Your home should be one of your favorite places in the world, and that includes your garden. For some reason, people forget about tending to their garden, and then it becomes an overgrown nightmare that nobody ever wants to go near. We don’t want that for your home, which is why we’re going to give you some advice on how you can create a wonderful garden” Keep reading if you want to find out more. A Vegetable Patch CC0 Licence - Link Source If you’ve got the time, then a vegetable patch is certainly something that you should consider adding. Not only is it practical in that you ... read more
Lessons from an old school blogger
It's twelve years this month since I first started writing here at Being Mrs C. A lot has changed in my life since then - most obviously that I'm no longer Mrs C! - but also in terms of the blogging landscape. In a brief moment of calm amongst all the lockdown homeschooling madness I take time to reflect on the lessons I've learnt in that time. I should start with my I started blogging. For me it was a release from a stressful job and also a way of making myself be accountable to someone (i.e. readers) for how I spent my evenings. Rather than just crashing in front of the TV I wanted to do ... read more
‘It’s Never Too Late to Consider Heading Back to Education
Photo Source The current coronavirus pandemic is making many of us reevaluate our lives. Rather than being stuck in the throws of our usual routines, where we often get little free time to think things over or plan major life changes, we’re suddenly finding ourselves out of work with a little more time on our hands. Many of us are coming to the realisation that we’re not actually all too happy in our current job roles, or that we’d like to try a change of career path. This could be completely feasible. Some roles you can head straight into, starting at the bottom and working your way up. ... read more
6 Great Tips For Creating A Living Room For All Seasons
Image Credit Pixabay.com License CC0 How much time do you spend in your living room? Our lounges are often the place in our homes that we spend most of our waking lives. This space is one of the most important in our home. Your living room needs to be many things; comfortable and cozy in the winter, spacious in the warmer months, and relaxing all year around. Here are six great tips for creating a living room for all seasons. 1. Create A Focal Point With A Fire Place Having a fireplace will not only create a beautiful focal point in your home, but it ... read more
Using Nature To Create The Barriers In Your Garden
(Image Source) Fences have long been a popular way to protect your property, offering an easy way to make your little patch of land private. Usually made from wood, traditional fences have long served humanity well, but they simply don’t fit the style requirements of a garden in the modern world. To help you out with this, this post will be exploring some of the best ways to use nature to create the barriers in your garden, giving you the chance to break away from using fences altogether. Rocks Rocks can be found all over the world, and there are loads of different types to choose ... read more
Tips To Transform Your Garden For The Summer
During this time where we’re all still very much in lockdown, the garden is a place that many of us will be spending plenty of time in when the sun is shining. With that in mind, you want to make sure that your garden is a place you want to sit out in. Here are some tips to transform your garden for the summer. Image Source Replace Any Dead Plants When it comes to your garden area, there might be a lot of dead plants and ones that are dying due to the weather conditions or neglect. If that’s the case, then it’s out with the old and in with the new. Do a declutter of your garden by ... read more
Practical Interior Design for Parents of Young Children
As a mum of three, I like to think that I've got a pretty good understanding of what works and what doesn't when you have kids at home. Especially young kids that can't yet follow instructions. I've always been of the firm belief that homes should be for whole families, not just adults. Yes, get things that you like the look of, but also don't waste time or money on things that are just impractical with young children. Your interior design plans just need to take into account the youngest members of the family. Children won't be young for ever and as they grow you will be able to adapt your ... read more
What Should You Have in Your First Aid Kit?
Image Credit Pixabay.com License CC0 Being able to take care of yourself and your family can, at times, take foresight. Planning for any eventuality that may arise, so that when you or your child are sick or injured, you can jump straight in there and deal with the problem straight away. One of the best ways that you can do this is by creating a medicine cabinet and first aid kid in your home. You probably already have a handful of things in your cupboard from previous times when someone in the family has been unwell or has hurt themselves, but can you honestly say that you have a ... read more
Teaching Teens: What Can Parents Do To Support Their Children Through These Crucial Years?
Pixabay CC0 License The teen years are among the most important in anybody's life, not least in regards to education. Getting the right exam results can open the path to higher education and better career prospects. This is as well as increased confidence and happiness. As a parent, then, doing everything you can to support your son or daughter at this stage of their life is essential. Here are five key steps that will help your growing teen from various angles. Invest In Better Tutoring Public schools are overcrowded and underfunded. In turn, many teachers are simply unable to ... read more
Utility Service and Maintenance
The power produced in power-stations has very high voltage and therefore, needs the utmost care during its transmission. Heavy-duty transmission lines and substations are also necessary to prevent energy loss, at the same time. However, like any other piece of equipment, electrical substations and transmission lines also need maintenance. The importance of substation maintenance can be far reaching for industries and large manufacturing units, in particular. Why is Maintenance Necessary? Transmission lines come in contact with weatherly deterrents all the time, since they ... read more