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Reducing Moving Stress

Contributed Post Moving house is said to be one of the most stressful things you will ever do. Made even more so if you are moving with children and pets or moving to a new country. Yet, now so few of us can afford to buy a home until later in life, we are moving more often. Many people move between rental properties every few years until they settle with a family. Even then there can be a few moves along the way. People move to find work, to be closer to partners, for a change of scenery, to find a nicer house, to get more space, to run away from a problem or to get a fresh start and sometimes simply because they fancy…
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Develop A Better Relationship With Your Garden

Contributed Post Lots of people have zero love for their backyard. It represents hard work, frustration, and, well, dirt. It’s true that it takes a lot of work to create a beautiful outdoor space that can wow your neighbors and friends. But once the big efforts are made, it really needn’t take that much more on a regular basis to keep it looking immaculate. Your backyard should be a much-loved extra room for your home. It’s a big space that can be used for fun and games, entertaining, and dining. And it should be used for all those things. Then, of course, are all the other things you’re missing out on. You can use your garden to grow your own ingredients for a deliciously healthy…
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5 Signs You’re Drinking Too Much

Contributed Post Image Source It’s generally advised that men drink no more than two drinks a day, whilst women drink no more than one (1 drink being 12 fluid ounces of beer or 5 fluid ounces of wine). But let’s face it, alcohol affects us all differently. This type of drinking also doesn’t take into account binging, which a lot of us do, whether it be at the odd party or every week. So, how do you really tell you’re drinking too much? Well, besides from the obvious warnings from a doctor, there can be other tell-tale signs. Drinking may not be doing physical harm to your liver and organs, but could it could be doing harm in other ways. Here are a few indicators…
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The Challenges Of Moving For Work

A new start in a new place is sometimes necessary to shake things up and relieve those itchy feet. The great thing about being a writer is that it can be done anywhere, offering some excellent opportunities for travel and new experiences. If you work in an industry where you are offered the chance to travel, you should take it – but know that it is not without its challenges. Here are some of the things you should consider when moving for work that could benefit you if you decide to take the plunge. Image: Pixabay Language Language is a reason that puts many people off moving to a new country, but these days it’s easier than ever to pick up a new language. Some…
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Tidy Finance: Clearing Your Money Clutter

Just imagine how it would feel to have all of your finances in order, with a good balance, and nothing unexpected happening around you. Of course, though it sounds good, achieving this goal is far on the horizon for a lot of people. It’s hard to manage money, and more will struggle to get further than merely getting by. This is a shame, as it doesn’t have to be this way if you’re willing to do some work. To help you out with this, this post will be going through some of the different ways you can start to improve your money. (Image Link) Before you can start making big plans for the future, you have to tie up any loose ends you currently have….
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