Hints And Tips

5 Ways to make your baby’s nursery more Eco-friendly
A recent survey from retailer Next found that the average UK parent will spend a whopping £853 doing up the nursery and will have shelled out more than £5,300 decorating the nursery before the child reaches their 10th birthday. So here are 5 ways to make your baby’s nursery more eco-friendly.

4 Human Behaviors Cats Really Love
: Have you always thought that cats hate humans? Well, you absolutely thought wrong as there are actually a lot of human behaviors that cats adore and beg for!

Top 10 Things to Consider When Buying a Classic Car
Few can resist the timeless design, evocative spirit and sheer wind-in-your-hair fun of a classic car. But if you’re thinking of making the dream a reality, our classic car expert has some top advice to stop your purchase becoming a nightmare!

Back to Uni: Reflecting On My Student Years
I am on campus this week and it’s my sixth ‘freshers’. I’m an international student so I had to do a foundation year before my undergraduate course and this September I’ve been completing my master’s degree. I’ve been writing my dissertation as the campus was coming back to life after a deserted masters-only summer term. […]

7 R’s to Eco Parenting
We all know about the classic 3Rs ….reuse, reduce, recycle, as a parent, sincerely wanting to have an impact, how about adding a few more: refuse, rehome, repair and reach out. As soon as I became a parent, despite my best efforts, a lot of my environmentally friendly habits sort of vanished. This can be […]

How to Fall Back in Love With Your Old Clothes
The rise of fast fashion has paved the way for a throwaway culture in the clothing industry, and it’s having a massive impact on our planet. So it’s no surprise to see that shoppers are turning to the second‐hand market for their next purchase, as well as finding other creative solutions to reduce landfill.

My Allotment Adventure
This blog is to tell you about how I discovered gardening, and to share my best tips for your new allotment or growing space, wherever it may be.

Kids Activities for the Summer Holidays
School’s out for summer! The beginning of the summer holidays is the most exciting time of the year for kids, but what happens once the novelty has worn off? We’ve put together some ideas to keep your kids entertained this summer.

Top Dog Friendly Camping Tips
Many of you may be planning on camping this summer and bringing your dogs with you, but before you do there are important things to consider. We’ve compiled a list of our top tips every dog owners must read before embarking on a camping adventure.

How to Make Your Living Space All About You
Our homes act as safety bubbles from the uncertainties of life, because of this, it’s important to surround ourselves with the things we really love and the things that make us feel good. A recent infographic done by Carpetright looks at how your home can help your mental health. Their research highlights the importance of […]