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Confessions of a Single Mum

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

Lessen Your Rubbish Clearance and Take a Fun Free Holiday

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Lessen Your Rubbish Clearance and Take a Fun Free Holiday     According to Evolution Money, a two week holiday will cost an average of £4792 English pounds for a family of four living in the UK. For readers on the other side of the pond, that's about $6365 American dollars. What if we told you there's a way to take a really fun holiday for FREE and lessen your rubbish clearance at the same time? All budget minded savvy mums and dads would jump at this opportunity, right? Well, we're ... VIEW POST

How To Eliminate Money Worries When You’re Moving Home

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Whatever your reason for moving is, the expense of moving home these days is diabolical. For those of us that are selling a property before moving, money can become a big issue and can leave many people feeling like they’re unable to afford the move they’re trying to make. Here’s how you can eliminate money worries when you’re moving home.   First and foremost, one of the first things that comes to mind is the money that you will lose out on if you have to take time off work to move ... VIEW POST

How To Liven Up Your Garden

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No matter what time of year it is, the efforts you put in to having an attractive and lively garden is something to be proud of. Of course, summer time means you can spend all your time outdoors in your fabulous garden, but it is always comforting to look out of the window during the colder months and see an attractive display! Read on to discover some easy tips that’ll be sure to liven up your garden. Garden Lighting The atmosphere of your garden can change dramatically with the simple ... VIEW POST

The Science Behind Cosmetic Acupuncture – And Why You Should Try the Technique

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  Acupuncture isn’t always used to help alleviate the frustrating symptoms of painful conditions or ailments; it can make you look and feel good too. A medical modality based on the ancient wisdom of Chinese medicine, acupuncture has fast become an interesting intervention within the field of modern research. From regulating the Qi (energy) to moving blood along the meridians, we now investigate the mechanisms of acupuncture from a scientific perspective. What are the key elements ... VIEW POST

Ways To Look After Your Parents As They Age

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No one likes to confront the fact that their parents are getting older. Our parents are the people we have grown up relying upon but as they get older the roles usually reverse and elderly parents may need some extra help or care. If they are using a wheelchair or a powerchair you may need to make changes to their home or take extra time to visit them to ensure that they have everything they need. Discuss Their Needs The first step to making sure your parents are looked after in their old ... VIEW POST

What Happens When Single Parents Aren’t Well? Essential Survival Techniques

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Of all the challenges that a single parent faces, finding themselves ill or injured is among the most difficult. In a conventional setup, such occurrences would usually be dealt with by the healthy parent taking on the bulk of the childcare duties while the other rested up. With no such option available, single parents find themselves having to make do the best that they can. It’s tough enough coping with illness or injury in and of itself, but it’s even harder when you have the needs of your ... VIEW POST