The way you decorate your home has a direct impact on how comfortable and relaxed you feel living there, and it’s certainly demotivating to be uninspired by the place you live in. For this reason, you may want to add a personal touch to your home’s interior design to make sure it reflects your personality - your interests, hobbies, experiences, or even the way you dress. In addition to choosing a style that matches who you are and paying ...
What are the best ways to make money while on maternity leave?
Collaborative post When you're on maternity leave, it's only natural to want to do everything you can for your beautiful newborn baby. While the UK offers decent levels of maternity pay, you might still need a little extra income to help with additional purchases. This is where you may want to look at quick and potentially easy ways to boost your finances. Thanks to good internet access and speeds in most of the UK, there are plenty of ...
4 Ways to Protect Yourself When Gardening in Winter
Collaborative post If you'd like to spend more time outdoors and generally embrace being in nature, gardening is a fantastic option. Being able to grow vegetables, herbs, fruit, and beautiful blooms can also help you live a more sustainable lifestyle and enjoy fresh foods throughout the year. Having said that, gardening is definitely a hobby that involves being outdoors during the colder months. Sunblock, shades and a sunhat might be ...
MOT Checklist: Tips to Help Your Car Pass First Time
Collaborative post If your family car fails its MOT, it can be a major inconvenience. Although what is needed to get your car to pass may not cost a great deal or take much time to sort out, it could be off the road for a day or two. Even if your car is out of action for just a few hours, it could mean not being able to do the school run or get to work on time. Therefore, it's always a good idea to make sure your car is as prepared as ...
10 essential items you need for homeschooling your kids
Collaborative post If parents had to sum up 2020-2021 with one word, homeschooling could well be top of the list. The COVID-19 pandemic saw schools in the United Kingdom close multiple times, with many parents and carers having to quickly adjust to taking on the role of teacher. Between 7 May and 7 June 2020, 87% of parents said a child in their household had been homeschooled because of the pandemic, with a large portion of these parents ...
Preparing your garden or outdoor space for extreme weather
Collaborative post Keeping a well-maintained garden in the UK can be a challenge. From driving rain, high winds and freezing temperatures to heatwaves and droughts, our climate offers up all sorts of extremes for gardeners to contend with. So how do you mitigate the impacts of extreme weather to protect and preserve your outdoor space? Preparing your garden for extreme weather This post focuses on the most common extreme weather ...
Tips to Upgrade your Kitchen on a Budget
Collaborative post There’s no getting away from it: kitchens are expensive to install. And if your current kitchen is starting to show its age, this may be playing on your mind. But could you save money by upgrading what you already have? Changing some of the key parts of your kitchen, rather than ripping it all out, could be a more affordable option than a full re-fit. The cost of a new kitchen ranges between £8,000 and £15,000 - and ...
How to take good care of your body
Collaborative post It’s not always easy to make time for self care, especially if you have kids. But looking after yourself can really help to improve your mood, your health, and your confidence. Caring about your body is a long-term investment in both your appearance and your health, so it's well worth trying to set aside a little bit of time to build healthier habits. If you’re struggling to come up with ideas, here are some suggestions ...
3 Creative Home Decoration Ideas
Are you looking for great ideas for a home decorating project? If you get creative and choose the right colours and accessories, you can transform your home's interior and make it look like an interior designer has worked their magic. And it's possible to change the vibe of your house and upgrade your decor without spending a fortune. From basic necessities like boiler insurance cover to interior and exterior décor, you should think about ...
How mums can start a business with almost zero investment
Collaborative post Starting a business whilst raising a family might sound impossible, but lots of stay-at-home mums start a business or side hustle to make some extra money alongside parenting and turn their passion into a paycheck. If you want to start your own business, you may be worried that you have no investment for it. But that isn’t any reason not to dive in. Here are some ideas and tips for starting a business with zero ...
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