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Believe it or not, March Break can be a divisive holiday. For kids, the week-long holiday from school is anticipated with excitement. Ask most parents, however, and you’ll find the break is awaited with a tiny bit of trepidation. It’s not always easy to keep your children occupied away from school, especially if aren’t planning on using the break as a family vacation to sunnier climes. If you’re planning a staycation this year, make the most of their time out of the classroom and sign them up for private music lessons. Related: Everything I needed to know I learned in…

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When it comes to trampolines and safety, many parents would never place the two words together. Trampolines were once labelled as one of the most dangerous toys for children, but one company is changing the stigma into something positive. Find out just how a single company is taking trampoline fun and setting new standards that are both safer than ever and very impressive to parents, using industry-leading safety measures. Springfree Trampoline takes jumping play to a whole new level, by protecting jumpers from injury areas. For starters, the springs are eliminated from the entire design, and the metal frame is…

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Summertime is on its way, which means we can all enjoy some great outdoor activities together. There’s nothing better for family fitness and bonding than trying out some fun fresh-air sports. Of course, there is that occasional rainy day when a little Heads Arena: Euro Soccer Game are in order though! There are so many good reasons why getting fit with your family makes sense. As well as the health benefits from taking regular exercise, when you do it with your family, you enjoy a common purpose and resolve that aids bonding. Nothing strengthens family ties better than shared experience…

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Whether it is a house for you, your family member, or a close friend; due to aging or other health conditions; getting around can be difficult. Here are some tips for making a home more accessible. It is important to have a space that is enjoyable for everyone. Don’t Forgot Outdoor Space Many people concentrate on indoor spaces but an accessible garden or yard can be just as crucial, fresh air is proven to be good for you. So when thinking about making a yard more accessible, you want to start with a hard flat path, that prevents slipping, tripping…

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Looking to sell your home for more this year? There are a few things that can be done that will improve the value that it will fetch on the open market. Check them out below, apply them, and reap the benefits of a bidding war that will drive your earnings well above asking price. 1) De-clutter your home Having a beautiful house in a sought after neighborhood might seem all you need to get an excellent price for your property. However, if suitors tour it with tonnes of magazines on the coffee table, baby toys scattered on the carpet, and…

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While old people’s homes have their advantages, most elderly people prefer to live in their own homes for as long as they can. In fact, almost three quarters of seniors said in a 2010 AARP survey that they wish to live at home so long as they’re able to do so safely. Besides being more comfortable, it’s also a smart move financially to stay put. Senior care homes don’t come cheap, with the average fees being around $35,000 a year, and even more in major metropolitan areas like New York City. But living at home becomes challenging the older we…

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The United Kingdom’s population grew by 6.4‰ in the last year, the largest population growth in the whole of the European Union. While this might sound like quite a large figure in total, regional growth is incredibly uneven with cities and towns in the South growing considerably quicker than the rest of the UK. Places such as London and both the South West and South East regions saw their population grow by an average of 11.3%. In comparison, areas outside the South only experienced an average population growth of 5.5%. Furthermore Northampton and Cardiff were the only cities outside the…

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