We spend so much time in our kitchens, from making a quick cuppa while we read the paper to a full blown dinner party, they have to be efficient and functional workspaces. Here are few tips to guide you. If possible store items close to where they will be used. Even if you’ve got a small kitchen, those unnecessary ...
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It’s been widely reported in the news lately how the fashion industry is depleting the planet of valuable resources and how we really shouldn’t buy so many clothes. But how can we give our clothes a longer life? Here’s a few tips… Sponge out a stain as soon as it happens and check items carefully before they go ...
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Having recently made the switch from synthetic antiperspirant to deodorants that are based on more natural ingredients, I wanted to share the reasons for my change of heart. Like many people I’d been using antiperspirants for a long time because they are easy to find and they are cheap! But having researched the ...
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Tights - Use tights to stop your vacuum cleaner sucking up coins that have dropped down the back of the sofa. Save money and precious small objects by using the foot of a pair of tights over your vacuum nozzle. It will catch any change, hair bands, earrings and other bits and bobs before they get sucked away. ...
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We all seem to have too much on our plates, these days, and there’s never enough hours in the day. But with a little strategic organisation keeping your home running smoothly can be achieved relatively easily. Meals - Sit down once a week and plan your meals. Not only will you know what you’re making for dinner ...
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When the gloom of winter recedes and the vibrant colours begin to emerge, you know it’s time for a spring clean, especially when the beams of sunshine highlight the specks you’ve missed! Throw open your windows, put on some music and get yourself energised. Involve the whole family, it’s amazing how just one extra ...
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If you lead a busy life, you know the drill. You begin the week with a clean and tidy house. By the middle of the week, however, you realise that you haven’t put away your dry-cleaning or folded the laundry. Do yourself a favour, check out these interesting cleaning tips so you don't use precious weekend hours tidying ...
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