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4 Interior Design Tips For Your Home This Summer

Real Estate

Once summer has well and truly taken hold, what better way to enjoy the long, warm, sunny days than in the company of your nearest and dearest? If you’re planning exciting social gatherings in the comfort of your own home, it’s important that you get your home summer ready, and get your interior design looking and feeling fresh. Make the most of the natural light afforded, choose new furnishings, have a thorough summer clean, and don’t forget to clean up the BBQ in time for having al fresco dinner! Air purifying plants such aloe vera and bamboo fern, and aromatic citrus candles will helpyour home smell inviting and welcoming for your guests. Make The Most Of Natural Light Draw back the drapes or shutters and push open the windowsin your rooms to make the most of the natural summer sunshine. If you’re concerned about insects flying into your home, you…

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The Best in the USA: Where to Holiday this Summer

Travel

America is jam-packed full of incredible cities and towns with a whole host of different cultures, all unique to one another. Therefore, why not take the advantage and see everything the US has to offer? If you want to explore the very best in the US, find out where to holiday this summer. Atlanta, Georgia If you want to experience glorious sunshine, a vibrant culture, historical landmarks, and delicious food, look no further than Atlanta. Here you can learn the story of the Civil Rights Movement, and you can even visit the birth home of Martin Luther King Jr. Foodies will also fall in love with Hotlanta, as they can indulge in delicious dishes at the Sweet Auburn Curb Market or Atlanta Food Truck Park. There are also many quirky, vibrant neighborhoods to explore, such as Little Five Points and Decatur. If this sounds like the ideal destination for you,…

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How to save money on your next trip

Travel

Travel can be expensive, especially when departing from Australia and New Zealand. However, with a little work, you can save hundreds or even thousands of dollars when you’re booking your next trip and when you’re travelling. Here are some top ways you can save money on your next trip: Compare your flights I begin looking at my flights months before I plan to book. I want to get a good idea of when the cheapest flights are, and note down any dates that could work. I also like to look at what airlines are available and where they have stopovers- just in case I’d like to incorporate a longer stopover into my trip. I look at a variety of airfare websites, including Webjet cheap flights, Skyscanner, Kayak, and more. Once I’m ready to book, I do one last comparison to make sure I’ve got the best possible deal. It’s a…

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5 Signs That Stress Is Ruining Your Life

Health Hacks

For a lot of people, stress is part of their daily routine. Jam packed work schedules and a fast pace of life are the norm for so many of us, but it’s dangerous to just accept that it’s a part of life. Stress causes so many different health issues and if left unchecked, it can cause issues with anxiety and depression. The problem is, it creeps up on you and people often don’t realize just how much it’s affecting them. There are always warning signs and knowing how to spot them is the key to keeping stress under control. If you think that things might be getting on top of you, watch out for these indicators. Memory Problems Everybody starts to get a little forgetful as they get older but if you’re constantly finding that you’re having problems with your memory, it could be a symptom of stress. High stress…

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Top ways you can kick stress out of your life

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Life can be stressful, and it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all of the stress that comes along with work, kids, partners, and more. If you’re constantly feeling stressed out, you may want to focus on how you can better manage this stress. Since it’s stress awareness month, I figured I would let you in on some of my top stress management techniques which have helped me tremendously. Here are some top ways you can kick stress out of your life: Workout I’m one of those people that has to basically drag myself kicking and screaming to the gym. But once I’m there I workout like a beast. I’ve really found that the days I’m the busiest and don’t seem to have enough time to get to the gym are the days that I really have to make myself go- since I get the most benefit from it. Working out…

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A Guide to Creating a Sustainable Outdoor Space

Real Estate

Sustainability should always be at the forefront of your mind when transforming your outdoor space. By keeping that as your priority, it can ultimately help you to create a beautiful, eco-friendly garden that is easy to maintain. So, whether you are hoping to transform your residential garden or commercial exterior, read the following helpful guide to creating a sustainable outdoor space. Welcome Bug-Eating Birds If an outdoor space is experiencing a bug problem, which is impacting your shrubs, lawn, and flowers, as well as your happiness, you should try to attract bug-eating birds. Instead of using chemicals to banish the insects as this can negatively affect the planet, simply add a bird feeder into your exterior design. Placing a bird feeder into your space will help you naturally and effectively combat the problem without the need for harmful toxins. Hang Energy Efficient Lighting Are you planning to use lighting to…

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Why you should try Stargames Casino

Lifestyle

Do you find that you often have extra time on your hands? Maybe you’re continually fighting off boredom, want to earn some extra money on the side, or practice your skills. For some, online gambling is one of their favourite things to do, and for others, it’s simply a way for them to feel like they’re really gambling at Vegas. This Stargames casino online review will show you that if you’re looking for a great way to be entertained, Stargames is the best choice. One of the most annoying things about many online gaming websites, is the fact that they often make you download software or register in order to use their site. This is where Stargames stands out, offering you the chance to simply click your way into fun games, without needing to download or register. You’ll be able to choose from many different games, and enjoy fair bonus…

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The Return of the Skirt

Lifestyle

After many years of being out of favor, it appears that the skirt is back. Finally, it is once again the height of fashion to wear them again. This year, retailers like fashionworld.co.uk are once again stocking a big range of these highly feminine garments. Naturally, jeans and trousers are still widely available, but, skirts and dresses would appear to be where the emphasis is going to be for the 2018 spring and summer seasons. Back to the 80s and 90s For 2018, a lot of fashion retailers have looked to the 80s and 90s for inspiration. During those decades, far more women wore skirts and dresses. In fact, in the 80s a lot of workplaces had dress codes that prevented women from wearing trousers to work. The net result of this requirement was that, during the week, a significant percentage of the female population had no choice but to…

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3 Ways to Enrich Your Life With Affordable Luxury

Personal Finance

As the economy picks up, luxury goods are coming back in style. While most people assume that luxury means expensive, fortunately, today’s market includes an increasing range of products designed to meet demand for affordable opulence. Here are three ways to add some luxury to your life without breaking the bank. Look for Affordable Items That Add a Touch of Class One strategy you can use to add splendor to your life is to keep an eye out for items that look lavish but aren’t actually expensive. For instance, buying a chandelier is an easy way to add an ambience of elegance to your living or dining room, but it can be done as cheaply as $100 or less. Luxury kitchen items such as single-serve coffee brewers, food processors, immersion blenders and pasta makers add spice to your meals, and can be had for as little as $20. Faux fur car seat…

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Welcome Home: Adjustment Techniques After The Journey Of A Lifetime

Real Estate

A post shared by Ann Kucsmas (@annkucsmas) on Apr 17, 2018 at 6:38am PDT How was the trip? Was it everything you thought it would be and more? Hopefully, the answer to the last question is hell yes! After all, it’s nice when a plan comes together and the journey you planned for ages was a success. There are too many things to see, people to meet, and beers to be drunk for it to be anything less than legendary. The only problem is you have to come home at some point. Well, you don’t, but the reality is it’s bound to happen. After a long time away from home, there will be an inevitable honeymoon period. Everything, no matter how benign, will seem awesome. Even the things you hated before you left. Of course, give it two weeks and the novelty will wear away pretty quickly. They’re called the…

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