Dealing with small burns

Small burns can be safely dealt with at home, if you have the right medical kit and keep a cool head. I cook. For larger groups of people, occasionally for smaller events and also it’s my love language and gift to people. I am generally very careful but occasionally I slip up and burn myself.  *This […]

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Different ADHD types

ADHD is a broad spectrum diagnosis, and comes with different ADHD types. I fall under the presentation of combined ADHD. My son also presents with some of the characteristics of both. He was diagnosed when he was 8, I was diagnosed at 45. There is a very strong genetic compoinent to ADHD and we have […]

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Propagating your Poinsettias

Poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) are plants known for their vibrant red and green foliage and are usually popular in the winter and around Christmas. They are one of my favourite plants and I currently own one that is over four years old. I often feel very sad when I see them in shops or garden centres […]

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The next steps if your GCSE exam results are not what you hoped

Receiving your GCSE exam results can be an exhilarating yet nerve-wracking experience. You’ve put in months of hard work and dedication, hoping to see your efforts reflected in those all-important grades. However, life doesn’t always go as planned, and sometimes the results may not match your expectations. If you find yourself in this situation, it’s […]

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Why not to use Klarna when online shopping

Today’s post is from Dan at The Financial Wilderness, a UK based personal finance blog on the impact of people using Klarna when online shopping. Over to Dan! Hello everyone! If there’s one section of the economy right now that’s still going gangbusters, it’s online shopping. No matter if we’re giving ourselves a little treat […]

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Back to School Giveaway

All parents facing that time of year, after the end of the summer holidays know that back to school is not always the easiest of times, and it can be a little bit expensive. Whether your child is starting school, going back to school, starting secondary school or even moving onto college, there is something […]

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Emily’s Algarve Escape – book review

I was kindly asked to review Emily’s Algarve Escape for this blog post. There are no spoilers but I will preface this by saying that I ALWAYS read the last chapter of a book before I start reading it from the beginning and this book definitely didn’t end the way I thought it would. I […]

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Smashed potatoes with herb and pecorino

I love potatoes, partly because they are so versatile, cheap and can be used for so many meal combinations, but also because they are comforting, filling and delicious and this recipe for smashed potatoes is easy, and works well as a crowd pleaser but also for adding to family meals. This recipe serves four but […]

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