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The Dog Ate My Homework – Scrambling Pictures

Posted on March 12, 2025March 24, 2025 by Jupiter

[Ad- gifted products] When it comes to the old excuse that your dog ate your homework, there is already a silly picture in your head. The toy – or rather board game? – The Dog Ate My Homework takes the general silly idea and makes it into a quick to learn, easy to play tabletop game where your child can feed a toy dog drawings and watch them get all scrambled up. The game comes with a bunch of papers with different drawings, a dog that you put together, treat tokens, and instructions. We played this game at our local Geek Retreat on one of our board game nights after school.

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Gardening with Pot Gang

Posted on March 11, 2025March 24, 2025 by Jupiter

[Ad- gifted product] The weather has been brighter out, the world feels defrosted for the most part, so it’s time to start thinking about your garden. Back in January, we got sent a box from Pot Gang with some fruit, vegetable and herbs to grow. To be honest, time in January got away from us, and we ended up growing our plants at the very end, with Amelia very much wanting to be in charge of them. Pot Gang has a monthly subscription of easy to grow plants, that feel very fulfilling when you grow them.

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Greepz – Creepy Pasta-inspired Plush Collectables

Posted on March 10, 2025March 10, 2025 by Jupiter

[Ad- gifted products] When it comes to teenagers and tweens, especially boys, there isn’t a lot out there to buy for them. I think it’s just the age group; they become extremely challenging to purchase gifts or to have interest in anything really. Kai is a big gamer and likes the gym, but one thing he quite enjoys with his friends, is horror. Greepz seems like the absolute perfect thing, as it is a spooky plush range, aimed at teens and adults, who like something a little more creepy and out there.

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Identifying and Preventing Dehydration in the Elderly

Posted on March 9, 2025June 13, 2025 by Contributor

Dehydration occurs when the body loses more fluids than it receives. As water is essential for many processes in the body, like regulating temperature, lubricating joints, and removing waste, suffering from dehydration for any period can be a serious cause for concern.

Dehydration in the elderly can be even more of a worry. With age, the body faces a higher risk of complications related to reduced kidney function, diminished mobility, and underlying health conditions. This means it’s important to know the signs of dehydration in the elderly.

Read on to learn all you need to know about spotting symptoms of dehydration in the elderly, preventing health complications related to dehydration, and maintaining healthy water habits.

What Causes Dehydration in the Elderly?

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The Ultimate Family Packing List for a UK Walking Holiday

Posted on March 9, 2025March 26, 2025 by Contributor

Getting the best from a walking holiday in the UK means having the right equipment and supplies at your disposal. This will help to ensure that your experience is as comfortable as possible, and that you have the support you need to enjoy yourself while you’re on a hike.

Clothing Essentials

In the UK, the weather is notoriously difficult to predict. This might be particularly so if you’re going to be hiking up exposed ridges, and through other kinds of hostile terrain.

Wearing the right clothing can ensure that you’re protected against the wind, while still getting enough air circulation that you aren’t going to turn into a sweaty mess as you make a challenging ascent. This might mean packing a base layer that wicks up moisture, a mid-layer that keeps you warm, and an outermost layer that repels rainwater, while keeping you protected from the wind.

Of course, the most important part of your wardrobe is going to be a high-quality pair of walking boots. Walking boots for men come in many different shapes and sizes. Pick one that’s right for you, and make sure that you have plenty of replacement laces to hand.

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