Essential Items to Bring on Your Local Outings

*This post contains affiliate links  While we are still on lockdown here in Wales, the restrictions have slowly started to ease, one being able to enjoy the outdoors again, safety of course. Unlike England, in Wales, we cannot drive to beauty spots and our outdoor time has to be taken from our front door, saying that a lot of Wales is rural or semi-rural and even our cities have plenty of green spaces so most have access to quiet outdoor spaces. Just because you are heading off somewhere local it's still important to be prepared. I have some mountain and woodland paths near my home and on one outing two weeks ago we came across a couple where the woman had fallen and broken her ankle coming down a steep path - certainly not the ideal thing to do during lockdown (or at anytime). The best way to prepare for an enjoyable, comfortable, and safe outing is to do a little planning in advance. Planning an outing with your family or members of your household is not onl......

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No More Cookie Cutter Weddings

While I was at Uni studying photography I assisted at a few weddings then after graduating started my own business (although realised it's not really for me) have attended a fair few weddings, add in the weddings of family and friends as well and you would think that I would be a bit jaded by now, but when someone does something a little different it's still so much fun to attend them. Over the years, the way people organise their weddings has changed drastically and I must admit I am a big fan of this change. These days’ people seem to feel free to hold a wedding that suits them and their family and friends. Most of todays modern weddings are a reflection of the personality, tastes and values of the bride and groom. In the past, especially in the 80s and 90s, people seemed to be compelled to do things in a certain way. Most people got married in church, the majority of grooms wore morning suits and the bride pretty much always looked like your archetypal fa......

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Preparation Can Save Travellers Time and Money

We use our two together train card and always travel off-peak for the best prices Travelling is a hobby that strikes people of all ages. Experiencing the culture and imagination of any city or location can inspire even the most wide-eyed of tourists. However, travelling can be expensive and travelling abroad can get out of hand quickly. Hotels, airfares, rental cars, and sightseeing expenses can quickly tap the budget of any traveller. Finding cheap hotels in London is completely possible by using the right mix of travel dates, location, and public transportation. We are always flexible with dates and travel to London/Brussels at a quiet time of the year Travel Dates One of the best keep secrets in the travel world is that dates and times of the year matter. Researching the destination and getting online quotes for a number of dates can reveal some pretty steep discounts during slow times. Since London is pretty much busy all year, it can be tough to shave a few bu......

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What Decorations to choose for a baby or child's party

How amazing are these decorations (image) While decorating for an child events from birthday parties to christenings, you need to consider the atmosphere of the party, wether you want it to be fun, colourful or a more classic and elegant and affair. To achieve the ideal combination, plan the following aspects: Colour scheme of your decorations for the party Pastel colors will be more than appropriate for a baby’s christening  or birthday party. You could choose decorations of pastel yellow and light browns or soft pink, blue and lilac. Keep in mind what you would like your main colours to be and work around those. It is possible to accent them with metallic or bold colors. For example, to emphasize light blue party decorations hang some baskets with bright yellow flowers. Use your intuition when combining colors for a child's party – the palette must be mostly of light colours not too gloomy. Centrepieces Wildflower or rose bouquets can add feeling of celebrati......

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