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And breathe: Six Quiet Time Ideas You and Your Kids Will Love

January 24, 2020 By jbmumofone Leave a Comment

Having young children at home means that your house is often filled with laughter, plenty of toys and lots of noise! All of which is wonderful, and you can’t expect your little ones to sit quietly all the time! However, there are times during the day when everyone – parents included – could do with a little quiet time.  Quiet time gives everyone the chance to calm down, it can also help to calm an anxious child or a little one who is upset. It also helps mum to relax and catch her breath! A good quiet time activity involves a little concentration, some peace and quiet and can either be ...

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Simple things that you can do in less than 15 minutes to transform your finances

December 18, 2019 By jbmumofone Leave a Comment

Simple things that you can do in less than 15 minutes to transform your finances

Taking action is essential if you want to get your financial life back on track. People understand this, but, the fact that they lead busy lives can get in the way. The list of things that need to be done can often be quite long. So, understandably a lot of people feel a bit overwhelmed. When that happens, it is all too easy to get stuck.  If you are in that situation, doing some of the things outlined below will help you to get unstuck. Each of the things on this list can easily be done in less than 15 minutes. So, potentially you can do them during your lunch break. Apply for a savings ...

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Getting Ready for Next Christmas!

February 9, 2019 By jbmumofone Leave a Comment

Getting Ready for the Next Christmas You’re looking out at the sky at 5.00pm now and it’s actually still light… Christmas is long over, you survived January and now you’re looking forward to spring. Spring is followed by summer, then comes autumn, then another winter, which means…another Christmas! You know when it is – December 25 – and you know that it happens every year. So why, then, do you find yourself scrabbling around for presents in November and wondering how on earth you’re going to pay for it all? Every year. Not this year, though. This year it’s going to be different. ...

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The Gifts That Newlyweds Actually Want.

February 9, 2019 By jbmumofone Leave a Comment

The Gifts That Newlyweds Actually Want.

The gifts that newlyweds actually want. 2019 is in full swing which means that the wedding season is fast approaching! And while you might have your outfit already planned and your accessories all lined up, the hotel room booked and a relative to have the kids for the day (hooray!) you might have forgotten one crucial element of being a wedding guest. The gift. Now, don’t panic. It’s perfectly acceptable to gift them a toaster or a set of fancy wine glasses, or something that will invest in their future – click the link to find out more - but if you really want to gift them ...

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Do You Have Enough Room To Plant a Poplar Tree?

December 12, 2018 By jbmumofone Leave a Comment

Do You Have Enough Room To Plant a Poplar Tree?

It has been a while since I last wrote a post about gardening. But, the other day I passed a stand of poplar trees and thought how wonderful they looked. Even denuded of their leaves, they looked fantastic. These trees have a wonderful branch structure and very tall. You could almost say they are the supermodels of the tree world. Their startling green foliage and almost conical shape mean that they would look quite striking when you plant one or two in your garden. So, when I got home I spent a little time finding out a bit more about these lovely trees. Here is a brief summary of what you ...

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Make dental hygiene fun! Make brushing easy

April 16, 2018 By jbmumofone Leave a Comment

Make dental hygiene fun! Make brushing easy

  As adults, we know the importance of good oral hygiene and regular visits to the dentist. It’s a good reflection of our health in general and brushing gives us a happy, healthy smile and lovely fresh breath! But sometimes it can be difficult to pass these habits onto our children, no matter how much we plead, beg, or try to explain the importance of it – or how worried the tooth fairy might be about their teeth, sometimes they just don’t want to know! So, if you’re looking for ways to make the brushing habit easy and fun, then you’ve come to the right place. Read on for some ...

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Clean and Lean: Prawn and Vegetable Broth

January 5, 2018 By jbmumofone Leave a Comment

Clean and Lean: Prawn and Vegetable Broth

We JUST made this for tea tonight and it was so super easy I had to write it up for you guys.  I am starting to concentrate more on my food this week as I start a new diet and fitness programme next Monday so want to try out some stuff this week so I have them in my armoury!   For more clean and lean recipe ideas head on over here. Enjoy! For those of you using the Beachbody Portion Containers I think each serving counts as roughly...1/2 red container, 1 green container and 1 teaspoon.  (I'm not sure where on earth the oyster and soy would go...shhhhh) ...

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The Right Way to Save Money on Your Heating Oil

December 15, 2017 By jbmumofone Leave a Comment

The Right Way to Save Money on Your Heating Oil

Millions of people in the UK, and many other parts of the world, keep their homes warm using heating oil. Provided you maintain the boiler properly an oil fuelled heating system is a very good way to heat your house. Plus, as you will see, there are lots of ways for you to keep the cost down.     Find a good supplier in your area. It is especially important to find a good heating oil supplier. Professional well-established firms like Emo oil sell good quality oil and do so for a good price.   Watch out for scammers. You should always shop around to get the ...

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How do you do what I do? It’s simple…

December 14, 2017 By jbmumofone 2 Comments

How do you do what I do?  It’s simple…

I have had a few folk ask me of late how they go about doing what I am currently doing. Regular blog readers will know that I recently became a Beachbody health and fitness coach.  It is fairly new but I can honestly say that it has changed my life already. When I became a coach I made a commitment TO MYSELF that I would do this properly.  I would be 100% committed.  I would make time.  I have not failed yet. Before making that commitment I was: Constantly tired. Avoiding the mirror, especially side on as I was so unhappy with my appearance. Relying on ...

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Have Yourself an Uncommonly Good Christmas!

December 5, 2017 By jbmumofone 2 Comments

Have Yourself an Uncommonly Good Christmas!

I don't tend to write many review posts these days, but when I was approached by Uncommon Goods about the possibility of checking them out and reviewing for them it made me pause. When I first hit their website what really caught my attention was that these guys are on a mission.  And a good one at that.  Just a few of their policies are: To have a positive impact, both in the world AND in their work environment.  They offer full health insurance to all of their full time, and most part time, employees and promise that everyone receives a fair wage. To be ...

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  • And breathe: Six Quiet Time Ideas You and Your Kids Will Love
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