Are You Up To Date With Your Social Media Images?

10 years ago, social media was still new to the scene with many of us (me included) not having a Facebook or Twitter account, I use those two in reference as they seem to be the main ones the majority of us use on a daily basis, but now we have loads more including Google Plus - otherwise known as …

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Doing Your Home DIY New Years Resolutions On a Budget.

If you're anything like me, you'll have a new years resolution list as long as your arm with no particular pattern. A few of mine are: to save/make money, to be more organised, to lose a LOT of weight, to save/make money, to get at least two rooms done in the house, to build the blog up, to…

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Giving The Gift Of Memories.

Christmas is one of my favourite times of the year, it's a time where the family come together, where disagreements and falling outs be put behind us, the only time of year that I don't feel bad for indulging in a sea of chocolate, cheese and crackers, the one time where you will sing along…

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Saving Money On Festivals, Events and Tours.

The new year will soon be here, but before that its Christmas day which many of us are looking forward to for various reasons. Gareth's looking forward to Christmas day because of a whole different reason, and it's nothing festive at all!  The reason why he's looking forward to Christmas…

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Maximising Your Homes Small Space On a Budget.

One of the challenges I found myself in when moving from a flat to a house was the difference in space. You may think that moving from a flat into a house gives you more room, but this entirely depends on what kind of flat you're leaving, and what kind of house you're moving into. For me and…

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Feeling The Festive Strain? How You Can Have An Affordable Christmas 2017

Christmas is just around the corner, and many of us are looking forward to the festive build up, the tree and decorations have found room in our homes, the cupboards are full with condiments, stuffing mixtures and grandma's homemade Christmas pudding, the fridge freezer is resembling the superm…

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New House? What You'll Need First.

If you've just moved into your extremely bare, new house, there are certain essentials that you will need to buy first. Here is a list of the most important things you will need for your home. Gas and Electric Your electric and natural gas utilities will heat your home and provide you with light…

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A Three Bed House With £500-A-Year Energy Bills: How Is That Even Possible?

Recently the Guardian newspaper reported on a house in West Kirby on the Wirral that somehow manages to keep its annual heating bill to less than £500 a year..... but how?  The house is home to a family - the Ushers who are obsessed with energy efficiency. Despite outside temperatures falling as low…

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How Not To Overspend At Christmas.

If you’re reading this, you probably celebrate Christmas, and as you already know, it can be a pricey time of year. If you aren't the kind of person who plans a year in advance and stockpiles presents away then Christmas can be extra expensive. With that said, Pounds Till Payday have a few tips…

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How Investing In Luxury Can Help You To Relieve Stress

Oh, to live a life of luxury. Many of us dream about it, but few of us can afford it. After rent, bills and food, most of us parents just want to spend the rest of our money on our kids. There is, of course, nothing better than seeing the smile on their face when you tell them they're going for…

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Don't Let Your Garden Fall To Ruins This Winter.

We're days away now (12 to be precise) until the official start of the UK's winter season (21st December), although with the weather the way it is now, it feels like winter already! I have topped up my gas twice this week already, and I'm 100% sure that it won't last me a full week!…

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Keeping You and Your Home Warm During Winter.

As winter starts to slowly creep upon us (21st December - so only a matter of days away!), it's time to start thinking about keeping yourself, your family and your home warm - if you've not already done so that is.  With studies finding the cold weather more deadly than heatwaves, now is th…

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New Year, New Home? Make Moving Easier With This Renovation Checklist

This year is quickly coming to an end. Every new year signifies something different for everyone, but in certain situations it literally can mean a fresh new start. If you’re moving home this New Years, then you probably want to make it as easy as possible. Renovations and home improvements can be …

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Dressing Plus Size and Beautiful This Christmas.

A lot of things annoy me when it comes to being plus size, if I was asked to pick my top 10 hates, I'd struggle because many of them annoy me as equally as the next, but one thing that frustrates more so then the others and would easily top number one on the list is the ugliest fashion. It'…

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Creating The Perfect Nursery

Whether you’ve just discovered that you’re pregnant, or you’re expecting that new arrival imminently, it’s probably safe to say that your mind has been somewhat occupied with thoughts of cots, clothing, and nursery furniture of late. Regardless of whether this is your first baby or not, preparing f…

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Adding Soft Colours Into Your Monochrome Home.

For the last 18 months, many homes have lost all their colour, favouring the monochrome trend that has taken over the home interior scene, whilst my home hasn't got on trend with the grand scheme of things due to the whole house needing to be replaced, well interior wise that may as well be the…

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The Syrian Crisis: 5 Facts Everyone Should Know

For almost five years, Syria has been a country of conflict and anguish. Millions of men, women and children have been forced to flee their homes in fear, with the hope of finding solace elsewhere. However, thousands of others have not been so lucky. It’s an ongoing problem, and unless we act now, i…

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Life’s Little Luxuries: Small Steps To Upgrading Your Home

You might not want for much in life, but it’s sometimes lovely to add in a few luxuries to your everyday life. They might not be anything special to some people, but to you, they could dramatically transform your living situation.  If you’ve always wanted a beautiful home that you can cherish and en…

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Give Your Kitchen That Expensive Feel With These Top Hacks

When you're a parent, and you have a family, your kitchen can become the hub of the home . It will always be the place you cook or bake, but it could also be a place where you congregate as a family. Perhaps your children will do their homework at the kitchen table, or you may eat with your love…

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Easy Ways To Make Your Home Look Better (Whilst Still Living A Regular Life)

Most people dream of having a Pinterest-worthy home - but know it would only happen in another universe. The reality of owning and running a home is far beyond what we all see on social media or in interior design magazines. If you are single, the dishes pile up, and if you have kids, you can't…

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My Engagement Ring Story.

When Gareth proposed to me last year, on the 21st of June 2015 (Father's Day) to be precise, I had no idea how he got my ring size and for so long it baffled me. Asking him the obvious question ''how did you get my ring size'' wasn't answering my question, so I had to keep b…

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Keeping Your Home Safe Over The Festive Period.

With the festive period looming, many of us are spending more time out of our homes either taking on extra hours at work or getting into the festive spirit by Christmas shopping, attending Christmas markets and special Christmas events. Sadly criminals are lurking at every corner, waiting every sec…

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How You Can Use Underfloor Heating to Help Your Child’s Asthma and Allergies

Keeping your home super-clean and free from allergy causing agents can seem like a tall task. We are surrounded by allergens but with underfloor heating, the opportunity for allergens to become embedded in the home is a lot less. Find out with this article from Underfloor Heating Trade Supplies how…

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Advent Calendar Feature 2016

It's that time of year again when we're all buying advent calendars for the family, ready to start the official Christmas countdown and here at Unique Young Mum, it's only tradition that I show off some of my favourite advent calendar's with you all!  My Advent Feature 2016 edition i…

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Making Your Home More Environmentally Friendly - An Easy Guide.

These days, we're all very aware of the impact humans have on the environment and many more of us are starting to take more notice in what impact our lifestyle can have. If you've ever travelled to some of the most beautiful places on Earth, you'll know how important it is to protect th…

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Wildlife - What's Your Favourite?

When I was younger, I was never one for wildlife or the natural beauty the world gives us for free, but as I've become older and wiser, I've become quite a keen fan of the natural beautiness shown in the world. I'd not go as far as saying I'd travel to another country just to get a …

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4 Christmas Breaks Everyone Should Experience!

As the countdown to Christmas gets well and truly underway, more and more people look at getaways around the world to bring a little more festive cheer to their lives. Whether it’s hitting the slopes and getting more of the white stuff in the Swiss Alps, or looking to get some Vitamin D with some w…

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Creating Your Personal Paradise: Ways To Update Your Bathroom

Are you ever dissatisfied by your bathroom? It’s one of those rooms that you don’t think much about – you brush your teeth and shower and then you’re done with it. Like the kitchen , your bathroom is often a room of practicality, rather than beauty, but it’s very possible to combine those two things…

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An Update From Unique Young Mum!

Hello everyone, I hope you're all well and are having a lovely week so far!? I'm over here (sat on my sofa to be precise) wondering where the year has gone, two weeks left of November and we're into December already, yikes! For once, I'm not so so worried about Christmas and I feel …

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Swagbucks Swago November - Earn 300 SB!

It's time for another round of Swago, where you have the chance to earn 300 SB! What is SWAGO you ask? It's a promotion run by Swagbucks , a website that rewards you with points (called SB) for completing everyday online activities such as searching the web and taking part in surveys.  When y…

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How to Get the Great British Bake Off Style in Your Kitchen!

The Great British Bake Off may be over for another year, but that doesn’t mean we have to stop daydreaming about Victoria sponge cakes and Paul Hollywood’s dazzling blue eyes, right? To tide you over until the next season is back on the telly, you could recreate the wonderfully vintage GBBO vibe in…

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November Collector Bills at Swagbucks.

November is here and many of us are now counting down the days to Christmas, whilst wondering where on earth this year has gone!? I said to Gareth earlier, does the days go by fast when we're older, or is it because I'm a parent and it just seems like time goes way too quickly!?

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Get 500 SB When You Sign Up For Swagbucks!

We've reached the Holiday season - can you believe it? Since this time of year in particular is a good one for having some extra money , Swagbucks is offering a 500 SB Bonus to people who sign up through me this month - it's the biggest bonus they've ever offered! Swagbucks is a rewards s…

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Get Paid To Take Surveys With Swagbucks!

If you're looking for a way to earn a little extra money for Christmas this year - or just earning a little extra in general, then taking surveys on Swagbucks can be a great way to start! It's really simple: you sign up, confirm your email address, and then use the Gold Survey Dashboard to …

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Going Beyond The Paintbrush - More Inspiration For Your Posh Pad

Are you looking to sell your home soon? Or maybe you’re just looking for ideas to turn it into a beautiful home for your friends to drool over! Turning your house into a dream home can be easier than you think - it’s all about the details and I'm not talking about painting every room in the lat…

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Reclaim Your Room After Your Baby Moves Out

When you're preparing for a baby, decorating a nursery is often one of the top tasks on the list. However, for many parents, the baby won't sleep in their nursery until they're a few months old. Many parents have their little one in a bassinet or cot by their own bed, whilst some parent…

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Is Your Home Ready For The Winter Chill?

As much as the snow and ice are fun for the kids to play with, it does make everything so much colder! The heating goes on, the jumpers stay on, and the lights go on for longer at this time of year. We all know just how expensive it can be, so preparing our homes for a deep freeze could help us sav…

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Tips for Making a Kid’s Bedroom Super Comfortable!

Seeing as we’re already well into autumn, it’s a good time to think about how we can make our homes a bit more cosy. Obviously if you have a child, then it’s their bedroom that should be the most important place to focus your attention on first! Whether it’s making sure that their desk is at an ade…

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Sign Up To Swagbucks and Earn a 400 SB Bonus!

You've probably seen me write about Swagbucks a lot on here recently and you may be wondering why I'm talking about it so much? I signed back into Swagbucks on the 16th of September after sadly abandoning the site for a little over a year due to work commitments, since signing back in on th…

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A Festive Checklist For Those Who Forget The Little Things In The Run Up To Christmas!

Christmas truly is one of the most wonderful times of the year, especially when you have little ones! Seeing their faces light up at the name Santa Claus and remembering how excited you were for Christmas when you were little brings back the most special of memories. We can also keep kids’ behaviou…

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Swagbucks Halloween Sale UK!

Get in the Halloween spirit with Swagbucks! Swagbucks, an online rewards program that gives you cash back for completing online activities such as shopping online, is running a great Halloween sale on their site. Earn Double Cash Back or more when you shop the Halloween Sale at your favorite stores …

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Autumn SWAGO Swagbucks Bonus!

Autumn is in full swing, and Swagbucks is getting into the autumn spirit with Swago: Rake up the Bonuses! What is SWAGO you ask? It's a promotion run by Swagbucks, a website that rewards you with points (called SB) for completing everyday online activities. When you complete a task, watch that …

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Can You Remember When You Was a Child?

Can you remember when you was a child, and stress didn't exist? Can you remember when you was a child, and life was so easy? Can you remember when you was a child, and going to town was fun? When Christmas seemed to take forever to come around, and now it seems to be here so soon after the last on…

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