I am incredibly picky about what I put on my skin and have tried many lotions and skin care treatments over the years, and when I find a brand I like, I stick to them but sometimes something new comes along that surprises me. When the lovely team at Antique Apothecary asked me if I […]
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The sunlight is streaming through the curtains – ERROR! Don’t you know that good sleep hygiene practice means that your curtains should be as opaque as possible? Why is sunlight streaming through your curtains? Is that not rather defeating the point of curtains? Most humans find it very difficult to sleep when we’re surrounded by […]
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There are just so many things that can cause damage to our homes. From existing problems with the structure or building, right through to our ignorance in solving them. While we can help prevent those issues – there’s one thing that we can’t prevent. Inclement weather. From strong rains, to hurricanes and thunderstorms to hail […]
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I recently noticed that Netflix had all the series of Friends, available to watch. It’s been in the back of my head, that at some point I should probably try and watch it, again. So, over the past few weeks, I have faithfully been watching, from the first series, to the end… We all (ok, […]
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I work at home, part time but I also work with the public and also in an office. I am an employer, for the small charity I run, as part of my day job, and health and safety and all the responsibility for that, around the people who work for and with me, falls to […]
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So, if you read this blog or follow me on any form of social media, you will know that I love my coffee. I drink a lot. It’s pretty much my main vice and my lifeline, because you also know we don’t get that much sleep round here, sometimes. Coffee helps me be a nicer […]
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Decorating your home can be costly if you do not know how to budget your money properly. If it’s about time to renovate some parts of your house or simply need to revamp a space, then you need to plan ahead of time. You have to prepare financially, so as to achieve what you want. […]
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Almost everyone has had a moment of looking at their bank account and realising suddenly that their finances aren’t in as good a position as they’d previously thought. It’s something that we’re all afraid of experiencing, but it’s easier than you might think to accidentally dig yourself into a financial hole that you’re worried about […]
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*this is a collaborative post* Image Source The flexibility of jobs, increase of technology allowing better communication and the ease of travel are just a few of the main reasons as to why more and more families are moving abroad with their line of work. Companies all over the world are looking for their best […]
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It is difficult to resist the charm of an old house. They are heavy in history and memories from previous generations: it’s the ideal home for a family who are looking to start a family, or who already have. Unfortunately, old houses don’t only come with bags full of memories. They also bring the common […]
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