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How To Make A Boot Brush

Posted on February 28, 2021February 28, 2021 by Emma Reed

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With the many muddy walks we’ve been on recently, my hallway was starting to look worse for wear and I was getting frustrated with the amount of vacuuming I was doing. As we had recently put down a new front door mat (thanks to the puppy!) I had some offcuts left over which I was keeping hold of because I just knew I could make them come in handy in some way… And that’s exactly how this idea came to mind. Here is how to make a boot brush:

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4 Things to Consider When Moving House with Children

Posted on February 26, 2021February 26, 2021 by Emma Reed

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There is a lot of excitement that comes with the idea of moving to a new home. However, the entire process of moving from your old home to a new house is overwhelming and can even be worse if you have children. Moving houses with children is hectic therefore the need to seek reputable man and van services, such as Shift, can do the strenuous packing and unpacking job as you deal with the kids.

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Small Practical Changes To Your Lifestyle That Will Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Posted on February 26, 2021February 26, 2021 by Emma Reed

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When it comes to reducing your carbon footprint, most people think that it involves making large sweeping changes to your lifestyle that either isn’t sustainable or will reduce your quality of life. Thankfully, this isn’t the case and there are actually plenty of practical changes that you can introduce that will not only help you reduce your carbon footprint, but can actually come with lots of benefits to you.

So in this post, we’re going to cover some of the small practical changes that you can make to your lifestyle which will reduce your carbon footprint.

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9 Simple Gardening Jobs To Do In Spring

Posted on February 19, 2021February 19, 2021 by Emma Reed

Spring is just around the corner, the days are getting longer and that chill in the air is starting to lift which can only mean one thing – it’s time to get back out into the garden! If you have neglected it a little over the Autumn and Winter months the job list may look a little daunting right now but the best place to start is with a quick tidy up in order to get everything into tip-top shape ready for your plants/seeds/plans and so on. Here are my 9 simple gardening jobs to do in the Spring…

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9 Tips For Getting Outdoor Gear On A Budget

Posted on February 6, 2021February 6, 2021 by Emma Reed

We are an outdoorsy family, always have been. We have always had a dog, we love long walks, we love going to the beach or the woods and being out in the garden. However, even though we enjoy all of this we most certainly aren’t kitted out in all the up to date must-haves outdoor gear, in fact, one of my favourite coats is 11 years old and from a well-known high street store and only cost me £20. For me, getting outdoors is vital but spending a fortune to do so isn’t so here are my 9 tips for getting outdoor gear on a budget.

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Simple ways to support your child’s home learning

Posted on February 5, 2021February 5, 2021 by Emma Reed

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If there’s one thing we’ve learned this past year, it’s that home-schooling is not for the faint-hearted. Who knew that teaching our children the basics of mathematics, English and even science could be so demanding and so frustrating?

You may have a newfound respect for teachers and educators, but in the meantime finding ways to help enhance your child’s home learning experience is essential. Their education may be a little all over the place right now, but you’re doing your best and that’s the main thing. Here we’ll explore some simple ways you can support your child’s home learning.

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6 Reasons To Clean Your Home The Eco-Friendly Way

Posted on February 3, 2021February 3, 2021 by Emma Reed

Having a clean home is something we all like to have. Having a dirty, grimy and messy home not only puts a strain on our mental health but can have serious implications on our physical health too. However, are those cleaning products you are picking up in the supermarket aisles doing us any good? Filled with an array of ingredients, chemicals and toxins some may be actually be causing more harm. Did you know that there are other ways in which to achieve a perfectly clean home? A way that is safer and fresher plus easy to do… Here are 6 reasons to clean your home the eco-friendly way.

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