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Why I’m glad we invested in a caravan in Wales
It was just over 5 years ago that we decided to buy our static caravan that is now based on a beautiful site in Snowdonia, Mid Wales. As much as we loved holidaying abroad, we wanted Joe to be able to experience the freedom and enjoyment of spending time in the great outdoors. Both myself and Pete had spent a lot of time in Wales as children, and we wanted Joe to have that joy of experiencing the natural environment, the rivers, stream, mountains and valleys that make Wales so breathtaking. The Camping and Caravanning Club have been looking at how we can get children away from their play stations,…
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Diamond Engagement rings from Orla James
Marilyn Monroe said it best. A kiss on the hand may well be Continental, but when it comes to being a girls best friend, diamonds rate very highly. That most beautiful of stones has it all when it comes to class, elegance and luxury, so when it comes to choosing a ring as important as an engagement ring, diamonds are always a choice that rate very highly – it’s a forever ring after all, one that signifies a lifetime commitment to the person you love. Orla James are a jewellery company with a difference. Offering a wide range of engagement and wedding rings that are ‘made with love in the…
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Retro Movie Night
Everyone enjoys a good movie night. You take a classic film, get the perfect cinema snacks – the Popcorn, the Pringles, the fizzy drinks and a group of your favourite people, and you enjoy all the fun of the cinema in your own home. I recently hosted my own retro movie night, based on the regular movie nights hosted by Sunrise Senior Living, a trusted Care Home Provider who have a care home in Solihull, these are a regular event with residents’ families to invited to attend. Favourite movies are a great way to bring people of all generations together, united in the love of a great, classic film. For…
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Annoying Phrases you hear at Work
Every so often we read a piece that first makes us giggle, then makes us feel a little uncomfortable, and then downright makes us squirm, and all because it totally resonates with us as completely true. This is exactly how I felt when I checked out the latest infographic from Citrix GoToMeeting. The online meeting and video conferencing experts have put together an infographic all about the 50 most annoying phrases that we say at work, ones that we must stop using to avoid – A. Sounding like a walking cliche, and B. Annoying the life out of everyone around us. And I’m taking a bet that most of you…
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Men’s footwear – Ideas for Father’s Day from Standout.Net
I’m continuing with my look at ideas for gifts for men, specifically with Father’s Day in mind, but also for birthdays and any other special occasion. Today I am looking at another company which has designer styles in abundence – Standout.Net. Standout.Net launched its online store in 2015, and since then it has dedicated itself to offering men style and choice when it comes to clothing, offering more than 70 different brands. It says “We’re passionate about helping men (of all ages) find just the right piece of designer clothing. Whether for chilling out, hitting the nightlife, attending dinner parties, a style re-fresh or simply day-to-day living our men’s designer…












