A US power company battery technician was on his break when he noticed smoke coming from his truck. And the culprit? A bottle of water! “I looked over and noticed light was being refracted through a water bottle and starting to catch the seat on fire,” Dioni Amuchastegui said in a video shared on the company’s Facebook page on July ...

New Pre-school Learning Alliance publication Early Language Development explores research techniques into communication development in very young babies, and even the developing foetus. Language development represents a massive leap in learning. Over a relatively short period of time; from no discernible language at birth to functional verbal conversations by the age of three. Researchers have plotted the course of children’s ...

When we heard that one particular French cult skincare product is sold every second in the UK. We instantly wanted to know what it was. The product in question? Avène’s Eau Thermale water spray – which, at less than £3. Has the bonus of being budget-friendly too. The mineral-rich mist is enriched with zinc and can be used for just ...

Ingredients About 10 large, ripe tomatoes Olive oil 2tsp fresh thyme leaves 1-2tsp caster sugar Salt and pepper Method Heat the oven to 140°C. Lightly brush two baking trays with a little olive oil. Rinse and dry the tomatoes. Cut each tomato in half length ways and place cut side up on the prepared trays. Lightly drizzle the tomatoes with olive ...

As you probably already know, every year these Lego advent calendars become harder and harder to get a hold of. And it looks as though Christmas 2017 will be no exception. Our son has been fortunate enough to have had one of these every year since they were first released. I suppose they’ve accidentally become a bit of a tradition ...

A £3.33 bottle of Prosecco has been revealed in a deal that fans of the sparkling wine have labelled the bargain of the century. For two days only (Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 August) Lidl is selling six-bottle cases of Prosecco for £20 each. Forget the inevitable August bank holiday washout, this deal is perfect for stocking up for Christmas! Best be ...

You lucky, lucky people, today I’m going to share my Papa Doble recipe with you!   Named after Hemmingway and probably more commonly known as a Hemmingway Daiquiri, it’s a superb drink and unbeatable as an aperitif. Ingredients 235ml grapefruit juice 120ml white rum 2 tbsp Maraschino liqueur 1 tbsp sugar syrup Juice of half a lime Method Shake with ...

I know you’re going to love this! Remember the gorgeous blue Manolos Carrie wore at the end of the Sex and the City Movie? Yeah, I couldn’t get them out of my head either. The classic design and the bold blue hue make them great contenders for your favorite formal footwear. So, If we told you that you don’t have ...

Review & Giveaway: Portmeirion Botanic Blue Pastry Forks First of all, I’ve been in love with the beautiful Portmeirion Botanic Blue range for quite some time now. So, I’m super excited to be talking about them today. The Botanic Blue collection by Portmeirion has a charming antique style reminiscent of a French antique toile fabric with soft blue floral motifs ...

If you’ve tried everything in the way of sleep aids, there might just be one more product left to try. Sleepy by Lush is a cocoa butter, oatmeal body lotion, infused with lavender oil, tonka absolute and ylang ylang oil. Lush say you will “sleep well” after using it and it’s a claim that’s backed up by several Reddit users: ...

This is so easy, no complicated bits involved. I usually jar them up in cute little jars and put them in Christmas Hampers. It does taste quite sweet when first made, and the flavour changes quite a bit whilst maturing. I’ve already had requests for a jar now that the apples are starting to fall off the trees. In chutney ...

I know that my love for Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish will not be news to some of you. It is after all one of the best loved, most awarded cleansers of all time. It removes every scrap of make-up, leaves my skin glowing and smells divine. I use it religiously every morning and evening, it’s my ultimate favourite skin ...