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Decluttering the Home this Autumn

October 1, 2017 By in Lifestyle Tags: , , , , , , , , 32 Comments

Today is the first day of October. Autumn is well and truly here. Our heating just came up for the first time since last winter, so the chill is definitely in the air. I have been seriously thinking of decluttering the home this autumn. I am thinking of doing some minor redecorating, and I need to let a few things go. There are also a few minor home repairs that need to be done in time for winter.

I have been online searching for the right people to get the job done. I recently came across Rocburn – The Window Opener Specialist, and I will most likely be contacting at some point to get a quote.

 

 

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However, before I get into the repairs, I need to get the house decluttered. Clutter gives me a headache, so the junk has to go. Once the unwanted items go, I have the space to breathe and think of what to do with the space I have.

I have 3 categories for everything we got, and each item has to fit into a category.

 

Keep

Anything worth keeping will be kept. Majority of my items fall into this category which is a good thing. It means I buy just what I need, and not just anything. Having said that, I will be very brutal with this pile. I will be keeping only items I am sure I will be using.

 

Sell

All items that wouldn’t be kept but in a good condition, would be sold or should I say, I would attempt to sell on eBay. I have not listed items to sell on eBay in ages, but I am hoping to find the time and get my selling mojo back. I also wish eBay could make the listing process a lot easier for us sellers.

 

Give to Charity

I have 3 charity bags ready to go as I type this post, and I would have more by the end of the month. I am forever giving away stuff to charity shops and I enjoy doing so. It is my way of giving back and it helps to declutter my home. What more could a girl ask for?

 

I plan to sort out piles this week, so I starting with a bang tomorrow. Wish me luck! Are you decluttering the home this autumn? What are your decoration/repair plans for autumn? Please sound off in the comments section, let’s chat.

 

Thanks for reading, commenting and sharing. Have an awesome week.

 

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Tiny Gift Ideas for Her

September 28, 2017 By in Lifestyle Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , 11 Comments

I love receiving gifts. Receiving gifts on special occasions is amazing. What is even more amazing is when I receive a gift for no reason at all. That makes the gift so thoughtful and even more special. I believe tiny gifts are great for gifting on non special occasions. Do you agree?

Here are some amazing examples of tiny gift ideas for her.

 

Miniature Bottles of Wine

Who can say no to a good bottle of wine? I know I can’t. Miniature bottles of wine are great tiny gift ideas. I remember getting some in duty-free on Milan flight. They were so useful. Great for a whenever I am alone and need a glass of wine. I think they serve as great tiny gifts ideas.

 

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If you are after miniature bottles of wine, Just Miniatures stocks some amazing brands, so go have a look.

 

Perfumes

Perfumes always make me a smile. I can never have enough bottles of perfumes. They make great gifts and are amazing tiny gift ideas for her or him. I like smiling nice and different everyday. So having a couple of perfumes always helps.

 

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I currently have about 8 bottles of perfume, and for the record, that is nowhere near the number of perfumes I had when I worked a 9 – 5 job.

 

Watches

Watches are great as tiny gift ideas. I am a watch girl, so I always appreciate a good watch. You don’t have to spend a fortune on a quality watch if you don’t want to. There are so many watches to pick from, in various price ranges.

 

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I can never turn my back on a good watch. Can you?

 

 

Flowers

Flowers are loved by many and most of them are reasonably priced. So they make great tiny gifts. You can speak your heart with a lovely bunch of flowers, without saying anything.

 

 

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I wasn’t really into flowers, until a few years ago, and now I love them.

 

Chocolates

Chocolates also serve as great tiny gift ideas for everyone. No sweet tooth can ever say no to chocolates. They are usually affordable, which is great as a gift for a non occasion day. Do you agree?

 

What do you think of these tiny gift ideas for her? Did anything catch your eye?

 

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Keeping Fit with GymCube

September 25, 2017 By in Lifestyle Tags: , , , , , , , , , 31 Comments

I must confess, I have never been into exercise. Many years ago, I signed up with my local gym and ended up hardly ever going for a whole year. However, now as a busy mum, juggling 2 active toddlers, running a household and working from home, I need to be fit and healthy. I also need to be in the right state of mind. Regular exercise is great for my mental health. The adrenaline rush I get from exercising is like no other! So I know keeping fit is a must for me. So I was super excited when GymCube got in touch.

For those who have never heard of GymCube, it is an online community, providing support and motivation along with hundreds of relevant  resources needed to lose weight, increase fitness, gain strength and live a healthier, happier lifestyle. You get your very own online gym trainer with various exercise classes like Abs, Combat, Indoor Spin Cycling, Yoga, and so on. It is the coolest online fitness website ever!

 

 

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I have recently signed up with GymCube on their Strengthen and Define workout plan. My body weight is where I need it to be but I would love to work on increasing my energy levels. I sometimes find myself struggling to cope with my daily activities. Panting on the stairs is definitely not a good look. So I need to get that bit sorted, and thanks to GymCube, I will be getting fit. My target is to increase my strength levels and take my body to the next level in time for Christmas.

 

The Strengthen and Define Plan
  • Strength training exercise plan to help you get from regular to ripped in record time
  • Be able to complete with the best with your new and improved stronger fitter body
  • Diet guide (with optional supplement plan) to improve your physique and performance

 

I am seriously loving this fitness plan with GymCube. It ticks all the boxes for me and I feel like I am going to enjoy the journey. The GymCube website features 0ver 600 exercise videos, live online coaching and support, diet guidance and support groups for help, guidance, tips, tricks and advice from the community.

 

 

 

 

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Once I complete the Strengthen and Define workout plan, I will go on to follow the #GCLifestyle Guide. This is basically a real life, down to earth way of continuing my fitness journey. I see fitness as a journey with no destination. It is something I have to continue to work at everyday, so I remain fit and healthy.

I will be posting weekly updates on how I am getting on, here and on social media, so look out for my posts. I would love for you to join me in my fitness journey as well. Go have a look and sign up here to get started. There are 3 plan options –  Orange, Black and Platinum membership. So I am sure you will find the right plan for what you need. Do let me know how you get on.

Thanks for reading and cheers to the new week.

 

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