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Getting My Workout On With DW Sports
Over the past couple of months, I’ve been getting more and more serious about my fitness levels. I started going to the gym and am eating better. Okay, I’ve not quite put the chocolate down, but I’m eating better than I did before, and more in moderation, so you know, it all helps eventually. But going to the gym has been one of my favourite things to do. I thought it would end up feeling like a chore and I’d hate going, but it’s so exhilarating. It feels like I’ve finally been given some ‘me time’ back, especially so now that the littlest has started pre-school. Now before we get…
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Why Katie Thistleton Is The Perfect Presenter For A Kids’ Book Event
Most famous for her appearances on CBBC, Katie Thistleton is a woman of many talents – just ask her booking agents! The frontwoman for many BBC projects joined the CBBC team in 2013 and has gone from strength to strength since then. With stints on Blue Peter, Jedward’s Big Adventure and Sam and Mark’s Big Friday Wind Up she’s a familiar face to youngsters and parents up and down the country, and recently co-presented a programme marking 30 years of CBBC. Her personal love of reading and interest in books has always shone through in her work, and she presents The CBBC Book Club, which airs on Sundays and sees…
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Vale of Mowbray – The Yorkshire Pork Pies
Being from Yorkshire, I love nothing more than championing Yorkshire brands, and so when Vale of Mowbray got in touch, I knew straight away that I’d want to try out their wares. Vale of Mowbray are a pork pie brand and have been baking and brewing delicious things for over 2 centuries. Over the past years though, they’ve stopped brewing so that they could achieve the perfect bake, making every pie even scrummier. From snack pies, to large ones, and even the giant Grosvenor with is complete with eggs, they have a whole range of pies, and flavours available for everyone to tuck in to. I was lucky enough to be sent…
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Red Kite Push Me 2U Stroller Review
A few months ago, we decided that it was about the right time to get rid of J’s pram. He likes walking most of the time now and so we thought that he might as well start walking with us rather than being sat in the buggy all day whilst we are out places. When we were planning our trip to Scarborough, we realised that he would probably need a buggy whilst there because we’ll be going places that are quite far away, doing a lot of walking, and he might even need to nap at some point too. This meant that we had to start looking for a little…
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Top 5 Popular Home Improvement Projects
Improving your home is something most people get around to sooner or later. It not only enhances the environment you live in, but adds value to your property. From replacing an existing kitchen with a more modern alternative, to giving the living room a new lick of paint, there are plenty of home improvements we can do to improve the condition, look and functionality of our homes. Balustrade Components, specialists in supplying high quality fittings and fixtures for balustrades, explores the top five popular home improvement projects homeowners embark on to give their home a stylish makeover. Replacing Old Balustrades Worn out heavy wood railings, or panels on our landings…
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10 Things You Should Consider Before Investing In Underfloor Heating
People invest in underfloor heating for a whole host of reasons, including comfort, the creation of more space, and increased efficiency, just to mention a few. During a chilly day, who would want to miss the opportunity of touching a warm, cozy floor when you step out of bed? Underfloor heating is compatible with various home designs, be it modern, traditional or retro styles. Underfloor heating is also suitable for different flooring designs, making it a viable option for a wide range of décor styles. If you are thinking about taking the plunge and investing in underfloor heating, Underfloor Heating Trade Supplies, suppliers of high quality underfloor heating kits, takes…
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How To Get Free Makeup And Beauty Products
Living on a shoestring budget doesn’t mean you have to give up the little pleasures of being a woman. You can pamper yourself and look your best without spending any money. Free makeup may sound like a nice perk to some, but to beauty junkies, this can make the difference between a normal life and bankruptcy. Beauty-obsessed women are always going to spend their last dime on the latest liquid lipstick, the newest eye shadow palette or the latest revolutionary cream that can help her fight the first signs of aging. This leads to a situation in which the makeup bags of these girls are overflowing with lipsticks, blushes and…
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Looking Through Our Top Holiday Moments
Last week, we spent the whole wee at the coast in Scarborough and during this time I managed to capture a whole range of photos of us all, and the surroundings around us. From playing on the beach and having fun, to family shots and unspoilt views. I do love taking photographs and although I’m no professional (taking them all on my iPhone!) I do love to try ad set the scene to get them looking just right. Instagram worthy indeed! Beach photos are a favourite of mine. Looking out over the ocean, with no one else in sight. Go at dusk and you get the most amazing lighting to…
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The Benefits Of Office Yoga
Yoga is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India. It has become popular as a system of physical exercise, however in Indians traditions, it is more than physical exercise; it has a meditative and spiritual core. Yoga focuses on strength, flexibility and breathing, and the main components of yoga are postures (a series of movements designed to increase strength and flexibility) and breathing. I personally think it’ just a great way of giving yourself a bit of space, clearing your head and giving a gentle exercise to the body. This is my half-arsed attempt at the Tree Pose whilst on the beach For me, I…
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Win | 1 of 2 Peppa’s Laugh & Learn Laptops
Character toys are a great way to get children learning through play with their favourite people. Peppa Pig is such a huge character and I’m sure all kids love her. The Peppa’s Laugh & Learn Laptop give children the chance to get busy on their very own laptop. With a lovely chunky design, it has fun shaped buttons and a backlit screen to help children engage with the toy and answer different questions and challenges. It features four different games modes to help with colours, numbers, letters and word recognition. The cute laptop also has a lift-up lid and carry handle for play on the go. The Peppa’s Laugh &…