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How to pack lightly for a weekend away
Packing for a weekend away can be tricky, especially if you’re flying with cabin only luggage which means trying to squeeze it all into a small case. When the suitcase refuses to be zipped on the eve of your morning flight, it is the moment of true anxiety and annoyance. You did your best to avoid finding yourself in this familiar tight spot, and yet it’s happened again. It’s easy to overpack so below are some tips on helping you strip back your packing to help you pack lightly. If you’re travelling abroad then it’s worth checking if there are any limits on what you can take in terms of…
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A Teenage Girl Wish List
What to buy a teenage girl? To be honest, the fact that I was once a teenage girl myself is not all that helpful – times really have changed, and whilst I was interested in buying CDs, posters from Athena and accessories of all kinds from Salisburys, these days it is a whole new ball game. Luckily I have a 14 year old niece who keeps me in the loop when it comes to what teenagers really want. Stationery This is my niece Lia’s number one choice when it comes to gift ideas. Push pins, slogan emblazoned notebooks, cute post it notes – all of these things have great favour…
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Spring Into Action: Seasonal Jobs That Will Make Your Home Look Sensational
Lighter, longer days are finally on the way. If you’re counting down the days until summer, it’s a good idea to spring into action and make sure your home is ready for warmer climes. Here are some seasonal jobs to tick off your list. Spring cleaning Spring has arrived, and what better time to give your home a deep clean and get rid of clutter you don’t want or need? Go through all your cupboards and closets, make piles of things you want to keep, sell or chuck, and then clean the floors and surfaces. Vacuum the carpets, polish your furniture and give the bathroom a thorough going over. Nobody…
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Chocolate And Wine – Who Could Resist!
Easter is almost upon us, and if there is one thing that can be guarenteed, it’s that we are going to be eating our own body weight in chocolate, simply because it it the one time of the year that it is allowed, the one time of the year when an egg for breakfast doesn’t mean scrambled or fried, it means Cadbury. Whether you are a fan of the traditional Easter Egg, or whether you prefer a Lindt Bunny, or a box of something delightful from Hotel Chocolat, Easter is the perfect time to indulge in a sweet treat. Gift specialists Giftsonline4U have been thinking about all those eggs we are…
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Spring Clean And Revamp Your Bedroom
Spring is a time that is synonymous with Spring cleaning and revamping, especially when it comes to your home. Fresher, warmer days make you want to blow away the dark cobwebs of Winter, and getting rid of your clutter and adding some fresh, bright colours to your home is a good way of doing this. Today I am going to look at just one room of your home, in this case the master bedroom, and how you can revamp this without spending too much money doing so. The Bed The bed is at the heart of the room, but this can make it a very big and expensive item to…
