We often think of the Victorians as emotionally repressed, socially strict, industrious individuals who were too busy inventing the modern world to have a lot of fun. But the advances they brought to society meant that the upper and middle classes began to have more and more free time. They needed to do something with… Read more »
We like to pretend that summer is full of long, lazy days, and maybe for some people, it really is. But for a lot of us, time is as precious as ever. That’s why we decided to pull together some of the best recipes from around the web that use five ingredients or fewer. These… Read more »
These days, we’re all watching our pennies. The British public has traded salon dye jobs for boxed colour. Comparison shopping for groceries is pretty common now. In general, everyone wants to live more frugally. When it comes to energy bills, it seems like there is only so much anyone can do. There is a lot… Read more »
If you’ve ever heard those words, you know how hard it is to keep your kids occupied during the summer holidays. The NHS recommends kids between the ages of 5 and 18 get at least one hour of exercise every day, but even if you do get your kids to run around for an hour,… Read more »
After a long bitter winter and a rain-soaked spring, we’ve finally reached a surprisingly great summer (at least for now). We’ve all rushed outdoors to enjoy the weather, and even the economy seems to be blooming in the sunshine. So while the grocery and appliance stores are trying desperately to restock their shelves with grills… Read more »
Redecorating is one of Britain’s favourite past times, and it’s no wonder. After all, there are few places we spend more time in than our own homes, and there are few ways to make our homes feel cheerful and inviting than a new look for the rooms. But it’s not like the economy has recovered… Read more »
You know having a friend to your house to have a chat over a cup of tea is good fun. But did you know it can improve your life in all sorts of cool ways? Source That cup of tea is better for us than a cup of water. If your first instinct is to… Read more »
The Edinburgh Fringe has been running alongside the Edinburgh Festival since 1947, and in its 66 year run, it has become one of the premiere comedy festivals in the world. No where else can you see world-famous acts for £15 or catch the Next Big Thing at their (unbeknownst to them) last free show. You… Read more »
