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5 Things You Should Do When Buying A New Build Home

January 18, 2021 By Amanda Cottingham Leave a Comment

Buying a new build property is perfect for anyone looking for their first home, considering downsizing or just looking for a change. With modern houses being built to better energy efficiency standards, a new build house can be perfect for cutting costs while getting the best in a contemporary ... read more

5 Ways to Make your Garden Room Space Multipurpose

January 16, 2021 By Amanda Cottingham Leave a Comment

If 2020 taught us anything, it’s the value of flexible spaces. The way we utilise our homes has changed, becoming a place for activities ranging from work and teaching to exercise and winding down. With this, multipurpose spaces have become a growing necessity to adapt to the ‘new normal’. So, ... read more

Top Five Teas For Soothing Anxiety & Stress

January 16, 2021 By Amanda Cottingham Leave a Comment

There is nothing better than having a hot cup of delicious and refreshing tea. It can be served hot or cold and sometimes contains a little caffeine in addition to excellent antioxidants. Plus, it offers countless unique blends and flavours to choose from. While the ritual of drinking tea itself ... read more

Things To Keep In Mind Before Renting A Property

January 16, 2021 By Amanda Cottingham Leave a Comment

Shifting abroad? Want a new place to stay? Finding a property or renting one is a daunting task because there are many factors that play a crucial role in the decision-making process. Once you move abroad or to a new city, the first thing you need to do is search for accommodation that suits your ... read more

Why you should consider a Garden Home Office

January 11, 2021 By Amanda Cottingham Leave a Comment

Research shows that 60% of the UK’s adult working population are working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown national restrictions across the UK. Most of the UK workforce will also be saving money by cutting out daily commuting and buying lunch out. Due to advances in tech, ... read more

Solid As A Rock

January 7, 2021 By Amanda Cottingham Leave a Comment

I wanted to introduce to you today, a suitcase company, and style of a suitcase that couldn't be more me.  Short break, long haul or returning to uni – Rock Luggage has a range of options to suit(case) a range of needs.  This London-based family business has been fine-tuning its portfolio of bags, ... read more

Myths About Life Insurance Debunked

December 20, 2020 By Amanda Cottingham Leave a Comment

Life insurance is something that we always seem to put off, or tell ourselves we will deal with it tomorrow. You might see advertisements on the television or in a magazine and think about it for a split second, or perhaps even discuss it with a mortgage broker if you are moving house. However, it ... read more

How To Protect and Strengthen Your Marriage During Stressful Times

December 20, 2020 By Amanda Cottingham Leave a Comment

If you ask any old married couple how they have survived for as long as they have they will almost always tell you that it is because they worked at it. This is something which of course completely dispels the notion that two people meet, fall in love, accept each other for who they are and then ... read more

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Mum, wife and writer at The Ana Mum Diary. Lover of all things stylish...read my blog to see interiors, photography, fashion, beauty, travel and our love for LIFE! I also am the co-founder of the collaborative travel blog - We Blog Travel... Amanda x

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