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Monday, 6 October 2025
A Dreamy Weekend Escape to Holt, North Norfolk
Saturday, 27 September 2025
Garden Upgrades To Get Done During Low-Use Season
As such, here are a few of the best garden upgrades to get done during the low-use season.
Wednesday, 24 September 2025
4 Practical Tips to Make a Rental House Feel Like Home
It’s natural to end up renting a house or an apartment for years on-end before you’re able to buy one of your own. But, that doesn’t mean you’ll want to wait that long to feel like you have something of your own. You’ll want to make a rental house feel like home.
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Countless people feel that way and want to do something about it, but they often don’t know where to start. Thankfully, it doesn’t need to be too hard.
Monday, 22 September 2025
The Small Home Upgrade That Makes Mornings Less Chaotic
Every parent will be well in tune with the morning chaos that comes from having a family. Shoes magically disappear, costs pile up on the floor, and school bags somehow get left behind. The result usually means stress, raised voices, and often being late.
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The truth is, it’s not usually the big things that cause this; it's all the small things adding together. Every day, clutter gets in the way of the front door when you are trying to get everyone out. There's one easy upgrade you can do to help get you out of this mess. And that turning your porch into a space that gets you organised and really helps you leave your home with ease.
Coping with Grief when You've Lost a Loved One
How to Sprinkle in Your Personality When You're Planning Your Funeral
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But honestly, planning ahead gives you a chance to actually make your final send-off reflect who you are. Nowadays, anyone over 50 can usually plan and even pre-pay for their funeral. It’s becoming more common for people who like to stay organised, those who want to take the stress off their family, or anyone who fancies going out in style. Basically, it’s not about being morbid. It’s about turning something inevitable into a celebration of a life lived, and adding those personal touches that make people say, “That was so them.”
Just Pick a Theme that Feels Like You
Seriously, just forget the one-size-fits-all approach. Honestly, if you’re lucky enough to plan your own funeral, why even settle for that? Like, if you adore the beach, why not ask for sand and seashells incorporated into the décor? If you were the life of the party, your funeral doesn’t have to be all hushed tones and tissues. Sure, people will still cry their eyes out, but it’s a better send-off than those templates for every funeral, right?Like, think about playlists that reflect your taste (instead of Amazing Grace), food you actually loved, or even a dress code that tells people to ditch black in favour of something brighter. Seriously, funerals don’t have to feel like everyone is following an outdated script. They can feel personal, because they should.
Think About the Entrance and Exit
This is the moment people will always remember, so it should feel fitting. For some, it’s about keeping it traditional. And yeah, that’s fine, because you can choose your own pallbearers (since the dead usually don’t get to have a say in that).For others, it might mean adding a twist, like choosing a unique funeral car is one way to make that moment unforgettable. For example, something motorcycle themed, or a classic-like car, can be an option rather than just the standard funeral car that the funeral home has. Besides, it sets the tone instantly. It’s the sort of detail that makes guests smile and think, “Of course they chose that.”
Write Your Own Playlist
Needless to say, music is powerful. It‘s what tells a story, creates emotion, and leaves an impression long after the service is over. Instead of leaving the decision to someone else, curate your own playlist. Sometimes, you can just make one on YouTube or Spotify, and just have the link to it in your funeral plans (or write down the list of sounds too.For example, you don’t have to settle with Amazing Grace, and instead can request to have Spirit in the Sky play instead (which is a more upbeat goodbye song if you think about it. But overall, just pick songs that you want people to hear that they will be tied to moments with you, not just the ceremony.
Saturday, 20 September 2025
Don’t Love Your Home? 4 Strategies to Turn Things Around
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Buying a Family Home? Why Property Surveys Matter More Than You Think
You picture the kids running around the backyard, picking out their bedrooms, and maybe even fighting over who’s going to get the biggest room, but there are other things you need to think of, too.
It’s very easy to get caught up in all the excitement,but you should also be mindful that there could be hidden things wrong with your potential new home.
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