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What is the big deal about Minecraft?

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You know all that sage advice about knowing what your kids are doing online and having open dialogue so they’ll tell you stuff. You know? That.  I’ve been trying so hard, but have to hang my head and confess to failure.  The thing is, my boys are into Minecraft. It’s a computer game apparently. And […]

A quick guide for getting your home ready for guests this Christmas

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With the big day less than two weeks away, you might have guests coming over for a visit. If you are then you might want to start thinking about little ways to make your home festive and welcoming to guests. Even family members that you see quite often will appreciate a few little touches to […]

How to create the right atmosphere in your home

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If you are looking for ways to set the tone in your house, but you aren’t too sure how here are some of the best ideas you will need to start with. Picture Beautiful Floor Wool carpets provide a real sense of comfort, but they do require a higher level of maintenance. If you’re not […]

Christmas: the most merciless time of the year

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The lights have started twinkling, little children are getting excited, and up and down the land we are being urged to “feed the world” and that “Santa Clause is coming to town”. Can you feel it yet? That sneaky snaky feeling of dread and inadequacy. Yup, that’s the one. It’s the idea that the decorations […]

Top Tips To Keep You Healthy

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Everyone wants to be healthy and live a long fruitful life. But there are things we can do to help us along the way. Here are some top tips to keep you healthy. Keep Hydrated Studies have proven around 75% of people are dehydrated.  Keeping hydrated can make you happier, give you better recovery after […]

What’s on my mind this week…

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It’s only just December and already I’m in the grip of the seasonal sweat. It’s what happens when your already busy life gets an addition clutch of festive events for every person you live with and, strangely, it’s down to you to make them all happen. Ho ho ho hum. Add to that that everyone […]

Advice for myself as a first-time buyer

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While in some respects, I’d sell a kidney (and my children) to be the age I was when I bought my first home, the thought of having to get on the property ladder from scratch in the current climate would not thrill me. I was 18 when I got the keys for my first home. […]