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Halloween Resin Moulds: 4 Spooky Designs for Your Next Project
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Halloween Resin Moulds: 4 Spooky Designs for Your Next Project

Resin art is so much fun, and it’s never been easier to create stunning home decor pieces for all seasons.

While it can be very tempting to head to your favourite home decor shop to stock up on Halloween decorations, I think it’s much more fun to make your own at home. This way you’ll have something completely unique, and get to enjoy the process of making it with your own hands.

You don’t need to be a gifted artist - all you need are the right tools and a willingness to give it a go.

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10 Epoxy Resin Projects For Beginners
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10 Epoxy Resin Projects For Beginners

If you’re interested in getting started with resin art, then you’re in the right place. Resin is super easy to work with, and you can easily create complex pieces with very little experience.

Here I’ve listed 10 of the best epoxy resin projects for beginners, ranging from coasters and trays to pumpkins and plant pots. Whether you’ve never poured resin before or you’re looking for a way develop your skills, you’ll find an exciting new project to try on this list.

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How To Make Resin Coasters: Easy Guide
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How To Make Resin Coasters: Easy Guide

Resin art has soared in popularity since going viral in 2020, and it’s easy to understand why. This is a medium that’s easy to work with, very versatile, and perfect for beginners.

I should know - I only started working with resin recently, and have been able to make a variety of lovely pieces that include vases, trinket trays, dishes, and coasters.

Here is my easy step-by-step guide to making resin coasters, with photos for each step.

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Restaurants and Dining on Sky Princess: Complete Food Guide
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Restaurants and Dining on Sky Princess: Complete Food Guide

If you’re a foodie, then you’re going to absolutely love the Sky Princess.

Whether you’re sticking to the all inclusive fare or have the budget to splash out on speciality meals, there’s plenty for you to enjoy onboard. Even the buffet is a huge treat, with themed nights and rotating menus that keep things fresh.

This blog post explains where you can eat onboard the Sky Princess, including the three dining options: included, casual and speciality.

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Princess Sanctuary Cost - Is It Worth It?
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Princess Sanctuary Cost - Is It Worth It?

As Princess’s coveted luxury area, the Sanctuary is found onboard the majority of their ships, and is often in high demand. I was able to take a quick look around during my recently voyage on the Sky Princess, and was very impressed with what I found.

This space is designed to be a high-end alternative to the busy pool areas elsewhere on their ships. In this blog post I explain what exactly the Sanctuary provides, how much it costs, and whether it’s worth booking.

Please note that all photographs were taken by myself onboard the Sky Princess, and that the Sanctuary may differ between ships.

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Sky Princess Ship Review - My Honest Experience
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Sky Princess Ship Review - My Honest Experience

I’m writing this after returning from my first ever Princess cruise, and wow, I had such an amazing time.

The Sky Princess is well regarded and really is something special. From her excellent use of technology, to the delicious food, fantastic entertainment and beautiful public areas, she really is the setting for a dream holiday.

In this blog post I share my honest experience of sailing on the Sky Princess, along with lots of photos from my time onboard.

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Shakti Ring Review and Discount Code
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Shakti Ring Review and Discount Code

I’ve been using Shakti’s products for a while now, and as a big fan of the Wonderball, I was keen to give their acupressure rings a go too.

For context: I’m the type of person who finds it hard to sit still. I’m always fiddling with something, and that’s why I love the Wonderball. I can roll around between my palm and the desk while I’m working, and between two palms while I’m watching TV.

When I saw that Shakti had another handheld acupressure tool, I decided that I needed to give it a try. In this post I explain what the Shakti acupressure rings are, how they work, and whether they’re worth buying.

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OutIn Accessories You Need For Your Portable Coffee machine
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OutIn Accessories You Need For Your Portable Coffee machine

If you’ve read my previous review, then you’ll know I’m a big fan of OutIn’s portable espresso machine.

Not only is it compact and easy to carry around, but it produces coffee that is genuinely great, with a built-in water heater that allows you to brew fresh espresso wherever you go. Thousands of people now use their machines to enjoy good quality coffee on hikes, camping trips, and in the office.

In this blog post I highlight the best accessories that will help you to make the most of your OutIn coffee machine.

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Review: These Balmy Days by Rich Shapero
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Review: These Balmy Days by Rich Shapero

The latest book and interactive story by Rich Shapero, These Balmy Days is a blend of literary fiction, psychological drama, and surrealism, ideal for anyone who enjoys unconventional storytelling.

If you haven’t heard of him before, Shapero is the mind behind the award winning TooFar Media app. There this new story is available to read for free, where the writing is enhanced with illustrations, animations and music in its own immersive storyworld.

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Moss Coaster Kit Review - Craft Club Co
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Moss Coaster Kit Review - Craft Club Co

I first found these kits after they went viral on Instagram and I’m SO glad that I gave it a go!

Before Craft Club Co I didn’t consider myself to be someone who was good at making things. I had a tendency to buy kits and never finish them, with several abandoned embroidery kits currently gathering dust in my office at home.

Then I bought my first moss coaster kit, which ended up being the gateway I needed to delve deeper into latch hooking. Now I’ve even made my first rug, which I’m incredibly proud of.

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Best Latch Hook Rug Kits For Beginners
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Best Latch Hook Rug Kits For Beginners

Latch hooking is a simple yet fun technique that is ideal for beginners, and can be used to create lots of fun craft projects.

Essentially, it involves pulling yarn or another fabric through a base to create a pile rug. The simple technique dates back centuries and has evolved from ancient rug making practices. It was even used in 4th-century Egypt and early Scandinavian works, although the modern technique used today more closely resembles rug making from the 1800s in England and North America.

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Brick Discount Code and Honest Review
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Brick Discount Code and Honest Review

As someone who is active on social media, I sometimes feel like a slave to my phone’s algorithm. Don’t get me wrong, I love connecting with people on Instagram, but the internet does have a tendency to pull me away from the real world.

There are so many things I want to do other than scroll on my phone. I love to read, and I recently got really into Craft Club Co’s latch hooking kits.

This is why I was excited to hear from Brick, who use their physical device as a way to help people switch off and engage in offline pursuits.

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Queen Mary 2 Cabins to Avoid (and Which to Book Instead)
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Queen Mary 2 Cabins to Avoid (and Which to Book Instead)

Choosing your cabin’s location is one of the most important things you will do when booking a cruise.

This is because all cabins have different merits: some are more quiet in the evenings, some feel less stable in rough seas, and others have better views. It all depends on what your priorities are, and what you want your cruise experience to be like.

For example, some people might prefer to be based close to the elevators. Although these areas can be more noisy due to increased foot traffic, booking a cabin in this spot can also make it easier to get around the ship, which can be really helpful for families or people with mobility difficulties.

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SURI 2.0 Toothbrush Review
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SURI 2.0 Toothbrush Review

I wrote a blog post two years ago about my SURI toothbrush, which I’ve used every day since it arrived in the post.

This was my first ever electric toothbrush, and I loved how it made my teeth feel so clean. After two years of consistent use it still worked really well - until I left it in a hotel room in Zurich, much to my dismay.

The bright side is that this gave me a reason to try the new version of their toothbrush, which promised to be an upgraded version of its predecessor.

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Queen Mary 2 Dress Code: What to Wear Onboard
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Queen Mary 2 Dress Code: What to Wear Onboard

As someone who loves both books and cruising, I’m a big fan of Cunard Line.

During a time when many cruise companies are removing literary spaces from their ships, Cunard continues to feature show stopping libraries housing thousands of individual titles. So when I saw that the Queen Mary 2 was setting off on a two night summer Jurassic Coast sailing, I jumped at the chance to get onboard this iconic ship.

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Cunard Queen Mary 2 Honest Ship Review
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Cunard Queen Mary 2 Honest Ship Review

As someone who loves both books and cruising, I’m a big fan of Cunard Line.

During a time when many cruise companies are removing literary spaces from their ships, Cunard continues to feature show stopping libraries housing thousands of individual titles. So when I saw that the Queen Mary 2 was setting off on a two night summer Jurassic Coast sailing, I jumped at the chance to get onboard this iconic ship.

In this article I share my honest thoughts about the Queen Mary 2, including how well she has been maintained, what I thought of the food, and whether I will sail on her again.

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