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One of the best ways to celebrate your new marriage is by going somewhere romantic on your honeymoon. This is the time that you and your partner really get to relax into your marriage. So make sure that you honeymoon in a romantic location, one that means a lot to both of you, one that inspires the fairytale within you and one that is comfortable, relaxed and special. Finding a honeymoon destination that encompasses all of these things is imperative to launching you into married life properly. And choosing a staycation is often one of the best ways to capture all of these things. Take a look at these reasons why you should take a staycation rather than go abroad! So if you are looking for a South West destination like no other then check out our top three honeymoons. You’ll feel refreshed in your marriage without even having to leave the country! Forest Holidays Forest Holidays is by far one of the most romantic honeymoon destinations about. Located in the awe inspiring Forest of De

Getting the perfect pictures of your wedding day is probably one of the most important things about it. Photographs and footage really are one of the few things left over from your wedding that last a lifetime. Not only do they act as a powerful piece of visual and sensory memorabilia, but they can also help long-distance or unwell family members to get a true representation of your big day. There's nothing like showing your grandchildren the photos of your wedding or showing friends who where unable to make it the beautiful footage that you managed to capture. Whatever method that you are planning to use to capture your wedding, it’s definitely worth checking out some of the options that we have outlined below. They will help you capture the magic of your wedding day the way that you want it to be captured! Plus there are a range of ways that you can undergo DIY wedding photography too ! Professional Photographers This is one of the more popular ways that you can capture your we

Some of the most amazing, entertaining and exciting hen dos take place out of the country. Heading to another country to celebrate the finale of unmarried life really is a great way to get all that dancing, drinking and laughing with the girls out of your system. But these kinds of hen dos can cost a lot of money! With this in mind we have compiled a list of our top tips for saving money on your hen do abroad! 2). Do you really need all of those clothes? We all know how tempting it can be to buy new clothes before heading abroad, especially if you are going on a hen do. But make sure that you watch how much you are spending. Don’t go buying a new bikini if you already have five in the back of your wardrobe. Take a little look at these summer wardrobe on a budget tips to start making real savings! 1). Drink Less Now this is probably the toughest money saving tip to achieve when embarking on a hen do abroad, but it is definitely worth giving it a go. By drinking a significant

Everyone loves fireworks night. From working up the post trick or treat bloat to letting off fireworks and chilling out around a bonfire, it really is one of the best nights of the year. Watching the Catherine Wheel spin from your back garden while you sip on a hot chocolate with your closest friends and family really is a wonderful feeling. Sounds like the life doesn't it? Well you are in luck. We are going to give you our top tips for throwing a children's firework night celebration that they won’t soon forget! Hosting a children’s party can be a tricky business, but luckily there is a lot of information available on the web that can help! So check out our tips now and throw the best party ever! Think Safety Year in and year out we are warned about the danger of fireworks, bonfires and chinese lanterns. Open flames are always a danger to be aware of, especially when there are children around. If you are planning on doing a fireworks display for the kids then make sure

If you are entertaining the kids this halloween then that can only mean one thing; arts and crafts! That's right, Halloween is the perfect time to get out the glitter, glue, paper, pens and multicoloured card and get your crafts on! Not only will the kids be fully entertained, but you’ll have loads of fun too! Plus you can find some fancy dress halloween costumes online too! So get those little ones dressed up and check out our top craft ideas for you and the kids this halloween. 1). Hanging Bats This one is probably one of the more technical craft ideas. It involves using old loo roll tubes, Black pens or paint, black card, some string and those all important googly eyes in order to craft the scariest bat of them all. Here’s How to Do it: Step One: Decorate your toilet roll tube. Colour it black and cover it in glitter or other decorations. Step Two: Craft some wings out of the black paper and glue them on to your bat. Step Three: Add your googly eyes! Step Four:

We all know the feeling. We’re looking forward to going to someone's wedding but have a sudden rush of nerves at what to buy as their wedding gift. We don't all have the luxury of a lot of money, and that can make occasions like weddings become a source of anxiety. But don't worry just yet! We have compiled a list of budget wedding gift ideas that will leave you in the good books and out of debt! 1). Make Something Do you or a member of your family have a particular talent that they could put to good use in crafting something as a gift? Maybe you love to paint or take photographs. Maybe your partner loves to write poetry or your sibling is great at carpentry. Either way harnessing yours and other people's talents is a great way of fashioning a budget present that really shows that you care. Here are some creative ideas: If you are a musician then your wedding present could be performing a song written exclusively for them.  If you are into needle felting then

Finding cheap and easy junk food alternatives that actually taste like the thing that they are replicating can be a difficult job to achieve. But we have come up with a few creative alternatives to keep those food binges at bay and those pennies in your purse! The Big Crisp Crunch Crisps are one of the most popular junk food pitfalls. The flavour, salt, sugar and oil that is packed into these snacks can have chemical reactions in the brain that result in momentary happiness. But the secretion of dopamine really doesn't last long. Soon enough the feeling of bloat, regret and guilt will start to trickle in. One of the best ways that you can avoid overeating and overspending where crisps are concerned is by replacing them with homemade sweet potatoes. You can pair these with some store bought or homemade hummus to give you that crisp and dip feel. Ingredients: Sweet Potatoes Olive oil Salt Hummus Method: Cut the sweet potatoes as thinly as possible into a rounded cr

There are plenty of lessons to be learned from travel, especially when experiencing all that Europe’s cultural hubs have to offer. From finding local hot spots and cheap airport lounges to recognising the prevalence of homelessness and finding great advice from fellow travelers, here are a few of the lessons that I learnt from my European travels. Farming can be fun One of the ways that I managed to make some extra penies on my travels around Europe was by taking up some farming jobs here and there. Meeting the mean streets of Berlin and experiencing the iconic and poverty stricken streets of Paris would not have been possible without having taken these jobs! It was a great way to help finance my travels, but i also learnt a lot from the experience: Pay was low: One of the most valuable lessons that I learned from farming on my travels around Europe was that low scale farming really is a low money earner. You really need to pull your weight for not vary much in this job, so make sure

Beautifully crafted items are the best way of inspiring a stylish interior decor piece. There are multiple elements that you need to consider when selecting the best looking piece of art. There are multiple designs to choose from that will give your home an inviting, unique and stylish look. A warm piece of art that can be placed on a shelf or hanged on the wall is very appropriate in the living or dining area. Ensure that you get the right pieces of handcrafted art to complete the look in your home. The key is finding something that matches your colour, look and personality. There are so many ways that you can decorate your home , but handcrafted pieces is a really great way to do it! Consider Your Colour Scheme Another thing that you need to consider is what colours that you want. You can go for bright earth colours and a great display of nature or you could go for royal blues and an oil painting reflecting the ocean. Either way deciding on a colour is a huge part of choosing yo