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    BUDGET FRIENDLY GUIDE TO REPLACING YOUR FRONT DOOR

    Replacing your front door is a great way to enhance your home’s curb appeal, improve energy efficiency, and boost security. If you’re working with a tight budget, it’s important to plan carefully to ensure you get the best value without sacrificing quality. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you replace your front door the cheapest way possible. Starting Points Start by assessing your needs and consider what you want from a new door. Are you focused on improving security, lowering energy bills, or simply giving your home a fresh look? Prioritising your reasons for the replacement will guide you in…

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    ARE YOU TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF? | SELFCARE WITH MANIFESTATION PULSE

    There is such a stigma about taking time out for yourself and being ‘selfish’, and it is the complete opposite. Starting a business, being a mother of three and also running a household, time out for myself is essential. Prioritise ‘you’ time, make it part of your routine and let it stick!. You can’t pour from an empty cup girls and that saying is completely true!. The feeling of being burnt out is so real and it can have such a damaging effect on you and ever lasting, it almost becomes a cycle. Also being a parent, we feel that…

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    BIRTHDAY GIFT IDEAS FOR 7 YEAR OLDS

    Birthday prepartion is always my favourite, but finding the perfect gift for children can be a bit of a challenge, putting it lightly :). I love asking the girls what they want for their birthday and being handed a little list of the most random bits they have their heart set on is so cute. Here are some fantastic gift ideas that are sure to bring a smile to your little ones faces .. Orchard Toys Games Orchard Toys have been a staple in our house for many years, offering a range of fun and educational games that are perfect…

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    TOP TIPS TO GET YOUR GARDEN SUMMER READY

    The sun is shining and I am here for it. I work from home and nothing hits better than a day at work sitting in the garden with an iced coffee, it sets me up for such a good mental health day and I am so glad we have got the garden summer-ready this week. Perfecting your garden for the summer involves a blend of preparation, creativity, and maintenance. Here are some essential tips we have done over the past few days to get our garden summer-ready Clean and Declutter Start by tidying up your garden. Remove any dead plants,…

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    GROW GREEN: FAMILY FUN IN YOUR ECHO-FRIENDLY GARDEN!

    Gardening can be a fantastic way to bond with your family, especially when you design your garden to be both nature-friendly and fun for kids. Creating a green space that invites children to play and explore encourages them to appreciate nature and provides a healthy outdoor environment for them to enjoy. Here’s how to create the ultimate eco-friendly garden, complete with wooden climbing frames and kids swings, to bring the whole family together. Planning Your Eco-Friendly Garden The first step in creating an eco-friendly and kid-friendly garden is planning. Consider the layout and the elements you want to include. Aim…

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    HOW TO MAKE EASY SLUSHIES AT HOME

    Nothing beats a refreshing slushie on a hot day,ask my children!.All three of my girls have loved slushies during the summer and they are currently Nila’s obsession.We picked up some really cool slushie cups at our local wacky recently and taking them back makes the slushie cheaper, but homemade slushies cost next to nothing!. If you’re looking for an easy and fun way to make slushies at home, you’ve come to the right place. Using slushie ice pops and a blender, you can whip one up in no time. Here’s a step-by-step guide to making perfect homemade slushies Ingredients and…

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    TOP 6 INTERIOR DESIGN PRINCIPLES FOR A GOOD BEDROOM DESIGN

    Some people have an eye for interior design with the seemingly magical ability to pair furniture, textures, colours, and décor to create beautiful spaces. It turns out that what these people actually have an eye for interior design principles—proportion, harmony, rhythm, balance, emphasis, and contrast—and these are the keys to creating a beautiful bedroom. A full breakdown: 1.Proportion Proportion is the pleasing relationship between the sizes of various elements within your bedroom space. It is essential to strike the right balance between the room’s dimensions and the scale of the furniture and decor pieces. A well-proportioned room feels comfortable and…

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    MUST-HAVE TREATS FOR SUMMER SCHOOL PACK LUNCHES

    As summer rolls in, it’s time to get creative with your child’s school pack lunches. Nila loves a packed lunch, they can sit in the playground and enjoy it, but most of all let’s not forget the importance of adding a few little treats to make lunchtime even more exciting. This summer, make sure to include some must-have treats that are both delicious and fun. St Michel Choco Muffins: A Classic Favourite Nothing beats the classic appeal of St Michel Choco Muffins. These chocolatey muffins are individually wrapped, making them easy to pack and convenient for school lunches. They offer…

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    WHY LOOKING YOUR BEST WILL MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD

    Putting some effort into how you look will make you feel good, and if you don’t know that by now then we don’t really understand why. When you have gotten dressed up for certain occasions and been happy with what you saw in the mirror, have they not been some of the times that you have felt the most confident in yourself? We’re sure that they have, seeing as this is the way that the majority of people feel. As such, it’s easy to see that putting in some effort when it comes to how you look will impact how…

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    CHILDREN ON A PLANE | TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

    Girls holiday booked and we are super excited to get away, just me and the girls for a carefree few days, no boys allowed. The older two girls have their essentials covered and will happily relax on the plane for 4 hours and amuse themselves, when it comes to younger children the aim is to keep them entertained and comfy like you would on a train journey to Nannies for as long as possible, here’s how. GAMES We love a games night, so have a ton of different games in the house that we can take on our trips away.…