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Perfect Summer Gift Ideas
Summer is a time when our thoughts turn to holidays, but that doesn’t mean we can turn our minds off to gift ideas. As a June birthday myself, I can say that Summer still means birthdays, and therefore this post is dedicated to gift ideas to all the kids who were the babies of your school year group, those born in July and August. As ever, I will try to add to the post as I see new things, so bookmark this for a later date and come and check in. Esmeralda Candle Co. – Summer-Inspired Scented Candles A beautifully scented candle is a timeless summer gift. Esmeralda Candle Co.…
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Stabilo Aid Memory Boosting During Exams
Last Thursday, my son Joe started his GCSE exams. After a lot of hard work and studying, the reality that ‘this is really it’ finally sank in. Exam time is a daunting time for any teen, and having some good revision strategies is one way to channel your time and make it count. Your notes and revision papers need to be useful for you, and not just reams of copy that you read and it goes in, and then instantly goes out. Stationery experts STABILO believe that good tools are a way to aid revision. They are aiming to support students across the UK with expertly designed stationery that does…
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Suzanne Holtom ‘And Hills Bore Scars’
I am a huge fan of the New Walsall Art Gallery, and often pop along to see new exhibitions, particularly if they feature local artists. Last month I went to see one that really interested me, as it featured local landscapes seen in a completely different way. The Suzanne Holtom exhibition ‘And Hills Bore Scars‘ is a stunning exploration of key sites around Walsall and Dudley described as ‘geosites’. The New Walsall Art Gallery explain:- The Black Country geosites of Barr Beacon, Streetly and Wren’s Nest, Dudley have been key to her most recent work. Ancient limestone formations and more recent collapsed structures from mining and industry provide rich visual…
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Keeping your wedding party on trend
Planning a wedding is a big job, especially when everyone you know has an opinion about what should be worn. When it comes to the bridesmaid dresses, you can either pick them out on your own or provide bridesmaids with guidelines in choosing their own attire. The bridesmaids dresses usually compliment the wedding colour scheme and the brides dress, sometimes echoing the style in a more subtle way. In the past, bridesmaids dresses were often home made, and, could often be the very opposite of stylish. But this is no longer the case, with many dresses now being bought from the evening wear section of places like Coast and Monsoon.…
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How To Switch From Smoking To Vaping – Step-By-Step
Quitting smoking is no easy feat, but with the rise of vaping as a popular alternative, making the transition can be smoother. Whether you’re a long-time smoker or someone who’s just considering making the switch, this step-by-step guide will help you replace cigarettes with vaping, a potentially healthier option. Vaping can help reduce your exposure to harmful chemicals, offer you a variety of flavours, and provide you with an alternative nicotine intake method. With modern options like the 30000 puffs powerful vape device, users can enjoy extended usage and strong performance without the hassle of frequent recharging or refilling. In this guide, we’ll provide actionable steps to help you successfully…
