With the average age of women embarking on motherhood continually on the rise, perhaps it comes as no surprise that many women who delay starting a family find that often once they try to become pregnant their body lets them down. For many it may seem ironic that they spend their most fertile years trying […]
Continue reading …Helping children to overcome their fear of the dark
June 4, 2011 Comments Off on Helping children to overcome their fear of the dark
A fear of the dark is a common childhood anxiety which can lead to sleepless nights for both parents and child. Young children with active imaginations have a hard time separating reality from fantasy. Shapes and outlines in a darkened room can quickly become scary monstrous figures in young child´s mind, and this can lead […]
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When you are travelling with the kids, things can be expensive, so it is a good idea to get good value for money when you are looking for family days out in London. Whilst some London attractions are free, there will be times when you may want to take advantage of paid for attractions like […]
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It’s a common beauty problem that seems to plague many women, and it is especially bad during the winter months. Dark circles under eyes are bothersome and aging. And in a world where women are constantly bombarded with images of perfection, many of us are desperate for a solution to under eye circle problem that […]
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The wearing of head decorations can be traced back to the ancient Greeks. The diadem was in fact the original tiara and the word actually originated from Persia. If we fast forward to present day, the tiara has never been more popular. As well as the standard bridal headdress, tiaras are commonly seen now at […]
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One way to save money when cash is tight, is to colour your hair at home. Most women have done this at sometime or other in their lives. Many a teenager has a hair colouring disaster story to tell. Over bleached hair, green hair, orange hair, grey hair; these are just a few of the […]
Continue reading …Craft and Hobby Association – Carry on Scrapping!
June 4, 2011 Comments Off on Craft and Hobby Association – Carry on Scrapping!
The CHA (Craft and Hobby Association) Trade show is currently taking place in Anaheim LA. A little look at the exhibitors directory shows that scrapbooking is as strong as ever and paper crafting continues have a dominant presence at the show. Further investigation reveals that there seems to be no UK presence at the show […]
Continue reading …Getting the best hotel deals in London
June 4, 2011 Comments Off on Getting the best hotel deals in London
Getting hotel accommodation at discounted rates is like playing a game. There are various ways to do it, and everyone has their favourites. Apart from using travel agents, who often give great rates for a package travel deal with accommodation, you can try using selected websites which act as consolidators for hotel rooms. Two that […]
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Although there is some speculation that that the art of crochet evolved from traditional practices in other places, there is no evidence of it being performed before its popularity in Europe during the 1800s. The word “crochet” is derived from the French word , meaning hook. At one time all the terms were the same, […]
Continue reading …Hobbies which help lower blood pressure and stress
June 4, 2011 Comments Off on Hobbies which help lower blood pressure and stress
Research has shown that certain hobbies and crafts help reduce stress and lower blood pressure. It is thought that the repetitive actions involved in certain activities like knitting and crochet, help the mind “switch off” and this has a distinct calming effect. In recent years knitting as a hobby has become hugely popular and has […]
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