Why did I do it? My son lost his dad very suddenly last year – he was only 57. It was very traumatic for my son who was only 22 at the time (his dad and I divorced 11 years previously). His dad didn’t leave a will and there were a lot of complications with […]
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Master the art of holiday packing – tips to maximise space! Anastasia Nelen – Unsplash Now, I love a holiday (especially a cruise) as much as anyone, but one thing I am not keen on is packing. I always find it super stressful – and I am a chronic over packer! I’m making a conscious
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Photo by Fuu J on Unsplash Improving the quality of your life is something many people aspire to, particularly at the start of a new year, or new season. This involves taking intentional actions and developing positive habits. In this post, we will explore five habits I feel contribute to a more peaceful, less frantic
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Going on a cruise is exciting, and there is lots to do before you travel. This guide will help you to prepare, so you can go on your cruise relaxed in the knowledge you’ve got everything covered and ready to enjoy your holiday! Find out about the ship and ports of call Before your cruise,
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Going on holiday on your own can be an extremely daunting experience – it’s really scary, you’ll probably wonder if you’ll be safe, and whether you’ll have anyone to talk to! A cruise is a great option for solo travellers, and in fact this is a really growing segment of the cruise market. More and
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I love the feeling that September is a fresh start – it ties in with the start of the new academic year of course, and is something I’ve been used to for years, both from my own education, then from my son’s, then from working in a school! The changing of the seasons, the loss
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So you’ve found the perfect home for you – and you have a moving date either agreed or that everyone is working towards. Now you need to think about packing up your home and organising the services at your new one – this post will help your home move happen with less stress! First thing
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Whether you’ve decided to wait until your house is sold, or start looking as soon as it’s on the market, there are definitely some things you can do that will help you to find a new home that’s perfect for you, once you’ve decided to move on from your current home. Whilst this information is
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You’ve prepared your house for sale, you’ve found an estate agent who has sold your property – what’s next? First things first – buckle up – this is probably going to be a tough journey! Many things can go wrong, many people or organisations will probably frustrate you so it’s important to go into it
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So, you’ve done all the hard work in preparing your house for sale – what’s next? My preferred order of doing things is selling your house before buying somewhere new – looking at what’s on the market while mine is being marketed, of course. This is because until I’ve sold, I won’t know how much
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