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5 Easy Ways To Entertain Kids During Summer Holidays
We are about halfway through the summer holidays here in the UK, and I have to say that it’s usually around this time that I start trying to think of cheap, easy ways to entertain the kids. As it stands, we’ve already done all the ‘big’, exciting things that we had planned. The kids have had two camping holidays and pretty much had a brilliant few weeks of summer holidays already. They’ve seen lots of family, been to fun attractions all over the country, and basically been spoiled rotten by everyone. Now they’re back home and the Mr has sadly gone back to work, it falls to me to find…
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Tips for Planning a Family Holiday with Your Kids
I love going on family holidays. They’re something that I feel I really missed out on when I was a child myself, so I strive to get in as many great family holiday memories as possible now that I am a parent. Now, I am not saying that going on holiday doesn’t come without any stress or anxiety, but I have definitely learnt a few tips along the way that do make the process of traveling with your kids a lot easier. So if you are planning a family holiday this year, check out my 5 pro tips for planning a family holiday with your kids below. 1. Plan the…
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5 Simple Steps to Kickstart Your Morning Routine
At some point in our lives, we’ve all sat there and thought, “could I be doing something more productive that’ll help me reach my goals?” I know that I have certainly been there many times – feeling a bit lost in this big adventure we call ‘life’. In my quest to become more productive and own my happiness, I started to assess my daily life and figure out where I could introduce small changes. My morning routine was seriously lacking in any structure, so I decided that kick-starting my new morning routine should be my first order of business when it came to becoming a happier, more successful person. Why…
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5 Cheap New Hobbies To Try Out
Having a hobby is vital to your mental and physical wellbeing. By having a hobby, you’re allowing yourself to indulge in your interests, have time to yourself, learn new skills, and nurture your mind. If you’re someone who often finds they don’t have enough time for self care, or has always wanted to learn something new but haven’t had the time, finding yourself a new hobby is a great way to encourage self care and discipline. If you’re looking for a new hobby to try out that’s cheap and easy to structure into your calendar, keep reading! Writing is a great free hobby Writing is practically free! If you’re reading…
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4 Shopping Budget Tips for Parents
The weekly shop used to be one of those parenting tasks that I absolutely hated doing. The shops are crowded, I often get overwhelmed and forget what I was even there for, and not to mention the dread I felt when I think about how much money I was about to spend. I started to learn how to better budget our family finances and shop in a way that was better for our family’s financial health. I’ve put together this blog post of tips to help others like me – if you’re looking for ways to spend money on your food shop, keep reading! Budgeting is Important for Your Family’s…
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How to Write a List Blog Post: Planning, Formatting and Tips
There are many different types of blog posts out there, but one of the most popular types is the list blog. As the name would suggest, a list blog post is one that has an ordered list with items. They are typically used to share tips and information in a concise way. They’re popular due to the information being easily digested – perfect for people looking for inspiration and motivation. If you’re looking for some inspiration, this post will cover how to plan and format your own list blog posts as well as provide tips on what to include! What is a list post (a.k.a listicle)? A list post is…
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20 Mental Health Journaling Prompts
Journaling is a brilliant way to keep track of your mental health highs and lows, as well as practicing daily gratitude and sharing your inner thoughts in a private, safe space. Sometimes when you get ready to start journaling, you may find yourself overwhelmed or uninspired. It can be difficult to know what to write about, especially if you’re new to journaling. To help you out, I’ve put together this list of 20 journaling prompts which make for great inspiration when writing about mental health. If you’re ready to be inspired, here are 20 mental health journaling prompts. These are listed in no particular order. Write about your biggest fear.…
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How to Keep a Journal for Mental Health
*This post contains affiliate links – if you make a purchase using these links, I make a few pennies at no extra cost to you. Keeping a journal for mental health can help to identify patterns in our lives that may be causing us stress and anxiety. This can also help us to find ways to take care of ourselves better and make space for things we enjoy. When starting a journal, it’s important to communicate with yourself about what you expect from the process. What do you want to get out of this? What are your goals? Keep it short and simple. You may want one overarching goal that…
