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Falling Back In Love With Wearing Jewellery
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Falling Back In Love With Wearing Jewellery

During my early adults years and pre-kids time, I loved to wear Jewellery; rings, earrings, necklaces, however, for the past 20 years I’ve only really worn my wedding ring, and pulled out jewellery box for occasions and/or when attending a special event. I really didn’t bother with jewellery for many years. Until recently…

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Basic Heating and Air Conditioning Systems Primer
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Basic Heating and Air Conditioning Systems Primer

Being able to manage the temperature in your house may make the difference between a good night's sleep, the ability to concentrate on your job, and overall family comfort. There are a wide variety of air conditioning systems to choose from whether you're looking to purchase your first or update your current one. Compared to earlier models, modern air conditioners are not only more cost effective, but also better for the environment. If you're in the market for a new air conditioner, this article will walk you through the steps and warn you about frequent hazards.

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4 Ways to Create a Kids' Workspace for Fun and Learning
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4 Ways to Create a Kids' Workspace for Fun and Learning

Creating a kids' workspace can be a daunting task. There are a lot of things to consider when setting up an area for children to play and learn. The first thing to keep in mind is safety. You don't want your child getting hurt while playing in the space you've set up for them. Kids are stuck in schools for hours a day, and they don’t get to decorate their little spaces there.

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Improving Your Crafts With Different Techniques
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Improving Your Crafts With Different Techniques

If you are someone who likes to do some arts and crafts, you are not alone - and you are probably always on the lookout for some way in which to make it a little more interesting and engaging. One way to do that, and to widen out your repertoire in general, is to ensure that you are working on your crafts with a variety of different techniques. This will help to ensure that you are going to have a much better chance of creating what you want to create, so it’s something that you should bear in mind.

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How to Give Your Home an Entirely New Look
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How to Give Your Home an Entirely New Look

Your home is your sanctuary. It's the place where you can relax and be yourself. It's also a reflection of your personality and should showcase your unique style. So if you're feeling bored with your home décor, or if you just want to switch things up for a new look, don't worry – there are plenty of ways to give your home an entirely new look! This blog post will discuss six different ways to do just that. So read on, and get inspired!

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7 Considerations When Picking out Dog Toys
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7 Considerations When Picking out Dog Toys

There are so many different dog toys to choose from that it can feel overwhelming, and it is important to choose the right one for your dog, not only for its safety but also to make sure he gets the maximum enjoyment from it as well.

The right toy can help support your dog emotionally and help with difficult behavioural issues, so getting the perfect choice for his needs can make a big difference to your dog’s happiness, attitude and your enjoyment with him.

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Benefits To Cladding Your Home
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Benefits To Cladding Your Home

When we had our extension built, at the time we opted to have it rendered and painted, and it has remained that way since then. However, I’ve never quite been happy with the finished look, for me it is the ‘hard / cold’ finish of having it rendered that I don’t think I like. Ideally, I would prefer something more pleasant, and modern looking.

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Decorating with Teapots and Teacups
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Decorating with Teapots and Teacups

There’s something quaint and inimitable about the delicate beauty of a teapot and a teacup. The only downside is that people rarely use teapots and teacups for their standard cuppa these days. Don’t you wish you could get a little more out of these pieces outside of drinking tea? Well, if you’re a lover of all things tea and teaware, here are a few ways you can decorate with teapots and teacups.

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Five tasty fruits with a range of nutritional benefits  (Copy)
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Five tasty fruits with a range of nutritional benefits (Copy)

Fruit has always been good for us, but alongside the odd apple strudel or strawberries and cream, the general population aren’t eating enough of it. For example, in America, a CDC study revealed that only one in 10 adults meet the federal recommendation for fruit intake, which is for most people to eat 1.5 cups of fruit each day. The same applies in the UK, with the vast majority of people not having their five a day.

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Living Nature Soft Toys Black Cat Review
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Living Nature Soft Toys Black Cat Review

We received the Living Nature Black Cat Toy package to review. Included in the package was the decorated cardboard carry case, which has a nice design feature made to look like an animal transportation crate, which also doubles up as a carry case. The front has a door which can be opened and closed.

inside is lined with straw, along with the plush cat. In addition, you receive a pet passport with ownership certificate, a care guide and some fun facts.

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Disney Frozen Drawing School
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Disney Frozen Drawing School

For this review Toys & Bears kindly sent us the Frozen Drawing School.

Summer loves drawing, she spends hours drawing and practicing her skills - she finds it therapeutical, calming and she also thoroughly enjoys it. She is a fan of Frozen, thus, the Frozen Drawing School is the perfect activity for Summer during lockdown and behond.

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L.O.L Surprise! Movie Maker App
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L.O.L Surprise! Movie Maker App

As with many other kids, Summer is a massive L.O.L fan and over the past couple of years she has collected an array of L.O.L dolls and accessories. So, she was super excited to try out the new L.O.L Surprise! Movie Maker App.

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Conservation Crisis Board Game Reviewj
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Conservation Crisis Board Game Reviewj

Conservation Crisis board game is a great interactive way to learn about the importance of conservation, and the challenges of a real-life environment struggle (saving endangered specious).

It is a strategy board game that is fun to play whilst also raising awareness about wildlife reserves and endangered species.

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Nerf BUNKR Take Cover Traffic Cone and the Nerf BUNKR Caution Crate 
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Nerf BUNKR Take Cover Traffic Cone and the Nerf BUNKR Caution Crate 

We received both the Nerf BUNKR Take Cover Traffic Cone and the Nerf BUNKR Caution Crate obstacles to review on our blog.

Jacob is a massive Nerf Gun Fan, he has collected many over the years from all the different ranges - For Christmas he received the NERF Elite Blaster Rack so he can organise some of his guns… so when we received these new Inflatable obstacles, he was super excited - he’d spotted them on Youtube beforehand.

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Types of Coat Stands
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Types of Coat Stands

Coat stands are some of the most functional things you can have at home. Also, since they speak volumes about your personality, it is vital that you only go for what stands out. In this article, we have gathered some of the best coat stands you need to have at home.

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Our Dog Kiwi and her Pemphigus Foliaceus Autoimmune Disease Journey
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Our Dog Kiwi and her Pemphigus Foliaceus Autoimmune Disease Journey

I’d just come home from surgery when my husband commented a few times he was worried about Kiwi “she’s not right”. it was quickly clear she was not herself.

That weekend we’d noticed she’d licked her paw pads raw, she was very down in herself and she wasn’t drinking or eating, we took her to the vets and they admitted her in over night to do tests, including blood tests that eliminated any major organ concerns, and they immediately started treating her for possible allergies; they did mention the signs looked autoimmune, but it was rare and they felt it was probably allergies.

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