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Moving Playlist: Eight of the Best Bangers and Ballads to Listen to on Moving Day

Moving home can be an emotional rollercoaster, a mixture of sad goodbyes and exciting new beginnings interspersed with lots of packing and unpacking. So, to help you get through the big day and to mark World Music Day (21 June), we’ve put together a moving playlist. Here’s a list of songs to keep you going as you hand back the keys to one property and settle into your new home. ‘Moving...

Child Safety Week: Tips to Child-Proof Your Home

As it’s Child Safety Week*, here’s a handy reminder for AREA homeowners about how to keep your precious little ones out of harm’s way. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent or guardian, it’s important to ensure your home is child-proof. Babies and children are infinitely curious and love climbing on furniture and grabbing and tasting whatever they can get their hands...

How to Protect Your Pet from the Hot Weather

British summers are hit and miss. On the days you want sun, you get cloudy skies and showers; on the days you’re rushing around doing a million things, you get a mini heatwave. But while we humans can (and should) protect ourselves from the sun, what about our loyal pets? Every year, temperatures are getting higher, and the UK experiences hotter weather and humidity. And as this month marks...

Simplify Your Online Life by Having a Digital Declutter

Is your inbox clogged with emails that you never find time to read? Does scrolling through social media leave you fizzing with rage or grappling with imposter syndrome? Or are you bombarded by the relentless ping of WhatsApp notifications, news updates and promo offers from fast-food delivery firms? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then it’s time for a digital declutter. Take...

Five Ways to Make Your Home a More Joyful Place

Everyone needs a little bit of joy. And these days, finding joy has become a big business. There are gratitude journals, exercise programmes, spiritual practices and much, much more to help you achieve happiness, but what about finding joy in your surroundings? Your home environment is essential to your happiness and wellbeing. And now that summer has come to an end, it’s the perfect time to work...

Tips to Help Your Kids Get Over Back to School Jitters

No matter what your child’s age, the first day back at school can feel overwhelming. Whether it’s their first day in Reception, the start of a major exam year or just back into the daily grind of lessons, lunchtimes, and the school routine – it can feel like a lot. After a summer of some sun, relaxation and freedom, getting back into the swing of things, new teachers, and restarting friendships...

How to Find the Best Second-Hand Bargains

Looking for a way to save cash, be kind to the environment and help a good cause? Then roll up your sleeves and go hunting for a second-hand bargain. As this month is Second-Hand September*, now’s the time to up your game when shopping for ‘pre-loved’ clothes, shoes, furniture and toys. And to help you do so, we’ve prepared some tips on sniffing out the best charity shop...

Make the Most of Autumn with Our Fun Activity Guide

With the days getting cooler and the leaves turning red and yellow, it’s time to embrace the change in season with these fun autumn activities. Go bonkers for conkers What better way to introduce children to the joys of nature than by going on a conker hunt? Put on your wellies and go in search of horse chestnut trees in your local park or woods. Around the base, you should find lots of conkers...

The Boring Gift Guide You Never Knew You Needed

With the kids safely back at school and the days getting a little bit cooler, can you hear those jingling bells? It might be the end of summer, but get ready because Christmas is coming! With Santa tucked away in his grotto for the next few months, you might (if you’re ridiculously organised) be thinking about what presents to buy your loved ones, or (if you’re sensible) ways to save some money on...

Dyslexia in the UK: A Journey from Challenge to Triumph

Dyslexia is often misunderstood as simply a learning difficulty. Yet, this condition is so much more than that. For many, it’s a unique way of thinking, an extraordinary approach to life that has given rise to creativity, innovation and problem-solving abilities. So, it’s more of a learning difference than difficulty with the proper support. From 2 – 8 October, the UK celebrates Dyslexia...

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