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Quick Ways Cleaning Can Transform Your Home

Quick Ways Cleaning Can Transform Your Home

We all know that cleaning isn’t always going to be your favorite job, unless, of course, you love it. But cleaning can be one of those chores on the “to do” list that we would rather avoid. Or at least be able to wave a magic wand and have our home transformed from messy to clean in a few seconds flat. But alas, there is no invention like that just yet, so we all have to schedule in the time to make sure that we keep our homes clean and tidy, by our own standards. Some people will keep a home cleaner than others. Some like the minimalist approach whereas others like some clutter and things. But, something we all have in common, is finding ways to transform our home quickly and easily. With that in mind, here are some of the quick ways cleaning can transform your home.

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Give the carpets a clean

The carpets obviously cover a big surface area, so if they look a little grubby, it can have a knock on effect on the rest of your home, or the room in particular. So it may be worth focusing some of your efforts on cleaning the carpets. You could choose to do a light clean, perhaps maybe you could use a steam option to breath some new life into those carpets. However, wet carpets can be hard to try, so websites like https://carpettogo.com/2017/06/7-tips-drying-wet-carpet-preventing-mold-growth/ have some great tips to help you avoid mould growth from your clean wet carpet. Once completed, your carpet will have a new lease of life and could be an easy way to transform the way a room looks.

Declutter some of your unwanted items

Clutter can make a home appear untidy, and often we can get a little set in our ways with the items we have in our home. So now may be the ideal time to declutter your home for good. Utilising websites like eBay can help you to generate a little extra cash from your unwanted items. However, if they don’t hold too much value, then you could consider recycling the materials or donating to charity. It could make a big difference to your home by just having the things in it that you love, you want, or you need.

Dust those ornaments and the furniture

Dust can be a huge culprit for making a house appear more dirty and messy than it actually is. Perhaps in this instance, you may want to place some of your efforts into dusting the ornaments and furniture. Ideally, before you do any vacuuming so that you can clear up any aftermath you create from the dusting session. It can help a home to appear, on the surface, far cleaner and tidier.

Clean down the surfaces each night

Finally, you won’t believe how clean and tidy your home can look by just clearing down the surfaces each day or each night. It could be as simple as loading the dishwasher, getting rid of unclean plates. Doing the washing up, or even just putting some of the plates and cutlery away. It also helps you to be more organized in the morning with fewer jobs to do from the night before.

Let’s hope these tips help you to transform your home.

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SEX & LIFE

Protecting Your Personal Finances As A Driver

Protecting Your Personal Finances As A Driver

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Owning a car can be costly, but it’s a necessity for most people in the modern world. Still, that doesn’t mean it has to be an expense that excessively consumes your available funds. You’ll always face regular costs as a driver, but those costs can be mitigated by some smart driving or finding the best car insurance. It just takes some careful planning and some careful driving, as we’ll explain in this article. Let’s talk about some of the ways in which you could start protecting your personal finances as a driver.

Economical driving.

For starters, driving sensibly is one of the best ways to protect your personal finances. When people buy cars, they assess many different aspects that determine both the initial cost and the costs they’ll face throughout the life of the vehicle they’re purchasing. One of the most important variables is the fuel economy of the car in question. How much is it going to cost per gallon? Modern cars are becoming more and more efficient in this regard, but many drivers still fail to accept that economical driving is the best way to make your money go further.

Accelerating and braking excessively hard are both examples of ways in which you’ll burn through petrol far more quickly. By taking a calmer and more methodical approach to driving (in particular, by avoiding speeding and driving aggressively), you’ll be able to cover more miles with a full tank. That means you’ll have to take fewer trips to the local petrol station. Obviously, this would save you a lot of money in the long run. If you want to protect your personal finances as a driver then think about the way in which you operate your vehicle. As we’ve discussed before, driving efficiently is a great way to save fuel.

Accidents.

Unfortunately, car accidents are very common in modern society. It’s hard to say whether the blame falls on careless drivers or the sheer number of cars on the road, but the point is that you must be ever-vigilant. Being a good driver is important, but that doesn’t mean others on the road are going to be good drivers. It’s important not to react to dangerous drivers in an aggressive way; that could turn a potential hazard into an accident. But even the most cautious drivers can find themselves in road incidents. Obviously, the priority is that everyone is safe in such an event, but many of us have probably been involved in some sort of car accident at some point in our lives, even if it was just a minor bump or scratch.

The cost that comes with such accidents can be astronomical, so make sure you collect details from any other drivers or witnesses involved to help protect your finances as much as possible. If you are injured in an accident then it’s important to get compensation for any medical bills or time off work that might impact your finances as well as your health. You might even want to check out https://www.braininjurylawofseattle.com/seattle-brain-injury-lawyer/ if you’re suffering something more serious, such as a brain injury. Your recovery is essential, but your finances play a big part in this.

Insurance.

Finally, let’s talk about insurance. This is the cost that gives most car owners headaches. No matter how good a deal you might get on a car itself, it’s the insurance premium that determines how much that vehicle is ultimately going to cost you on an annual basis. Still, there are ways to save money in this regard.

Take a look at your existing insurance policy. Is the coverage essential for your current situation? Maybe you don’t actually drive that many miles anymore. Maybe your car is getting older and you wouldn’t actually get a very high payout if there was an incident, so there’s probably no need for such a high premium.

You could even raise your deductible, as suggested at https://www.fivecentnickel.com/does-raising-your-car-insurance-deductible-save-you-money/. The deductible is the amount you’re willing to pay before the insurance provider starts paying. If you raise your deductible then you’ll face a lower premium because your insurance company will consider you less of a risk.

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BEAUTY

Makeup Trends For A/W 19/20

Makeup Trends For A/W 19/20

Spring and summer are full of glitters and brights. The glossy lip, highlighter that speaks to you on a deep soul level, beach wave hair… It’s relaxing, colorful, and glowing.

But then when autumn and winter hit, the sky is a little let bright, the air isn’t as warm, and the trends begin to change. Skincare routines change too. The moisturizer you use needs to be a little thicker because the cold can chap your lips and skin pretty quickly. Those once loose and lovely beach waves get blown around and get frustrating.

But! Never fear, because your A/W trends list is here.

Barely-There

There is always space for the ‘no makeup, makeup look.’ And thanks to all of the beautiful youtube influencers, we have the perfect guides on how to achieve it. Shout out to Tati Westbrook for her gorgeous tutorial.

This is a runway classic that comes back year after year.

The makeup is lightly glowing, soft and the pops of spring neon yellow are replaced with soft smoked out nudes. It is the perfect time to pick up a new eyeshadow palette too. Well-nourished lips look plumper and healthy, and you can achieve it with a simple balm and a small blob of gloss in the middle of the bottom lip.

Swapping black mascara for a brown one keeps the look soft and natural too.

Glitter

Twice a year it (or more if you love it) glitter reigns queen. Festival season, where more is more and the festive season – where there is no such thing as too sparkly.

Keeping the rest of the face minimal, eyes were beaming on the runway. There is nothing subtle about glitter coated eyelids, so you can go all out when the mood takes you. OR, you can skip the eyes and try a glitter lip.

Halpern, Dries Van Noten and Rodarte took the glitter bold and beautiful.

The good news is you can find planet friendly glitter, and eye-safe glitter – so if you’ve been skipping the pretty plastic flakes for the sake of the planet – then fear not, you’re covered.

Bolds

But very subdued. Which seems like it just isn’t going to make sense, but Guy Laroche put paid to that. Replacing a black winged liner with a bright red. Again, the rest of the face was soft and dewy, making the bold swipe of color the star of the show.

If you already have a feel for the color you’d like to try then grab a colored eyeliner and get some practice in. If the only color you have on your face is your eyeliner, those wings need to be razor sharp.

If a winged liner is not your thing, then a light dusting of green or deep blue slightly blended out from the corner of the eye is rather eye-catching.

Gold

Ah, the true old faithful of A/W – any year, ever.

You can opt for a more metallic eye, with foils and creams or a softer look with gold used with browns and taupes. Just remember if you’re using creams and foils without a good primer, they can settle in the lines of your eyelids and age your eyes.

For a dramatic look, get the eyeliner out and smoke out that perfect line.

Big Lashes

Some of us love them, others – not so much. But if you spend some time working on your application now, you might just find come winter you are an eyelash master.

If falsies are too much faff, then pick up a volumizing mascara, and if you want to go even bigger – something with fiber.

If you remember the royal blue mascara from the ’90s, then you might love the next trend in lashes. Hot pink, white and blacks with a purple or blue hue. The rest of the face remaining subtly made up.

Lips

This probably doesn’t even need to be mentioned anymore but berries, reds and ultra glossy glosses and the go-tos.

However, the K-beauty smudged lips are pretty gorgeous. If you aren’t one for those perfectly lined lips, then the soft bloom of color that the smudged lip gives you is perfect. The hap-hazard style isn’t for everyone, as it can come off as unfinished rather than youthful.

Mattes be gone! A/W will see the rise of the gloss. Leaving lips looking moisturized, soft and hydrated rather than the dry matte look from the previous months.

So there you have it, the significant makeup trends for your autumn/winter of 2019 and early 2020. A nude base with some gorgeous twists.

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Self-Care During Divorce

Self-Care During Divorce

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Divorce is undoubtedly one of the most stressful times in a person’s life. The world you knew is crumbling around you, while there are all kinds of legal and financial things that need to be dealt with. Having a good lawyer can help to put your mind at rest, at least where the legal side is concerned. Mediation services like Buncombe mediation can also help to take the stress off.

But what about the emotional side of divorce? While all of the technicalities are getting dealt with, it’s critical to take time for self-care and reflection. Everyone’s divorce situation is unique and each of us handles these challenges differently. If you’re feeling down, stressed or tense due to divorce, spending time to care for yourself will leave you much better off in the long run.

Talking it through

Help make this messy process easier to cope with by understanding some of the mental effects of divorce. It’s totally understandable for you to feel sad, angry, depressed, lost or any other combination of emotions right now. Give yourself time and space to feel what you are feeling. Don’t be tempted to hide your emotions away or suppress them with drink, drugs, or other unhealthy coping mechanisms.

Instead, turn to friends, family, or specially trained professionals who can help you to navigate your way through this maze of tangled emotions. It can help to tell friends and family exactly how you’d like to be supported, as these times can be hard for them to navigate, too. Let them know what will help you.

Remember if you feel that the divorce is affecting your mental health, it’s important to speak to a therapist who can help you to cope. There may be support groups you can go to where you can share exactly how you’re feeling with people who are going through the same thing.

Going easy on yourself

You might be finding it hard to concentrate on other things or spending a lot of time going over the situation in your head. You may even be feeling guilty or having negative thoughts about yourself. It’s natural to feel this way when you’re going through emotional challenges, but try to be kind to yourself.

Practicing self-compassion or mindfulness techniques can help you to see things from a different perspective. You could boost your self-confidence by writing a list of all of the things that you like about yourself or any compliments you’ve received that have stuck with you. Gratitude journals can also be a great way of maintaining a positive outlook, as it can help you to see the little things worth celebrating despite the heartache you’re going through.

Exercising

It’s no secret that exercise is great for mental health and overall wellbeing. Your self-esteem and confidence might have taken a dive during this time. It’s natural to want to hide away when you feel stressed or down. But you can boost your endorphins and your self-image by making time for exercise you enjoy. This could be a challenge you set yourself to take your mind off things. Alternatively, you could take up a new sport or activity that you’ve always wanted to try. Having a sense of excitement and accomplishment could give you a little boost when things seem hopeless and remind you there are new things on the horizon.

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