Under: Garden Design Tagged With: Fencing, Garden, Garden design, Garden tips, Shrubs, Top Tips, Trees, Trellis, water feature

Which elements are checked during an MOT test?

June 6, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Cars in the UK that are over three years old must have an annual MOT test. This is to make sure that they are still roadworthy, and to ensure that any small issues are picked up promptly and repaired before they become major problems. What gets checked during an MOT test? We're all familiar with booking the car in for an MOT, but do you know which elements are checked during your MOT test? It's very easy to find out - ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Car, Car maintenance, Car service, MOT, motoring, Top Tips

Home interior design styles to consider for 2022

May 24, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post When it comes to home interior design styles, there are so many to choose from that it can be hard to stay dedicated to one specific look. Style is personal, and it's important to choose something that you'll not only love, but that expresses who you are. The good thing about the amount of choice nowadays is that there's something for everyone; it's just a matter of finding what suits you and your aesthetic vision the ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tips Tagged With: Home, home accessories, Interior Design, Interior trends, Interiors, Top Tips

6 tips on how to furnish and decorate a new kitchen

May 24, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

When you move into a new home, one of the first things you'll want to do is make it feel like your own. This is especially true when it comes to the kitchen; after all, it's the heart of the home. If you're starting from scratch with a new kitchen, or just want to give it a makeover, here are six tips to help you furnish and decorate it to suit your style and needs. 1. New water filtration system If you're not happy with the taste or ...

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Filed Under: Kitchen & Dining Tagged With: Home, home accessories, home improvement, Interior Design, Interiors, Kitchen, kitchen design, Top Tips

Hanging flower baskets: how to create a wow factor display

May 19, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Would you like to create show-stopping hanging flower baskets?  This guide has everything you need to help you plant an amazing display that looks good for months. Tips for stunning hanging flower baskets In this post we’ll cover tips and tricks on planting and caring for your hanging flower baskets.  I’ve also included a list of the best plants for hanging baskets to inspire your plant shopping. Are hanging baskets old ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: container gardening, Containers, Flowering plants, Flowers, Foliage plants, Garden, Garden tips, gardening, Hanging Baskets, Low maintenance garden, Low-maintenance plants, Plants, small space gardening, Top Tips

How to host a safe gender reveal party

May 18, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Gender reveal parties have quickly become one of the most popular ways of sharing the news about the sex of your baby. Starting in America in 2008, these celebrations quickly gained global interest. Expecting parents found that, instead of simply sharing the happy news on social media, making a family event of it was more fun. One reason for this is because, unlike baby showers which tend to focus on the expectant mum and ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Entertaining, party, pregnancy, Top Tips

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Hi, I’m Catherine. Welcome to Growing Family, a top UK home & garden blog sharing ideas, inspiration and tips for making the most of busy family life, indoors and out.
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