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Gwyneth Paltrow launches new blow-dry bar in California
Our readers in the UK might not know the term ‘blow-dry bar’, but in the U.S., it is fast becoming the place to hang out, and get luxurious beauty treatments at the same time. The concept was dreamt up by stylist to the stars – Rachel Zoe, who created the new style blow dry, braid, [...]
Five of the best Bingo sites
Bingo used to be place where blue rinsed ladies would meet up mid-week, in a draughty village hall and hope to win a meagre prize, usually a joint of meat for the Sunday dinner. Nowadays, with all sorts of celebrities promoting online bingo sites, such as Barbara Windsor and Sharon Osbourne taking a punt at [...]
Waitrose launches new gardening range and website, with the help of Alan Titchmarsh
One look from your window today and my bet is that a spot of gardening is not on the top of your list of things to do this weekend. With unexpected snowfalls hitting parts of Oxfordshire overnight, and March already recording two of the coldest days on record for the past 20 years, our gardens have [...]
Things to do and see in London this March 2013
If you have a few hours or even days to spare this March, or if you have overseas guests and you are wondering what to do with them, think about taking them to London, as there are so many events and exhibitions, you’ll be spoiled for choice. If you have a predeliction for all things [...]
Tourism Australia now launches Six Best Jobs in the World campaign with original winner Ben Southall promoting
Four years ago, Tourism Australia launched a campaign called The Best Job in the World, in which they invited candidates to apply for a fantastic opportunity to live and work in Australia, as a highly paid care-taker of a tropical island in The Whitsundays. A massive 35,000 people applied, and the eventual winner was a British [...]
Make her day this Mother’s Day with ideas from John Lewis
Stuck for original ideas to spoil your mum this Mother’s Day? You are not alone. If you want to make the day really special, and forgo the usual chocolates and flowers this year, head to John Lewis, where they have gift ideas that will inspire your creativity. From nostalgic photograph albums, old fashioned recipes, luxury [...]
Five great Mother’s Day technology gifts
Yes, it’s usually the other way round – you’re the one asking your Mum to buy you the latest gadgets and gizmos for Christmas or your birthday. But, maybe, instead of flowers and chocolates this year, the most important woman in your life may just appreciate something a little different. Here’s our pick of the best tech [...]
A suitable pram for the royal baby? Aston Martin launches the ultimate in luxury with the £2,000 Silver Cross pram
With most of us tightening our belts and turning down the heating to save a few bob, the launching of a new pram by esteemed UK company – Silver Cross and luxury car manufacturer Aston Martin, costing a whopping £2,000, might seem a little excessive. But word is that this new collaboration of two well [...]
Shortages of Baby Formula Milk forces mums to pay over the odds on eBay
A shortage of a main ingredient in baby formula has caused panic buying on eBay, as mothers have had to look to alternative sources to purchase milk for their newborns. The problem is due to a shortage of a crucial ingredient – maize starch, also known as cornstarch or cornflour, which is used to thicken [...]
Top Kids Toys which Will Never Go Out of Fashion
Have you ever noticed that some kid’s toys never go out of fashion? When you were a child, you definitely had your favourite toys that you would always whip out when your pals came over. It’s always interesting to see which toys have survived the test of time; toys which have been crossing children’s palms [...]
