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Best Places To Explore In Saint Louis

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St. Louis, Missouri, is home to over 100 parks featuring sports arenas, playgrounds, picnic spots, and lakes. The Forest Park is about 1,293 acres, twice as large as Central Park, New York. Few people know about it, but the city is a hidden gem with many attractions and places to explore, such as the Gateway Arch, Old Courthouse, etc.

If you plan to visit Saint Louis, here is a lowdown on some of the best places to visit.

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7 Ways You Can Live a Little Greener in 2022

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Making green changes in your lifestyle really doesn’t have to be tricky, overwhelming or huge, I promise you can live a little greener in 2022 in simple, enjoyable, rewarding and money-saving ways…

Reduce Your Waste

One of the best first areas to start is by looking carefully at how you could reduce your household waste. Now, this is a very individual task so there is no right or wrong way to begin here. What I can suggest is monitoring how many bin bags are going out each week whilst making a note of what items seem to be causing the biggest waste problem. Once you highlight the waste issues you have you can set your sights on how to reduce them. For example, is there more that can be recycled either kerbside or at your local recycling points? Is there a reusable alternative? (Reusable nappies, reusable wipes, cloth sanitary pads, menstrual cup, cleaning cloths etc). Can you switch those takeaways for more meals cooked from scratch? Do you have a refill shop nearby to get all of your food packaging free? There is usually another option, it is just the case of looking past those “convenience products” and looking for more sustainable ones. And these may well surprise you in terms of price, savings over time as well as making life easier.

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Bike Safely: 8 Ways to Stay Safe While Cycling on The Street

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If you are looking for a fun and healthy hobby, you should consider cycling. As one of the best low-impact exercises that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, cycling has numerous health benefits for both the body and the mind. Riding your bike is a fantastic way to improve cardiovascular health, promote weight loss, strengthen your body, and increase your brainpower. However, as fun as cycling is, riding your bike on the street poses many risks, so it is crucial to be as cautious as possible.

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How to secure sliding glass doors

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Many homeowners have sliding doors leading into their garden or out of a conservatory. They’re a great way to let lots of natural light into your home and offer a view into your garden. The downside of sliding glass doors is that they are often susceptible to break-ins.

Sliding glass doors are often locked with latches rather than the types of locks you’d find on your front door, making them easier to lock pick. Likewise, they can be easily dislocated from their hinges with a few tools. So how can you ensure your sliding glass doors are safe and secure and protect your home?

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REAL Kombucha Review

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As somebody who isn’t a big drinker especially at home, I am always on the lookout for a drink that is refreshing and a nice alternative to alcohol. I’d heard of Kombucha from a few friends online and I often see people brewing their own so I was quite curious about what it actually was and how it tasted. REAL Kombucha then got into contact to ask if I would like to give their brews a try so I thought this was a great opportunity to see what everyone was talking about.

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Personalised Number Plates as Investments

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If you have ever considered whether or not a personalised number plate is a good investment the short answer would be yes. If you choose your plate wisely, factor in how you will sell it on when you no longer require it or when you want to sell your car and opt for an attractive design you could very well end up increasing the value of your vehicle, therefore, making the plate a great investment piece. Let’s take a look at how to go about this and what you will need to consider when buying personalised number plates as investments…

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7 Top Tips For an Eco-Friendly Lunch On The Go

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When it comes to reducing waste one really simple way of doing this on a daily basis is by taking your own food with you to work/school/for a day out etc and avoiding pre-packaged items from cafes. But how do you stop using other single-use items that we often associate with a lunch on the go? Foil, clingfilm, freezer bags and so on? Here are some of my top tips and some fantastic eco-friendly products.

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