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You’re away, hooray! But what have you left at home?

Travelling is really the best. Exploration, new friends and the best memories go along with the first footsteps out a front door. However, you have to give due consideration to what’s left behind. It’s one of those cliché’s, “Did I leave the back door unlocked?”, “Did I leave the gas on?” and so forth. One [...]

Recipe: Chorizo and Rocket Pizzas

An easy pizza recipe to make for the whole family Ingredients: For the dough: 350g strong plain bread flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp caster sugar 1 tsp easy blend dried yeast 1 tbsp olive oil 200ml luke warm water For the tomato sauce: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, [...]

Recipe: Smoked Salmon Blinis With Eggs

This classic breakfast recipe with a twist is perfect for a cosy breakfast in bed  Ingredients: For the blinis: 100g plain flour 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp dried yeast 120ml warm milk 1 egg, separated olive oil, for brushing For the breakfast: splash of vinegar 4 eggs 1/2 x 150g packet Boursin tomato, onion [...]

A Guide to Living Near Windermere

If you are planning to live near Windermere, or if you already reside there, here is a quick guide to the many beautiful areas and attractions to visit within the region. It is a very popular destination for a holiday and millions of visitors flock to Cumbria every year to enjoy the Lake District. In [...]

5 Ways to Cut the Cost of Your Holiday

We all deserve a break each year and it doesn’t have to involve a very expensive holiday. You and the family can enjoy a break from the tumbles of day-to-day life, and on a budget that brings an unforgettable holiday for everyone. It is important to head off for the sun and recharge your batteries [...]

Top 10 home makeover tips

Whether you’re looking to sell your home or simply want to provide your property with a facelift this spring, a home makeover is a relatively easy way of sprucing things up. However, with so many areas to tackle and so many rooms to combat, how can you put your time and budget to best use? [...]

Explore the UK in 2013: Top 5 Hotspots

The UK is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world and with good reason. It is a nation literally steeped in history and provides an accessible glimpse into European culture for English speakers across the planet. Britain is packed to the rafters with things to see and do, so to help you [...]

Printmaking with Jess Morgan

To celebrate the beginning of March (with perhaps even some warmer weather on the horizon…), rising folk star Jess Morgan shares with us some tips for easy DIY printmaking. So hit play on the Soundcloud player below to have a listen to Jess’s music as she teaches you a seriously nifty new craft skill. Over [...]

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