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The Best Ways to Brighten Up Your Home

Posted on July 11, 2020August 27, 2024 by Contributor

I really don’t like darkness. When I was growing up, my family’s home always seemed just a bit too dark. The flooring was dark, the only lights were from small table lights, and it just wasn’t as lit as the house I am currently living in. As someone who really thrives in light – and someone who lives in the UK now, where it is fairly dark and grey -getting the most out of the light in your home is just needed. Here are some of the best tips when considering how to make your room feel lighter.

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Garden design inspiration for a more tranquil outdoor space

Posted on June 30, 2020November 14, 2024 by Contributor

The weather has been fantastic lately, everyone is still stuck at home still, so if you haven’t already – it’s finally time to make your outdoor space a bit better for you and your family to enjoy. We have been touching up our medium sized garden over the last few weeks, adding in outdoor storage so that toys are put away and working towards making the garden more usable for everyone in our family. While planning out this garden, I figured it would be interesting to share some of the ideas I’ve had to create a more tranquil outdoor space – hopefully it helps you create your own dream garden.

Easy to manage plants

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Helping your teen save for their college degree in law – 3 tips for parents

Posted on June 9, 2020August 27, 2024 by Contributor

It’s safe to say that the bank of mum and dad won’t always be making deposits into your teen’s bank account and as they get older and start thinking about college, it’s important that they begin to take some responsibility for their own finances.

If your teen decides to embrace a career in law, then they’re going to be studying and away from home for a number of years whilst they get the education that they need to succeed. They may have high hopes of starting their own practice, or they could want to join a firm like this one; pintas.com. And while they might be excited, as a parent the last thing you want is their studies to be distracted by their lack of money and financial worries. Therefore, providing them with some helpful tips and advice about financial independence is crucial. Here we’ll take a look at some simple ways you can help your teen save for their college degree in law.

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Things to think about before growing your family

Posted on May 21, 2020February 27, 2025 by Contributor

The decision to have children or grow your family to accommodate more children is one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. As someone who wants to grow her current family soon, I’ve spent a lot of time discussing and planning for a bigger future. From preparing your home, sorting your finances, getting health insurance, understanding your feelings, and caring for your health. There is so much to think about and so much to plan for, especially as adding to your family or raising a child is a task in itself. I wanted to share with you some of the things I feel are quite important to think about before you take the plunge and start trying for a baby.

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Are you guilty of these top 5 financial drains?

Posted on April 2, 2020August 27, 2024 by Contributor

We all like a little frivolous spend now and again. But, when does the frivolous spending start to become a drain on your finances? When you don’t remember where your money has gone? When you’re using your credit card to pay for your essentials? Or when you’re failing to add to your savings account each month? Follow the link to find out more about your personal pension. The truth is that all of these are clear warning signs that your spending is probably a little out of control.

But don’t worry, it’s an easy fix. All you need to do is rein in your spending and live within your means. You should also be pinpointing the financial drains on your account and make some better choices. Want to know more?

Read on to discover the top 5 financial drains out there and if you’re guilty of indulging them.

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