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Is Your Home Working For You?

When most of us think about our homes, there tend to be a few things that stick out in our minds. After all, your home is likely to be the kind of place where you want to feel the safest, the most relaxed, and the most secure. However, one of the issues for a lot of people is that they don’t really think about how they can actually make their home into that kind of place. One of the biggest things you need to consider is how well your home is actually functioning. Sure, the way it looks like might be more obvious, but the way that your home actually works can make far more of a difference to how it feels.

Four simple tasks to add some colour to your living room

Do you sometimes walk into your living room and just feel deflated? Sometimes it can feel like ground hog day and inspiration evades you – but don’t despair! Here are four easy tasks that can help you breathe a new lease of life into your living room – without blowing the budget!

Of course, you could set about knocking down walls, completely redecorating the room or changing the entire style of your home to get that ‘refreshed’ feel, but that can be expensive and time consuming. Sit back and get ready to be inspired, these simple tricks will have you falling back into love with your living room in no time at all.

Fun Ways to Use Wall Stickers at Home

Wall stickers are an awesome way to change a room without having to redecorate completely, paint, or strip wallpaper. They are an easy and cost-effective way to add something extra to your rooms without having to commit large amounts of money or time. Wall stickers are the perfect choice for renters who want to make a home their own but might not be able to make huge choices. They are great in kids’ rooms, to add some fun, without making big changes that they might grow out of in a few months, and they are a perfect way to put your own stamp on your house.

Getting Your Garden Ready For Spring

Winter is fast coming to an end, and this means that it is nearly time to spend more of an active approach to the tasks that your garden needs. Your garden can get a little forgotten about during the cooler months and this leads to an array of different tasks to complete. Now that the weather is starting to shift into the spring months, it’s time to start putting a plan into place ready to have your garden work in full swing by the time it arrives.

Is Wood Flooring Really Safe For Children?

The flooring in your home needs to be pretty hard-working if it’s going to stand up to the pressures of family life. Children spend a lot of time on the floor, whether they’re learning to crawl or just playing with their toys. Your floors need to be easy to clean, durable and safe. Parents are often confused by wood floors. Are they safe for children or not?

3 Simple Ways To Brighten Up Your Home

We all know how dull the house can be after the last pieces of Christmas decorations are taped back up into their cardboard box and shoved straight up to the loft. Don’t worry though, as I am here exploring ways to help you brighten up your home to chase those January blues away.

I think most people would agree that we women love to shop and grab bargains whenever we can! We might be in January blues, but there are still lots of sales and gems hiding around the shops, especially in supermarkets! There is plenty of last season stock for interiors, like cushions, throws, mirrors, reduced to half price or more! So this is the best time to grab a bargain and dress your house beautifully!

Midi Dress Advantages

The fashion world is beautiful and fun, but it is also complicated. You cannot just walk into a store and choose the first item you see. There are many different styles, colours and shapes to pick from. That goes for all types of clothing, but especially dresses. If you are not sure what type of dress to buy, one place to start is by selecting a length. A midi dress is an excellent length because midi dresses often have diverse looks and uses.

Steps to Raising Well-Rounded Children

Raising children is a whole mixture of emotions. There can be joy, fun, stress, and sadness, and also a pressure to do certain things or raise children in a certain way. Knowing how to raise children is different for everyone; there is no rule book. But there can be one thing that a lot of parents will agree on, and that is wanting to raise well-rounded children. But what does that really mean?

How To Be A True Original

We all want to be original in some way or another, even if that just means being able to stand out from the crowd in some way. If you are keen to try and be more original, and you are not quite sure how you are going to do it, then it is something that you might want to think about and study for a while first to be able to work it out effectively. The truth is that it should not be all that hard to do, as long as you are happy to make some changes. In this article, we are going to take a look at some of the best ways to make sure of that, so that you can ensure that you are going to be a true original in no time at all.

Build Your Own Dragon Boat Race Game #ad

Would you like to learn how to build your own dragon boat race game? This is a very fun racing game that everyone will love. Thanks to Bostik for giving us this opportunity to make this video.

Declutter Your Home After Christmas

This December, we all look forward to a long Christmas break to spend quality time with our family and friends and perhaps revel a bit in the holiday spirit! But where there is a celebration, there will also be clean up and packing away all the holiday decorations. The New Year is a time for fresh starts, and there is no better way of kicking all this off than with a good clear out of your home.

How To Choose Your Perfect Wedding Dress

Your wedding dress is one of the most important details of your wedding day. Choosing the right one is a huge decision, and making such an important decision can feel overwhelming. How do you know if a dress is the one? With this handy guide you can choose the perfect wedding dress and feel confident and beautiful on your big day.

What Does Your Car Say About Your Driving

Recently, I came across an article about What Does Your Car Say About Your Driving by Lease Car which I can totally relate to. I agree with them that the car you drive can reveal a lot about you as a person.

Christmas Good Toy Guide Is Out Now

The Christmas Good Toy Guide 2019 edition is out now since 1^st November! Have you checked it out yet? Did you know that it is free to access for all? Of course, internet is required to check the Good Toy Guide website!

Home Or Away This Winter

Are you planning to book a holiday at home or away this winter? Before you head out and book your holiday, why not check out this interactive map by Regatta, which will show you the best of what the UK has to offer in wintertime, compared to other countries! It might help you decide how you spend your holidays, help you to save money for the festive period and reduce your carbon footprint!