Tips for finding a personal tutor
As a home educating parent, I am always will to admit that I don’t “do it all” and for some subjects, as we move into GCSE exam planning for our son, have needed expert help and support to enable him to succeed. We have a personal tutor for him for two subject areas to supplment […]
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The cat’s pyjamas, or something special for Mum?
It’s no secret that I am a big fan of self care but recently might have neglected that for myself, so when Identity Lingerie asked me if I would like to practice some self love and selfcare with their support and kindly sent me some beautiful new pyjamas, I was inspired to get back on […]
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Exploring Your Community with Your Foster Children through Neighbourhood Scavenger Hunts
When a new foster child joins your family, they are entering an unfamiliar environment. A neighbourhood scavenger hunt can be a fun way for them to start learning about the nearby community and landmarks while bonding with your family. Getting fresh air and exercise can also help relieve anxiety or uncertainty they may be feeling. […]
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Using retinol for healthy and glowing skin
Retinol has gained widespread popularity for its remarkable ability to address various skin concerns, from fine lines and wrinkles to acne and uneven skin tone. However, like any potent skincare ingredient, it requires careful consideration and proper usage to maximize its benefits and minimize potential side effects. I am not a skincare expert or professional […]
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How to care for your gold jewellery
I am very lucky to own a couple of pieces of valuable antique gold jewellery and some diamond jewellery . They were either inherited or gifted to me and they are much treasured pieces that I wear on special occasions and hope to be able to pass them on to my children as heirlooms. Usually, […]
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Make your bedroom a sleep heaven
Creating a sleep heaven in your bedroom involves a thoughtful combination of ambiance, comfort, and relaxation. By paying attention to various aspects of your bedroom environment, you can transform it into a sanctuary that promotes restful sleep. It isn’t hard to make the space you sleep in more cosy and sleep inducing. We have some […]
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Managing my menopausal blood sugar with Nutrikane
*This is a partnership post, with Nutrikane. I am sharing my story as I deal with menopause and managing health issues around that. You should always seek medical input and advice before making dietary or lifestyle changes when dealing with health issues* I have been struggling with some health issues for some time. Nothing life […]
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Why you should use sunscreen all year round.
I am very fair skinned and tend to burn very easily, even in the shade, it’s a bit of a running joke, to my friends and family, that I burn when it’s raining or snowing and I will always be seen slapping sunscreen on no matter where the sun happens to be. However I was […]
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Delicious and Easy Flapjacks
This is our easy recipe for flapjacks, that I make when I need to put something baked together fast. The ingredients are all mostly store cupboard things you would normally have and you can fancy them up by adding chocolate chips or dried fruit if you want to. Ingredients: 300g of oats – if like […]
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Make your own cat litter freshener
If you have cats, then you probably change their cat litter, and you may also need or use cat litter freshener to keep the litter tray smelling fresh and clean, in between full cleans and poop and clump scoop sessions. Most cat owners clean out their cat litter trays regularly. Unless you have one of […]
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