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Pumpkin pitfalls: 5 recycling ideas for your Jack-O-Lantern this Halloween

While making a Jack-O-Lantern might be a great Halloween tradition, research shows only a third of people who buy a pumpkin to carve actually cook with it. Worse still, the UK bins an average of 8 million pumpkins every year. This adds up to the equivalent of enough pumpkin pie to feed the entire nation. As a result, SkipsAndBins.com have pulled together 5 ways you can reduce pumpkin waste this…
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Setting funds aside for furniture

Buying a house is often both exciting and nerve-wracking. One important consideration when purchasing a home is to set aside money for furniture. After all, even the coziest new abode won’t feel like a true home without some carefully chosen pieces that truly speak to your style and comfort. Shopping around for furniture can be as fun as it can be stressful, so taking the time to plan out…
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FREE Cakes for Kids Group - FULHAM

With the motto “We make a difference, one cake at a time”, Free Cakes for Kids Fulham is a movement of local volunteers and community groups, who share the simple belief that every child deserves a birthday cake no matter what their circumstances. Free Cakes for Kids Fulhamwas set up in May 2020 as part of the Free Cakes for Kids UK organisation founded in 2008 by Henriette Lundgren in…
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Planet Mermaid has joined with Whale and Dolphin Conservation to launch “The Mermaid Challenge”

Planet Mermaid, the UK’s number one market leader in children’s and adults 100% swimmable mermaid tails has joined forces with WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation, the leading global charity dedicated to the protection of whales, dolphins and porpoises, to launch “The Mermaid Challenge” Big Splash swim. “The Mermaid Challenge, launched by WDC as part of its Big Splash Swim programme, is…
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My rock star adventure - How music therapy gets me through middle-life crisis

During the pandemic lockdown this year, the ONE thing I have missed the most was rehearsing with the band and performing at live gigs. Over the past three months, I have written a few songs (a first for me!), I have created the London Mums choir thanks to the advice of the wonderful vocal coach to the stars Cece Sammy and I have performed my own song with musicians at the park. I even sung my own…
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How to project manage your extension build yourself

With lockdown work has slowed down so money is precious these days. Building an extension to your London home is a great idea. In a city where space is at such a premium, it can often be better to work with what you already have that trying to move somewhere new. Extensions could add much-needed living space and could also add value to your house overall. However, you need to decide whether you…
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Car care tips you can do in lockdown

I am a disaster when it comes to car issues. But now that I cannot access service garages to get my car checked I have taken a more DIY approach to car care. I have researched basic safety tips to consider during this pandemic for vehicle care at home. If you are living in London, Essex or any other prime locations, you are well aware that pandemic has caused a lot of chaos and people prefer…
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In lockdown with preschool children? Sing-a-long with the Rainbow Collections

With so many families facing weeks of lockdown, we’re always on the lookout for helpful resources that will get you through weeks – or even months – of staying in your home. It’s the perfect time to explore different genres of music with your children and we’ve found a sing-a-long pot of gold. Today we bring you Sing a beautiful collection of songs recorded by children’s music…
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‘Isolation Lifeline’ for parents: Popular baby and toddler groups deliver classes live online

Social interaction isvital for thewellbeing of parents with young babies and toddlers who are at risk of ‘loneliness’ following strict social distancing rules. Multi-award winning, baby and toddler group franchise, WOW World Group, which operates nationwide classes including Baby Sensory, Toddler Sense, Mini Professors, Reading Fairy and Keepabeat,has announced it is…
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Benefits of arts and crafts' activities with children

Arts and crafts aren’t just a fun way to distract the kids, there are plenty of benefits to letting them get messy with some paints. By promoting the use of arts and crafts, you’re providing them with a healthy way of developing some essential skills. Why not get stuck in yourself and enjoy bonding with your little one while exploring their creative side? Here are just a few of the many…
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