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How to Get Fit Without Even Trying this Summer

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Summer has finally hit the UK. We have blue skies, warm weather, and while most of us would like to be sat in a beer garden with a nice cold glass of Pimms, we’re stuck in offices or summer schools.

Though we have the evenings, most of us still find ourselves on the sofa at 8pm, settling down to the latest installment of Eastenders.

Meanwhile, the thought of donning a swimming costume for your trip to Greece in a couple of months fills you with dread.

Now, I’m not suggesting you fling yourself at the nearest gym screaming “Make me skinny!”. No one wants to be dripping sweat on the treadmill in a 35 degree gym when you could be getting a tan. I’m suggesting you make the most of this weather, get out in the sun, and get fit the fun way!

Here are 5 great ways to get fit without even trying: [Read more…]

5 Blogging Mistakes that Make You Look Like an Amateur

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Bloggers are the Rodney Dangerfield of the writing world, people who do not get respect. Some of that is unfortunate, as many bloggers contribute valuable information that is oftentimes missed by the mainstream media.

But, in other instances the disrespect is deserved because the blogger has made some mistakes that make him/her look like an amateur.

If your blog’s bounce rates are high, there could be some very good reasons why people leave your site at first glance. Read on as we identify and discuss five blogging mistakes you must correct…

1 – Your theme is a mess.

You settled for one of those freebie WordPress themes, thinking it would attract and retain readers.

Unfortunately, the theme is seriously broken, hiding comments automatically, sending your readers to the wrong pages or simply featuring an undesirable color combination.

Perhaps most important of all, test your blog regularly for broken links. And by all means invest in a quality theme that rocks. [Read more…]

4 Common Myths about Saving Energy

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If you are trying to reduce your energy bills and preserve the environment by using less power in your home, there are many things that you can do to decrease your consumption.

Unfortunately there are many pieces of common wisdom which are being passed around about saving energy which are simply not true. These myths are repeated so many times that everyone believes that they are valid and uses these techniques to cut down their energy consumption, while failing to learn the more accurate realities about home energy.

Here are four of the most common energy saving myths which continue to be believed by a huge number of consumers: [Read more…]

5 Household Items that Pose a Danger to Pets

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Your pet is special to your family. So special, in fact, that you consider them part of the family. You take them to the vet for annual shots to ensure that they’re healthy. You have them groomed to look great. You give them food, you provide them with exercise, and you reward them with lots of love and attention.

Like any other member of your family, you want to ensure that your pet is kept safe from harmful items. While some of these are obvious – small bones, toxic chemicals, etc., there are plenty of household products that most people don’t realize can be harmful to your pet. Here are just a few: [Read more…]

4 Things to Consider Before Getting a Facelift

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Many women and men are getting a facelift to restore their youthful look. However, although there are many benefits to getting a facelift such as removing the visible signs of aging, it is important to remember that getting a facelift is a medical procedure.

Before you decide to undergo any cosmetic surgery such as a facelift, you should consider these four important factors so that you make a wise decision that results in a successful facelift:

1 – Determine if you are a Good Candidate for a Facelift

There are a number of reasons why you may want to get a facelift. However, it is important to be realistic about what a facelift can actually do for you.

A facelift does not give you a totally new and different look. What it does is get rid of the features that show aging.

A facelift can smooth wrinkles and lines to make you look younger however it cannot make you feel more worthwhile as a person. It can promote an overall good feeling about yourself, but it is not a cure to low self-esteem and low self-confidence. [Read more…]