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!

Here’s How Social Work Is Shaping Positive Parenting Practices

Posted on July 22, 2024October 21, 2024 by Emma Reed

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Positive parenting practices are essential for the healthy development of children and the well-being of families. Increasingly, parents are turning to social work principles and training to enhance their parenting skills.

Social work offers a wealth of knowledge and practical strategies that help parents create supportive, nurturing environments for their children. This article explores how parents who engage in social work education and practices are becoming better equipped to foster positive parenting.

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What Are the Benefits of 3D Ultrasound for Expecting Mothers?

Posted on July 20, 2024October 7, 2024 by Emma Reed

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3D ultrasound technology has revolutionized prenatal care, offering a wealth of benefits to expecting mothers and their healthcare providers. Unlike traditional 2D ultrasounds that provide flat images of the fetus, 3D ultrasounds create detailed, three-dimensional images, enhancing the prenatal experience and improving various aspects of medical care. This advanced imaging technique allows parents to get a clearer view of their unborn child and aids doctors in better assessing the fetus’s development and health.

Read on to learn the benefits of 3D ultrasound for expecting mothers.

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Change Your Look With These Quick Suggestions

Posted on July 19, 2024October 7, 2024 by Emma Reed

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Are you happy with what you see in the mirror? Perhaps you are, but maybe you are ready for a change. You do not need to do anything drastic, or you can if you want, but there are some relatively swift and simple things you can do to alter the way you look and do it all without creating a big impact on the environment. Here are some ideas to incorporate into your routine today.

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How to Rearrange Furniture in a Room

Posted on July 19, 2024April 2, 2025 by Emma Reed

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In a bustling family home, it’s essential to create a space that is not only functional but also adaptable to the changing needs of your children. One simple yet effective way to refresh your living space is by changing the furniture arrangement. In this article, we will share some tips and tricks to effortlessly transform living space. They will help you create a harmonious and inviting environment for everyone! So, let’s get started right now.

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10 Fantastic Sustainable Birthday Party Products from Etsy

Posted on July 17, 2024October 7, 2024 by Emma Reed

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Throwing a birthday often comes with a lot of waste, single-use products and plastic tat but there is a different way of doing this that won’t result in any of this. By carefully looking for and choosing reusable and sustainable items, you can still have loads of fun whilst helping to protect the environment. I have previously talked about eco-friendly party bag ideas as well as throwing a sustainable birthday party for kids so now let’s take a closer look and check out these 10 party products from Etsy that I think are ideal for every celebration.

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6 Essential Tips for Stunning Children’s Portrait Photography

Posted on July 16, 2024October 23, 2024 by Emma Reed

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We all know that children are very energetic and curious. Therefore, creating the perfect portrait of a child can be a difficult task. To truly convey emotions and mood, you need a set of some skills. Whether you are a parent looking to keep wonderful memories, or a professional photographer, these 6 tips will help you take amazing shots.

The beauty of children’s portrait photography lies in its ability to capture fleeting moments. Every laugh, every curious glance, and every little step becomes a treasure captured in a photograph. The sincerity of kids makes them ideal subjects for creating touching pictures.

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The Safe Alternatives to Tampons

Posted on July 15, 2024October 7, 2024 by Emma Reed

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The recent alarming news about tampons containing harmful substances such as lead and arsenic has created quite a stir (and rightly so). It is shocking that something menstruators have heavily relied upon each month could be dangerous to their health, but truthfully, tampons have never been safe. All tampons contain plastics – even the string in some cases – plus they are bleached to achieve that fresh white look and it has been previously reported that they could well also contain carcinogenic chemicals such as glyphosate amongst other things. The fact that these were ever sold as being safe to be placed inside a vagina is quite mind-boggling. Luckily, there are safe options available, ones that are good for your vaginal health as well as good for the planet – reusables. So, let’s take a close look at the sustainable tampon alternatives that could well change and improve your period forever…

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