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Why Feeding Your Family Dog Raw Makes Sense

Collaborative Post¦ Pet owners have their own thoughts and preferences on a lot of different things. Some believe that having their animals professionally trained is the only way to go, and other pet owners believe that it is best to do all the training themselves. There are pet owners who make every single meal for their pets from scratch, with another group of animal lovers choosing to purchase all of their pooch’s meals. So, how can a person definitively know why feeding the family dog raw food makes sense? Well, a dog owner simply has to follow their gut and do what they feel is in the best interest of their beloved dog.

Here is why a pet lover might feel compelled to go raw.

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UK lockdown in our house: Week 1

Wow, what a week it has been. From the way things were going in other countries and our own rising statistics, I thought that the UK would go into lockdown. However, things seemed to progress very quickly over a matter of days and it still came as a bit of a shock to the system. I don’t know about you, but for me this all feels very surreal still. Like a bad dream I just haven’t managed to wake up from yet. Sometimes I’m pretty chilled and just focused on what I’m doing. Then at other points, the stark reality of coronavirus and COVID-19 hits me in a bad way.

Here’s how our first week of lockdown has gone.

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Keeping Lost Loved Ones In Your Child’s Life

Collaborative Post¦ Welcoming new youngsters into the family fold or watching the next generation grow can be incredibly rewarding. In many ways, it’s like a glimpse into the future, a place that often seems in better little hands than the lives we live at the moment!

But, as much as welcoming youngsters into the family can feel like a spark of hope, it can also trigger some unexpected emotions, especially regarding loved ones who aren’t around to see it. This sentiment can hit especially hard if one of your parents is no longer around for the birth or development of their grandchild, but even the gaps left by grandparents or more distant relatives can become prevalent where babies are concerned. 

Worse of all is often the realisation that our youngsters will never get to meet or know those all-important people. Luckily, there are ways to keep lost loved ones alive for the new generation, and we’ve put together some pointers to help you achieve it. 

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15 money saving tips to start following right now

Collaborative Post¦ Life is so busy, it can be difficult to find the time to sit down and work out where you’re going wrong with spending money. So many of us find that finances are really tight when we’re getting close to payday. With 15% of Brits having no savings and 1 in 3 having less than £1,500 saved up [source], it’s no wonder many of us are getting into debt when times get tough. However, by following these tips, you’ll be saving money in no time.

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