Pick Me Up

Growing up near the coast, we lived quite near to the lifeboat station. I spent every summer down there and I used to love watching the boats launch. From then on, I always knew it was something I wanted to get involved with. As an adult, I became an

Living a healthy and balanced life doesn’t have to be difficult or cost the earth! The Clean Living Podcast by eco-cleaning brand KINN dives into the many different ways we can make our lives a little bit cleaner and greener. Listen along as KINN Liv

Packing up the car, I grinned at my three children in the back. ‘Are we going to see Auntie Claire?’ Winter, six, squealed. ‘We are,’ I smiled to her and her sister Tabitha, four. Their faces lit up. Due to the pandemic, we hadn’t seen my sister Clai

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Lying back on the hospital bed, I felt the cold jelly on my bump. It was my 12-week scan, and I was so excited to see my baby for the first time in 2016. Only, as the sonographer’s face fell and she peered closer to the screen, I began to panic. The

This week, our tip of the week will receive some great products from Addis! Creating a clean and neat space can help makeover a room with minimal cost and maximum impact. This Addis sink caddy, drainer, bowl and composter is a perfect way to refresh

Mop the inside of your empty bin with some beautifully scented Zoflora to prevent bin smells. Open your windows as wide as they can go and let in a breeze to blow away any mould and musty smells. Put two capfuls of Zoflora into the drum and run a hot

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1. Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day. 2. Spend some time relaxing for at least one hour before bed. For example, you could take a bath or read a book. 3. Make sure your bedroom is dark and quiet – use curtains, blinds, an eye mask or e

Unpacking my suitcase filled with pretty summer dresses and outfits that I’d carefully selected, I sighed. ‘I didn’t get to wear any of this,’ I said to my mum. Having just returned from a break away, the outfits I’d planned on wearing were sadly a n

Summer sun and heat can dry out your skin. But nutritional therapist Eve Kalinik and senior aesthetician Sara Waterman from Young LDN share their tips on how to keep your skin hydrated and glowing. EAT YOUR WATER – Increase your fluid intake by eatin

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As a child, I was obsessed with all things Barbie. So much so, my dad converted our loft to home all of my dolls, houses and accessories. He painted the walls pink and covered the floor in pink stripes, too. I was absolutely mesmerised. From the age

Simple Home Cooking is packed full of tasty recipes that the whole family are sure to enjoy! Start by checking the mini guides to make sure you have all the tools and ingredients you need to make the best home-cooked meals, then learn how to master e

Ready for a fun-filled summer with your dog? It’s important to ensure your dogs are entertained, keeping active, socialising and having fun. Experts at Canine Cottages (www.caninecottages.co.uk) have suggested seven dog-friendly activities to help ma

Shuffling up the hospital bed, I pulled my top up and felt a squidgy lump of cold jelly land on me. ‘Sorry,’ the sonographer said with a smile. ‘No problem!’ I giggled. This was a momentous day: my 20-week scan. My friend, Sinead, and I headed in to

From dressed-up looks to comfy clothes to wear at home, find stylish fashion in shapes and cuts to suit everyone at Oliver Bonas. Discover elegant dresses and cosy sweatshirts to layer, plus mini or midi skirts and a selection of tops to match. Pair

Bigger, better and now BAFTA-winning, this critically acclaimed entertainment show returns for a supersized second series. Fronted by multi-award-winning comedy superstar Mo Gilligan, The Lateish Show puts the fun into Friday nights as Mo is joined b

Collapsing on the sofa with a bottle of wine, I grabbed the phone and rang my local Chinese takeaway. ‘Another long day?’ my partner Graham, then 40, said. In 2016, I was working in a corporate job – I travelled often and I didn’t have much spare tim

Getting out of the shower, I reached for the moisturiser. Smoothing it over my body, as I ran over my left breast, I suddenly felt something small and hard. What’s that? I worried. On closer inspection, it looked like a mosquito bite, only bigger. Ge

Whether it’s a flutter on the gee-gees or a bet on the football, gambling is often thought of as a male pastime. But now, with gambling and gaming sites at the touch of a button on our smart phones, more women have been playing than ever. And with th

Cradling my newborn daughter in my arms, I couldn’t seem to settle her. ‘What’s wrong, baby girl?’ I cooed, as I gently rocked little Sofia in my arms. But it was clear to me that something was wrong. For weeks now, since Sofia was born in March 2014

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Online appliances store ao.com shares some delicious summer recipes to get you and the family in the mood for sunny days! For more inspiration visit ao.com/life Serves: 2 ■ 3 medium fresh beetroots■ 3 oranges■ 2 medium fennel bulbs■ 1 small bunch of

Kelsie Schelling was petite at just 5ft 4in, but she made a big impact on everyone she met. The 21-year-old was full of life and had a heart as big as her smile. Her mum, Laura Saxton, loved how bubbly and silly her daughter could be – but things wer

Solve the puzzle to find a word. Fit the words back in the grid and the letters in the highlighted squares spell out the answer. We’ve put in one word to help. Answer on page 47. Bid Bop Bow Hop Inn Acid Spin Warm Wife Zinc Cable Cease Pixie Pulse De

Put some pizazz in your pasta with Cauldron’s delicious Pressed Tofu, infused with the fresh aromatic flavours of Italian herbs and tomato. Set to bring a twist on these little balls of chocolatey fun, Poppets have launched a brand-new, mouthwatering

The East Lancashire Railway (ELR) has announced that everyone’s favourite blue engine, Thomas the Tank Engine, will return to its track this summer! Located in Greater Manchester, for four dates in August and October, young engineers and their famili