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How I Juggle Working From Home With Children

Posted on May 13, 2019November 20, 2024 by Emma Reed

Working from home can often seem like the dream, can’t it? Roll out of bed and start work in your pyjamas, no commute, your home comforts at your fingertips and flexible working hours. It really can be, but if you are also a stay at home parent it can throw quite a few curve balls your way! This has been my working life now for 3 years and I have recently been asked a few times how I juggle it all. Well, er, it’s not exactly an exact science

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4 Common Budgeting Mistakes

Posted on May 13, 2019November 20, 2024 by Emma Reed

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When it comes to financial management, there’s no greater tool than a well-designed budget. While the idea of living to a budget can often be seen as restrictive, the opposite is actually true: a good budget allows you to live life with a minimum of financial stress, safe in the knowledge that all of your family’s expenses will always be met.

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Review | Make My Blinds

Posted on May 13, 2019November 20, 2024 by Emma Reed

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The main thing I have hated about our kitchen diner in the last few years has been how dark it is. We opted for dark flooring, furniture and blinds when we first moved in 8 years ago and it never really crossed my mind that the space would feel so gloomy, I just liked the idea of not having any marks showing up. We brightened the walls up with yellow for the kitchen end and green in the dining end but it never really brought it all to life which is precisely why we decided to start the overhaul back before Christmas with the aim to add storage, update it and brighten the entire room. So, when Make My Blinds contacted me to ask if I’d like to review some from the extensive range online, I couldn’t say no!

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Top Tips For Watching The Firework Display At Walt Disney World

Posted on May 7, 2019November 20, 2024 by Emma Reed

When you visit Walt Disney World I think one thing we all aim to do is make it to the firework and awesome light projector show at the castle. It’s a highlight of your visit and something you’ll never see anywhere else in the world. I was literally blown away. I never expected the Disney firework display to be that good and I could have easily watched it all over again, like, immediately all over again!

This being our first time was all a learning curve. I’d heard the rumours that you need to get there over an hour early, that you need to be at the front to truly enjoy it, that you need to battle the crowds to get through and to some extent there is a bit of truth in this but there is really no need to panic over it. This is how we found it and our top tips for watching the firework display at Walt Disney World.

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Be More Financially Responsible In Just 3 Steps

Posted on May 4, 2019May 14, 2025 by Emma Reed

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Being financially irresponsible is probably one of the worst things you can be in life. When you lose track of money, you end up in all sorts of bother. To heighten the problem, it’s not just you that ends up in a sticky situation. Mess up your money, and your whole family suffers.

I don’t want to end up in debt, you don’t want to; nobody wants to! So, how do you become more financially responsible? It’s easier than you think, and it starts with these steps:

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How To Write A Book: 9 Tips And Tricks For New Writers

Posted on May 2, 2019November 20, 2024 by Emma Reed

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Writing a book truly can change your life. It offers the opportunity to discover who you really are and find fame and fortune, not to mention allows you the chance to impact the lives of thousands, if not millions all over the world. Writing can be exciting, fun, and passionate, but by no means is it easy. When it comes to writing your first book, it’s much easier to quit than it is to finish. When your own message begins to bore you or you run out of ideas, you are going to be more than tempted to give up. To help you avoid this eventuality, here are nine helpful tips and tricks on how to write a book.

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How to Improve Your Family’s Wellbeing

Posted on May 2, 2019November 20, 2024 by Emma Reed

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Starting a family for many is seen as one of their greatest achievements. If you share this sentiment, then looking after them may be something that brings you joy. However, it is a job that can be tasking as well as demanding some days. Nevertheless, when you have fewer health scares and a more vibrant household, it can make all of the hard work you put in worthwhile.

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