As it is starting to feel Autumnal and my central heating has just clicked on, we look forward to what Autumn has in store for us. The season will bring crisp mornings, leaves falling, back-to-school and Christmas prep? Well, yes. Summer’s end is the perfect time to think ahead to Christmas; start Christmas planning now, and you’ll reap all of ...

How to Bake a Camembert One of the more common mistakes made when baking Camembert, is to get the wrong kind of Camembert cheese. Basically you need to purchase unpasteurised cheese or it will curdle. We have noticed that quite a few people make this mistake, and despite their best efforts to follow the recipe, their end product is a ...

Coffee Club from Union Hand Roasted Coffee Regular readers will remember Union Coffee from our features in the past. Union have been sourcing, roasting, living and loving good coffee since 2001. They find and work directly with talented farmers, paying them a fair price so they can invest in their farm, families, and workers It’s called Union Direct Trade. Those ...

I’ve used this product for years and can’t see me ever changing it really suits my combination skin perfectly. But I think what I really love about Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish, is that you no longer need six different products to remove your make up because this one does it all, it lasts and lasts too! My desert island ...

How Much Does a Good Bottle of Wine Cost? It’s been reported that more than 50% of shoppers refuse to spend more than £6 on a bottle of wine. In fact, only seven per cent of us will spend more than £10 on a bottle in a supermarket. How much we’re willing to spend on a bottle of wine seems ...

How to Solve Household Problems with Toothpaste! The cleansing power and abrasive texture of toothpaste actually make it quite useful all over the house. If you want to clean, shine, or solve other problems with toothpaste, choose the regular white version instead of a gel. Permanent marker remover A lot of people don’t know that you can use toothpaste to ...

I’m super excited to be showing you my entry for Just Landlords’ “Britain’s Most Beautiful Garden” competition. Just Landlords (UK-based provider of specialist landlord insurance) is looking for Britain’s most beautiful garden. They’re judging the competition with the help of a special guest judge and the prize is £250 worth of Love2shop vouchers. Why do you love being in your ...

Simple Ways to Reset Your Eating Habits Don’t Get Sucked In By Expensive Supplements and Superfood Powders They’re not worth it for a short-term kick and only really work if you’re truly deficient and need to build up your stores. A simple multivitamin and a decent probiotic is all you need. If in doubt, visit a Doctor. Step Away From ...

Fans of The Week Junior can say goodbye to boring car journeys! Award-winning children’s magazine The Week Junior has launched a brand new podcast, The Week Junior Show in partnership with Fun Kids, the children’s national radio station. The Week Junior Show is created for curious 8–14 year-olds and their families. Each week, Fun Kids presenter, Bex Lindsay, will be ...

Muhahaha! You know it’s gonna be a good day when the cat gets in trouble for something you did… Here’s me gloating at the top of the staircase. Today we’re so excited to announce another amazing Teddy giveaway. We want you guys to know that we love you and really appreciate you reading and supporting this little ol’ site. So ...

Whether it’s an instantly recognisable brand logo or the font that makes your emails legible at a glance as you walk down the street, the importance of typography is all around us. Choosing the right font is often one of the most important parts of the design process. A thoughtfully chosen typeface can be the foundation stone that makes a ...

Top Tips for Soothing Eczema Are you suffering from dry, itchy skin, red in colour, and incredibly uncomfortable? Eczema can be extremely unpleasant and irritating. It is estimated to affect around 15 million people in the UK, sometimes as an allergic reaction found in people who suffer from asthma and hay fever. To find out what exactly causes eczema, and ...