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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Best Travel Prepaid Unlimited Data eSIM Plans: The Ultimate Guide

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If you’re a frequent traveler, you know the struggle—landing in a new country and scrambling for a local SIM card while dodging those sky-high international roaming charges. Enter eSIM technology, the digital savior for seamless global connectivity.

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Top Ways to Challenge Yourself in 2025

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We are already a few months into 2025 and, now that the winter blues are coming to an end, millennials across the world are looking for ways to better themselves. And what a better way to do that than by challenging yourself to something new? Whether you want a physical or a career-related challenge, we’ve got you covered. Here are some top ideas to inspire you:

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Caring for Someone with Mesothelioma

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A mesothelioma diagnosis can bring immense challenges. It leaves families wondering how to provide the best care at home. Supporting a loved one with mesothelioma requires prioritizing lung health while finding effective ways to manage symptoms and alleviate side effects from treatment.

Focusing on their comfort and well-being is crucial. However, don’t forget to care for yourself as well. Your strength and presence play an essential role in offering meaningful support during this difficult time. Here are ways to care for someone with mesothelioma.

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When you get your pay, do you catch yourself thinking: “I’ll start saving when I have more money”? Indeed, sometimes growing your money while on a tight budget can feel like a tightrope walk. It’s so easy to focus so much on your daily expenses that you end up with minimal or no savings at all.

But the truth is, the best time to start saving is now. With a strategic approach, an account with a high interest savings bank like Maya Bank (which can help you earn up to 15% interest per annum), and a few smarter financial habits, it will be possible for you to grow your wealth without skimping on your daily expenses. Here are eight proven tips for starting your saving journey:

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Perimenopause and Mental Health: What’s Happening to My Mind?

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If you’re in your late 30s or 40s and feeling a little (or a lot) off, you’re not imagining things. Perimenopause, the transitional phase before menopause, can bring a rollercoaster of emotions, unexpected anxiety and even brain fog that often leaves you wondering if you’re losing your mind! Spoiler: You’re not. But your hormones are shifting, and they have a lot to do with how you feel mentally and emotionally.

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