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!

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How to Plan Your Engagement Party on a Budget

Posted on June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 by Emma Reed

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If you’ve recently got engaged, congratulations! Taking this next step in your relationship is incredibly exciting, and of course, it’s totally acceptable that you want to share this moment with friends and family.

However, celebrating can also become quite a considerable expense. Not everybody wants to spend a lot, especially as you may want to save for your actual wedding day!

In this article, we will go over some tips to help you plan your engagement party on a budget.

Let’s get started!

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6 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Use to Become More Productive Individuals

Posted on June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 by Emma Reed

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There is no question that being an entrepreneur can be a very challenging and demanding job. It can often be difficult to find the time to get everything done, especially when you are working on your own business. However, there are several strategies that you can use to become more productive and achieve more during the day. This blog post will discuss six of entrepreneurs’ most effective productivity techniques.

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Tips for Coping With the Death of a Spouse

Posted on June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 by Emma Reed

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No one is ever really prepared for the death of a spouse. It comes as a shock and leaves us feeling numb and lost. Grieving is a process that takes time, and there is no right or wrong way to do it. However, there are some things that can help make the journey a little bit easier. Here are eight practical tips for coping with the loss of a spouse.

If you are supporting someone through grief, educating yourself about the stages and expectations can help you to provide support. And if you are going through the grieving process, knowing what to expect can help you to feel more in control. Read on to learn more about coping with the death of a spouse.

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A survival guide to pensions on divorce

Posted on June 25, 2022June 25, 2022 by Emma Reed

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Picking apart your finances during a divorce can be a stressful experience. In an ideal world, you would split everything down the middle and part ways amicably, but this isn’t always feasible. Couples might have their money tied up in assets like property, cars and investments. To make things more complicated, sometimes you have to divide up assets you don’t even have access to.

Married couples with children often run into trouble when splitting up pension provisions. Pension division on divorce is a complicated business, but it doesn’t have to be this way. If you are both willing to compromise and ready to be open and honest about your financial situation, agreeing on the financial settlement should be much easier. Here is everything you need to know about pensions on divorce.

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The Main Reasons to Waterproof Your Bathroom

Posted on June 23, 2022June 23, 2022 by Emma Reed

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If you feel that there might be an issue with your bathroom, then it is something that is worth looking into further because problems with the bathroom can go seriously wrong. Anybody who has ever had water leaking problems in the bathroom such as water dripping through the ceiling below know that their property could soon become a nightmare if it is left untreated.

While tiles, paint, and even wallpapers are a popular option for bathrooms these days, it’s not always a good idea to only apply one additional layer over the existing one since these surfaces aren’t always the best in damp conditions.

Instead, waterproofing your bathroom is a more effective solution that will make your bathroom more water-resistant and help you avoid issues like leaks, damp, and mould.

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What to Say in a Birthday Card for Mum

Posted on June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 by Emma Reed

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Birthdays are special days and mum’s birthdays are extra special. If you are short on ideas about what to write on your mum’s birthday, then Boomf is the place you would want to visit. We make it our duty to deliver special greeting cards of any sort you desire. All you have to do is scroll through their collection of cards and you will find one that satisfies your search.

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Important Tips for Your First Motorcycle Road Trip

Posted on June 14, 2022June 14, 2022 by Emma Reed

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Sometimes we have the desire to travel and see the world differently. Besides the expected planes and cars, taking a motorbike road trip can prove to be an enlightening and exciting experience for you, especially if you have never done it before. Being alone with your thoughts on a long trip and the escapism that accompanies that can also be beneficial for your mental health. Because this is your first motorbike road trip, it is important to be adequately prepared. Here are some important things to keep in mind as you prepare for and go on this road trip.

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