Category: General

Take Part in Walk to School Week!

Between 16 and 20 May, it’s Walk to School Week! The idea behind this initiative is to encourage children to be more active, and help them get at least the minimum amount of exercise per day. There seems to have been a growing trend over recent years of kids preferring to watch TV or play[…]

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20 Spring Cleaning Tips

Spring cleaning is rarely at the top of anyone’s list, when it comes to fun weekend activities! But there can be something very therapeutic about cleaning, and once you start, you may find yourself enjoying the activity! Not to mention the fact that, once your home is so clean it’s basically sparking, you’ll feel satisfied[…]

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15 Things to Do in Spring: Create a Spring Bucket List!

There are countless things you can do in spring, especially as the weather gets warmer! But if you don’t plan ahead, it can be easy to overspend. To help you stick to your budget, we’ve explored 15 cheap or free things you can add to your spring bucket list below: 1. Feed the Ducks Although[…]

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8 Best Ways to Stay Warm This Winter (Without Turning Up the Heat!)

With the current recession, this year we’re more reluctant than ever to turn up our heating. We don’t want our utility bills to go through the roof! So how do you avoid getting the shivers, without cranking up the heating? We’ve looked at eight simple, as well as cost effective, ways to stay warm in[…]

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Why Does January Seem to Last Forever?

Although January is made up of 31 days, just like six other months of the year, it somehow feels like it lasts forever. Christmas must have been about three months ago, and November is a distant memory. There are actually a couple of reasons for this - it’s not just in your head! We’ve looked[…]

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Can You Get Cash for Your Old Tech?

When it comes to old tech, not everyone knows what to do with it when they upgrade. And if it’s no longer working, should you just throw it away? If you have old tech lying around the house, regardless of whether they’re still in full working order, you could be able to make a bit[…]

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Maintaining Your Mental Health in Winter

You’ve probably noticed that everything seems harder in winter. The weather is miserable, and it gets dark early - we tend to spend more time indoors, socialising less and are often less productive. You could find that you have less energy, not to mention more irritability.  The question is, why does our mental and physical[…]

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Is Now the Time to Start Blogging?

In January, we often make resolutions for the year ahead. These can be personal or professional, big or small. And while common goals include getting fit and learning a new language, perhaps it’s time to think about blogging! On a personal level, blogging can be a great way to creatively express yourself. On a professional[…]

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How to Stick to Your New Year’s Resolutions

Each new year, the majority of people will come up with a resolution or goal that they want to stick to throughout the coming year. Unfortunately, lots of these resolutions will be forgotten about or ignored, probably within a month or two. But what is the reason for this? Are the goals just unattainable? Some[…]

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7 Ways to Get Cheap and Free Makeup

Do you find makeup to be overly expensive? How would you like to get free or cheap makeup? We’ve looked at seven different ways you can save money on your makeup and beauty products below! There’s always methods available to get cosmetics for less! 1. Free Samples We all love free samples! Some can be[…]

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