British parents have less than half an hour a day of ‘real’ quality time with their children

British parents have less than half an hour a day of ‘real’ quality time with their children, according to a poll.

Researchers found fathers and their daughters get less face-to-face time together than any other parent-child combo.

And just half … Read More

Run, Iceni, Run: the Training Begins

If someone tells me I can’t do something, I’m always determined to prove them wrong.

Yes, my big birthday pushed me firmly into middle age, but I’m the fittest I’ve been since my teenage basketball days, so I … Read More

How to take care of wood windows

Wooden windows add a timeless beauty to any home and if they are well taken care off, they can last a lifetime.

Wood windows require maintenance to continue looking good and remain durable. It goes without saying that … Read More

6 Tiny Beach Cottage Plans

Planning for an epic summer holiday? Most people love to go on an island vacation for much-needed relaxation and a taste of carefree living.

Their biggest dream is to have a coastal oasis to call their own.  Whether … Read More

Millions of adults will tackle home improvement jobs this bank holiday

More than 31 million adults will tackle home improvement jobs over the bank holiday, according to a study.

The average adult has five DIY tasks on their to-do list – and they expect to get around half of … Read More

Not passing doesn’t mean you’re a failure

A Level results are have just come out and many young people are tensely awaiting to see what choices are available for them, will go to university or are they a failure even at this early stage in life?

There … Read More

When summer’s a washout

Well, there’s nothing we can do to change the weather but what can we do when summer’s a washout and we’ve children, holidays and lots of time on our hands.

Not everyone wants or can afford to go overseas, but … Read More

Study reveals key components to create the perfect road trip

The perfect road trip involves a sing-a-long in the car, a detour down a country road, a bag of crisps – and the dulcet tones of national treasures Stephen Fry and Sir David Attenborough.

A study of 2,000 … Read More

A Pre-Gym Brekkie Is The Source Of A Good Workout

Deciding whether to have breakfast before the gym or not has been a consistent topic for debate, but new research[1] has shown that skipping breakfast could actually hinder your progress in the gym.

Scientists found that those who ate before … Read More

Run, Iceni, Run: The Challenge

In the run up to Christmas (and my big birthday… I won’t mention the number!)

I was still going strong and decided to set myself a challenge. Stupidly, I told others that my aim (no time scale) was … Read More