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7 Mistakes to Avoid When Building a Garden Shed
*Collaborative Post* A garden shed is one of the many small additions that you can make to your home to add to its convenience. A garden shed can be a great place to store items and tools you routinely use around the house. It can also make for a perfect place to work on small or major projects, and could even add to the garden’s decor. It all depends on whether you pick the right one, however. There are also {Read More}
Zen Design for a Better Night`s Sleep
*Collaborative Post* Originating from Japan, the Zen philosophy focuses on creating balance, harmony, and relaxation through meditation practice. Zen principles benefit from increased popularity, and they became even more appreciated during the pandemic. Although not an interior design style itself, Zen also moved into our private spaces, as we were all seeking to control our lives during stressful times better. With interior design styles such as Japandi, Wabi-Sabi, and Minimalist at their pick, a Zen home is meant to be {Read More}
What To Do If Your Heating Switches Off Suddenly?
*collaborative post* You rely on the heater in your home to keep the place warm and comfortable. There are times though when you have concerns. Something isn’t working as it should, and that means no heat. Not only will the home be cold and uncomfortable, but you could end up with frozen pipes! When your heat switches off suddenly, it can be the result of a minor issue or something more extensive. Do your best to troubleshoot and resolve the {Read More}
The Benefits of House Systems in Schools
*Collaborative Post* House systems within schools are an element of excellent pastoral care and a conventional characteristic of British schools. Traditionally, a “House” referred to a boarding house and the system was usually associated with the more reputable English schools, but nowadays they are popular in Government-funded day schools, as well as private day and boarding schools. Houses are a way of dividing pupils into groups, creating smaller communities within the wider whole, while promoting healthy competition amongst pupils. Each {Read More}
Competitions
If you are looking for a Christmas treat for a Horrible Histories fan, I’ve got the prefect competition for you! I’ve been lucky enough to be given a copy of Horrible Histories Horrible Christmas from Wicked Uncle to give away to one lucky reader. It’s filled with all the festive facts that every Horrible History reader would want to know and more! This book is the complete horrible history of Christmas with tales of the dark Puritan days where they {Read More}
Competitions
With two children now in school, buying school shoes can become really expensive. I’m really happy to have been given the opportunity to try Treads indestructible shoes this term and here’s why. When my daughter first started school, she would go through at least two pairs of a well-known children’s shoe brand (and they aren’t exactly cheap!). I wouldn’t mind if the shoes were the wrong size but when the shoe was too worn out, it did grate on me {Read More}
Competitions
Getting children outside and learning about their environment and how things grow is so important. Children need to learn about their world and how it works if we are going to get them interested in the environment and healthy living. My son’s pre-school have just been on a school trip as a part of their ‘growing’ topic. During their trip, they had the opportunity to get digging and planting different types of vegetable and flowers as well as look at {Read More}
Competitions
Did you know that September 26th is officially the most popular birthday in the UK? The number of babies born on this single day range from 1,800 to 2,000! That is a lot of babies. With all these births, comes some very joyful moments; however, 1 in 3 British mums admit to being unaware of Infant Colic. Infant Colic is a common medical condition which affects 1 in 5 newborn babies and can cause parents and babies a lot of {Read More}
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