Weddings can be very expensive affairs, so a great way to cut back on costs is to cut back on some of the traditional, yet unnecessary, aspects of a white wedding. You don't really need a 3 tiered cake, a weekend-long hen party, a second dress to wear in the…
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Don't want to use chemical-laden cleaning products in your home? Many people can react badly to certain substances, especially if they have sensitive skin, asthma or young children in the house. Why not have a go at making your own homemade cleaning products? None of the mixtures listed below contain…
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Why buy expensive moisturisers, scrubs and balms when you can make homemade cosmetics yourself at a lower cost and using natural, non chemical ingredients? Most commercial cosmetic products are built around a key natural ingredient, such as porridge, oil or sugar, with chemicals and preservatives added to extend the shelf life…
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If you've got young children, then you'll definitely be aware of Elf On The Shelf. They are cheeky little scout elves that have been sent by Santa from the 1st - 24th December every year to find out who is on the naughty list or nice list! They report back…
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We're not convinced that anyone likes plain vodka... but why have plain when you can add your own flavours? Flavoured spirits are great for using in cocktails and, with Christmas right around the corner, now is the best time to learn how to make infused vodkas. Unlike sloe gin, which…
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The spooky season is now in full swing, with people around the country planning house parties, making intricate fancy dress costumes for trick or treating (or just for your own amusement!) and scaring themselves illy with terrifying horror films. To help make Halloween 2018 your best one yet, we've found…
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We think everybody should know how to pickle vegetables! There's something wonderful about being able to preserve your leftover vegetables for future use, rather than letting them go off, rot and go to waste. In today's eco-conscious world, pickling is a tradition that needs to come back into fashion -…
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The men's cosmetics industry has grown exponentially in the last few years, with the sector being worth close to $50 billion in 2016 and has likely grown further since then! So what is driving this strong interest in male grooming? The modern man is shaking off the cavemen stereotypes of…
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Did you know that making sloe gin includes a minimum of 2 months maturing time? That means that if you want some homemade sloe gin to serve at Christmas, you're going to have to start the process within the next month! From today (13th September '18) there are exactly 14…
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The summer holidays are nearly at an end, so if you're a parent of young children, you'll soon be back to preparing packed lunches, trying to get them out of bed and in the car/bus on time... what fun! But no fear, we've got a couple of back to school…
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