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Pampered Pooch: Dog Grooming Tips You Should Know from an Expert
After all, we all need a good haircut every now and then - our pets are no different. If you are looking to start your own dog grooming business or just want to pamper your four-legged friends at home, these expert grooming tips will leave each pooch feeling truly spoilt.
By Rachel Grayabout a year ago in Petlife
Pesky Pests: Common Pest Problems in the UK and Solutions
A quick glimpse from the corner of your eye might send a lightning bolt down your spine. The method for getting rid of unwanted pests used to be simple: adopt a farm cat and let them run wild. Today, we’re lucky enough to have more options available, from common household solutions to trained professionals.
By Rachel Grayabout a year ago in Petlife
Hybrid Working: Do People Need to Own Their Own Cars Anymore?
Going into 2020, the number of people who had worked a single day from home was only around 12%. This rose to almost half of employees during June 2020 and while there was a decrease after world events began calming down, the statistics were still higher than that pre-2020. September 2022 saw 22% of employees state they partly work from home regularly.
By Rachel Grayabout a year ago in Wheel
How getting into blue spaces can improve your well-being
We tend to hear a lot about green spaces and how they can benefit our well-being – but what about blue spaces? There’s growing evidence and ongoing research discovering the lesser-known but powerful benefits of what’s known as blue therapy. For example, one recent study concluded that people who had grown up having spent time around blue spaces reposted better mental health as adults. In fact, being around blue spaces may be even more beneficial than green spaces.
By Rachel Grayabout a year ago in Blush
How Small Shops and Businesses Are Good for Local Communities
Whether stocking greeting cards from card suppliers or offering essential items, small businesses with brick-and-mortar shops are valuable in representing creativity in their respective communities.
By Rachel Grayabout a year ago in Journal
Self-Care Tips for Dealing with Prenatal Anxiety and Depression
Often, mums-to-be will experience anxiety about their baby and feelings of inadequacy about parenthood while pregnant. While these are thoughts shared by many, they can often become more severe and lead to prenatal depression. Research suggests that about 7% of pregnant women experience depression during pregnancy.
By Rachel Grayabout a year ago in Humans
Forest Schools: All You Need to Know About Education in Nature
There is an estimated 3.24 million hectares of woodland in the United Kingdom. With all this beautiful nature on our doorstep, it is no wonder that children find delight in exploring these locations. So why not grab your kids wellies and waterproof coats and explore the outdoors.
By Rachel Grayabout a year ago in Education
How to Deal with Eco-Guilt
Eco-guilt comes from our ability to do something good for the environment, but the conscious decision not to. Whether this is due to convenience, such as purchasing new plastic bags, or necessity sometimes. However, there are ways that your eco-guilt can be reduced.
By Rachel Grayabout a year ago in Families
EV Batteries and How They Can Help
This has resulted in 84% of Americans being worried about power outages occurring. From freezing water thawing during long periods of outage to stocking up on canned food, many Americans are finding new ways to survive during these ever-increasing downtimes.
By Rachel Grayabout a year ago in Earth