How to create a playroom for your baby
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.
Looking After Your Own Health As A Parent
Collaborative Post¦ On top of looking after your kids, it’s important to look after yourself. Being a parent can be physically and mentally challenging. This can take its toll on the mind and the body.
Get seriously ill and it could affect your ability to look after your kids. This is why it’s so important to look after your own health as well as your child’s. Below are just some of the ways in which you can look after your own health as a parent.
How to maintain good oral hygiene
Collaborative Post¦ Good oral hygiene is a must. Not only does it mean your mouth and teeth are clean, but it’s also ideal for the rest of your body too. After all, as you chew and swallow, heaps of bacteria are entering your body and this bacteria all needs to be processed. If hygiene is not kept up, this could develop into different illnesses and cause a lot of complications.
Another result of not keeping up with basic oral hygiene is that teeth can decay more quickly, resulting in pain and discomfort and a loss of confidence. You’ll soon find yourself needing emergency toothache relief or even needing teeth removed if you don’t practice good hygiene. Thankfully, this can easily be avoided by maintaining better oral health.
How lockdown and the pandemic has affected relationships
Collaborative Post¦ It’s odd to think that this time last year, we were just starting to realise that the Coronavirus pandemic wasn’t going to be over quickly. With many of us furloughed or working from home, we had been under the same roof as our partners for far longer than we had ever been before. I certainly never thought I’d spend such a huge amount of time with my husband until we were pensioners! Of course, this has gone on for far longer now and has affected people’s relationships in many ways. For some, it has strengthened bonds, while others have been tearing their hair out and even filed for divorce. Others have managed to find love in the Covid-19 pandemic, despite the odds being against them.
Secrets to a happy relationship
Collaborative Post¦ Sometimes, we see a couple and just know that they are destined to be together. They fit together like perfect puzzle pieces, and they make relationships look like a breeze. A perfect relationship is what many of us aspire to have; however, there’s no recipe for a perfect relationship, and sometimes, they can be hard work.
Unexpected things happen that can quickly strain a relationship and add unwanted pressures. Often, these pressures can be hard to manage, and relationships can break down. Thankfully, there are some ways to manage the hardships and get through them.
Pandemic Ponderings: My Ex-boyfriends
You know when you’re laying in bed and instead of deciding to just sleep, your brain decides to think about all sorts of things? Things you could have done differently, things you should have said, people you shouldn’t have given the time of day to? Well, the last year has kind of been like one whole session of that for me. I guess being on furlough due to the pandemic, being too pregnant to move and getting trapped underneath a sleeping baby has given me far more time to ponder than usual. One thing I’ve thought about why things didn’t go well with ex-boyfriends and I’d love to hear your stories too!
Romantic Ideas For Couples Who Don’t Want A Public Engagement
Collaborative Post¦ The pandemic has completely transformed our approach to life milestones. In a world where it’s now okay to invite guests to your wedding on Zoom or to have a birthday party online, it’s fair to wonder what the best post-pandemic proposal looks like.
Most couples in the UK are shy about public proposals. It doesn’t matter how much you love your partner; there’s a slight sense of embarrassment when they kneel in front of you inside a crowded restaurant.
“Darling, what are you doing? Sit back on your chair! People are watching us.”
With this in mind, it’s safe to say that British couples do not regret the temporary loss of public proposals. However, it’s becoming easier and more acceptable to plan to pop the question at home. Besides, you could make things just as romantic for you and your loved ones with these simple tricks.
How To Be Safe Driving In Hot Weather
Collaborative Post¦ Everybody knows that driving in the winter can be incredibly dangerous. When the roads are wet and icy, it’s much easier for you to have an accident and lose control of the car. But people don’t always realize that driving in the hot weather brings its own dangers with it too. This can be a big issue because it means that people get complacent when driving during the summer and they increase the risk of accidents. So, before you get behind the wheel this summer, make sure you read these important safety tips for driving in hot weather.
How to decorate with neon signs
Collaborative Post¦ Neon signs have been around for many years. However, in more recent years, they have become somewhat trendy when it comes to interior design. They can make a room feel modern, futuristic, and nostalgic all at the same time. How neat is that? Not only do they make for a great feature, but neon signs don’t have to cost an arm and a leg either, which just adds to their popularity.
Traditionally, neon signs were used to draw attention to a specific brand or product. However, many of the neon signs we see in interiors nowadays can be customised to a specific décor. Neon signs can fit into any room and often look great, but it’s important to consider what the sign is actually going to say. There are some instances where homeowners aren’t bothered by a particular phrase or whatnot and would rather have a neon sign designed into a particular shape instead. Whatever the choice, here are a few tips when it comes to decorating with neon signs.
