Science is constantly revealing more awesome and wonderful things in the world around us. From trees that show us where gold is, to the mystery of a spinning Egyptian statuette, these are the coolest things science has taught us this week. Trees can show us where to look for gold deposits Scientists examining eucalyptus trees… Read more »
Nothing says Holiday Season like a festive wreath, and nothing gets praise and admiration like a wreath you’ve made yourself. Here are five wreath craft tutorials that you can do yourself cheaply and easily. Make a festive wreath with real holly Source This might look like a painful craft, but it’s really rather easy. Simply… Read more »
Think of Christmas and what comes to mind? Family and friends? Great food and lovely gifts? Decorations and snow? The baby Jesus surrounded by all those admirers? Well, yes, but for us, Christmas also means great telly. These are the Christmas specials we’ll be watching this holiday season. Sherlock – The Empty Hearse Source We… Read more »
Christmas decorations don’t seem to really change year on year, do they? You pull the same box of decorations out, and you put them up. But this year, many people are taking inspiration from the Middle East, pale colours, forests and more when they decorate their homes for Christmas. So read on to discover the… Read more »
Installing insulation, getting solar panels, putting in low-flow shower heads: sometimes it feels like we have to choose between saving money and saving the environment. Luckily, that’s not entirely true. Here are seven great ways to save money and the planet. Turn the thermostat down. For every 1° C you turn your thermostat down, you… Read more »
This might seem like an odd subject to have a post about, right? Just how artistic can you get with varnish and nails? When it comes to painting your nails, you grab a varnish, flop on a few coats and you’re done. Well, people on the internet like to take things a step further. And… Read more »
If you look in any newspaper, watch a news programme on TV or even read news sites on the web, you’ll find plenty of people bemoaning the internet’s negative impact on our lives. It is making us socially isolated, self aggrandising, more intensely jealous of our peers, unable to perform the tasks our grandparents undertook… Read more »
Teacup pigs are adorable. That’s just a fact. But there are a lot of things to consider when thinking about getting any animal as a pet, so we’re outlining why you need a teacup pig and why you might think twice. At the end of the day, though, neither really matter, since this was just… Read more »
Books are such personal things, it can be hard to know what to buy even the most dedicated bookworm. Luckily, we’ve pulled together a list of ten books that will be perfect for any reader in your life. These are the books to give as gifts this holiday season. For history buffs: 12 Years a… Read more »
Family portraits are difficult things. You have to get everyone together, and you have to book the photographer. Then you have to decide if you will wear matching outfits, coordinating outfits, nice clothes or casual clothes. You have to choose a location or a background if you are in a studio. Then you have to… Read more »
