Since the start of the year, spurred on by my own weight loss journey, I have been learning more and more about nutrition and specialist diets. In fact, I have just successfully completed a Diploma in Nutrition and Weight loss, so when I heard that there was a company out there making a chocolate with an improved nutritional profile I wanted…
Have you started planning for Mother’s Day yet? I know it’s still a couple of weeks away but there’s no time like the present to start thinking about treating mum on the 31st March. This year was a big year for my mum as she turned 60 and we organised several special events to celebrate including a family meal out,…
Knowing what to do with Christmas leftovers is easy enough. Even if the weather is too grim to go anywhere, you can still separate the turkey and veg into boxes and make something up on the spot, which can help you save money in the kitchen. However, things change when the summer rolls around. Rather than being stuck inside, you’re…
giffgaff is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, happily coinciding with their 7th consecutive year of being nominated as Which? recommended mobile network provider – this making them the highest scorer in its history. giffgaff (a Scottish expression meaning, you give me something, I give you something back) was founded in 2009 based on the belief that there is a better…
For a long time, my husband has been a water filter fanatic. He just loves them. I, on the other hand, have been a bit dubious regarding the actual effectiveness of water filters and have thought of them as merely a way to make tap water more expensive! As I have tried my best to give up sugar over the…
I was recently faced with a bit of a foodie dilemma. I needed to find a London restaurant for brunch which would serve food which would satisfy both my omnivore sister and friend as well as my vegan self. There are lots of vegan places in London which serve up amazing food but finding one which did both was proving difficult…
Even before we talk about ordering a new kitchen, it is important to understand the meaning of planning. It is true that you can also buy ready-made kitchens that come in standard sizes, but if you have the option to adapt the kitchen to your personal needs, this is of course preferable. In fact, the more accurately and professionally the…
With AW18 trends firmly established on the high street and on social media, you may be looking at your winter clothes from last year and wondering if you need a revamp. But there’s no need to change up your whole wardrobe — those AW17 purchased can be tweaked to suit AW18 trends! AW18 trends for men Shearling was a hot…
When people think of trends, they usually think of fads that will come and go in a few months or even weeks. For example, fanny packs have seen a recent resurgence in the past year. Many people consider them to be practical and useful in daily life, but others might see them as an ugly trend that should disappear as…
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