Times were that once you hit 50, you had to say bye-bye to dating and wild romance. It was somewhat frowned upon for a single woman, or recently single woman, in her 50s to dive back into the dating scene, with whispers of ‘Joan Collins’ and such being cast about. In the same sense, even [...]
Healthy Eating for Kids
After Christmas we can all feel like we have over-indulged somewhat and we begin to make plans for a healthy start to the New Year. However, when the waistband of my jeans starts to feel a little too tight for comfort, I can’t help but think about the young people and how our excesses at [...]
Make it Personal with My Interflora Creation
Finding a truly personalised gift for someone special is a lot easier these days, especially with new technology which has made it possible to upload a photo to a card or add someone’s name to a bottle of wine. This week Interflora have launched My Interflora Creation, a brand new online design tool, which will [...]
New Year’s Resolutions: Why we never keep them
Making a New Year’s resolution is not a new concept; in fact, cultures have been making them in one form or another for centuries. The ancient Babylonians would make promises to their gods at the start of the New Year to bring luck to themselves and their families. In Medieval times, knights would swear an [...]
Recycling Unwanted Presents
I love Christmas, from the decorations and television specials to the delicious food and, of course, the parties! And I especially love giving my friends and family a gift that I’ve worked hard to find and wrap, knowing that they will love it and seeing their faces light up. But let’s be honest, we all [...]