Review: Firefly’s Brand New Multi Packs What better way to cheer yourself up on a dreary January day than drinking a chilled refreshing bottle of Firefly Lemon, Lime & Ginger? I think that it would make a fab alternative to alcoholic drinks, if you’re taking part in dry January. It’s a nice relaxing non-alcoholic non-sugary drink that would be perfect ...

How To Keep Your Skin Glowing In Winter We all prepare our skin for summer, so it’s time to do the same for winter. Starting with a strengthening cleanser. The right one will preserve your skin’s natural oils which act as an effective barrier against the environment. And keep your skin glowing throughout the winter months. Does your skin feel ...

500 Calories or Less: Chocolate Sorbet This is one of our favourite less than 500 calorie desserts. It’s perfect if you’re looking for 5:2 diet plan ideas or just fancy something lighter for after dinner. The 500 calories fast days are obviously the hardest part of the diet. The point of the 5:2 diet is that you give your body ...

Do You Have The January Blues? High divorce rates, cold dark nights and credit card bills all make for a rather depressing January. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Here, we share our top tips on how to beat the January Blues when times are tough. The excesses of the festive season are over and for many it’s ...

Here’s How To Make 2018 Your Best Year Ever Be happier Don’t let the January blues get to you. Here are some simple ways to help make 2018 your best year ever!   Exercise 1: Count your blessings In an experiment conducted by psychologists at the University of Pennsylvania, subjects were asked to write down three good things that had ...

Think About What You Want From The Gym If you need someone motivating you, sign up to classes or a personal trainer. Otherwise, you may want to try a specialised gym – these will have superior teaching and equipment for that specific activity. Don’t Be Afraid To Ask The people who work there are often just dying to show off ...

How To Start Your Own Business in 2018 Business plan I always do two versions – a worst case and a best case – and it usually ends up somewhere in the middle. Have a good accountant set up your accounts for you right at the start so you can start analysing what you are spending against what you are ...

500 Calories or Less: Tomato, Bacon & Bean Soup This is one of our favourite less than 500 calorie meals. It’s perfect if you’re looking for 5:2 diet plan ideas or just fancy something lighter for dinner. The 500 calories fast days are obviously the hardest part of the diet. The point of the 5:2 diet is that you give ...

Why You Shouldn’t Save Gift Cards For A Rainy Day… Expiry dates Some – such as cards from John Lewis – have no expiry date, but many do and the validity period can vary enormously. Don’t assume there is no cut-off date if none is marked, either. Protect yourself For spends over £100, paying by credit card is the best ...

New Year’s Resolutions To Make This Your Best Year Yet Volunteer Set the resolution to do good for others in the upcoming year. After all, you won’t just be benefiting those you help; you’ll also be benefiting yourself. Volunteering can give you a sense of purpose, increase your self-esteem, and make you happier. In 2018, get a helper’s high by ...

Delicious New Year’s Eve Mac and Cheese Nowhere to be on this freezing cold New Year’s Eve? Stay in with your five best friends — Cheddar, Gruyere, Pecorino, Camembert, and Red Leicester. Ingredients 230g Macaroni pasta 60g unsalted butter 3 tbsp all-purpose flour 475ml whole milk 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp paprika salt and pepper 90g cheddar cheese, shredded ...

Pork Chops with Cinnamon & Apple Ingredients: 4 pork chops, bone-in Salt and pepper 3 tbsp butter, divided 2 apples, peeled, cored and chopped 1 white onion, halved and thinly sliced 2 tbsp brown sugar 2 tsps ground cinnamon Pinch ground cayenne pepper 160ml apple cider 80ml double cream Directions: Season the chops with salt and pepper on both sides. ...