For those of us who live in areas of the world where the contrast between winter and summer can be stark (meaning temperatures can range from below freezing in the darkest months of winter to the kind of heat needed to fry an egg on your lawn in the height…

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Winter can be a superb time for a family vacation as it gives you something to look forward to, it breaks up the year, and you may even find that travel is cheaper, and places are much quieter than the middle of summer. Additionally, there are some fabulous places to…

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While summer days are packed with outdoor activities, and autumn brings fun with leafy walks and harvest festivals, you may be left wondering what you can do to get your family to enjoy the winter. Short daylight hours and cold temperatures makes people want to huddle up inside, but there…

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Winter is usually the hardest season for most people because of the cold and terrible weather. Interestingly, winter is not only a tough season for people but also for cars and motorists. It can take a toll on you and your car especially if you don’t prepare well in advance.…

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This time of year is sometimes hard work isn’t it? Cold, damp weather, dark mornings and ALL the germs. We seem to have had a cold in our house for weeks now, and there have been a few sore throats too. Luckily, we have our trusty Jakemans remedies to hand…

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