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!

How to Care for Vintage and Antique Jewelry

Posted on March 19, 2025July 24, 2025 by Emma Reed

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Vintage and antique jewelry holds a special charm, not only because of its beauty but also because of the stories it tells. Whether you’re interested in the history of jewelry and enjoy collecting period pieces or you’ve been gifted a rare piece, taking proper care of it can preserve its timeless appeal for years to come.

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Cycling Safety for Families: Helmet Use and Road Safety Tips

Posted on March 19, 2025March 19, 2025 by Emma Reed

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Cycling is a fun activity that gets your family exercising outdoors, but you should take some precautions. One of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of head injuries in cycling accidents is to wear a helmet.

In this article, we’ll focus on the critical role the proper helmets for each family member can play in keeping them safe and some other essential road safety tips.

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Transform Your Garden into a Healing Retreat with Medicinal Plants

Posted on March 13, 2025March 13, 2025 by Emma Reed

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Wounds, diseases, and troubled minds have always existed (clearly not in such a significant number as they do exist nowadays). However, our earliest human ancestors didn’t let these challenges pass unnoticed. For example:

Egyptians documented their knowledge of specific illnesses and cures on their temple walls, leaving as a legacy the Ebers Papyrus, a valuable herbal book containing over 700 medicinal formulas.
Hippocrates and Aristotle played a pivotal role in legitimizing herbs as medicinal remedies, shaping the foundation of herbal medicine as we know it today.
Dioscorides’ “De Materia Medica” appears to have made the most significant contribution to herbal remedies, as his work presents approximately 500 plants and about 1000 simple drugs.

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Maintaining Your Teeth After Whitening: Top Tips for Long-lasting Results

Posted on March 13, 2025May 13, 2025 by Emma Reed

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Achieving a dazzling, white smile is a rewarding experience. However, the work doesn’t stop once you’ve had your teeth professionally whitened. Maintaining that radiant smile requires some thoughtful aftercare to ensure long-lasting results. Here’s how you can keep your teeth sparkling and white for longer.

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How to Create a Stylish Yet Kid-Friendly Living Room in a Small Space

Posted on March 12, 2025March 12, 2025 by Emma Reed

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Hello lovely mums (and dads)! As a mum, I totally understand the constant battle for space in any small home. Especially in the living room, which is probably the most used room by everyone. It’s where we come together as a family, where we relax, play, do homework, and where we entertain our guests. So how exactly do we steer clear of the chaos and create both a stylish and kid-friendly living room in a tight area? I’ve put together a couple of ideas that may hopefully inspire you!

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Caring for Ageing Loved Ones: A Practical Guide for Families

Posted on March 12, 2025March 12, 2025 by Emma Reed

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It’s a fact of life that, as we grow old, we lose a degree of mobility and independence. In some cases, we might end up entirely reliant on the support of those around us. This can pose a challenge to families, but it’s one that can be met with the right foresight, planning, love and attention. Let’s take a look at how the task of caring for an elderly loved one might be met.

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Meal Prep Hacks for a Stress-Free Week

Posted on March 12, 2025July 25, 2025 by Emma Reed

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Meal prepping may be a trending topic on social media. However, it is a great way to save time, effort, and money in the kitchen while still guaranteeing tasty, convenient, and healthy meals, regardless of how busy your schedule may become.

It is a fantastic tool for dramatically reducing the time you spend in the kitchen each week while ensuring you always have a delicious and nutritious meal to enjoy with a crisp, cold Tooheys beer at the end of a long day.

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