Week One: 30 Days Wild 2021

Last Tuesday, I stumbled across 30 Days Wild in a Facebook group I’m in. It’s a fun challenge set by The Wildlife Trusts to take part in ‘one random act of wildness’ each day. I immediately set about planning some activities for us for the month ahead! When I told Autumn about it, she seemed excited too. I’m hoping that this will help her to learn about and appreciate the natural world more and for us both to feel more connected to nature. Too often we’re rushing around busily and just don’t notice things. Here’s how our first week went.

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Pandemic Ponderings: Ex Friends

I recently wrote about how the pandemic has had me thinking about things that have happened in my life a lot more. I think it’s partially down to the increase in time that my brain has available to ponder. However, I think it’s perhaps also my brain’s way of trying to compartmentalise and put things into perspective in these odd times. I’ll also be hitting the big 3-0 next year (eek!) so maybe that’s why I seem to be continually dissecting my youth. Anyway, other than my failed relationships, I’ve also been thinking about failed friendships. While looking back at my ex-boyfriends was quite funny in hindsight, looking at ex-friendships is actually rather sad. This weighs on my mind quite often, despite years passing. I’m hoping that getting it off of my chest will be quite cathartic for me.

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Top 5 Brands In The World Of Hockey

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Collaborative Post¦ When purchasing hockey equipment it is so important to buy from a high-quality brand. You cannot afford to cut corners, especially when buying your hockey stick. If you do not make your purchase carefully then a lack of quality can seriously affect your overall performance. Not only is this detrimental, but your bank balance won’t thank you either when you have to pay for a replacement a lot sooner than anticipated. In order to ensure this does not happen to you, read on to discover the top five brands selling top-quality hockey equipment today…

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Why Do I Need a Baby Monitor?

Collaborative Post¦ You cannot always be with your baby in person, there are often things that you need to do around the house to keep a home running, that are to the benefit of your baby and other family members. You understandably will, at the same time, feel apprehensive at not being close to your baby to continually make sure that they are okay. That is, safe and well. The solution is to consider a baby monitor. This way, the device can become your eyes and ears. That is right, today’s baby monitors are so sophisticated that you can have picture and sound of your baby’s movements, so that whatever you are doing, you can see what they are. It can be comforting to know that your baby’s restless movements are only temporary and that they are content with sleeping in their cot for a bit.
To find out more about the best baby monitors on the market, there are online websites that you can visit.
So, let us consider further why we need one?

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10 Tips for Curating the Perfect Gallery Wall

Collaborative Post¦ The gallery wall trend has soared in recent years and is expected to continue growing through 2021. This interior design feature, which entails assembling multiple art pieces onto one wall, can look extremely impressive. However, without careful consideration, it’s easy to get it wrong.

There are several elements to keep in mind when you’re grouping pieces together, planning the layout, and attaching the art to the wall. Here are ten tips that will help you master the gallery wall in your home.

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