t can often seem that home disasters can rear their ugly heads at the very worst of times. Maybe it's around the festive season, or perhaps you have just undergone a major renovation only for something to go wrong at the very last minute. Whatever the scenario, it's bound to cause you a fair amount of hassle. One of the most common types of domestic disaster is anything to do with water. We all … [Read more...]
Life’s Little Irritants: Unusual Causes of Common Health Complaints
There are some things in life that we just accept happen. The common cold - that happens, and we just go with it. We might take the occasional echinacea tablet or vitamin C capsule to strengthen our immune system (which you shouldn't do, by the way - it doesn't work) but mostly we accept it happens. We don't fight it. The same is true of many other health conditions. We accept that our … [Read more...]
Keep The Cold Out! Minimize Drafts With These Smart Solutions
Drafts are a common issue faced by homeowners, whether they live in a brand new house or one that is centuries old. They occur when a cold current of air enters your property and lowers the temperature. This can stop your home being as warm and comfortable as it should be and could force you to increase your energy consumption. Unfortunately, this can increase your utility bills and cause damage … [Read more...]
The Elephant In The Room – Are You Ignoring Problems That Need Sorting?
Is your home full of problems that you have just got used to, or just plain ignore? It can be so easy when we don’t have the time or money to sort out an issue straight away, to try and forget about it altogether. But as the season change and the weather become colder, it is time to deal with the elephant in the room, so to speak. Doors and Windows It's pretty common for homeowners to ignore … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Increase Breastmilk Supply
It's no secret my l'il bub and I struggled with breastfeeding. You can read our nursing journey here, but basically he wasn't getting enough breastmilk. We saw 4 lactation consultants during this time, but no one could figure out if I wasn't making enough milk for him, or if he was inefficient at draining my breasts (causing my body to make less). I figured if I could increase my supply, it would … [Read more...]
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