Summer is the time for vacations, outdoor activities, and even for some people to take a break from work. It can be easy to get lost in what you should do during this season of leisure time. That’s why this blog post lists five ways to help you make the most out of your summer!…
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Read moreAs a father of five I like to think that I’m quite experienced when it comes to spending time with my children. My youngest, nine year old twin girls, love to play board games, sports and lots more different types of games. However, it can often lead to my wife and I planning almost every…
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The Tech That Can Get Your Family Out In The Sun
Read moreWe’ve all been seeing some gorgeous weather, so it might be a little demoralizing to see your kids with their faces locked onto their screens while you’re trying to encourage them to get outdoors this summer. This is a problem parents have been dealing with ever since radio and television became things. It was probably…
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Getting The Kids Outdoors This Summer
Read moreThis summer will undoubtedly be a better summer than we had in 2020. The restrictions that we had to endure last summer definitely curtailed our summer fun, but with restrictions easing all the time, this summer will be the year to get back outdoors with kids and there is no better place than your very…
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3 Ways to Get in the Summer Spirit
Read moreSummer is just around the corner, and many of us are already feeling the heat like you wouldn’t believe. If you’re feeling the early-bird pressure to get into the summer spirit but just can’t seem to get into the swing of things, here are some ways to speed up the process without stressing out. Listen…
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[AD] Staycation At Home This Year In Our Garden
Read moreThe last 14 months have to have been the most difficult that any of us have had to endure in our lifetimes. With lockdowns, social distancing and not seeing our loved ones such as family and friends for months on end, it’s certainly been difficult. Thankfully it’s nearing an end and our freedoms are starting…
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Six Easy Ways to Get Your Home Summer-Ready
Read more#AD. In the interest of disclosure and transparency, the syndication of this article has been provided and paid for by FBD Insurance Most of us are spending more time than ever at home right now, and that can be a little challenging at times, but the good news is that temperatures are rising, the rain…
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Soak Up The Sun With Fun Activities
Read moreSummer is right around the corner and it is finally time for many of us to get outside and enjoy some of our favourite summer activities and hobbies. Getting out in the fresh air is one of the best parts of summer and today we want to share a few ideas with you so that…
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5 Most Amazing DIY Projects To Finish Before Summer
Read moreSummer is meant to be a time for relaxing and enjoying yourself. If you can finish these five amazing DIY projects before summer arrives, you’ll be on your way to making the most of the season. 1. Create A Furnished Outdoor Seating Area Summer nights are the perfect time to sit outdoors and enjoy the…
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It’s Time To Get The Garden Ready For Summer
Read moreFinally we have passed the worst parts of the winter months and slowly but surely the temperatures will start to get a bit higher and we can now start thinking about leaving the confines of our home and get out in the garden. As Spring approaches it’s time to start the preparation of our garden…
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Read moreThe UK summer has now arrived with its usual mix of weather such as rain, very hot sun and then more rain. Very typical British weather! There are many things that we do that I love about summer. Barbecues, playing with the girls in the garden and going on day trips, but there is one…
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[AD] Summer Adventures and Hobbies With Jeep
Read moreSummer is well and truly here and the sun is shining very brightly which is encouraging us all to start our summer adventures and start those outdoor hobbies that are quite often put on the back burner during the winter months. I have many hobbies which are much more suited to the summer months. I…
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[AD] Getting Summer Ready for the New Norm
Read moreThis Blog has been written and provided by An Post Insurance – #ad. Summer 2020 might be bringing us a new norm but there are lots of little ideas we can incorporate to make sure both ourselves and our homes are summer ready. An Post Insurance have put together a list of 8 different things…
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[AD] Karcher K5 Premium Full Control Plus Pressure Washer Home Kit Review
Read moreOver the last six months I have reviewed a couple of Karcher products and with spring now fully upon us it’s time to start cleaning up the garden. So when I was recently approached by Karcher and asked if I would like to review the Karcher K5 Premium Full Control Plus Home Pressure Washer, I…
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[AD] Lets Spring Into Summer With VonHaus Gardening Tools And Accessories Review & Competition
Read moreThe days are finally starting to get longer and that means one thing. Spring is truly on the way! The days will start getting warmer and will signal that summer is coming and we can all start to get outdoors more in the garden with the sun shining and we will have hours of daylight.…
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4 Ways To Survive Summer Humidity
Read moreSummer humidity can get brutal and make the already scorching temperatures unbearable. Humidity can be particularly bad if you live near the water or plan on vacationing by the beach. Humidity can be disastrous if you aren’t prepared for it. Here are some ways to beat the humidity. 1. Stay inside Image via Flickr by…
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Days Out With The Family AD
Read moreWe are now in the depths of autumn and this particular October has been appalling weather. I think it has rained just about everyday this month, which means getting out with the family for a fun filled day has truly come to a stop. This all got me thinking about the summer that has just…
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Be Ready For Summer With These A/C Maintenance Tips
Read moreTreat your air conditioner right, and it will treat you right. Don’t make it work too hard and it will keep you cool during the next heatwave. If it has to overwork to do the minimum then eventually it will go out on you. Don’t shorten its life by neglect. As summer approaches, you should…
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West Midlands Safari Park In July Our Family Day Out #AD
Read moreI was sitting down after we arrived back from West Midlands Safari Park last weekend, and I couldn’t work out how many times we had been there, but I’m guessing this was about the fifth time, which will then tell you that as a family it’s our favourite day out and that’s a fact without…
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Pitch Perfect Grass Cutting With The Flymo Ultra Glide Hover Mower AD
Read moreWhen you have seven year old twin girls that love football you have to make sure the lawn in your back garden is pitch perfect for them to play a game of football. Let’s be fair, one day they could play football for Wales, and of course Wales play their games at the Principality Stadium…
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Sri Lanka The Perfect Destination For A Family Holiday #AD
Read moreOver recent years families have started to look at holiday destinations that at one time seemed too far to travel too. However, the world has become a smaller place with airlines now flying all over the world on a regular basis. Families are now looking at holidays a bit differently. Instead of two weeks in…
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