As you grow older and fly the nest, it’s completely natural to explore your independence and the many life directions and experiences that brings. However, this can often shift our priorities from caring for those who raised us — especially if it looks like they’re okay and don’t need our help. Interestingly, research has identified …
One of the first things you notice when you meet people is their teeth. So it’s no surprise that most of us want great gnashers — or at least as white as we can get them, even if they’re not all that straight and perfectly aligned. And with hit TV shows like Love Island and …
Having spent now nearly three years working from home – I know wild – I find one of my biggest challenges in working life is getting out of pyjamas or putting on a full face of makeup. It’s something that I should be doing more of because the way I present myself is very much …
People often underestimate the importance of accessories. You will hear people talking about them all the time and how they are going to accessorize their outfits, but you will barely hear that much thought going into it. Or, they may pay very specific attention to one specific accessory while just throwing any old bag onto …
Traditionally, when two people are planning on getting married, it’s usually up to one party to buy the engagement ring and surprise the other with a proposal. Despite this long-running tradition, it’s becoming increasingly common today for couples to discuss the idea of an engagement before anything actually happens. In fact, just over a third …
Struggling to lose weight? Everyone is different when it comes to working out and shifting stubborn weight. Some areas of the body are notoriously hard to lose weight from, your tummy for example. Others will struggle due to their genetics and some will find it challenging to work out enough to see the difference. There …
DIY is, for the most part, a great idea when it comes to sprucing up your home. In fact, you can save a great deal of money by having a go at painting, tiling, and even building furniture and decorative pieces yourself. However, some tasks nearly always fair better when you get a professional involved, …
One thing that I’ve noticed in our kitchen is that it’s not as functional as we thought it would be. That being said, this is the first property that we own and as far as kitchens go, this one is by far the biggest. Having been in our property now for over a year, for …
We all want a better night’s sleep, right? I’m fortunate because I have yet to have children and I’m self-employed. What does that mean, you ask? Well, I can choose when I get up and when I go to bed. Essentially, I’m everything my younger self ever dreamed of being when 8pm-9pm was bedtime back …
You hand over the car keys to your 16-year-old daughter. She passes her test. You assume your policy covers her. Then she taps a parked SUV at 10 mph in a supermarket lot. The damage is £1,800. Your insurer says: “She’s not listed as a driver. Claim denied.” That £1,800 comes out of your pocket. …
