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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Emergency Electricians 101: What You Need to Know in Urgent Situations

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When dealing with electricity, unexpected emergencies can arise at any moment. Whether it’s a power outage, electrical sparks or faulty wiring, these situations can catch you off guard and leave you in a difficult position. In such times, having the necessary knowledge and resources to address the issue is crucial. Opting for the services of an emergency electrician is often the best course of action. This article aims to provide insights into emergency electricians and how they can be a lifesaver during critical moments.

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12 Essential Gear for Sports Photography

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In sports photography, you get one chance to capture moments of glory, defeat, elation, or anguish. That’s why when you come to cover a game, you have to come prepared and armed with all the essential equipment and tools you need for the trade. 

Whether you’re covering high school football or professional basketball, you need to be on top of your game. Below are just some of the most common photography gear you need to bring with you at every game.

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March Gardening Jobs

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As the days lengthen (at last!) and the temperatures begin to rise (hooray!), March marks the exciting transition from winter to spring here in the UK. It’s a time when our gardens come back to life providing us with new growth and bursts of colour. For the avid gardeners among us, March can be a busy month filled with essential tasks to prepare the garden for the coming season. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a complete beginner, here are some of the March gardening jobs you can look at tackling.

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How Well Do Your Friends Know You

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Understanding the depth of our friendships often involves exploring how well our friends know us. 

This knowledge can span from trivial facts like our favourite colour to profound insights into our hopes and dreams. 

In an era where connections can be both wide-reaching and superficial, gauging the depth of our friendships becomes both fascinating and essential. 

Friends play pivotal roles in our lives, offering support during lows and celebrating highs. But how well do they truly know us? 

Through interactive and engaging methods, we can uncover the nuances of our friendships, providing not only entertainment but also deepening our bonds.

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Top 7 Speedbump Solutions for Traffic Control

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Speeding is a prevalent issue on roads worldwide, posing a significant risk to the safety of motorists and pedestrians alike. To combat this problem, many local governments and organisations implement speedbumps as a traffic control measure. In this blog post, we will explore seven effective speedbump solutions that enhance road safety while minimising disruptions for motorists.

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This hands-on activity fosters creativity and storytelling and strengthens the bonds between your family as you collaborate to create a legacy.

Unlike digital photos that can be easily overlooked on a device, a scrapbook is a physical artefact that holds stories, emotions, and memories. Each page, photo, and embellishment tells a part of your family’s story, making it a priceless heirloom that can be cherished and revisited for generations.

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The experience of volunteering your time, energy, and talents to various philanthropic efforts is an enriching one that may not only leave a positive impact on your life, but on your community as well. Your initiative can go a long way in improving the quality of life of others—especially those who are in need. Moreover, giving back also lets you get to know the people who comprise your community, whether it be in your city, school district, or parish church. For those involved in church-based initiatives, using tools like church volunteer management software can help streamline coordination and ensure that every volunteer opportunity runs smoothly. Wherever you decide to dedicate your volunteering efforts, you can be part of a solid support system that brings individuals together for a good cause.

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