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  10. Remote working: your flexible working rights for a better work life balance

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    Is remote working: here to stay?

    The coronavirus pandemic of 2020 has totally turned our worlds upside down.  Life may never be the same again and in some ways this is great news.  If there’s one positive change that will remain once the pandemic ends then it’s the continuation of flexible working for the UK workforce.

    Flexible working arrangements and the ability to work from home have long been sought after by many employees for an improved work-life balance.  Most of us who work online or using computers already knew that our jobs can be completed just as effectively, if not better, from the comfort of our own homes.

  35. Cheap DIY garden ideas

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    We’ve recently undergone a huge garden transformation.  Whilst we did splash out on some expensive porcelain patio tiles, which will hopefully last us a lifetime, and some new garden furniture as a treat, we did try to save money in many other areas to create the garden of our dreams for less.  

    If you want to update your garden on a budget then these tips, from my recent experience, might just help.  It’s amazing what you can create with some savvy shopping hacks and DIY ideas.  Here are several ways we saved hundreds of pounds on our garden makeover.  These include many simple and cheap DIY garden ideas to transform a garden on a budget!

  71. Dining room decor ideas on a budget

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    Our fixer upper house has been a labour of love for six years now.  Upon moving in we naively thought we’d be done in a matter of weeks, but had no idea how much things cost and how long it would really take to decorate the house to our taste.  Throw in having our second baby after moving in and getting married and things took even longer than we could have ever imagined.

  75. Easy bathroom updates on a shoestring budget

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    Despite getting plenty of wear and tear, the bathroom can often be the most overlooked room of the house when it comes to getting a regular spruce up.  With Instagram and Pinterest offering a plethora of inspiration for all the would-be interior designers among us, it’s easy to get carried away when creating wish lists filled with freestanding copper baths and rain showers, but these sought after items so often come with a hefty price tag and aren't suited to those of us looking to update the bathroom on a budget.

    However, ensuring your bathroom is looking it’s best doesn’t have to cost the earth, and there are plenty of smaller updates that can be made that can update the look and feel of the room, no matter whether you’re a renter or a home owner – just make sure to check with your landlord before making changes if you do rent.

    So, before you splash the cash, here are just a few things to help inspire the next update your bath or shower room.  Read on for cheap bathroom updates that won't break the bank.

  79. 6 real life matched betting stories

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    If you’ve read my matched betting blog then you’ll know I’m a big advocate for matched betting.  Matched betting is a way of extracting a profit from the free bet offers that bookies regularly offer.  In short, you use a mathematical equation to cover all outcomes in order to extract a profit from the free bet.  But it’s not complicated as companies like Profit Accumulator have step-by-step instructions and software that does all the calculations for you.

    It’s a great way to make extra income from home in your spare time.  Whilst you may have read my own matched betting story already, I also want to reassure you that there are many success stories from other bloggers who have tried matched betting.  In this blog post I will share real life matched betting stories from other bloggers.

  85. Do supermarkets need to do more to reduce their single use plastic waste?

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    There seems to be a huge focus on consumers making the right choices at the moment when it comes to being eco-friendly, but I really think the responsibility needs to lie more with businesses, manufacturers and the governments.  After all, they have the power to create more eco-friendly products and enforce it. 

    It always maddens me to still see non-recyclable packaging and plastics used time and time again for products.  It’s 2020 for crying out loud!  Single-use packaging, especially, that cannot be recycled should be banned.

    Do supermarkets need to do more to reduce their single use plastic waste?  Let's explore.

  93. How to shop sustainable fashion on a budget

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    Just like fast food is bad for our personal health, fast fashion is bad for the health of our environment.  And in turn this will also affect our own health as we continue to use up valuable finite resources and pollute our water, sea and food through mass production of clothing we don’t need, transport of this clothing and discarding of fast fashion items we’ve barely worn.

    It’s a terrible state we’ve got ourselves into and the trend for consumerism needs to end.

    We need to put a value on the longevity of items and choose those made with renewable materials in an eco-friendly way.

    The world is changing and we consumers are waking up to the damage we have been doing to our planet.

    However, shopping ethically and sustainably for fashion can, at first, seem very expensive.  And it can be if you choose designer clothing or premium brands, but there are also lots of ways to shop sustainably on a budget which I will explore in this blog post.

  99. Saving money: how to secure your family's financial future

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    Raising a family is a marathon effort. We all want to give our children the best possible start in life, and to help them as best we possibly can. But while few of us will be able to buy our children a house, it is still possible to put some money aside to help with a deposit.  In this blog post I will explore how to practice some good money management skills when it comes to saving for your children's future.