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 AD – GIFTED | Looking at adding a new scent to your collection, but can't choose a fragrance? Why not consider buying a selection of samples to test and try at home?

Whether you're looking for a new everyday fragrance, something for work, or even date night, it can be an extremely tough decision to make when deciding on a new fragrance you want to add to your collection, or if you want to try something completely different to your usual fragrance. If you're someone who struggles with this, Dolma Fragrances might be worth a try, as you can trial all of Dolma’s vegan perfumes to find the one that is perfect for you! 

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Dolma Discovery Box – is a cruelty-free, vegan perfume discovery box set that simply includes a selection of 12 women’s fragrances that are all completely unique, and perfect for any occasion. The 12 fragrances come in small, travel-sized friendly bottles, making them easy to keep in your handbag or makeup bag for when you're on the go. 

Amethyst Mist – a fragrance described as harmonious, calm and light. Featuring notes of warming cedarwood, sandalwood, patchouli and vetiver, with hints of white floral ylang-ylang and heliotrope, topped off with tangy accents of ginger, mandarin, cardamom and clove. 

Anahita - fruity, soft and poetic, Anahita is inspired by the Persian Goddess. A fragrance filled with juicy, fruity notes of peach and lemon, with a hint of floral carnation and ylang-ylang, and spicy notes of sandalwood and cypress.

Andromeda – celestial · dreamy · deep. Andromeda is a green floral perfume that lifts your spirit to the stars. Cyclamen and green crushed leave open up to a heart of jasmine and neroli, with deep shades of amber and vegan musk. Take to the stars with Andromeda.

Calista - fresh · citrusy · flowery. This beautiful scent opens with fresh notes of bergamot and lemon, revolving around a rich bouquet of jasmine, geranium, and ylang-ylang. It then melts into a sensual trail of sandalwood and Amyris. Resonate with Calista, Greek for most beautiful.

Compassion – warm · heartfelt · beautiful. Compassion is a perfume that evokes love at it’s most pure. Ylang-ylang takes the lead, delicately accented by tones of lemon and ginger. Notes of copaiba, vetiver, and amber finish off this white floral amber perfume.

Cushi B – fruity · spicy · nostalgic. Cardamom and cinnamon accentuate lively tones of lime and orange that rest on a floral heart of geranium, ylang-ylang and a deep base of patchouli—a floral creation with a twist of spice. 

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First Rain – earthy · grounding · connected. A strong base of mossy woods transports you deep inside a magical forest scene. Uplifted by the green balsamic notes of galbanum touched with whispers of jasmine, this earthy creation melds mind and nature.

Midnight Velvet – classic · timeless · elegant. An elegant oriental woody scent. Midnight Velvet perfume is the perfect match for your favourite vintage ensemble in deep, rich hues. A sweet and sticky resinous base with saffron and tonka to spice it up. 

Light Bloom – effortless · soft · clean. white florals; magnolia, lily of the valley and freesia resting peacefully on a bed of woods. Top notes of sweet orange and orange blossom evoke a quiet simplicity. Light Bloom vegan perfume is effortless and beautiful.

Sarabande - romantic · soft · floral. The romantic scent of rose with accents of geranium, followed with wood notes of resinous cypress, earthy patchouli and soft amber. 

Sun Joy – warm · sensual · fun.  A modern, playful fragrance, consisting of a woody base, blended with fresh notes of citrus, palm, rose and freesia. Perfect for a night out with the girls, or on a date night.

Vegamusk - simple · minimal · beautiful. Conveying a white hue, this fragrance opens on soft notes of jasmine and lily enriched with nuances of sandalwood on a bed of honey and musks cocktail.

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Dolma Fragrances offers 100% vegan, cruelty-free fragrances for men and women. Our perfumes and colognes contain no parabens, palm oil or phthalates. All ingredients are sourced sustainably and ethically. Dolmas fragrances are held to high safety regulations to make sure they are not only safe for animals and the environment, but you too.

Overall, I was very happy with the Dolma Discovery Set, and think it's a great set for someone wanting to try something new. There was such a wide range of scents to try, from sweet, to fruity, to woody and floral. It has something for everyone, and any occasion that you will require a fragrance to complete your look.

What fragrance from the Dolma Discovery set would be your favourite?

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AD – GUEST POST| Today I’m going to discuss what I think are the best Dermalogica Gift Sets as it comes closer to Christmas. There is no better time to treat yourself to one of the best brands for cleansing and moisturisers.

Who is Dermalogica?
They have been around since 1986 and were Co-Founded by Jane Wurwand, who was a skin therapist. Now, Jane was in 1986 and still today is most recognised and respected by authorities professionals in skin care therapy. Dermalogica has now grown to be the leading professional skin care brand because of Jane Wurwand. It is now used by over 100,000 skin therapists in over 100 countries around the world.

They understand that everyone’s skin is different, and it needs to be treated in a way that complements the user. Having a Dermalogica Gift Set that suits your skin type can change your skin and your own wellbeing.

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Dermalogica Clear Start Breakout Clearing Kit
If you find that your skin breaks out from time to time, then this breakout clearing kit is a must-go. This is a 3 set regimen with everything that you need to cleanse, treat breakouts and get that hydrated skin look. The kit comes with powerful and formulated ingredients with the likes of Tea Tree Oil, Niacinamide, Salicylic acid and hyaluronic acid. This might sound harsh, but your break-out won’t stand a chance, and it should, and you can see results in no time at all.

Step 1- Clearing Foaming Wash Product
Deep Clean and purify skin
Lather and apply onto a damp face, and rinse with warm water

Step 2- Clearing Booster
Clear breakups fast
Apply to the blemish or the breakout area. Use before moisturiser

Step 3- Cooling Aqua Jelly
Apply a pea-sized amount over the breakout area. Use day and night.
Repeat the 3 step routine to squash that breaks out back to healthy skin.

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Dermalogica Sensitive Skin Rescue Kit
Do you have sensitive skin? You need a product that understands this, and welcome to the Dermalogica skin care rescue kit. This is a 3 pack solution with Soothe, Clam and Hydrate in the perfect travel sized products. These are essential for a daily skincare routine to restore its barrier function for the best skin care health.

This skincare kit includes: UltraCalming Cleanser 1.7 oz (ca. 64 g) (gentle cleansing cream), UltraCalming Mist 1.7 oz (ca. 64 g) (ca. 64 g) (soothing, cooling spritz) and Calm Water Gel 0.5 oz (ca. 19 g) (weightless water-gel moisturiser)
Dermalogica’s Ultracalming range has been clinically proven to help and manage inflammatory pathways that lead to sensitised skin. The calming complex of all 3 products will help if you suffer from rosacea, redness, inflammation or skin sensitivity.

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Dermalogica Age Defence Kit
The holy grail of skincare is to protect and guard our skin against the effects of ageing. We don’t want to admit we are getting old, and this 3 pack age defence skin kit is the solution. The kit comes 3 of the best-selling age smart products on the market today for every woman.

Daily Superfoliant™ to smooth, purify and guard against damaging pollution, that’s just in the surrounding air. Biolumin C Serum to provide antioxidant protection, brighten and firm skin. Finally, we have Dynamic Skin Recovery for long-lasting hydration and broad spectrum UV protection. The best 3 pronged defence against ageing skin.

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There are many Dermalogica Gift Sets, and above are just the best of people with different skin care. Having the right skin care routine specific to your skin is so important, and that’s why Dermalogica have been leading the way for over 30 years in skin care health and perseverance.

Have you tried Dermalogica skincare before? Which gift set would be best for your skin type?
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AD | Have you had the same furniture in your home for the last few years? Maybe it's time to consider investing in a new TV stand to help create a more modern space and add a fresh new look to your home.

From ensuring you have a better view to enhancing your home's interior décor, a good TV stand offers a number of benefits. Choosing a new TV stand for your home should be based on your needs. This could be down to the size of your room, the style, and colour scheme, or even your budget. Another thing to consider is the room you will be placing the TV stand in – do you want it to make a statement? 

If the answer is yes, the Yaheetech TV Stand Cabinet might be the perfect choice for you. Not only is this a modern piece of furniture that will be the perfect fit for any home, it also features a simple design and has a lot of useful benefits and functions for everyone. If you're still interested, listed below are 6 reasons to include a Yaheetech TV Stand Cabinet in your home.

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The first reason to include a TV stand in your home is due to them being incredibly affordable. Home furniture can be incredibly expensive, so it's important that you shop around to get the best deals possible, to ensure you stick to your budget and a price you can afford.

When purchasing new furniture for your home, as well as being affordable, you also want something made of high quality materials, that will be long-lasting and durable. The main component of the TV stand is made from a strong, solid frame, helping to keep it sturdy. As well as this, the steel parts are crafted into an X-shape on each side, which not only help express its industrial style, but also bring extra structural integrity.


Another great feature of the Yaheetech TV Stand Cabinet is its minimalist design. This makes it suitable to incorporate into any home due to its simplicity and neutral colours. The TV stand also features 2 pre-drilled cable holes in the back of the TV stand to help keep cables in order and prevent the space behind the TV stand from becoming messy and dusty.

As well as the TV stand component, the design also features storage space, which makes it a great multi-functional product for your home. 2 large & 2 small open storage compartments, along with 1 in the centre, constitute this TV stand. The storage spaces are great for your CD players, magazines, records, art, souvenirs and more.


Finally, if you're looking for a good storage solution, as well as a TV stand, this could be the perfect choice. Consisting of a large, layered storage space, this TV stand is super practical and useful for those with smaller rooms, who are looking to store other items such as games consoles and decorative accessories, as well as a TV.

Yaheetech is a cross-border e-commerce company established in 2003 with more than 500 employees worldwide. With our own 39 warehouses around the world, we provide a wide range of products with fast delivery to millions of customers in more than 10 countries, available on Amazon, Walmart, eBay, Wayfair, Wish, Cdiscount, ManoMano, OTTO, Rakuten, Real and more. We devote to make your life comfortable.

Do you use a TV stand? How would you make yours multi-functional?

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 AD – GIFTED | If you're someone who has long hair, you should consider investing in some good quality silk scrunchies for those times when you want to wear your hair up, whilst keeping your hair healthy. Silk hair scrunchies are designed to avoid kinking and creasing the hair, making them much kinder to hair, and cause less damage than your usual hairband.

Silk hair scrunchies are the perfect hair accessory. They are extremely practical, super cute, and come in very handy when you need to put your hair up, anytime, anywhere. Whether you're opting for a messy bun, ponytail, or even a half up, half down hairstyle, here are 3 reasons why you should use silk scrunchies for your hair today.

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Suitable For All Hair Types
Silk Scrunchies are suitable for everyone – those with long hair, curly hair, straight hair, you name it, it'll work! The main feature that makes them suitable for everyone is that they are made with super stretchy elastic, making it very easy and very comfortable to use, for everyone with anything from fine to thick hair.


Reduces Hair Breakage
Silk is one of the softest materials that you can use of your hair, and over time, it will help to reduce hair friction leading to less damage, and overall, better hair health. Creating certain hairstyles, such as high ponytails, means you are tying your hair extremely tight, which can causes hair breakage and pulling from the root. Unlike your typical conventional hairbands, silk scrunchies are a perfect choice to ensure they don’t snag, pull or trap your hair. 

Good For Long Periods of Time
If you are planning to keep your hair up for a number of hours, whether you're choosing a ponytail or messy bun for the daytime, or keeping your hair up throughout the night, silk hair scrunchies are probably the best choice for you. They help to prevent friction, they aren't painful to use, they won’t capture sweat, and they won’t feel tight or heavy on your head.

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I was kindly sent some Silk Scrunchies to try for myself and to see how they can help me improve the condition of my hair. These are some of the softest, smoothest scrunchies I have used, as they are made from premium 22 momme mulberry silk, which helps protect the hair from snagging, kinking or creasing.

These silk scrunchies are suitable for those who wear their hair up during the day, or for those who sleep with their hair tied back by night, as they cause less damage than your typical hairband. They are designed to help you experience fewer split ends, breakage, and signs of damage, as well as this, they are super cute! — why wouldn't you invest in them?

Do you currently use silk scrunchies in your haircare routine?

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When it comes to gift giving at Christmas, it can be difficult to narrow down the perfect items for your nearest and dearest. However, finding the perfect gift for your partner's parents can be more stressful than usual. You want to aim for a gift that is meaningful and thoughtful that they will enjoy. Here are a few Christmas gift ideas that will impress your in-laws.

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A Monthly Wine Subscription, They Can Enjoy Together
Wine lovers will appreciate trying out a new wine every month in the comfort of their own home. A monthly wine subscription allows your in-laws to experience new wines that they probably wouldn’t have tried otherwise. Furthermore, wines can keep for a long time, which means if they don’t fancy a bottle one month, they can save it for an occasion later in the year.

Personalised Alcohol Gift Set
If your partner’s parents enjoy a tipple but aren’t keen on wine, a few delicious liqueurs might be more up their street. The people behind Oxton Liqueurs use local fruits and flowers from Nottinghamshire to handcraft their home-made liqueurs. Their tipples can be bought in aesthetically pleasing bottles that come in all shapes and sizes, and their liqueurs can be personalised with a handwritten message. Their personalised alcohol gift sets will make your in-laws feel extra special this Christmas.

A Sentimental Photo Book
If you get on particularly well with your other half’s family, and you spend a lot of your leisure time with them, a sentimental photo book is an excellent gift idea. Fill your photo book with pictures of special moments you have shared during the past year. A photo book can be kept as a treasured keepsake which they can flick through whenever they want. Not only will this thoughtful gift bring up happy feelings of nostalgia, it will show your in-laws how much you enjoy spending time with them.

Family Tree Picture Frame
A family tree picture frame is the perfect gift if you and your partner have a litter of children who your in-laws adore. No matter how much you want to spend time with the in-laws, it can be difficult to get the whole family together physically. This gift idea gives your partner’s parents the chance to proudly display images of their loving family on the wall. If your family is growing, purchase a family tree picture frame that allows you to add more frames in the future.

The Gift of Experience
It can be difficult to buy a great gift for the in-laws if they already have everything they could possibly want. Luckily, you can still give them a nice surprise by presenting them with a gift experience. This type of present takes gift-giving to a complete new level, and you can be as extravagant or as modest with this idea. Couples who enjoy the finer things in life may appreciate a luxury day at the spa together, while a delicious meal for two at their favourite restaurant is a fail-safe option.
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 Creating a tranquil, warm, and welcoming home is important. You want to have spaces that you can retreat to at the end of a busy or long day. Upgrading your interiors and decor quill help to elevate how your room looks and feels. Now, to make this happen, what should you be focusing on?

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Making Your Space Personal and Unique
Firstly, you want to focus on making the rooms and spaces in your home as unique and personal as you are. Giving each area a unique identity is significant. Before embarking on each space, think about what an area feels like and what you want it to look like. What do you need to add (or even take away) to get it feeling like your space? A unique and personal space is somewhere you will enjoy spending time, so put thought and energy into this stage of the process.

Adding Antiques
It is easy to buy furniture ready-made from the shop, but then you run the risk of having the same as everyone else has got. To mix things up a little bit and make things different, why don’t you look at adding antiques? Using an online antique dealer, you will be able to find unique, beautiful, and individual pieces from side tables to lamps and other trinkets or decor. When you add antiques to a room, you create focal points and talking points and give a room some much-needed depth and character.

Upcycling What You Can
However, there may be items you love and cherish, and want to keep. They may not look as good as they once did. This is not an excuse to throw them away. It is an excuse to upcycle and once again love what you have. There are lots of ways you can repurpose and recycle items to make them beautiful and functional once more. So, always think about this before you commit to throwing anything away.

Layer and Adding Soft Furnishings
To add finishing touches to upgraded spaces and interiors, you may wish to add soft furnishings and even focus on layering items such as rugs and throws. Layering well and adding soft furnishings can (and will) add depth to a space. Soft furnishings can bring a whole room together and allow you to make a subtle statement. When you are layering items, remember to be brave and mix up the colours, sizes, and styles that you are using to get the best effects.

Being Bold With Colours – Making a Statement
When you focus on upgrading the interior and decor of your home, you need to realize the importance of colour. Being brave and trying out new colour pots is important. You may wish to give a room a complete new feel by painting every wall. Or, you may wish to have a feature wall that is bright, bold, or even wallpapered. Giving the room a bit of colour feels more like a reflection of you and who you are.

Flooring
Flooring is something that can make or break a good interior space. This part of the upgrade to your home can allow you to get creative, and look at a variety of options, before choosing what is best for you. Real Wood Flooring would be the perfect choice for those looking to make a statement in their home, by opting for a luxurious ground-surface. The effect of using solid wood can add some much character to your home. The natural beauty of the wood is something that can add both a rustic or contemporary feel with a variety of shades, swirls, knots, and grain in the wood.

What ways would you upgrade your home's interior and decor? 
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GUEST POST | When you are considering entering any type of profession, you will need to work to build up your skills. This is certainly true of becoming a tattoo artist, but other elements will significantly affect your eventual success in this field. Let’s check out a few of these steps in more detail right here and now.
 
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Learn How to Draw
It may seem like it is an obvious enough starting point, but you will certainly need to build up your drawing skills, to begin with. You can potentially enrol in different classes to do this, but you can also practice on your own and study the work of some great tattoo artists out there. It would be best if you also considered exploring various art forms, as there are plenty of different designs you can easily find yourself confronted with.

Look for a Mentor and Learn the Trade
Once you have boosted your art skills and taken on any potentially useful qualifications in this area, the time will have come for you to look for a mentor and start learning the trade. In most cases, this will involve taking on an apprenticeship, which allows you to pick up all the necessary skills, so you can not only survive but also thrive in this particular trade. This can be a tough and potentially costly process that you need to be fully prepared to take seriously.

Get Your Licences
Once you have gone through all the steps in becoming an apprentice, you will need to get your hands on all the right licences. These will obviously vary from country to country, so you need to check the different rules and requirements that will enable you to get one of these successfully.

Invest in Equipment
After you have been in the game for a sustained period, it is likely that you are going to want to get your hands on your own equipment and tattoo ink. After all, everyone will end up with their own set of preferences, and it is certainly going to be the case that you need to work out what yours happen to be. You are then taking a very real step and demonstrating your overall sense of commitment to the profession.

Start Your Career
Finally, you are going to want to embark upon your eventual career. This could include working in someone else’s studio to begin with, but further down the line, you may have ambitions to open up a studio of your own as this gives you eventual and total control. Don’t try to run before you can walk though, take the time to work in a reputable studio to see how they function, and learn the best industry practices that you can take with you when you feel ready to take that next step in your career. Many studios rent out seats for set periods, and then take on an artist if they are consistent and a good fit for the team full time, so you should have no problem finding somewhere.

Are you training to be a tattoo artist? What other steps would you need to consider?
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 AD| Online gaming is extremely popular with players of all ages and abilities – whether you're looking for something to do in your spare time, to learn new skills, or just help improve your everyday life, there are games suitable for everyone.

Most of the time, we hear about the number of downsides to playing online games, including addiction, health issues, and problems with social interaction. However, if played in moderation, and playing more educational themed games, there are some amazing benefits that can help boost your child's learning and improve their skills.

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Encourages Problem-Solving
Online gaming is a simple way in which you can learn, improve, and practice your problem-solving skills on a daily basis. There are so many categories of games that you can pick from, but puzzle, strategy, memory, and logic games will be super beneficial to you and to help you improve your skills. These types of games are some of my favourites as they can be very challenging and require you to think hard, but extremely will be rewarding, and you will feel a sense of accomplishment when you can complete them. 

Games Can Teach New Skills
 Online games can be a way to help support your child’s learning and teach them key life skills, through a range of fun and education activities. These can include mathematics and numeracy, logic puzzles, memory games and problem-solving. These types of games are some of my favourites as they can be very challenging and require you to think hard, but extremely will be rewarding, and you will feel a sense of accomplishment when you can complete them.

Gaming is extremely brain stimulating. Gaming may help strengthen your cognitive skills such as spatial navigation, reasoning, memory and perception. Playing games such as Maths Test, Grocery Cashier and Arithmetic Game, in addition to your child's learning in school, can really benefit their education and help them practice their newly learnt skills in their own free time.

Learn From Your Mistakes
Learning from your failures and mistakes is how we learn in everyday life. Allowing ourselves to repeat tasks until we master them is how we improve and get better. Many online games feature different levels, in which you need to complete each level in order to progress to the next. These type of games allow players to essentially learn from their mistakes, correct them and try again until they complete it.

Do your children use online games to help with their learning? What are your favourite types of games?

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AD| No matter what reason you have for it, all homeowners require extra space at some point in their property journey. Whether you need to redecorate, you need to move home, or you just need to declutter your belongings, self storage could be a great option for you. There are multiple reasons as to why homeowners consider and love using self storage. The benefits of using a self storage facility are endless. It’s affordable and flexible, as well as accessible, secure and convenient to use, what more could you ask for? 

As a homeowner, you may not have realised how important and useful self storage can be. They could ultimately become your best friend if you are looking to downsize, move home, save money or save space in your home. Here are just 5 reasons to consider using a self storage unit for homeowners.

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Renovating and Redecorating Your Existing Home
During the stressful and overwhelming process of home renovation and redecorating, many homeowners find it incredibly useful and convenient to rent a self-storage unit to store their personal belongings. Typically, self storage facilities can be used to store your larger item, such as sofas, beds, tables and chairs, to ensure you have ample space in your home for your renovation. This can help keep your items safe, secure and damage free, whilst building works go on in your home.

Moving Home
If you're looking to move in the near future, decluttering your home now can make sure you only take with you the belongings you actually need. Not only can a good declutter before you begin your move save you both time and energy, but it can also help save you some money. 

Keep Valuable Items Safe
Another brilliant reason to consider using a self storage facility is due to the added security it brings. The facilities are built to be incredibly securer than your typical garage, garden shed or homes offices, and this is what makes them perfectly suitable for storing your items of value. Self storage providers, such as Magenta Self Storage, offer very secure inclusive facilities for both personal and business use, adopting the highest levels of security, including 24 hour CCTV surveillance and alarm systems on monitored sites that are accessible up to seven days a week.

Decluttering for Better Organisation
Decluttering your home can see like a very time-consuming, and overwhelming task, but it can have huge benefits. Whether you find yourself with a home full of personal belongings and you're simply running out of space, or you wish to lead a more minimalist lifestyle, self-storage units can be the perfect choice for those looking at storing items you don’t want to part with entirely.

Downsizing the Home
Over the years, we all collect memories, and storing them in your home can cause clutter and take up too much of your personal space. When looking to downsize your home, it can be extremely common for people to use self storage sites to accommodate some of their larger items they may not have space for. Self storage is an ideal solution for those looking for a smaller home whilst still hanging onto the things you love but may not have the necessary space for.

Do you currently use a self storage facility? What other reasons would you consider using a self storage unit?

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GUEST POST | Every bride wants her wedding to be an event to remember for her, her partner, their friends, and family as well. The best way to achieve this is to ensure your guests do not get bored during the day. You should stick to the schedule to make sure that everything flows smoothly. Then, you should also carefully plan out entertainment for everyone involved.

You can do so by planning out games or letting guests get to know each other over fun trivia while waiting for lunch. You can also prepare some stations with entertainment where they can come throughout the day. Our list of wedding entertainment ideas will help you ensure that your wedding will be one to remember. Like this, you and your guests will love to keep returning to the day in their memories.

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Let Magician Enchant Your Wedding Guests
Bringing magic to your wedding day does not need to be difficult, and you can take it quite literally. Everyone loves to see magic tricks, and if you do your initial research well enough, it can be a success. Websites such as Wedding Supermarket can guide you through picking the right magician for your wedding and other wedding entertainment ideas.

If you have a generous budget and are willing to pay £750 and more, you can hire experienced magicians who know well what they are doing. You will get a professional who knows how to entertain crowds and wow them with magical tricks. This way, the entertainer will give your reception and guests more energy.

Dance The Night Away In The Company Of A Live Band
Picking the right music for your wedding day is a crucial step in any wedding planning. The music that plays at the reception can make or break the atmosphere of the whole day. Hence, you should take your time to pick a good band that will make your wedding guests move to the dance floor.

The band should have a quality sound system, and with a playlist that is well-thought-out, you and your guests will be more than happy to dance the night away. If you take enough time and do your research carefully, you will be able to find a talented band that will be the best fit for your special day.

Make The Night Other-Worldly With Fireworks
Fireworks are one of the more expensive forms of wedding entertainment. However, depending on the season and location, it might be the right thing to make the night more magical. It will brighten up the night and make you feel like you are in a fairy tale.

During the fireworks, you can enjoy the surprise on the faces of your guests. On top of that, you can get some beautiful photos out of the wedding day. The lighting will look different, and the atmosphere of the photos will be unlike other pictures you will have from the special day.

Let Your Guests Have Fun With A Photo Booth
Having a photo booth at the reception allows your guests to take away from your wedding something to remember the day by. Maybe, they made new friends there or spent special moments with people they already know. The photo booth allows your guests to have fun and play around with props.

You can create your photo booth and make your own props. However, you can also hire professionals and, ultimately, the price difference will not be so big. If you hire professionals, you will also be able to have more quality photos that will make your guests remember the day for a lifetime.

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Give Your Guests Disposable Cameras And See The Day Through Their Eyes
Placing a disposable camera on each table can be a fun alternative to a photo boot. This way, your guests will be able to be in as many photos as they would like to. Your guests will also have fun trying to be behind the camera and taking pictures of the day the way they see it.

After the wedding, you can have all the pictures developed. Like this, you will be able to look back at the day from a different perspective. Perhaps you will even see some moments you do not remember or have not witnessed yourself. On top of that, disposable cameras are not expensive and will not make a big dent in your wedding budget.

Let Your Guests Bond Over Board Games
Including board games at your reception could be one of the icebreaker activities. This way, guests that are sitting at the same table can warm up to each other. Your guests might get a bit competitive; however, it might lead to funny conversations and new friendships.

Try to put a deck of cards, dominoes or Yahtzee on each table, and you are in for successful wedding entertainment. You might be surprised how much your guests will enjoy these games. It will also make waiting for lunch more bearable, and your guests will be able to get to know each other better.

Make Your Guests Break Ice With Wedding Trivia
Wedding trivia is another way of bringing your guests closer together. Include games that will allow them to get to know each other and break the ice. You can also include some trivia where your guests can compete who knows the bride and the groom the best.

Such games can lead to funny conversations and many embarrassing stories. This way, your guests will be able to laugh together and bond over things they have in common. Such an experience will make the day even more memorable for your guests, and perhaps they will meet new friends for life. After all, humour always brings people together.

Hire An Extra Entertainment For Children
If your wedding is children-friendly, then you must think about how you will entertain them. Most children will not manage to sit in peace for longer periods of time and will want to run around. And when they get bored, they can get fussy and do not enjoy themselves at all.

Hiring a professional will keep the children entertained. They will be able to play various games, and the wedding will be more enjoyable for them. If you do not want to hire anyone, you can bring in colouring books and organise some activities that will keep them involved. And when children are busy, their parents will not need to worry and will be able to enjoy the wedding day more.

What other entertainment ideas would you recommend for weddings?
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GUEST POST| Imagine how difficult it would be to run your business if you didn’t have a computer of some sort to help you do it. In some cases – in most cases, in fact – this would be impossible. We need computers to successfully run a business in the 21st century.

The interesting thing is that this has not always been the case, and even within living memory, computers weren’t as essential as they are now. This can be why some people are reluctant to use them or rely on them. However, unless you can understand why computers are so important and use them in the right way, your business might not be as successful as you had hoped. Read on to find out more.

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Organisation 
One of the biggest reasons to have a good, up-to-date, perhaps even touch screen laptop is organisation. With a laptop, you can keep all your files in one place, tidily filed, so that you can easily find and use them when you need to. In the past, all this information, from contracts to personal details to separate invoices, would have been on paper and easily lost or misfiled. Not only that, but it also took up a lot of room, and that meant having a number of filing cabinets, cupboards, and even separate rooms to keep everything in. Working from home would have been hard.

With computers, all of this hardship is eliminated. Finding files is easy; you don’t need any extra space, and working from home is a simple thing to do as long as you have a laptop and an internet connection.

Gain Knowledge 
There is a lot to learn when growing a business. Business owners have to constantly work at making their business bigger and better and to do this, they need to keep up with all the latest technology and new ways of working. It is much easier to do this when you have a computer to help you.

One way to keep learning about business is to read industry blogs and watch videos, and this can be done from a laptop at your convenience. Plus, you might choose to go back to school and gain some kind of formal qualification; this can also be done from your laptop, thanks to online classes. When you sign up for a class like that, whether it’s for a formal qualification or just information, you can use your laptop to attend class virtually, saving you time and money.

Self-Sufficiency
In the past, when computers weren’t so common or couldn’t do as much as they can today, business owners would have had to outsource a lot of processes. With new computers being so useful, with the right programmes and apps, business owners can often do everything themselves, saving money and making the business a lot more self-sufficient.

Of course, it can still be a wise choice to outsource some elements of your business, especially if you’re not confident in doing them yourself. However, computers have given business owners the choice, and that’s an important thing to understand.

Why else are computers influential for business?

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GUEST POST | The topic of sexual abuse is not something that people want to talk about openly. As such, there is a lot of misinformation or confusion surrounding what happens during a sexual abuse case, especially from a legal sense.
A lot of the public gains their knowledge of court proceedings from T.V shows that are often dramatised. However, these cases rarely include such a sensitive subject. 

As a result, many victims of abuse, or their family members, are unsure about how to proceed during a case that goes to court, and that can make the situation feel even more intimidating. Therefore, this article will look at some fundamental parts of a trial like this, so you can be more informed about the process.

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Length Of The Process
The first thing that you will notice during a case of this magnitude is that it can take a long time for the trial to take place, even if the decision to move the case to court has been made. The reason for this is that a sexual abuse trial is an extremely serious case; therefore, both parties need to gather as much evidence as possible to make their case as solid as possible.

The maximum sentence for a person found guilty of such a serious crime ranges between fourteen years to life in prison, which is why courts must be thorough with their judgment. This means that the trial takes longer to prepare, which is why you may have to wait close to a year for a sexual abuse trial to start.

Pre-Trial Therapy
Sexual abuse is a traumatic event in someone’s life, and it can be extremely difficult for the victim to move on from the situation. Unfortunately, a lengthy trial can cause specific memories to resurface, causing the trauma to worsen. Most courts will allow the victim, and anyone affected by the case, to engage in pre-trial therapy. These therapy sessions aim to provide the victim with comfort and help them overcome the feelings associated with the abuse they have suffered. Sometimes, these therapy notes can be used in sentencing cases if the accused is found guilty.

Pre-trial therapy is nothing to be concerned about, and it is normal for these sessions to continue throughout the main trial. Its main purpose is to provide people with a comforting space away from what they have experienced.

Special Measures
There is a lot that special measures can refer to in a case like this, but be advised that you can ask for these at any time. The aim of these measures is to make the trial easier for the assumed victim, and they should be provided during all abuse claims. One such measure that can be requested is giving a pre-recorded testimony that will be played in court. This helps anyone to make a sexual abuse claim stay removed from any proceedings that may further their trauma, especially if the accused is present in the courtroom.

Another special measure that you can make when discussing the case with your sexual abuse solicitors is that any evidence you provide is given anonymously. This measure is put in place to protect anyone related to the victim, and you can learn more about sexual abuse compensation cases at Hugh James. This company can also brief you on some other special measures that you can request during a case of this nature.

Anonymity
Of course, the most important special measure in a sexual abuse case, especially one of child abuse, is anonymity. It is normal for most criminal trials to be made public, which means that journalists and other members of the public can openly report on what happens during a court case. However, due to the sensitive nature of what is discussed during an abuse case like this, all children’s identities are kept anonymous. In fact, it is illegal in the UK for anyone in the press to leak or report the details of any child that is the victim of an abuse case. This anonymity should cover the child from the moment the crime is reported to a member of the police, and should continue after the case has concluded.

Post-Trial
Once the trial has concluded, the defendant will receive a verdict of guilty or not guilty. In either case, the victim will continue to receive therapy due to the 
stressful nature of the events discussed. The anonymity of anyone will remain in place, no matter the verdict. However, a guilty defendant may also have certain privileges revoked in the future as well as serving a prison sentence.

Conclusion
It is understandable that anyone who must face something as traumatic as a sexual abuse case will have plenty of questions. The important thing to remember is that there is always help out there when you need it. The legal system is designed to aid anyone with the trauma that comes with a sexual abuse trial.

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