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A pot of dreams with a little book of Happiness

I really couldn't resit, even with being called a celtic tiger baby by my mother. Which just proves my point that to some they are useless and a gimmick but to others they are far more than that. I purchased two wedding related items as of late. One being the adorable Pot of Dreams the second a Wedding Diary.

The Pot of Dreams is an adorable piggy bank. The reason that I bough this was I thought it would be a cute way to save and would finally motivate us. What makes this 'piggy bank' or pot unique is that you have to crush it to open it up, so no putting 5c's in. This is for serious savers! The pot it's self holds over £1000 in euros much the same, but myself has a plan. I am going to put in the odd fiver here and there to allow for the fund to reach well over a 1000 euros.

This is something that I have wanted for quite some time but really wished someone would have bought it as a present, manly because I think its a bit weird that I bought myself this. I am very happy with it though. Once again the mother didn't really get it. This is like the baby book that most of us have, that our parents or you kept in order to preserve the special memory's. But of course with a difference, it dose help you plan to an extent. More importantly it allows you to document every aspect of the wedding and to add in actual items, with cute blank pages where you can slot in your wedding invitations etc. This was purchased with one intention to fill in with care and to open on anniversary's. 

I think these two items are the prefect engagement gift. You can purchase a pot of dreams here or here. If you don't want to go on-line I bought both of these items in easons.

Would you agree with my mother that they are a gimmick or would you agree with me that they hold a sentimental property? 

Top tips for moving home (Part Due)

 I now want to focus on the unpacking side of things. I personally think this is the most challenging part of the whole moving process. You are so drained form packing things and unloading never mind the lack of sleep! Now you see yourself staring at all those neatly marked boxes and you still have no idea where to start.

The following tips will help you with what I think are the best/ stress free and fun ways of unpacking and to finally getting to enjoy your new pad.

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1. You have a friend in me

Ask a friend or two to help you unpack or at least give you some guidance as to where to start. The thought of having someone even a close friend going through your belongings seams weird and almost like some sort of invasion of privacy. It's not; they have seen the majority of your belongings before. You can even tell them to help you with unpacking the kitchen and living room and for them to stay away from the bedroom.

2. Bin bags needed

You will find as you unpack and go through things that you will be tempted to throw them out. Do! Have a bin bag with you at all times so you can bin them straight away! Remember to recycle anything as well! If you think something is worth a few bob lash it on adverts or eBay, only for a short while as you don’t want it taking up valuable space.

3. Where to start?

Personally I would go in order of 1.Kitchen  2.Bedroom 3.Living room and so on. By doing it this way you have the important rooms done and dusted.

4. Moving day movie night

I find that organising a movie night is great for two reasons. There is a definite end time to unpacking and secondly it’s a treat for all involved.  

5. Work will get in the way

Never take time off work for a move, you never know what might come up that you will need to take time off for which would be far more important than a move. Personally the best thing to do is to sit down and decide on when you will unpack. It's hard after a busy day at work, set aside an hour a day for unpacking, it may be a slow process but it will be done right.

If you have any unpacking tips please add them below.

If you missed out on part one you can check it out here 

Happy Moving