Being on the receiving end of a breakup that you didn’t want or expect is one of the worst things to have to go through. Whether it’s divorce, a breakdown of a long-term steady relationship, or the cutting off a promising three-month fling that seemed to have the potential for so much more – it…
After more than 60 years of working you have at last earned your retirement. Now what? You’re so used to having something to do and somewhere to be that, frankly, the idea of not having to do anything is equal parts exciting and daunting. How do you keep your mind stimulated without any problems to…
Keeping our home secure is a very base desire and a hangover from our days as cavemen. We want to protect our belongings and the security of our loved ones more than anything. While a lot of home security is about making logical and sensible decisions to keep people out, there are a few investments…
When it comes to creating a home you can truly feel at peace in and love the look of, then the garden has as big a role to play as the interior. Curb appeal is for more than attracting buyers. It’s about creating a welcoming sight for friends and guests. For having a home that…
Sometimes it feels like the home is just in a rut. It seems like nothing is changing, everything is the same, and things just get boring. Especially as summer approaches. If you feel like this about the place you live then you should do something about it. Change up your home. It will feel nicer,…
Being a mother changes your life for good. But what it really does is that it changes who you are and how you perceives the world. For many, motherhood is like stepping into the darkness of an unknown world – even if you have dreamed about it for years – and trying to make it…
Climate change is a huge consideration we should all have in our lives. The choices we make and the way we live has a real impact on the planet, and if we don’t look after the planet today, we will be leaving the world in a disastrous shape for our children. Most of the focus…
Most women have wondered if their appearance can be enhanced with surgery or cosmetic treatments. There are many reasons why so few people actually go through with it. When it comes to weighing up the pros and cons of anything like this, knowledge is power. If you’re not sure what is available then read on…
None of us relishes the idea of phoning the dentist. Like a fear of spiders, many of us learn to fear the dentist from our parents. We grew up watching them struggle through tooth pain like troopers, and we do the same ourselves. The thing to bear in mind, though, is that dentistry was a…
If you’re a bit of a homebody, chances are you enjoy your garden. Even if you’re not so keen on gardening, the outside spaces of your home can be adapted and designed to help you improve your health. After all, fresh air and daylight are good for us, right? Of course, you can go beyond…
Home renovation. When it works, it’s amazing. What better way to get the home you’ve always wanted? No longer will you have to live in someone else’s idea of what makes the perfect house. You will be able to get everything the way you always dreamt it would be. Of course, it’s possible to hire…
When you think about addiction, you probably have an image in your mind. We tend to stereotype, but the reality is that addiction is far more common than we think. You may assume that addiction is something that happens to other people, but anyone can become dependent on something. With alcohol, many people develop a…