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17th April 2024

Why Family Traditions Matter and How to Start Your Own

Why Family Traditions Matter Family traditions are more than just habitual gatherings or annual celebrations. They are the threads that weave the fabric of family identity and create a sense of belonging among its members. From Sunday roasts to holiday gatherings, traditions serve as an anchor in our fast-paced and ever-changing lives, offering comfort and continuity. As a parent, I...

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15th April 2024

How To Get Help With An Access Card As A Disabled Person

Before you read this blog post, I want you to remember, that disabilities are not always visible. If you think you cannot get help because you don’t have a physical disability, think again. If you live with an illness that affects your day-to-day living, then you can get help. You do not need to struggle when life can be made...

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10th April 2024

How To Get Cheap Cinema Tickets For Disabled People

We love going to the cinema. But we don’t have one in our town. So then we need to add the travel price onto the day-out cost. And for many disabled people, going to the cinema on their own is a mammoth task. Something to make it easier is to use a CEA card. This will help you get cinema...

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8th April 2024

How To Spot Your Teen Friend Is Being Groomed

A few years ago some of my daughter’s friends said they wished they had seen the signs of her being groomed. Predators online doing the grooming are very clever. Because they will tell the victim how to hide the facts of what’s going on, And they will manipulate the victim. Then they will go to many lengths to hide the...

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5th April 2024

Why You Have Mandatory Drug Testing Screening At Work

Is It Mandatory to Do Drug Testing Screening for Employees in the UK? Understanding Workplace Regulations When it comes to navigating the complexities of employee rights and workplace regulations within the UK, the topic of drug testing often provokes debate. In the realm of workplace safety and compliance, employers face the question: Is it mandatory to conduct drug testing on...

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3rd April 2024

How To Help Your Child Choose Options At School

So Tilly has just chosen her options at school. And I am guessing that if you have found this post, then your child is about to choose them too. For a start, I have always said that 14 is too early an age to decide what a child wants to do when they leave school. Think about the amount of...

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28th March 2024

Why Buying Properly Fitted Underwear is important

Something that we often overlook is our underwear unless we are doing something special. But Underwear is something we wear every day (except weekends and days off …. in fact, any chance we can get!). But wearing ill-fitting underwear, especially bras can be detrimental to your health as well as many other reasons. If you want to feel good and...

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27th March 2024

The Importance Of Lateral Flow Tests

Can Lateral Flow Tests Detect Asymptomatic COVID-19 Cases: Insights into Test Sensitivity and Usage When assessing the risk of spreading COVID-19, it’s vital to consider asymptomatic individuals. Those who may unknowingly carry and transmit the virus. Lateral flow tests, such as the Lateral Flow Covid self tests, have become a widespread tool for rapid testing. They offer the possibility to...

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25th March 2024

Reasons You Should Be Using Reusable Bottles

Okay, I will be the first to admit that I am late to the party with these cups and bottles. But last summer, as we were backpacking for 5 weeks, I knew I needed a bottle. I was always put off from drinking out of a metallic bottle because I thought it would taste of metal. But you know what?...

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22nd March 2024

How To Go Backpacking In Europe With Kids

Have you ever thought about taking your child on a trip around Europe? Being a single parent shouldn’t stop you from doing it. Kids learn so much from travel and they grow as a person as they travel too. As a single parent, I took my daughter backpacking in Europe last year and was remarkably surprised by how well she...

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20th March 2024

6 Simple Steps to Wrapping an Aesthetically Pleasing Gift

Upping your game when it comes to gift wrapping is something you have always wanted to do. Seeing the smile on someone’s face when you hand them a beautifully wrapped present. And it matches their personality perfectly is something that cannot be matched. Whether you’re wrapping up a wedding gift or a festive present for a family member. It’s important...

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19th March 2024

Four Cities To Visit With Kids

Fun Cities To Visit With Kids This Year I am a mum of four and three of them are in their twenties and thirties now with a life of their own. So it leaves me with Tilly who is 14 years old. I believe in travelling with kids and they learn so much. So Tilly and I travel as much...

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18th March 2024

How To Spot A Groomed Teen (Trigger Warning)

grooming – noun The criminal activity of becoming friends with a child, especially over the internet, to try to persuade the child to have a sexual relationship. So how do you spot a groomed teen? I would like this post to be all about how to spot a predator who is grooming your child online, but the truth of the matter...

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15th March 2024

Irish Dancing: Revealing the History of Ghillie Shoes

Irish Dancing: Revealing the History of Ghillie Shoes Irish dancing is a vibrant and dynamic art form that has deep roots in Irish culture and tradition. Central to the performance of Irish dance are the iconic shoes. These are worn by dancers, each style with its own unique history and significance. Among these, ghillies shoes hold a special place. Embodying...

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14th March 2024

How To Have A Minimalist Vs A Maximalist Approach To Decor

A Minimalist Vs A Maximalist Approach To Cultural Decor When it comes to interior design, one of the hardest decisions people face is choosing between a minimalist vs a maximalist approach. Both styles have their unique characteristics and appeal which makes it difficult to pick between them. And if you talk about these approaches in the cultural home decor context,...

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13th March 2024

How To Use The Selfie Kit From Cotton Bag Co.

What Is The Selfie Kit? Have you got a teenager who loves taking selfies? Then the Selfie Kit from Cotton Bag Co is for you. The bag has everything your teenager might need to create the perfect selfiezipped tote bagag that comes with a selfie stick, a clip-on camera and a pop-up reflector. There is also a smaller bag/purse inside...

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11th March 2024

10 Fictional Characters Who Could Do My Job Better Than Me

Working in retail is harder than you think. There are days when the customers are so rude and they don’t give a care in the world about how you feel. When you go out into the world, you don’t know how a person is feeling. You don’t know what they are hiding from the world. So it is best to...

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8th March 2024

How To Help A Teenage Girl Through Her Teens

Supporting a teenage girl through her adolescent years is a journey that requires patience, empathy, understanding, and active engagement. This stage of her development can be marked by significant physical, emotional, and social changes. Making it crucial for parents, guardians, and mentors to provide guidance and support to her. In this blog post, I wanted to share some ideas to...

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6th March 2024

How Can I Get A Good Night’s Sleep?

I am the first to admit that I am the worst sleeper, Sometimes I survive on about 4 hours sleep! Sleep is the time that we recharge our batteries ready for the day ahead and lack of sleep can be not only dangerous but embarrassing too. The amount of times I have fallen asleep on the bus home with all...

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4th March 2024

How To Cope When Your Plane Diverts

How to Cope When Your Plane Diverts: Tips for Passengers Experiencing a diverted flight can be an unexpected and sometimes stressful situation for travellers. It doesn’t matter how well travelled you are, it can cause anxiety among the best of us. Whether due to weather conditions, technical issues, or other unforeseen circumstances, being rerouted to a different airport can disrupt...

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Why Family Traditions Matter and How to Start Your Own

How To Get Help With An Access Card As A Disabled Person

How To Get Cheap Cinema Tickets For Disabled People

How To Spot Your Teen Friend Is Being Groomed

Why You Have Mandatory Drug Testing Screening At Work

How To Help Your Child Choose Options At School

Why Buying Properly Fitted Underwear is important

The Importance Of Lateral Flow Tests

Reasons You Should Be Using Reusable Bottles

How To Go Backpacking In Europe With Kids

6 Simple Steps to Wrapping an Aesthetically Pleasing Gift

Four Cities To Visit With Kids

How To Spot A Groomed Teen (Trigger Warning)

Irish Dancing: Revealing the History of Ghillie Shoes

How To Have A Minimalist Vs A Maximalist Approach To Decor

How To Use The Selfie Kit From Cotton Bag Co.

10 Fictional Characters Who Could Do My Job Better Than Me

How To Help A Teenage Girl Through Her Teens

How Can I Get A Good Night’s Sleep?

How To Cope When Your Plane Diverts

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