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The Best Vegetables to Grow at Home

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More and more people are now choosing to grow their own vegetables at home. It’s easy to do and costs less than buying them from the store. It’s also a great way to help the environment by reducing pollution caused by transportation.

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12 Tips For A Simple Transition Into Potty Training

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A few weeks ago we decided to see if William was ready to take the plunge and attempt to potty train (I hate this term, if you’ve followed me for a while you will know this but it is the most recognisable term so I will use it here – I just don’t believe in “training” our kids). Anyway, I was pretty sceptical as he’d never shown any interest in trying pants on previously, his speech is still a little behind so I wasn’t sure he would be able to tell us that he needed to go in time plus he just adores his cloth nappies – as do I!! However, I was proved completely wrong and he happily gave it a go and I can (sob) report that he hasn’t worn a daytime nappy since.

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Baba and Boo Review

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I have always said that using cloth nappies should be simple. I believe there is a nappy out there to suit everyone and that once you find it, using cloth will be a joy and this is exactly what happened when we discovered Baba and Boo 3 years ago. I was very lucky that this brand came as a recommendation by a friend and that as soon as I fitted our first one, I was hooked! Baba and Boo have seen us through every single day of our cloth nappy journey and because of their reliability, their stunning prints, their comfortable fit, they have made using cloth a breeze and so I thought I would write up a full Baba and Boo review so others could find out all of the relevant information and decide if this brand is the one for them too.

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Review | Jody and Lara Sustainable Kids Swimwear

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When it comes to sourcing our clothing I am trying my best to seek out either pre-loved or sustainable items because I no longer want to contribute to the fast fashion industry. The damage it causes to our planet, the pollution, the unethical practices involved including unfair pay and poor working conditions for staff are something I think we all need to be aware of in order to be able to make informed decisions on where to spend our money and I know it isn’t always overly clear but I promise with a little bit of digging you may begin to think about shopping very differently.

Luckily, there are now plenty of companies who are both sustainable and ethical, who want to provide well-made clothing without damaging our environment and who care about their workers, their consumers and the planet. Jody and Lara are one such company, providing sustainable swimwear for kids that you will just love.

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How to Turn Your House into a Luxury Home

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Have you ever seen one of those insanely gorgeous mansions on reality TV and thought to yourself, “I wish I could have one of those”? If the answer to that question is yes, we have some good news for you. The truth is that it isn’t the size of the house that makes it seem like a luxury home, but rather the design and decoration. Think about it – many large homes are rundown and look like the opposite of a luxury home. Luckily for you, we’re here to share some tips on how to turn your ordinary house into a luxury home, no matter the size! Keep reading to find out more.

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The most unique ski slopes in Europe

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Ski and snowboarders are preparing for their getaways to the largest and most unique ski slopes in Europe with almost ritualistic rhythms. Equipped with their new ski equipment, they find their jackets and masks and retrieve the resorts that host their slaloms and falls every year.

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8 Smart Ways to Save Up for Your Dream Home

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Most of us have a dream home in our heads, even if we don’t realize it. Think about it – when you were a kid, you probably dreamt of living in a mansion, or a penthouse apartment, or a little cabin in the woods (dream houses look different for everyone!). Sadly, most of us accept the fact that we will likely never be able to live in this dream house. After all, so many people can barely afford their own house, let alone one of their dreams! There are a lot of ways to save up for your dream apartment and not all of them are obvious.

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