Going Self Hosted With Your Blog – Which Type of Server To Use
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Collaborative Post¦ Most bloggers start out using free-hosted blog sites such as Blogger or WordPress to publish their content, but when it’s time to progress to the next level, self-hosted is the way to go.
Is a Car Motability Scheme Right for You?
Collaborative Post¦ Accessibility is so important for those of us who have a disability, and that extends to all aspects of our life, especially to our vehicles. We understand, more than most, the importance of having an accessible and functional car in good working order to get us to our various appointments and treatments.
Back to the Garden: Growing fruit & veg in lockdown
Collaborative Post¦ You may have seen a couple of months ago that I’ve been working on a campaign called Back to the Garden with Sudocrem during lockdown. Of course, many children have been out of school for weeks and that continues to be the case for many (including my daughter, Autumn). Back to the Garden encourages children to get out there (or stay indoors) planting seeds and growing various vegetables and plants. Not only is it a brilliant way to occupy them, it is educational. Both myself and Sudocrem previously ran competitions where you could be in with the chance to win a gardening kit. Unfortunately, these are now both closed. However, there are still lots of great ideas and a colouring print out over at Sudocrem’s website: https://www.sudocrem.co.uk/back-to-garden/
UK Lockdown in our House: Weeks 7-11
You may (or may not) have noticed I haven’t been as present on the blog or on social media over the last few weeks. For a few weeks it was down to focusing on making PPE for my local hospital and collecting donations from the local community for them.
As well as juggling homeschool and looking after the home, it was very time consuming and blogging therefore took a back seat! However, I’ve also been feeling a bit under the weather (thankfully not Covid-19) and had a couple of bereavements which have left me a bit downtrodden. I’ve really been missing writing but haven’t had the energy for it. As such, it feels great to be sitting here typing out a blog post once again!
Teaching Kids About Potential Health Problems
Collaborative Post¦ Your children need to know about the world around them, and how they fit into it. And one of the main things they need to know about how life works is that they may run into health problems one day – they may need to see a doctor, or experience some worrying symptoms, and they need to know what to do about these.
Even as young children, they need to be encouraged to set some healthy and happy habits to keep potential health problems at bay, and as their parent, it’s up to you to set the example!
So, if you’re wondering how you’re going to broach the subject around their health, we’ve collected together some points below that should be able to help you. It’s important to give kids everything they need to lead a long and happy life, and those efforts start right here!
How To Make Sure Your Vows Aren’t Empty Words
Collaborative Post¦ With all the hassle involved in organising a wedding, you may feel as if you have to cut corners. Saying your vows is the perfect example. Most couples are happy to regurgitate words that are written by other people.
If you are happy to choose traditional vows, there’s nothing wrong with opting for a classic ceremony format. However, you may want to ensure that your words are packed with meaning and sentiment. After all, it’s essential to start your marriage on the right footing as it sets the tone for the future.
Walking to Keep Kids Healthy
Collaborative Post¦ There’s a reason why physical education classes are part of the curriculum at school. Studies have shown that 30 minutes or more of exercise per day promotes better health and metabolism for kids. However, with schools being out and parents working from home, it may seem hard to remember to make daily exercise a priority. The only way to be sure it’s happening is if you as a parent participate as well. Here are a few ways to use walking as an approach to get involved in your kid’s exercise routine.
My Lockdown Silver Linings
I think I need to write about something else soon, as I feel like all I really write about is lockdown at the moment! However, this is our life at the moment. This time, I’ve been tagged by Whimsical Mumblings to write about all the silver linings of lockdown life. I can’t even think of a word awful enough to describe how horrendous this virus is; the loss of life, the illness, the anxiety and the stress on our NHS and keyworkers. However, there is plenty to celebrate too. Whilst we need to remember the severity of the situation and not become complacent, it is important to also shift our focus to these positive things.
UK lockdown in our house: Weeks 5 & 6
Oops, I’m a bit late writing this! The truth is, I’ve just been so busy! Bizarrely, I seem to be even busier in lockdown than I usually am. While I’ve noticed a lot of people on social media being bored, I’m finding all sorts of things to do. I’m still finding that giving myself a list of tasks to complete each day is helping to keep me a sense of purpose. It would be so easy to just flop around and fall into a state of depression, but I’m determined to keep a good state of mental health. These are challenging times, so I need to do what I can to keep afloat. I guess we all do, in one way or another.
Saving money during lockdown – it can be done!
Collaborative Post¦ Is the coronavirus lockdown playing havoc with your finances? For those who are no longer able to work, helping our finances stretch a little further would certainly be welcome, especially because we’re not getting 100% of our much-needed paycheck.
It’s easy to think that because we’re not eating out, spending money on fuel and days out or even new outfits for every occasion that we’d be saving more money. Sadly, that’s not always the case. From daily takeaways to online shopping through boredom, buying kids entertainment and toys as well as rising utility bills because we’re at home all the time, some of us are losing more money than normal. But, help is at hand – here we’ll look at how you and your family can save money during lockdown and come out of the other side in a more financially stable position.
