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We know what it’s like being in a busy relationship. What with work, the gym, the kids, the garden and other commitments, making time for each other is almost impossible.

That means it’s even harder when you are trying to find the time to do something about your drab bedroom. It’s become a lifeless and utilitarian space that you simply use for crashing out after yet another hectic day.

However, it doesn’t have to be this way. There are plenty of great design ideas that are quick, easy and made for couples. Besides, spending a few hours sprucing up the bedroom will be some quality time together.

1. Minimalist

For those of you that are constantly busy, having a space that’s bright and airy and free of clutter could be invaluable. Turn your bedroom into a sanctuary with white walls, white sheets and a sense of space and tranquillity.  With the right bedroom furniture, you should have ample space to store everything away, giving you a space where you can go to relax and not worry about everything else.

2. Fun

It’s easy to have fun in the bedroom. All it takes is a little splash of colour. Paint the walls or put some bright new sheets on the double bed and transform your drab bedroom into a place that’s fun to be.

3. Romance

Finding the time for romance can be hard when you’re both busy. Choose some deep and intense colours, dark reds and purples, and create your very own sensual boudoir where the two of you can go for a bit of romance now and again.

4. Chic

Turn your bedroom into the one place in your life that’s a real design treat. The office is bland and the rest of the house may have been taken over by the kids but the trendy and hip bedroom full of mid 20^th century Danish furniture and retro chic could be all yours.

5. Themed

If real life is getting too much then why not pretend you’re someone else? Go for an old west or a gothic castle theme and when you get into the bedroom you can be anyone you want. It’s perfect for couples looking for a bit of escapism.

This is a guest post from Sainsbury’s. Check out the range of furniture and bedding available at Sainsbury’s and transform your couples bedroom into somewhere that’s all yours.

Remember when you were child and all those TV shows showed what fatherhood would be like? When men were men and the head of a household.

TV and movies from yesteryear essentially had Dads sitting at a table being served food and drink by their wives, dotting baby sleeping in the corner; you, in charge of everything, slowly contemplating why it was so good to ‘have it all.’ Plus, if things got a little too much you were always well within your rights to head down the pub until the baby was sound asleep.

Fast forward to 2013 and things are a little different. Modern Dads can’t hide from their responsibilities at all. Something that Fiat knows all too well. In fact, a new viral video – produced in response to their huge ‘The Motherhood’ youTube hit finally tells the truth about being a dad.

Towards the start of the video, in which we see a Dad and Mum pack their little ‘bundles of joy’ into their Fiat 500L for a late night drive in a bid to get the little blighter to sleep (who hasn’t done this?), the hard pressed new Dad moans;

‘Where am I now, what is my name, are these my kids, am I insane?’

If it sounds familiar? Then the chances are you are a new Dad. The Fiat video is funny, somewhat bizarre, but most of all it is hilariously honest about the whole parenting experience. It may be a cliché, but it is true: having kids really does transform your life forever.

Complete with oh-so-serious poses to camera and dreamy dance sequences, the film takes visual cues from all those 1980s music videos we all watched as kids or teenagers, showing how he has transitioned from Jack the Lad to Jack the Dad: towards the end of the video he asks himself

‘Am I turning into my Dad?’

This is a man living on the edge of reason for sure. And it’s just what fatherhood is all about.

For all the first-time parents, it can be very confusing to shop for your baby’s first items. There is a vast range of products that are considered to be essential when having a baby. At the same time, there are also hundreds of brands that compete for customers like you. That is why it is very important that you carefully choose the brand so you can give the best for your baby. And when it comes to disposable diapers, there is no other name that you should trust for your child than Huggies diapers.

You can count a lot of reason why most parents recommend the products from Huggies. Their diapers are varied so it can cater the infants, toddlers, and kids of all ages. Most mothers prefer the Huggies diapers for their newborn because they are aware how sensitive their baby’s skin is. It is important that you only choose the most absorbent diapers to ensure the dryness and the comfort of your baby.

Huggies also understand that as your child grows he would have more needs when it comes to the diapers that he would wear. They have designed various kinds of diapers that would accommodate the changing needs of your child. With the help of Huggies, you can rest assure that your child would remain comfortable and a happy baby. As a result, he can focus more on things that matter most such as learning how to walk, getting familiar with the things around him, and learning how to use his senses.

If your baby usually throw tantrums, it is either they are feeling ill or probably feeling uncomfortable with his diaper. Having a happy child depends on how you properly take care of him. And there is no better way than to use Huggies for your baby everyday.

If you’ve never see the funny Summer Heights High, you must watch Summer Heights High online. It is absolutely one of the funniest, most unusual series ever, full of the type of humour that you just don’t see much of anymore. It has been called a “mockumentary”, based in an Australian high school.

What made Summer Heights High so good was Chris Lilley, the guy who played every main character. from the bad boy to the drama teacher. There was little that happened in this high school that couldn’t be turned into a musical, no matter what the subject. It’s a shame when great comedy is never widely seen. Unfortunately, few shows are ever given the chance to build up an audience.

Fortunately, people who never caught the show can now watch Summer Heights High online. It’s free to watch online and you would be hard pressed to find any other comedy that will make you laugh this much in 30 minutes. Lot’s of older shows are getting a new life online thanks to free internet television. As people look for something new and funny to watch, they start discovering gems like this one, just waiting to entertain a whole new crowd. It’s amazing the amount of great television that is now online. You’re sure to find something you’ve never seen before.