There is a reason why we still gather to celebrate, even when life gets busy and expensive. Parties and events allow us to share our successes together. It’s so important to look back and remember and celebrate the big (and small!) wins in our lives.
Not every celebration needs to be grand. It can look like a room full of people you love most.
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Nobody warns you that you’ll become the strong one in the family. Sometimes it just happens overtime. You’re the reliable one, the one everyone turns to when things go wrong. You hold things together whilst unfortunately having to put your own feelings aside.
At first it can feel manageable, then one day you realise this role became permanent.
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Sometimes you buy a house not just for its looks and style but for its location. There are times where a house doesn’t suit your family’s needs anymore, and you might find yourself asking the question, do we start fresh elsewhere or do we knock down and rebuild because we love the location so much?
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Starting your own business can be scary and exciting all at once. But remember, every successful company you see today began with just an idea, often from someone in the exact place you’re in now. One day, you’ll look back, maybe even as you’re easing into retirement, and feel proud of how far you’ve come. Imagine seeing the legacy you’ve built and remembering the moment you decided to take that first leap.
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Blogging. Remember that? It used to be the internet’s version of a diary, with a bit of glitter and a comment box. Fast forward to today and it looks a bit different, doesn’t it? So let’s have a little wander down memory lane and ask the question. Has blogging really changed, or are we just seeing it through grown-up eyes?
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Losing someone you adored in your family can be a painful experience to say the least, but as the old and wonderful worlds go (at the risk of sounding like a cliche), grief is the price we pay for love. The worse you feel about the loss of someone close to you, the more love you had for them, and there are at least a few small moments in comfort for that. Of course, the pain and upset aren’t necessarily a sign that you really loved them, so if you feel a little numb or static right now, that’s an entirely understandable and natural reaction too.
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Choosing between renting and homeownership can be a tough decision. There are alot of factors to think about, your lifestyle, your budget and what your goals are in life. In this post I weigh up the pros and cons of both renting and owning a home.
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When the search for your home begins, one of the most exciting parts is getting to visit open houses. It can be a great tool to experience a homes first impression and for you to take a look at the homes interior and exterior before deciding to put in an offer. In this post I share a guide on how to look beyond the surface when you start your home buying journey.
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On average people tend to stay in the same job for 2-4 years. It’s more common now for people to swap careers or employers regularly. Sometimes changing your career can be scary, but with this guide you will feel more confident in your choices.
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As bloggers, social media experts and businesses we know online marketing is key to running a successful business and website. Marketing is how you market your brand, how you sell what you’re selling and how you get people to believe in what you’re doing. There are many ways this is achieved, either through social media or paid services that can help.
In this post I will be sharing some of my top tips I’ve learnt along the way around online marketing.
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