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Mum Life

Self-Care for Parents Who Don’t Have Time for Self-Care

Self-care is everywhere these days, and you’ll see it on social media, in the news, in magazines, and your friends and family might even mention it too. But if you’re a parent juggling all the things that parents have to juggle (and that’s a lot of things), the idea of self-care can feel like something …

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Family Life

Bring More Fun into Family Life and Shake Things Up with These Ideas

Time well spent with your family can range from doing the same thing whenever you have a few free days together to exploring the world around you and trying new things as you are able to. Continue reading to learn a couple of suggestions on how to shake things up and bring more entertainment into …

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Home & Garden

Are Your Utilities Really Working as Intended?

It’s funny how utilities are only “working” until the moment they’re not. The boiler hums along, the taps run, the lights come on, and you don’t really think twice about any of it. You just assume it’s all fine because, well, nothing dramatic has happened yet. But a lot of utility problems don’t show up …

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Home & Garden

5 Reasons Why Your Garden Deserves a Bit More Attention

Gardens are funny things. When they look good, they lift everything else around them. When they don’t, they become that thing you avoid looking at while making tea. A lot of people mean to “sort the garden out” at some point, but weeks turn into months, and suddenly it’s just another job you don’t have …

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Family Life

Moving an Ageing Parent Into Your Family Home: The Major Things to Consider

As the parent of a busy household, you may already feel like your home is already bursting at the seams. There’s always a ton to do, whether it’s extracurricular activities, school runs or just basic life admin that takes far longer than it should. The fact is, if you decide to add another generation under …

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Family Life Home & Garden

Move On or Make it Work? Deciding Whether to Sell Your Home or Stay

There comes a point where many homeowners find themselves asking an important question: is it time to sell the house? This is a huge decision to make, as buying a home is hard enough, let alone selling one at the same time. Many people find themselves stuck on whether to sell their home or stay …

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Lifestyle

Being Extra Cautious With Your Car Saves More Money Than You Think

Being careful with your car often sounds like common sense, at least to most people who actually drive somewhat often, but the truth is that many drivers don’t realise how much money a bit of simple caution can actually save over time. It’s easy to focus on fuel prices or insurance costs. But in doing …