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Confessions of a Single Mum

The ups, the downs and sideways views of life as a single parent

How To Treat Yourself Without Spending Too Much Money

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  Credit: Unsplash   Who doesn't love treating themselves once in a while? There's nothing more satisfying than spending money on yourself. The problem is that most of us with families to provide for don't have much money to spend on ourselves. However, there are always ways in which you can treat yourself without spending a fortune or compromising your budget. The trick is knowing how to do so. Here are some tips on how to treat yourself without spending too much ... VIEW POST

Reasons Why You Should Travel In Your 20s

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Photo by JESHOOTS.COM     When you’re in your 20s, many things feel on pause. You may be working hard to pay off student loans, save for a home or car, and build a stable career at the same time as figuring out what you want to do with the rest of your life. If you’re not sure where you want to go next or how to get there, travel is one of the best ways to find that out.    Travelling can be expensive and logistically difficult if you don’t plan it out in ... VIEW POST

Girls’ Party Themes and Ideas

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Party theme ideas for girls can span all ages of children, and they can be a lot of fun to plan. They're also fun to experience and can be a bonding time for you and the little/young girl in your life. Here are some theme ideas. Don't forget to set the theme when you send out the invitations. 1. Tea Party Few things say "feminine" like a fancy tea party. Try some of these ideas to throw a lovely tea party for a little girl. * Provide a trunk of dress-up clothes, complete with dresses, ... VIEW POST

Tips for Hosting a Children’s Party

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Hosting a children's party can be lots of fun or a nightmare, depending on how organized you are. Here are some tips to ensure your child's party is fun for not only the child but for the host as well. 1. Keep the number of guests to a minimum, especially when the children are young. A good rule is to invite a number of guests of the age of the child. 2. Set a start and finish time on the invitation. For younger children a two-hour party is sufficient. 3. Ask your child if they would ... VIEW POST

Steps to Building Self Confidence

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Building confidence is a necessary exercise for many of us. If self-confidence does not come naturally, building it up takes deliberate, conscious effort. While no step-by-step program is perfect, following are some steps that may help you build up your sense of confidence. Goals Write them down. Make a list of your goals, long and short term, and then below each goal write the steps it will take to get there. For example, if one of your goals is to launch a website to earn money, your ... VIEW POST

How To Build Confidence in Interpersonal Relationships

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For some people, self-confidence with regard to personal relationships is challenging. You may find that you have confidence in many other areas of your life - your business, talents, and so forth - but lack the confidence to have successful personal relationships. For some, this is due to past experiences - once bitten, twice shy, so to speak. For others, it just seems to be how they're wired; they just can't be the social butterfly they wish they could be. If any of this describes you, read ... VIEW POST