Author: Stephen Macintyre

I've been writing since 2008 about a wide range of topics. I also love making furniture in my spare time, and birdwatching with my wife near our home in southern England.

Every parent wants the best for your child, but how do you ensure the preschools among your choices fit your requirements? When you visit a preschool physically, what are some of the things you need to observe? We have collated a list of questions from professionals on what a parent should be asking when you are deciding on a preschool for your kid. Live in the north? This preschool in woodlands may be a good choice.

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As we month into the month of July, it seems like we’ve spent the whole of 2020 in self-isolation. Everyone has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic in one way or another, and with no exact date as to when it will be over, many are struggling to come to terms with this ‘new normal’. At the beginning of it all, it was easier to stay focused. Now, each day brings forward a new set of challenges as we try to adjust to life after lockdown. Although the lockdown is slowly beginning to be eased, it is still strongly recommended…

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Estimating potential expenses, attempting to prioritize your health, and starting an interest-bearing saving account for emergencies, are all methods of budgeting for your health. We often feel that ideal health and wellness is an uncontrollable aspect of our lives, and when considering just how costly health concerns can be, the best means of protecting yourself is preparing your finances. Budgeting for your health can be quite different from regular expense budgeting, as some healthcare needs are unpredictable. Therefore, the following five ways to budget for your health can help you prepare for the future of your health.

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The COVID-19 pandemic continues to be an invisible problem affecting the whole world. While not everyone may be taking the virus seriously, it is extremely contagious and dangerous. Because of this, you must continue to take preventative measures to avoid infecting yourself or others. To do this, you’ll need to understand what situations increase your risk of transmitting the disease. In particular, clusters of people are vulnerable to coronavirus. Any scenario that involves several people grouped into a confined space is an ideal scenario for COVID-19 transmission.

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While much of the planet has been in lockdown during the battle to tame the coronavirus pandemic, the world of theater has largely ‘gone dark.’ The most famous venues around the globe have seen an extended period of being out of action for the first time in living memory. For many serious theater fans, this has heightened the desire to make a dream bucket list of destinations to travel to once the restrictions are lifted, to experience firsthand the essential must-see venues and productions that they’ve read so much about.

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Have you ever asked yourself what makes you happy? Is it your friends, family or your job and achievements? Or maybe you are focusing on something else that may make you happy, such as buying a new car, getting a college degree or traveling to that place you’ve always wanted to. Everyone experiences a certain amount of happiness one way or the other, but does that happiness last forever? Most often that feeling is temporary. To illustrate the importance of happiness, in this essay we will talk about the ways to be happy and also tips for following a good path in…

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