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How To Arrange Your Living Room Furniture
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I check out tips from furnishing experts at Englanderline for how to arrange your living room furniture to get the most out of your space. The living room is the heart of my family’s home. We spend the most time in this room, both working and resting. It’s where we laugh and sing and dance, where we play games and make crafts, and it’s where we eat dinner. Because this room is used for so many things, professional, social and private, it’s hard to know how to make the most out of the space. Achieving that perfect balance of comfort and aesthetic is no easy…
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Which Viral TikTok Hair Trends Work?
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I check out advice from #hairtok experts at Fresha for which viral TikTok hair trends work and how to do them well. TikTok Hair Trends I have loads of hair, and I’ve pretty much had the same hairstyle since I was a teenager. Sometimes it’s longer, sometimes it’s shorter, but it’s always the same thick, long, straight, brown bob. I love doing things with it but I’m not very imaginative and I have a few go-to things that I just rotate depending on the occasion. Mostly I just tend to leave it alone and hope for the best. However, I recently discovered #hairtok. With a…
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Exciting Things To Cook In Your Air Fryer
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I get inspiration for exciting things to cook in your air fryer from experts at Ask Chef Dennis. Air Fryers Air fryers have become increasingly popular in recent years, as we look for healthier ways to cook our favorite foods. Air fryers use hot air to cook food, which results in a crispy exterior without the need for oil, which is great for me because I like to try and eat healthily (most of the time). I use my air fryer a lot. I make home made chips most nights, bake paneer, and roast potatoes, and I absolutely love how efficient and quick it is.…
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What Makes A Perfect Relaxing Bathroom Space?
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I check out what makes a perfect relaxing bathroom space so I can create a sanctuary from the noise of motherhood in my own home. If you’re a parent like me, you’ll know that the bathroom is more than just a functional space; it’s a sanctuary where you can escape the demands of your busy life and find moments of serenity. For one thing, there’s a lock. If you’re able to ignore the knocking and shouts of “what are you doing, mummy?”, turn on some music and light some candles, maybe open a bottle of wine, the bathroom is a mini retreat perfect for finally…
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Colours To Make Your Living Room Look Bigger
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I check out tips from experts at Land of Rugs and Meble Furniture for what colours to use to make your living room look bigger. My living room is the heart of our home. It’s where we relax watching TV or playing games, entertain friends, and spend time with family, and while I love this room and everything it represents, it’s a small space. Because I want to know how to stop this space feeling cramped and claustrophobic, experts at Land of Rugs and Meble Furniture sent over their advice for what colours I can use to make my living room look and feel bigger.…
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Yoga Expert Shares How To Fix Tech Neck
On the JJ Barnes Blog, yoga expert Erika Weiss shares a five-minute fix for the lower neck pain and stiffness known as ‘tech neck’ to help reduce neck pain while using smartphones, tablets, and laptops. I spend a lot of time hunched over my computer, whether I’m writing a book or an article or answering hundreds of emails, so it’s no surprise that I’ve developed a condition known as tech neck. Luckily it’s not too bad right now, but I’m certainly stiff and sore around the base of my neck and across my shoulders, and I know that in bad cases it can lead to headaches, blurred vision, and difficulty…
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Growing Dreams For A Dream Home
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I talk about how I am growing dreams for a dream home that has space for me to work and my children to play. I’m on a mission to move to a new house. As well as wanting space for my children to play and grow, I am evolving more and more business opportunities and would like space where I can focus and work in a professional setting. While it’s out of reach just yet, I’m working really hard and I aspire to achieve financial security that would allow me to find and afford our dream home. To help me get my plans clear, I…
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User-Generated Storyscapes: How Co-Creation Enhances Brand Engagement And Loyalty
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I check out tips for how to use storyscapes to get the most out of digital marketing and content creation. Brand engagement and consumer loyalty are valued commodities within digital marketing and content creation, and one innovative strategy which has attracted both marketers and consumers is user-generated storyscapes. This collaborative strategy empowers users to co-create brand narratives and deepens emotional ties, fostering greater brand engagement and loyalty. This article embarks on an exploratory voyage into this fascinating realm examining narrative architecture, psychological impact analysis, naming coherence issues, and fragmentation art practices. Narrative Architecture: Constructing Multidimensional Brand Worlds through Storyscaping Storyscaping goes beyond conventional storytelling to…
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The Best Online Games For Word Nerds
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I share the best online games for word nerds that you might enjoy, and what I love about them! Word Nerds If you’re a word nerd like me, puzzles and intellectual challenges that are built around the use of language are the perfect way to have fun. Why shoot monsters with guns on the TV when you can be doing a crossword or playing Scrabble? While we used to be stuck to the old school pen and paper, the realm of online gaming is now the perfect playground for wordy birds like me! From texting my ma my daily Wordle results to testing my vocabulary…
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These Are The Most Popular Poisonous Plants
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I discovered which are the most popular poisonous plants you could be decorating your home with this summer! If you’re anything like me, the warm weather will make you want to get out in nature, smell the flowers, and enjoy the greenery. I love to walk the dog in the day, and sit outside watching my children cartwheeling on the grass in the evening, but it’s also lovely to bring some of that outside nature in. However, I learned that some of the most normal houseplants that we decorate our houses with can really be poisonous, and not just to people but to our pets…
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