How Did Easter Island Get Its Name?

Easter Island is known across the world. Most people will recognise it for its iconic, mysterious statues.

Whereas others think of the beautiful landscapes and the culture of its people. It carries so much fascination, which is furthered … Read More

The nation’s perfect ‘fantasy’ garden has been revealed

An artist has conjured up a magical image of the nation’s dream garden – as Brits prepare to welcome guests outdoors once lockdown ends.

It features a summer house, an outdoor dining area and a quiet place to … Read More

Why Choose a Staycation?

As soon as Christmas is over, in a usual year (which it certainly isn’t!), the TV would be flooded with adverts featuring holidays in the Bahamas and cruises in the Med.

January this year wasn’t like that, though. … Read More

Surviving a Long Car Journey with Kids

With lockdown restrictions beginning to ease, many of us are thinking ahead to the holiday season.

While some people opted to travel abroad last year, most remained with their feet planted firmly on British soil and understandably so.

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How socialising affects us

Hands up if you’ve struggled as a result of not seeing friends and family as easily during this pandemic. Trust me; you are not alone.

All around the world, people’s mental health has suffered. Of course, not all … Read More

Are You as Young as You Feel?

Recently a top sportswoman was quoted as saying that she felt the same in her fifties as she did in her thirties; I’m guessing many people would echo her sentiments.

And as the baby boomer generation hit their fifties, and … Read More

How to Up Your DIY Skills

Some of us are more naturally gifted than others when it comes to DIY, but anyone can learn and improve their skills.

Whether you’re a complete novice or a hardened veteran, there are always ways to take your … Read More

How to Break Bad Habits and Form More Healthy Ones

We’ve all got the odd bad habit we would like to change.

Often, the difficulty with taking the first step towards changing is that we know how hard it can be, though.

However, if something’s worth … Read More

Housing Repairs: Should My Landlord Sort Them?

It’s a fact of life that buildings wear down over time, and that occasionally repair work needs to be carried out.

If you’re living in rented accommodation, you might be uncertain whether it’s your job to fix a … Read More

Nine in 10 Brits are avid ‘second screeners’ – using a phone or tablet while also watching TV

Nine in 10 Brits are avid ‘second screeners’ – using a phone or tablet while also watching TV.

A study of 2,000 adults found that of those who are glued to another screen while watching a film or … Read More