Author: Emma Reed

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8 Tips to Go Green While Shopping – A Guide to Eco-friendly Purchase

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We all know that our earth is continuously suffering from climate change. However, as mindful customers, we can change our shopping habits which can help us fight against this condition as well as waste.

An eco-friendly purchase does not imply that you cannot go shopping. Rather, you need to be more conscious before purchasing any product. For instance – you need to be careful about what you are buying, how the product is made, how it impacts the earth, etc. So, when purchasing anything, keep the planet and people in mind. Purchase products that can conserve nature, prevent waste, and save energy. By doing so, you can decrease your negative impact on Earth.

The following eight steps help you go eco-friendly with your purchases…

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5 Smart Ways to Save Money in a Multi-Car Household

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If you have multiple cars at home, you’ll appreciate how quickly car-related expenses can add up. According to Statista, the average cost of a city car is £13,600, while an SUV is a massive £38,015 – and the upfront cost isn’t all you’ve got to fork out for.

With car insurance, MOTs, tax, and maintenance to pay for, owning a car can be costly. Of course, this is heightened even more if you are a multi-care household. That’s why we’ve put together these smart solutions to help you save your hard-earned cash.

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7 Ways to Teach Your Children About Other Religions

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More than 80% of the global population practices a religion and between growing diversity and social media – your children will likely encounter many different beliefs, appearances and practices. As a parent or guardian, you are a major influence in how they learn about and accept people who are different from them.

Here are seven ways to teach your children about other religions so they grow up with an open and accepting mind.

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How to Support Your Partner After a Difficult Birth

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Childbirth can be a joyful experience for new parents, but it can also be physically and emotionally challenging, especially if the birth was difficult or traumatic. In such cases, it’s important to get in contact with birth injury lawyers, who can ensure you and your partner get the justice you deserve. 

In this article, we’ll explore some practical ways you can provide emotional and physical support to your partner during this challenging time. From listening to their concerns to taking on extra household tasks, we’ll cover some simple yet effective strategies that can help you be there for your partner when they need it the most.

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The Positive Effects of Co-Parenting After a Divorce

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Divorce can be a challenging and emotional time for both parents and children. However, it’s important to remember that co-parenting can have many positive effects on everyone involved. If you’re going through a divorce and need legal advice, there are lawyers near Fleet who can help.

Parents can often struggle to navigate the changes and uncertainties that come with the end of a marriage, and the well-being of their children can be a major concern. However, research has shown that effective co-parenting after a divorce can have significant positive effects on children’s emotional, social, and academic outcomes.

In this article, we will explore the benefits of co-parenting and provide practical tips for parents to foster a healthy co-parenting relationship after divorce.

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Preparing For and Going To My Very First Protest!

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Finally, I finally got to go to my very first protest. After lockdowns, covid risks, train strikes, bad timings, and more train strikes, I found a protest march that was possible to attend and it just happened to be The Big One! A 4 day long (peaceful) protest held by Extinction Rebellion with other amazing organisations such as Greenpeace, Friends of The Earth, Parents For Future, Fossil Free London and so many more all coming together to demand change and action on climate change and environmental issues from our Government. I went along on the Saturday with my 5-year-old to march for Biodiversity and this is how we prepared for that and how we got on at our first protest.

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How You Can Create a Typical English Cottage Garden

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Garden themes come and go just as interior themes can do. The thing with an interior is that you can alter this far more easily than you can a garden which is why it is so important to either choose a theme that you know you will love for years to come or choose one that is timeless. The most popular, the most pretty and the most charming of garden themes that never goes out of fashion has to be the English cottage garden. It fits in well with all sized garden out there and it can be the most achievable too, as you will see from our pointers here…

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