Music to My Years is going back to 1976 this week. I turned 5 years old. By this point we moved to Horsell in Surrey and 10 Bridge Close. A house where I have some of my fondest childhood memories. I started school at Goldsworth First – which I really disliked (but wished I hadn’t!). My sister and brother were…
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Music to My Years: 1976
Music to My Years: 1975
This week we are going back to 1975 in my Music to My Years series. I turned 4 years old. My mum, dad, sister and brother lived in West Byfleet in Surrey. I can recall going to a playschool nearby. My mum used to walk or take the bus as she didn’t have her driving licence at this point. This…
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How to Get Back on Track After Lockdown
*Remunerated Post* The COVID-19 global pandemic has had a profound impact on everyone around the world. While some places are faring better than others, most people are eager to return to some semblance of normalcy as soon as they can. You may have let a lot of your usual routines, rules, and boundaries slip during lockdown — and that’s OK!…
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Teaching Your Kids About Disabilities: Getting it Right
*Remunerated Post* As your children grow up and start to ask questions about the world, it’s your job as a parent to give them the right answers. So, how can you teach them about disabilities? For children growing up, they may notice people who are a little different around them, and they’ll likely have questions about this. As a parent,…
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Join the Big Little Tent Festival this Easter
*Remunerated Post* One of the things I loved about this time last year was the outside time we spent as a family. It feels like only yesterday that April turned up and we enjoyed a very balmy Easter in the garden. The Big Little Tent Festival 2021 Now that the days are getting longer, summer staycations are starting to look…
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Music to My Years: 1974
We have reached the year 1974 in my Music to My Years series. This was the year I turned three and my first brother was born. Unlike last week where the year was questionable, this year is full of complete classics – and for that reason, it was not an easy choice. It does depend on my mood much of…
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What Your Lingerie Says About You
*Remunerated Post* Open your underwear drawer and look at the contents with new eyes. What do you see? Based on the style, colour and condition of what you find, would you deem yourself as adventurous? Natural? Romantic? Practical? Playful? Style gurus have long said that many factors contribute to our clothing choices — from beauty trends to emotions and memories…
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6 Steps To Building a Strong Criminal Defence
*Remunerated Post* It takes a significant amount of time and effort to build a strong defense against most criminal charges. As your attorney continues to uncover more about your specific case, your defense strategy begins to emerge slowly. Depending on the case at hand, criminal defense strategies vary, and this also depends on how the defendant acts and how he…
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Music to My Years: 1973
Welcome to the third week of Music to My Years. This week I am sharing my favourite tracks from 1973. The year I turned two and I still had just the one sibling. The music in this year was fairly questionable. Many of the tracks in the Top Ten were by Gary Glitter – and, even though some of the…
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Fun Outdoor Activities You Can Do with Friends
*Remunerated Post* The outdoors offers endless possibilities for activities, games and exercise that can be enjoyed with friends. But, with so many options, how can you choose just a couple to keep everyone entertained? Here are some ideas to help you get started. Get Fit Together Starting or keeping up an exercise regime can be difficult in the best of…
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Music to My Years: 1972
Welcome to Music to My Years. A new weekly feature here on my blog. Welcome to the second week of Music to My Years. This week we are going back to 1972. The year I turned one and the year one of my sisters was born. There is only 15 months between us and, growing up, we were very close….
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