10 New Year’s Day Birthday Ideas

New Year’s Day babies know that having the 1st of January as a birthday can really suck. The weather, (in England at least), is 98% likely to be rubbish and it often feels like everywhere is closed. However, there are still ways you can celebrate your birthday on the actual day.  So without further ado, here are some ideas for how to spend that New Year’s Day birthday.

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Taking winter whites through to spring neutrals

Gifted¦ It’s finally spring, although the weather doesn’t seem quite sure about that yet. At this transitional time between colder windy ones days and sunnier warmer ones, it’s time to think about bringing your winter clothing through to this season. By changing up a few things and bringing in some neutrals, you can give your winter whites a new lease of life.

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How to help wild birds in the UK this winter

As colder weather creeps in this winter, many of us will be keen to help wildlife in whichever ways we are able to. One of the easiest ways we can do this is by looking after our wild birds. It is relatively inexpensive to help them with the provision of water and suitable food, especially during times of inclement weather such as snow.

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How You Can Help those in Need this Winter

As we begin to move into the colder months of the year, our thoughts turn to festivities, celebrating the New Year, and bundling up in the warm out of the worst of the winter weather! However, for many people around the world, the winter is a constant burden, where every single day is a struggle for survival.

From the homeless in our own communities who will be spending the winter on the streets to vulnerable people struggling across the world, now is the time to spare a thought for those in need and consider what we can do to support these people in their hour of need.

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My 10 top tips for dealing with a cold

A few days ago, I got a bad cold and now poor little Autumn has a cold too. It was the first time I had a bad cold and had to look after a child. I have to say I did miss being able to just curl up and feel sorry for myself, especially when she started screaming and I had a banging headache! However, it was just a cold, I know things could be much worse. I just got on with it and did the usual things that I do when I have a cold to try and get through it quicker and more comfortably:

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