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• Snacking On-The-Go: 4 Top Tips

  

  Pixabay - CC0 Licence Snacking is pretty common among, well, everybody in the UK! If you’re hungry, you reach for the fridge door and inspect what there is to... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Life After Lockdown

  

  As I sit in my bed, snuggled under my duvet on a July evening as the rain beats down at my bedroom window - such is a British summer, I'm struck by how much... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 5 Important Mens Health Issues Not To Ignore

  

  Did you know that men are 25% less likely to have seen a health care provider within the last year than women? The "Big boys don't cry", "Be a REAL man", "Take... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• What is Critical Illness Insurance and Who Needs It?

  

  Never heard of critical illness insurance? Or heard of it, but not really sure what it is and whether or not you need it? Well, first, you’re not alone – and... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Tips For First Time Contact Lens Wearers

  

  Making the switch from glasses to contact lens can be an exciting and nerve-wracking experience! As someone who has always been kind of squeamish about my... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Pastures New: How to Plan a New Life Abroad

  

  Image Pexels CC0 License Many people daydream about packing up their belongings and moving to another country to start a new life. During 2019, 407,000 people... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Crystals 101: How & Why I Use Them Around My Home

  

  If you follow me on Instagram, you may have noticed that recently my usual fashion hauls have been replaced with something a bit more niche - crystal hauls! Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 3 Ways to Ensure Your Parents Are Taken Care Of

  Everyone gets older, but not everyone has the same support system as they age. This is why if you're still around as your parents retire and start to face a... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Your Son's Birthday is Coming Up? Here's How to Celebrate

  

  Birthdays are a special occasion that only happens once a year. For that, they need to be extra special. If you have a boy, then you are quite aware of the... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 6 Things People Assume Are Covered by Home Insurance That Usually Aren’t

  

  Buying a first home is one of the most important events in anyone’s life, and one of the most exciting. Moving in is just one part, however, and you need to... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 7 Small Changes For A Healthier Lifestyle

  

  Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay If you’re looking for ways to improve your lifestyle but you don’t know where to begin then don’t worry, you have definitely... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 13 Indoor Activities to Do with the Kids This Winter

  

  It'll be winter before you know it. Trips to the beach, playground, and picnics must wait until next year — and the night becomes longer while the days begin... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Manifesting Our Dream Home

  

  It's happening again... I'm getting itchy feet. No I'm not about to trade Jon in for a newer model (who has the energy for that, these days?!) ... it's the... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 12 Ingenious Ways to Dispel a Friend's Gloom Instantly

  

  Is your friend is stressed about something or down in the dumps? Then read on to discover how to make a friend feel better instantly here. Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Home Education: Ideas and Tools to for Foreign Language Learning

  

  If you’ve been keeping up with the blog, you already know that I’ve been homeschooling my children for over two years now. Some studies have shown that... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Making New Travel Plans

  

  As a keen holiday maker, my favourite thing to do at the start of each and every New Year is to sit down and plan our family travel goals for the coming 12... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 7 Things a Pregnancy Massage Can Help With

  

  Your body undergoes a lot of changes during pregnancy, many of which cause discomfort that can't be treated with medicine. Pregnancy massage has been growing... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 7 Human Foods You Should Never Feed Your Dog

  

  Knowing what foods you should not give your dog is extremely important in keeping them healthy and providing them with the best care. Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Tips For Driving With Kids

  

  *Written in collaboration with MG It's looking like lots of us are going to be enjoying some good old British staycations this summer, and for many people - tha... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• How to Socialize for Social Distancing: Here Are 7 Ideas

  

  Social distancing is still critical, even though people are getting lonely at home. Here are seven suggestions for how to socialize online and have lots of fun. Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2020 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION