Lifestyle
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A Few More Valentine Gift Ideas
And so January is finally over. Did a month ever feel so long? I’m pretty sure it had at least 70 days, and that almost all of them were dismal. But now, thank goodness, it is finally February, a short month of pancakes, half term, love, and the knowledge that Spring is really not that far away. I’m continuing with my look towards February 14th, which is, of course, St Valentine’s Day, and bring you a few more gift ideas if you are still stuck for what to get for your most beloved. This post features jewellery, toiletries and alcohol, all of which I would be most happy to receive…
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Benefits of fibreglass umbrellas
Fibreglass is a hugely lucrative and in-demand material that is used by multiple industries for countless products. But why is it so popular, what are its specific advantages and why should you consider it when choosing an everyday item, like an umbrella? In this article, we’ll establish how fibreglass is made, what it’s used for and how it’s the perfect material to construct premium umbrellas. What is fibreglass? Fibreglass also goes by the name ‘glass reinforced plastic’ (GRP) and is created by joining a collection of very thin fibres of glass with a binding solution. The main ingredients of fibreglass are silica sand, soda ash and limestone. Each glass fibre…
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Life’s Little Luxuries – Things That Make You Go Ooh!
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When life gives you little luxuries, make the most of them! We all have that little something that puts a smile on our face that we might take for granted, largely because we are so rushed off of our feet to really take the time to step back and appreciate the little things in life. That comes to an end, at least for this blogger, with a list of just some of the things that make you go ooh! Fresh Sheets The first little luxury is something that everyone will agree on – going to bed with fresh sheets on. Bliss! Human touch…
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Dealing with the ‘D’ Word – The Key Preparations
If you look at divorce statistics in the UK over the course of the last 45 years, there are two clear trends that stand out. Firstly, the number of couples tying the knot has decline considerably during this time, as social attitudes have shifted and caused marriage to become a slightly outdated institution. Despite this, the number of divorces has remained largely unchanged, with the rate of separation increasing incrementally as a result. In fact, the divorce rate was a relatively paltry 18.3% in 1971, while the corresponding number in 2014 was around 44%. If you find yourself dealing with the prospect of divorce, you’ll be sure to experience some…
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Help! I need a new camera!
One of the most important tools a blogger can have is a camera. Recording important events, shooting pictures for reviews, and just generally taking a picture of anything and everything that might be useful or interesting at some point, a camera becomes like an added appendage, as important as the left and right arm. Which is why, right now, I’m in the middle of a major crisis. Even without the blogging, I totally love photography, and always have. I take literally hundreds of photographs:- of my family, of my outfits, of my holidays, it is true to say I never travel anywhere without a camera. I have photograph albums everywhere,…
