We all have times when we feel stuck in a rut and know that something needs to change in our lives, but where do you start?
Follow our five tips below and see where they take you…
1. Make a list
Feel dissatisfied, but don’t know why? Try this exercise. Turn off your phone and get rid of all other distractions and go…
If you’re looking for help or advice on anorexia or other eating disorders, here are some useful websites and helplines…
Beat
www.b-eat.co.uk
Helpline 0845 634 1414
Youthline 0845 634 7650 (specifically for under 25s)
Beat has two helplines, a great online community and support groups all over the UK.
Anorexia Bulimia Care (ABC)
www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk
Helpline 0300 011 1213
ABC has over 20 years experience of dealing with eating disorders,…
The bathroom has a hint of trad with a cast-iron radiator, but the look is modern comfort with walk-in shower and bright walls. The pale grey rubber floor is practical and easy to clean.
The antique chest gets a modern take against a lush pink wall, including the uplighter! Pauline’s yearning for uncluttered surfaces and minimalistic décor soon gave way to…
This is a wonderful storecupboard pud. Just take slices of bread, a selection of spices, eggs, a dash of cream and a bag of frozen cherries and – hey presto! – a gorgeous dessert ready in minutes.
Serves 4
Ready in 20 mins
343 cals per serving • 17.3g fat • 7.2g sat fat
For the compote
400g packet frozen dark sweet pitted cherries
1tsp cornflour
25g caster…
Nutrients are slowly lost from compost, which is why container plants require food – feeding simply puts the nutrients back into the compost for stronger healthier plants. Feed containers weekly during the spring and summer months, and stop feeding come autumn.
Here are two of our favourite feeders, available from DIY stores or www.amazon.co.uk.
No mixing or mess
Miracle-Gro Singles All Purpose Soluble…
Here’s your step-by-step guide for making a traditional paper boat. Enjoy!
1. Fold a piece of A4 paper in half. Then fold it in half the other way. Now you need to unfold the second crease so that you’re left with a line in the centre of the paper.
2. Fold down the top corners so the tips meet with the centre…
There are the best websites and apps to get cut-priced tickets or to just check train times.
www.nationalrail.co.uk
* This is the main website for all train companies and times – useful if you want to avoid all fees and get the link to the train operator you need to use.
* No fees as you don’t pay on this site – you’re…
WASH-OFF FAKE TAN
Tanning can be quite a daunting prospect, and when it goes wrong it just looks disastrous! If you’re not in it for the long-haul, there are instant bronzers available, giving you that fake-tan glow that will instantly wash off once you hop into the shower. These three are disaster-proof colour at their best!
Soltan Beautiful Bronze £8.99. A gel…
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