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Not Salad Again? Print E-mail
Family/Home - You and Your Home

Not Salad Again Not Salad Again Once Summer is upon us and the temperatures soar it’s no wonder we don’t want to stand over a hot oven for long periods of time but really, how many times a week can you stand to eat salad?  To help answer this question we have put together a selection of recipes that can be cooked on the hob or in a slow cooker

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IVA (VAT) increase Print E-mail
Travel - Spain

Increase in rate of IVA In order to comply with the EU requirements to decrease the Spanish national debt one of the steps the government have had to make is the increase of IVA with effect from 1st September 2012.  In Spain, there are three different rates of IVA:

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How to Keep Cool Without Air Conditioning Print E-mail
Family/Home - Pool & Garden

Cool yourself down without Air Conditioning Are you stuck on a sweltering summer day without air conditioning? Or perhaps in the current financial climate you would like to use the air conditioner unit a little less and save money on your electricity bill. These handy tips will help you to cool down before the heat becomes overwhelming.

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Help Your Elderly Visitors Enjoy Their Holidays Print E-mail
Family/Home - You and Your Home

Help your elderly relatives enjoy their holidays For most of us, holidays are a wonderful opportunity to spend time with our nearest and dearest. But for many older adults their holidays can be highly stressful, confusing, or even depressing if their mental, physical and emotional needs are not taken into account. Help your aging relative to enjoy their holiday this year by following these few simple tips

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Summer Pet Care Print E-mail
Pets - General

Summer Pet Care Owning a pet is a huge responsibility. You need to give them the correct food, enough water, the right housing, enough exercise and as if that wasn't enough you also have to take extra precautions during the summer to make sure that your loved one stays healthy and happy.

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Travelling with Toddlers Print E-mail
Family/Home - Children & School

Travelling with children Travelling with children When grandma and granddad move to live in another country getting the grandchildren to visit them can be a bit of a headache.  To make things  a little easier cots and high-chairs can be rented in Spain and mattress protector pads can be bought from a  local pharmacy.   The main obstacle is of course the journey itself....

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