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Is your home environment an oasis of calm and tranquillity or do you feel like it’s a constant battle to keep your house tidy and organised? Well, if you struggle to keep your home free from clutter, you are not alone. With full time jobs…

When it comes to planning your garden, it’s easy to find advice in books and online about the rules you should follow such as how to choose colours that complement one another. The problem with rules is that they can stifle your creativity.…

In the past parents regularly put their babies outside in their prams to give them a good dose of fresh air each day. But today many parents worry about babies being too hot or too cold and so keep them indoors more often. And with the…

Carbon monoxide is often called a silent killer because you can’t see it, smell it or taste it and yet it can kill quickly with few warning signs. In England around 400 people each year are admitted to hospital with carbon monoxide…

If you’re looking for easy ways to improve your family’s health, there’s no better place to start than in the kitchen. In fact the food you eat is perhaps the biggest factor in creating a healthy lifestyle. Eating the right foods can…

Many extra-marital affairs come to light when a husband or wife finds out about their partner’s infidelity. But if you’ve had an affair and it’s ended naturally without your partner finding out, should you be honest and admit the truth?…

Do you ever stop to wonder how the colours around you could affect your mood and wellbeing? Will wearing black all day long really make you depressed? Can working in a yellow room make you more energetic? Well, some people believe that…

Having a well-stocked fruit bowl in your kitchen is a great way to make sure you eat your five recommended portions of fruit and veg each day. And if a lovely selection of fresh fruit is always available, you’re less likely to reach for…

Whether it’s a loan for a new car or a store card for your favourite clothes shop, it’s never been so easy to obtain goods or services now and pay later. And for some people, this means falling into an endless cycle of debt. But in today’s…

More and more people are waiting until their late thirties and beyond to have children. For some the reasons are financial; others simply want to enjoy life with no responsibilities before parenthood. But is it best to wait until later in…

Do you live close to electricity pylons? Are you worried about the health impact of these structures? If so, you’re not alone. For many years, people have questioned whether there could be a link between electricity pylons and cancers. Many…

It’s no secret that we live in an increasingly-disposable world. Where once, people would have invested in quality items designed to last for years, we’re now more likely to buy disposable alternatives intended to be used just once or at…

Feeding a family isn’t always easy. Trying to create meals that are enjoyable, nutritious and affordable throughout the week can be a real challenge. One way to make things easier is to plan ahead. By creating meal plans for the week to…

Every parent wants their child to receive a good education. But is the best education a private education? Yes – Fiona It’s true that a private education is expensive but in my opinion it is worth it. After all, the education that your…

As modern living accommodation becomes more compact, many people no longer have access to a garden of their own. Perhaps you live in a flat or apartment without any outside space or maybe your outside areas are paved or concreted. But just…

Think your dishwasher gets a good clean every time you use it? Think again! You may be horrified to hear researchers have discovered that over 60 per cent of dishwashers contain potentially harmful fungi that could be responsible for…

Growing a wide range of different plants and flowers in the garden looks beautiful and is very rewarding. But did you know that some common garden plants are actually poisonous? It doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy them – just that you should…

Eco-therapy is a natural therapy that encourages people to spend more time outdoors – particularly in natural environments to boost mental wellbeing. As a philosophy, it’s nothing new – after all, in the past doctors regularly recommended…

Your oven is one of the most important pieces of equipment in your kitchen. Take good care of an oven and it becomes easier and more enjoyable to make delicious meals for you and your family. One of the most important aspects of caring for…

Whether you use your garden as a place to relax and unwind or like being active outdoors, the garden is an enjoyable place to be. However, it can also be home to a series of hazards. Around 300,000 people each year in the UK attend their…

It’s not a subject that most of us would want to dwell on but more and more people are taking the time to plan their own funeral so that they can have an input into the type of funeral they will have. And for some people, the ideal funeral…

If you believe the stereotypes, it would seem that the children of today are more likely to be found in their bedrooms playing computer games than outdoors enjoying the natural environment. Perhaps one reason is that modern parents are more…

Do you feel like you’re living life in a whirlwind? Is everyday rushed and frantic? Are you constantly struggling to keep on top of daily life? Do you wish you could live a simpler, more stress-free life that’s kinder both to you and to the…

Wouldn’t it be great to return from work to a delicious home-cooked healthy meal without having to spend hours in the kitchen? Well thanks to slow cookers, you can. These traditional kitchen gadgets are currently enjoying a resurgence in…