Cooking can take a long time, and it can be such a pain after a long day. That is probably why so many of us rely on takeaways and ready meals, even though we know they’re not that great for us. Being able to speed up cooking times can seem like a pipe dream. After… Read more »
Over the summer, the Hayward Gallery in London featured an exhibition called An Alternative Guide to the Universe. That exhibition showcased what is called “outsider art”, and it took the capital by storm. But what is outsider art? What does it mean, and why is it the one form of art that is accessible to… Read more »
As many of us know, September is the biggest month in fashion. Fashion magazines are bringing out their biggest issues, and designers have brought out their big cold-weather collections. So we thought we’d look at the fashion write-ups and wrap up the major autumn 2013 fashion trends. Then we found high street equivalents that you… Read more »
These days, it’s easier than ever to find coupons online, download budgeting apps and have thousands of offers sent directly to your inbox. So often, though, these apps, offers and emails just go straight into the bin when we realise that they don’t actually save us that much. The life of someone on a budget… Read more »
Learning about the zodiac and its signs can give you special insight into your life, personality and, according to some, your future. The zodiac can also be an excuse to look at cute baby animals. We’re going the second route here, with this collection of baby animals of the zodiac. Aries is the ram, and… Read more »
YouTube is the internet’s television channel. People upload and view videos, and perhaps surprisingly, a great many of those videos are actually really cute. Baby Laughing Hysterically at Ripping Paper In this video, a baby laughs hysterically as his father rips up a job rejection letter. The poignancy of a baby laughing as his father… Read more »
Sometimes, you just need to have a relaxing escape from your daily pressures. The problem is, your daily pressures won’t stop just because you’ve jetted off to Bermuda for two weeks (yeah, right!). This is real life, and if you can steal 20 minutes for yourself, you know you’re lucky. So we’ve pulled together some… Read more »
Family game night is a tricky affair. You have to find a game that little ones can do but that don’t bore older kids to death. It has to be fun and last a while, but not take so long that it can’t be played and cleared away in an evening. Source Forbidden Island… Read more »
Decorating your home is such a personal activity. You may prefer a home that showcases the latest high street home trends, or you might get a jumble of retro furnishings from eBay. Whatever you do, though, you want to make sure that your home is a unique reflection of your personality and taste, and sometimes… Read more »
Cinema is the most democratic of art forms. Whether you have studied art history or haven’t even started school yet, you’re going to find some kind of film that resonates with you. Our tastes in film tell others about ourselves: that’s why it’s one of the first things people talk about on dates. We’ll tell… Read more »
