Category: Lifestyle

Lifestyle is my most broad category covering a wide range of topics across our everyday lives. Home, garden, DIY, beauty, fitness, health and so on, this is the place to find a variety of tips, first-hand experience and ideas.

I felt that it was important to cover all of these on my blog as parenting can go deeper than just those typical how to parent type posts and our well-being as parents is just as valuable. Giving an insight into what I struggle with, what I get up to, what I find helps and honest product reviews will all help you through your own parenting journey too… I hope!

Send an Extra Special Christmas Card By Making it Personalised

Posted on November 23, 2021November 23, 2021 by Emma Reed

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When it comes to sending Christmas cards, choosing the card that sends the right message is not always an easy task, is it?

Choosing a Christmas card can be a seriously complex process, as there’s always a lot to think about, particularly when choosing one pack of cards to suit everyone who you need or want to send a Christmas greeting to. It’s not easy knowing which route to go down and which card design to opt for.

There are always so many choices and the truth is it can be somewhat overwhelming at times – how do you know which card to pick? There are just so many options to choose from.

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How To Make Dried Orange Slices

Posted on November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 by Emma Reed

Dried orange slices make for a pretty and interesting addition to your Christmas wrapping, to your tree, as decorations around your home and they really are very simple to do yourself.

What You Need:

Oranges
Knife
Oven
Oven rack

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a small gift wrapped in brown paper with ribbons and a heart decoration

Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping Ideas

Posted on November 22, 2021November 26, 2021 by Emma Reed

Wrapping paper. We’ve all used it, we’ve all binned here, we’ve all spent money on it for it to last just a few hours and yet how often have you stopped to think about the impact this tradition has on our planet? Here in the UK, we end up binning approximately 227,000 miles of Christmas wrapping paper each year. Now imagine what that figure may increase to worldwide, then add in every birthday, christening, farewell gifts, baby shower gifts…

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How to Maintain Healthy Eyesight throughout Your Life

Posted on November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 by Emma Reed

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An eye can be deemed a small organ in the human body, but it plays a crucial role daily. Imagine how your eyes help you get through the day without falling or stepping on people and other things while you’re walking. The eyes help you see all the lovely things in this world. That’s why you need to take care of your eyes daily. While some eye problems are avoidable, some cannot be prevented and require the doctor’s attention. Following are the tips on how to maintain healthy eyesight:

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Should You Update Your Existing Car Or Buy A New One?

Posted on November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 by Emma Reed

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Are you thinking about trading in your old car to buy a new one? In terms of eco-friendliness, it has many considerations. Still, there are plenty of other things to think about when it comes to it, including the financial needs, the age of the car, how much it costs for repairs and maintenance and the safety of your older car. Some people would rather spend the money on updating their existing vehicle, such as putting on personalised plates from Platehunter, cheapest for Number plates in UK.

Here, we look at some of the things that you need to weigh up. Should you update your existing car or buy a new one?

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Review | Scentered Aromatherapy Wellbeing Balms and Candles

Posted on November 10, 2021November 11, 2021 by Emma Reed

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As a busy Mum of 2 very active boys, I find self-care to be one of the hardest things on my (long) list to squeeze into my week. I certainly think that going from a slower-paced life to a faster one after lockdown has been a bit of a shock to the system and I have felt as though I have burnt myself quite a bit. I know they say that you can’t pour from an empty cup which is why I am actively trying to make more time for me and one way I have been doing this is by trying out Scentered Aromatherapy Wellbeing Balms and Candles which were sent to me in both the De-stress and Sleep well scents for review.

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Want to Make Your Own Clothes? Here’s What You Need

Posted on November 4, 2021November 12, 2021 by Emma Reed

Most of us get our clothing via shopping. We simply pop into our favourite stores or scroll for hours online. After all, it’s quick and convenient. However, there are various reasons for learning to make your own clothes.

Some people might just do it for fun – as a hobby, or because they have a passion for fashion. But even if you’re not interested in fashion, making your own clothes can be great because not only do you save money, but it’s also better for the environment. There are a few things you need to make your own clothes, so keep reading to find out what they are.

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