Emma Reed, Author at Emma Reed

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The Benefits of Taking Your Baby Swimming

Posted on December 21, 2018November 19, 2024 by Emma Reed

When I became a Mum the first time around there were many changes in my life and I’m not just talking about the ones where I had to actually figure out what I was doing! I was suddenly at home full-time and finding myself having to budget being on maternity pay and it was all a bit of a shock to the system. I was used to having my own money and used to mainly spending

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Puppy-Proofing Your Home

Posted on December 21, 2018January 10, 2025 by Emma Reed

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Thinking of getting a puppy? Creating a safe environment for your pooch is essential – puppies are very curious and will have a go at chewing everything in those first months. Not only do you want to protect your dog from your home, but you also want to protect your home from your dog, so as well as eliminating hazards, it could be worth finding a way to protect valuables.

Here are just ideas on how you can puppy-proof your home…

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Our Bodies Know How To Test Us!

Posted on December 19, 2018November 19, 2024 by Emma Reed

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Sometimes our bodies are kind to us, sometimes they just know how to test us. For example ladies, all of those times where you have a date on the weekend, or you have the perfect girls night out planned, and boom!! Your skin breaks out in spots like never before. As minor as this may be, it definitely does leave us cursing our bodies. But as we say, that’s just a minor event compared to the trouble our bodies really can put us through from time to time. Which is why we think that it’s important you know how your body can test you, and how you can withstand such tests. Now is the time of year where you definitely don’t want your body to test you as well. As much as possible, you should try and ensure that you’re in full health all of the time! Here are some of the tops ways we think our bodies test us, and how you can deal with it asap so that you don’t feel like your life is over!

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Feelin’ Fresh: Updating Your Outdoor Space, Even Though It’s Chilly

Posted on December 12, 2018November 19, 2024 by Emma Reed

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You might be thinking that being outside and updating your garden in the winter is the last thing you want to be doing, however, each season brings plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy this space you have, no matter how many layers you need to wear to stay warm. The change in the leaves, scenery and wildlife can all bring the perfect opportunity for beautiful photos and provide you with an environment where you can clear your head with plenty of fresh air. It’s currently the festive season and with New Year’s Eve just around the corner, it’s a great excuse for a winter BBQ and to get your besties over for an evening of frolics. It’s time to stockpile the blankets, gloves, and scarves, and begin planning how you’re going to make more of your outdoor space and updating your garden, whatever the weather.

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Embrace Your Fashion Mishaps; They’re Lessons

Posted on December 10, 2018November 19, 2024 by Emma Reed

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The fashion industry is perceived as a liberating world that encourages people to express their personality through the means of clothes and accessories. From playful to professional, you can play a variety of characters depending on the outfits you choose to wear.

However, don’t be fooled by the apparent freedom you can gain from fashion. Fashion is only liberating if you do it right. Otherwise, you might struggle to convey the right message through your outfit. Consequently, fashion faux-pas, mishaps, and mistakes are commonly pointed out. Many enthusiastic fashionistas feel somehow limited by the fear of criticism. The truth is that you don’t want people to comment negatively on your look. Nevertheless, you shouldn’t let your fear of fashion failure – the infamous FFF – hold you from exploring the infinite possibilities of clothes. Every mistake you make is a lesson you can learn to improve your style. Nobody knows what works for them without testing. Trial and error is the quickest path to creating a look that is unique and engaging.

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5 Top Tips To Reduce Your Car Expenses

Posted on December 10, 2018November 19, 2024 by Emma Reed

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When it comes to family life one of our main focusses (other than trying to juggle life!) is to budget as much as we can in order to have enough money each month to spend on having fun and making memories. One of our biggest expenditures over the years has come from running 2 cars, however, having the freedom that my car gives me is something I could never be without– I couldn’t begin to imagine having to work my day around a bus schedule. So, it is most definitely a must-have item for our family and I know I am very lucky that we are in a position financially to run multiple cars. Yet this doesn’t stop me from wanting to save money here too so here are my 5 top tips to reduce car expenses in the long run.

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What You Can Do to Live Your Best Healthy Life

Posted on December 3, 2018November 19, 2024 by Emma Reed

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Living your best and healthy life is not something that will fall from the sky. As with most things, it requires you to be pro-active and work towards it.

It’s beneficial that you pick up healthier habits because the choices you make can all be tied back to your state of mind. If you were to suffer from any variety of mental illness, for example, you could also be more prone to looking at the world through a negative lens, and this will affect not only your daily routine but your relationship with others. There are certain times when it is inevitable you will fall victim to specific health problems, but you can do everything now within your power to live your best life. In particular, see the points below on how you can do this.

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