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How To Get The Classic Rustic Look

With the busy nature of modern life, many of us find ourselves lusting after something from a bygone era. You might find yourself wondering how you can get this look in your own home and it’s actually easier than you might think. There’s a fine line between getting the rustic look in your home to it looking outdated. Here’s how....{Click Here to Read More!}

3 things that can help to alleviate the symptoms of anxiety

Anxiety comes in many forms and can be triggered by several things. For many, it is the after-effects of a traumatic experience, whilst for others, it is brought on by medical conditions or situations they find difficult to cope with. Anxiety can also cause a wide range of symptoms including panic attacks, hyperventilation, heavy sweating, and lethargy. It can....{Click Here to Read More!}

Is teaching a good career move in 2020?

Teaching is often referred to as a noble profession. A lot of people argue that it’s a calling, but you need to love being around kids to enjoy your work as a teacher. You also need to move with all your students, despite their different mental and intelligence capabilities. Other than being a noble and a respected profession, is it....{Click Here to Read More!}

Create a vintage home with rustic lighting

Vintage homes are getting more popular each year, and it’s clear to see why! Vintage décor brings together the very best of both sophistication and cosiness, with warm brassy tones and bare woods. But how do you light such a space? Luckily, there is plenty of rustic lighting available that can complete your vintage home! Create a vintage home with....{Click Here to Read More!}

Worrying Signs Your Mental Health Is Spiralling

Mental health is talked about now more than ever. Wherever you go online, you read hashtags of #bekind and #itsokaytonotbeokay and all those cheesy quotes. The thing is, it’s really not okay that you’re not okay - you deserve to feel contentment and security and happiness. You may be afraid to speak out about your mental health, but you need....{Click Here to Read More!}

Spring Hair Tips

It's nearly Easter and at last here in the UK Spring is starting to make an appearance - and my Winter trick of covering up my hair with a hat is no longer possible. (more…)

Property Investment: Impact of Having A Child

Whatever the type of investments you have, they are always in some form impacted by your family life. Having a child, or having more children, is a substantial impact on family life and therefore finances. Consideration needs to be made for childcare, living arrangements and when it comes to properties, values, property letting fees and locations need to be looked....{Click Here to Read More!}

DIY cocktails: The best resources to help you out

You might not have the shaking technique that professional cocktail bartenders are able to pull off, but that doesn't mean to say the DIY cocktail market is on its knees. Far from it, we're all trying it - albeit some more successful than others. To help your plight, here are a mixture of five links and infographics which can make....{Click Here to Read More!}

Questions About Reverse Mortgages Answered

When you retire, you become eligible for many special privileges. One is the privilege to apply for a reverse mortgage, if you choose. The question is should you choose to or not? To answer that question, you need to first get the answers to several others. Here are some of the top questions about reverse mortgages answered. Why Not Just....{Click Here to Read More!}

Cosy Christmas in Cornwall

Christmas in Cornwall 2019 is set to be a magical experience, with a variety of Christmas events and spectacular illuminations. If you're staying at one of the many Cornwall holiday resorts, you'll find so much to choose from, and even if the weather threatens to dampen your Christmas spirits, there are still plenty of indoor activities, and of course, some....{Click Here to Read More!}

CBD oil and anxiety: what’s the deal?

I've written before about CBD oil; it's not something I knew a lot about until I tried it for my chronic pain. Pain wise I wasn't sure whether it did an awful lot but it did have a useful side effect - it really helped my anxiety and insomnia. (more…)

End of Year Extravagances for 2019

Many of us work hard to save up money throughout the year for the winter months. From higher bills to pay to the holiday season and all those gifts to buy, it is always good to have a little extra in the bank. However, when everything is already paid for, why not treat yourself to a little end-of-year extravagance? Designer....{Click Here to Read More!}