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The Truth About Grief and Loss
Warning: potential grief triggers! Grief is a touchy subject. Not only is it a deeply personal and unique journey for everyone, it’s hard to confront and to talk about. It’s hard to read about too. But since I’ve been through my fair share of loss, the latest being my dad, I’m going to talk about it right here right now. I know it’s hard just reading about loss because I’ve spent countless hours over the years looking up a ‘cure’ to take away the gut-wrenching heartache, only to realise time and again that all there is is time and whatever beliefs and experiences we hold. There is no secret cure…
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8 Easy Steps to Redecorate Your Home for a More Relaxing Space
This is a guest post by Natalie Jones from Homeownerbliss. It may seem daunting, but there are many simple ways to transform your rented apartment or home into the relaxing space you need without breaking the bank or spending too much time on it. Below are eight easy steps to redecorate your home that will get you started on the right path to creating your dream living space. 1. Clean Out the Clutter The first step to creating a more comfortable space is to get rid of things you don’t need. Take some time to go through your belongings to declutter and donate, sell or throw away anything you no longer use. 2.…
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How to Make Your Home Fresh and Lively
Guest post from parentingdiasters.com. In the midst of the pandemic, most people have spent more time at home than ever before, and this can lead to extra wear and tear on living spaces. You might be ready to freshen up your home a bit so it will be a healthier place and better meet the needs of your family. Clean Up Your first step in freshening up your home is cleaning up. It’s easy to let things slide a bit when you’re busy and other family members are home so much. Now, though, it’s time to dust, scrub, and vacuum. Begin by making a list of chores that need to…
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Welcome to my channel!
I’ve always wanted to start a Youtube channel on minimalism and that’s exactly what I’ve gone and done today! Since I’ve caught Covid for the second time and am isolating, and since my daughter was sleeping, I thought that now was as good a time as any. As you can probably tell, I’m much comfier writing than talking to a camera, but it’s out there now and I hope to continue. Hope you enjoy, and thank you joining me on my blog.
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Smile! – When It’s Okay To Not Be Okay
Photo by Kristina Tripkovic on Unsplash My son who’s 7 was sat at the table eating lunch when he said “Mummy, it’s really important to smile!” I said “Yes, it is but it’s even more important to show others how you’re feeling. You don’t always have to smile!” “But I learnt it at school!”, he replied. And sadly, this is what society encourages. Smile, even if you’re feeling like crap. No matter what crap you’re dealing with, eat it up like a good person. School is a place of rules. You follow the rules to get a good education, get a good job, and hopefully be a good person. But it is this…