Author: Emma Reed

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5 Essential Postpartum Products – The Reusable Edition!

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Having had 2 babies myself, I am very used to clicking on articles like this only to be given a huge list of items that sound great but that aren’t in fact needed or useful so I wanted to give you a small, simple list of essential postpartum products that ARE most definitely useful and that are also good for the environment… Yep, they are all reusable.

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5 Ways to Save Energy at Home & Help the Environment

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There are numerous ways to save energy at home and those ways don’t have to be huge at first. Even small differences can make a change and help the environment. In addition, these investments not only conserve energy but reduce home energy bills. We can all contribute to this change and improve our overall health. So, here are 5 ways to save energy at home and help the environment. 

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4 Ways to Make Your Horse More Comfortable in a Stable

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While us horse owners who have full summer turnout have a few months to go before we need to worry about bringing our horses inside and mucking out stables every day again for a long winter, it’s always good to be prepared for the colder months when you have a horse. While at the start of summer turnout it always seems like you’ve got ages before you need to get down to the yard at 6am in the morning to shovel muck and fill hay nets, the colder nights and shorter days can creep up on you and it’s time to bring your horse back in from the colder sooner than you think. Or maybe you’re dealing with stable duties during the summer if your horse is on box rest. Here are some ways to keep them happy, comfortable, and occupied while in a stable.

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How to Modernize Your Bedroom

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Bedroom aesthetic trends are always changing and keeping up with them all can be difficult. It costs money, time, and energy to modernize a room, and most of us don’t have enough of these three things as it is!

You don’t need to follow every interior design trend that comes along. However, it is nice to modernize your bedroom every so often. If it’s been a while since you updated your accessories and furniture, it might be time for an upgrade.

If you want a modern apartment bedroom, you can easily find ways to update your aesthetic without spending a fortune. Often, modern interior design is associated with minimalism and it’s the small touches that make all the difference. A simple change like adding stylish double bed frames can instantly transform the look of your room without a complete overhaul.

If you’re ready to modernize your bedroom, here are some top tips to help you achieve the aesthetic that you’re after.

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How to Create a More Eco-Friendly Back Garden

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If you want to make your garden the kind of space that’s eco-friendly and green, there are lots of ideas you might want to embrace. When people are looking to move in a more eco-friendly direction, the garden is often overlooked. But this is actually where you can have the biggest impact, and we’re going to talk today about some of the eco-friendly garden changes you can make today. So read on and find out more.

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Why We Should Use Peat-Free Compost

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By now I am sure that most of you would have heard about peat-free compost? It comes up quite regularly in the news, on gardening shows and in articles/discussions about climate change but do you really know what it is, why we should be avoiding peat and how peat is important for our environment? If you answered no to any of these read on to find out more…

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Different Ways to Support Your Parents as They Get Older

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We all need help as we move through different stages of life, from finishing school to finding work and settling down. Our parents can be our biggest supporters every step of the way, and so as they reach their later years, it’s only right you try and make their lives easier.

After all, improvements in life expectancy and declining fertility, among other factors, are driving an ageing UK population. While this brings both positives and negatives, your parents will likely soon need help with more everyday tasks and decisions.

Below are some of the different ways you can support them without becoming overbearing.   

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