Creative conservatory ideas: What to do with your home’s extra space
Installing a conservatory onto your home can bring in extra light and more room to your home, but for many of us they remain underused and under loved. To give you some inspiration of how to best use your space, we’ve rounded up six ways that you can make the most of your conservatory.Make an extra sitting roomModern homes rarely...
How to Get Your House in the Best Shape to Sell
If you are ready to sell your home, it may be worth considering spending some time and money in making it the best it can be. Sure, it sounds silly to throw away money improving a house you want to get rid of, but by spending smart, you can increase the value of your home and speed up the selling...
New Motoring Costs Calculator keeps you in control of driving costs
The money that you need to fork out in order to keep your car on the road can seem like a lot at times, especially if some of the recent news headlines in the motoring industry are anything to go on. For example, the latest research by RAC Fuel Watch revealed that, as of June, the average price for petrol...
Life is Messy – How messy play can improve your children’s development
Messy play is an important part of their development, helping children to learn important life skills. When you’re looking for activities for your children, it is important that parents look for ways to aid growth in terms of physical, communicative, social, intellectual and creative development and messy play can help immensely!AO.com has created a fun and informative resource offering some...
Is it Still Possible to Get on the Property Ladder Without Help?
Owning our first home is a dream that many of us have. It’s somewhere to call our own, a place to put down roots, and a space that reflects who we are, what we want and what’s important to us. But, (as you might have heard in the news), home ownership is becoming an increasingly hard thing to achieve. So,...
Women only wear 62% of what they pack to take to a festival
Depending on who you are, packing for a long weekend away can be a highly stressful experience but packing for a festival where you need to include all necessities for the unpredictable English weather means you need to step up your packing game. The avid festival goers amongst us may have the packing process nailed but for festival newbies a little more help is required.With research...
50% Of Young Brits Like To Stay In Bed On Days Off
Now Flavourmag loves a lie in as much as anyone else, but we were surprised to find out a whopping 50% of young Brits aged between 18 and 24 stated they love having a ‘duvet day’ when off work – so spending the entire day in bed. That was one of the findings, when deal site aggregator site Bownty asked...
Infographic: How To Fuel a Grand Tour
Take a look at this infographic from Science is Sport which reveals what it takes Team Sky to fuel their athletes through their toughest challenges. Team Principle Sir Dave Brailsford's squad have already achieved its initial aim of a British Tour de France winner three times over, since forming in 2010. Sounds impressive right? That's because it is very impressive.The infographic...
230,000 glasses of Pimms are enjoyed at Wimbledon every year!
Wimbledon is well and truly underway and Andy Murray kicks-starts his campaign today. Wimbledon is the main British summer event we all look forward to each year, with the best tennis players in the world gracing our courts to showcase their talents. If you are lucky enough to get tickets, you get to witness the talents for yourself, not to mention being...
Choices Recovery’s List of Amazing Non-Alcoholic Beverages You Wouldn’t Believe!
One of the main problems that many alcoholics face, especially in the early days of recovery is in avoiding social gatherings because the temptation to drink just might be a bit more than they are strong enough to handle. Many recovering addicts avoid social occasions such as having dinner at a five star establishment and the sad thing is, there...
Summer Holiday Packing Advice
When packing for a summer holiday, it can be difficult to decide exactly what you should take with you. Whether you don’t want to carry a massive bag, or you’re trying to avoid airline charges for those extra kilos of weight, packing light and following some simple steps can help you make the most of your holiday. Below, we’ve rounded...
American vs British Universities – the Real Cost of an Education
When it comes to the cost of higher education, the United States has long endured a reputation for having some of the priciest enrolment fees in the world. With prestigious schools such as Harvard, Stanford and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) charging fees in excess of $45,000 for a single year (roughly £30,000), it’s easy to see why many...
Fun historical facts
New facts about history are uncovered all the time, as ever more facts are brought into the public eye. We are all taught about the big figures from world history during our education, but this teaching rarely tells us the odd, fun stories about them that can help to make them a bit easier to relate to. It is these...
The romantic meal for two in 20 minutes
The sad truth of life is that plans don’t always turn out the way you want them to. And this is especially true for any attempt to create an atmosphere of romance in your adult life. You might want to spend the entire day preparing an elaborate meal for the one you love, placing scented candles on every available flat...
10 Basic Must Have’s For Your Wedding
Your wedding day is one to be remembered, therefore a great deal of planning is needed to ensure that the whole event runs smoothly. There are many things to consider when planning a wedding, depending on the size and style of the occasion, so here is a list of important points to remember.How many guests?It’s important to know the volume...
The Best Locations in The UK For Successful Property Investment
The property market has always been a safe bet for investment, yet over the past decade, many people have moved into the buy-to-let market. The current trend for young working couples is to rent rather than buy, with rising house prices and lack of wage increases making rentals more attractive. Private property owners are reaping the benefits with attractive portfolios,...
Student Advice: What Are Your Options After Completing Your GCSE’s?
As many students in their mid-teens will know, the all-important General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) is a stepping-stone to further education, so achieving good grades is essential if you want to have more career options. Once you have finished this set of examinations, there are a number of options available. Stay at schoolMany students choose to continue at school...
Bespoke presents for the man in your life
If your heart sinks every single time you have to buy a “he” present, whether for a birthday, Christmas, Valentine’s Day or anniversary gift, you are definitely not alone. Men are notoriously difficult to buy presents for; even if they have some niche interests, such as vinyl records, playing golf or tinkering with motorbikes, there are only so many accessories...
Keeping Your Feet Happy on Your Travels
If you are planning a trip, you need to make sure you don’t overlook one exceptionally important thing. Amidst buying the tickets, booking hotels, and researching recreational activities at each destination, most people forget to buy great shoes for their trip. It’s easy to remember to get a great backpack or suitcase, buy a towel that dries quickly, get a...
Cars capable of tackling the Star Wars Universe
Star Wars fever has certainly gripped the nation once more. The long-awaited Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens has been released on DVD and Blu-ray, the hype has already begun for the spin-off movie Rogue One with the first trailer now out and Star Wars Day is only hours away (it’s celebrated across the globe on May 4th ).British car dealership...
Gillette launches blade delivery service campaign in Godfather style
Guys – Do you always forget to stock up on your razors and end up with an inferior shave, always something else to do, no time to get to the shops to stock up? Well Gillette has now teamed up with major retailers to deliver their unbeatable world class blades straight to your front door.https://youtu.be/l29g-JXaWF8 To accompany Gillette’s new service they...
Is There Life After Football for Cristiano Ronaldo? XTrade Says Yes
Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the best-known footballers of his time. Having shot to fame playing for prolific football club Manchester United, Ronaldo has played for top-rated Spanish club Real Madrid as well as his national home team, Portugal. Recently, there has been quite a bit of speculation around Ronaldo’s future as a football player. According to the Manchester Evening...
New house? An extension? Make Your Life Easier With Your New Project
Nowadays, people are more likely to remain in a property for a longer period of time than they used to. Maybe it’s because people get used to their neighbourhood and don’t want to switch to a new one. Whatever the reason is which makes people stay in their properties longer, the results include more people choosing to get property extensions.Property...
Challenge yourself for charity
Charity events are a great way for people to challenge themselves while raising money for a good cause. According to the 2014 UK Giving study by the Charities Aid Foundation, the total amount donated to charity by UK adults has been on the increase, topping £10.6 billion in 2014. The large number of challenges for charity events available all year...
A guide to making international calls
Making international calls is easy, right? You just look up the international dialling code for whatever destination you want to call - 1 in the case of the United States, for example, 33 for France or 49 for Germany - and then enter that code into your phone, followed by a version of the phone number that you would like...
Around the World in 21 Unusual Drinks
Getting a round in, sharing a cuppa or raising a toast... enjoying a drink together is a ritual at the heart of every culture. If you’re a keen flavour fanatic and love to put your taste buds to the test, sampling a country’s craziest beverages should always be at the top of your bucket list. Travel comparison site dealchecker has...
Fix Up Your Home to Increase its Value
This post talks about the best fixes you can do to increase the value of your home and make it look tip top at the same time. Work LogicallyWork out your budget for improvements and work steadily through each one. Some things can be fixed with a lick of paint, sealant, or replacement parts. You can get pretty much everything...
Introducing the Lexus RX with Jude Law as he hosts a 360º Luxury Experience
Watch this awesome video presented by Lexus and hosted by Jude Law in stunning 360 degree VR as these unassuming guests are transported from normality to the life of a celebrity. They think they are simply going to see a simulation of the new Lexus RX, however what’s in store is a lot more. The guests on the video get...
How to Hack Your Credit Rating in 2016 [Infographic]
Your credit rating (or credit score) is one of the most fundamental parts of an adult’s personal finance life. But just because it’s important doesn’t mean that most people know how to keep it under control. Nonetheless, your credit rating isn’t the mystery that many people make it out to be. There are numerous ways to improve your credit rating,...
10 Ways To Get Sparkling White Teeth
Let's face it, a bright smile not only looks good but it could improve your chances of a relationship. According to recent studies, 71% of women say that they judge a man based on his teeth. Having a brilliant smile will certainly help to attract the opposite sex. Sparkling white teeth and a nice smile can be very inviting, engaging...