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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Top 7 Entertainment Ideas for Your Next Event

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Planning a party or special event can be exciting, but finding the right entertainment is key to making it memorable. Whether you’re organizing a birthday, corporate event, anniversary, or neighborhood celebration, choosing fun and engaging entertainment helps set the tone and keeps your guests talking long after the party ends. Here are seven top entertainment ideas to consider for your next big gathering.

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Training for The Three Peaks – Month Three

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I’m not sure where that last month went, but it absolutely flew by, and that means I am a little late in writing you a training update. If you’re new here, I am going to attempt to climb The Three Peaks – Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon – at the end of July with a small team of friends and within 24 hours to raise money for Men’s Mental Health. Me and my sister have chosen to do this after our Dad went through an incredibly difficult time, hitting rock bottom and seeing no way out. With the help and support of family, friends and the amazing team in a local psychiatric hospital, he was thankfully able to come through that bleak time and see a future for himself. We thought this would be a fantastic way of celebrating how far he has come, whilst giving back to those who helped him so they can continue to help others. You can read our full story over on our donation page here.

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What is an Aura Funeral? Explanation & Review

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Choosing someone to help honour your loved one can feel overwhelming and emotionally heavy. If you are faced with the prospect of having to consider and compare funeral providers and different types of burials, cremations, and services, knowing where to turn for help may feel daunting, but we can help with that. 

Today, we’re going to take a look at Aura Funerals to learn what it means and what other families in similar situations think of it. 

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Brightening Your Eco-Friendly Home with Modern Lighting Options

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Your home is smart, sustainable, and solar-ready, but your lighting still looks like it belongs in a budget hotel from 2003.

Today’s modern lighting doesn’t just cut energy use; it’s the difference between a home that feels intentionally designed and one that just… exists. Think sculptural LEDs, smart mood presets, and neon details that double as personality statements.

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What to Include in a Memorable Birthday Gift Box

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A birthday gift box can be a lovely way to show individuals that you care about them. A customized gift box makes a friend or family feel special and happy. In this guide, we will look at some of the key things you can think about when gathering ideas for a last-minute birthday gift box!

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Small tables, many people, no leg space, embarrassing, right? That is where oak extendable tables come in as the star of the show. Not only are they space-saving stunners, but they are also a complete style statement. Crafted from eco-friendly oak and designed to bend with your lifestyle, they’re ideal for intimate weeknights or surprise dinner gatherings. No more sacrifices to aesthetics or functionality, you get both.

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10 Surprising Habits That Are Ruining Your Hair (And How to Fix Them!)

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Like most of us, you might dream of strong, shiny, and healthy hair, but without even realising it, you could be sabotaging your chances of growing it just by your daily habits.

Everything from the way you wash your hair to how you style it can cause more harm than good if not done properly and could lead to issues such as breakages, thinning, or dryness.

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