A Day Out at Exmoor Zoo

While on holiday, we wanted to do a few activities that the children picked! One of the things that all three of them kept asking to do was go to a zoo. As we are a child-focused house, we looked up the local zoos (there were two) and picked the one that we felt was best – Exmoor Zoo. We went to Exmoor Zoo on a slightly overcast day, where the weather wasn’t very hot and there were a few drizzles of rain. The staff at the zoo said this was the best time to visit animals, as they wouldn’t be hiding from the sun and would be out getting fresh air – and they were right!

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Birthday Gifts for Mum: Guide to Making Her Day Special

Hello, lovelies! We all know that moms are the unsung heroes of our lives, and when their special day rolls around, we’ve got the golden opportunity to make them feel like the superstars they are. Let’s dive into the ultimate guide for birthday gifts that will make your mom’s day an extraordinary one!

Experience Days

Hey, we’ve all given the classic bouquet of flowers, right? But why not dial it up a notch? Imagine Mum floating in a hot air balloon over scenic landscapes or maybe indulging in a spa day that she wouldn’t book for herself. With experience days, you gift not just a day out but a treasure chest of memories.

It’s a departure from the norm! A spa day or a gourmet cooking class offers Mum an escape hatch from her daily routine. Plus, it’s a beautiful way to say, “Hey Mum, you deserve a break!”

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How to choose the right jewellery for a loved one

Getting ready for an important milestone? Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, an anniversary, or another important life event like a graduation, jewellery makes a wonderful choice for a gift. Not only is it easy to personalise, but quality jewellery will almost always be treasured and adored.

Regardless of who you’re buying the jewellery for, you can make the gift as feminine, masculine, or neutral as you’d like to. And there’s something extra special about choosing jewellery that not only looks glamorous but naturally suits and enhances the beauty of the person wearing it. Here’s how. 

How to choose the right jewellery: Four simple steps

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Brighten Up – 10 Clever Ways To Maximise Natural Light In Your Home

There’s something magical about the warm embrace of natural light. As well as making our homes feel bigger and more inviting, it also boosts our mood and well-being. If you’re looking to infuse your living spaces with a radiant glow, here are 10 clever ways to maximise natural light in your home.

Clear the Clutter

Start by decluttering your living areas. A tidy space feels more open and allows light to bounce around freely. Say goodbye to unnecessary items and create a minimalist ambience that enhances the effect of natural light.

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The Science Behind Contact Lenses: How They Work

Eyeglasses have been around, pretty much, for as long as human beings have been able to shape glass. But the engineering problems get a little trickier when the lens has to be placed directly on the surface of the eye.

So, while the idea of a contact lens might stretch all the way back to Leonardo Da Vinci (and beyond), the development of the technology has been the result of many contributors, and a steady improvement over successive generations of lens. 

An 18th-century polymath, Thomas Young, is thought to have attached tubes to his eyes using wax. The 20th-century optometrist, William Feinbloom, struck upon the idea of combining glass with plastic to make the lens more malleable and comfortable. Later, water-absorbing ‘hydrogel’ materials became the standard, with silicon hydrogel now dominating the industry.

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