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How to Create Vintage-Inspired Photo Projects That Wow

Have you ever scrolled past an old photo and felt a pang of nostalgia? Maybe it's the soft colors, the rough texture, or the way it tells a narrative right away. But when you try to capture that charm in your photos, something seems amiss. The colors appear fake. The mood is dull. And that dreamy, timeless vibe? Not a single place to be found. So, what's the secret to making vintage-inspired picture...

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The Best Characters for Baby Cards

With the current birth rate in the UK indicating that around 11.171 babies are born per 1000 people , baby cards to celebrate the birth of a little one have never been more popular. Nostalgia marketing is a popular way of ensuring products sell, which is why so many gift-givers are likely to seek out cards that remind them of their fond childhood memories.

The characters that can...

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Gifting Expert Reveals the Five Gift Rule to Help You Buy for Someone Who Has Everything

As Christmas approaches, the magic of sharing love and kindness unfolds. One of the most cherished ways of showcasing it is through gift-giving. In fact, 68% of people consider gift-giving as their “love language”, according to a recent SurveyMonkey study .

Choosing gifts for our loved ones is exciting, yet there is always that one person who has everything, and finding a unique and...

A Car Expert’s Tips to Drive Your Christmas Tree Home Safely

In the UK, between six and eight million Christmas trees are sold each year, with 85% of Brits putting up the iconic festive tree every festive season.

Decorating your Christmas tree is often one of the highlights of winter but transporting it home can cause a few headaches. If you don’t carry it properly, it can get you into trouble on the road.

In fact, if the tree’s...

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Experts reveal how long it will take you to burn off your Christmas dinner, plus the exercises to do so

The Christmas period has arrived, and Brits across the nation are undoubtedly excited for the day of drinking and eating well. However, it’s no secret that the abundance of food will take quite some time to burn off – but how long can you expect?

Experts at Mirafit have analysed the calorie intake of traditional Christmas dinner foods to highlight the exercises you need to burn them...

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GIRLS CLOTHING TIPS FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS

Dressing girls for special occasions can be fun and exciting, and it's important to feel confident and comfortable in your outfit. Here are some clothing tips for girls for special occasions:

KNOW THE DRESS CODE:

Before you start planning your girl’s outfit , make sure you know the dress code for the special occasion. Is it a formal event, semi-formal, casual, or themed?...

Eco-Friendly Decorating Tips for a Sustainable Christmas

Data shows that over half of all British adults (53%) believe that having an eco-friendly Christmas is important. And with £1.2 million worth of Christmas decorations ending up in landfills, not only is using single-use plastics burning a hole in the ozone layer but also in your back pockets as you fork out money on decorations each year.

Vikki Makinson, Head of Marketing &...

Revealed: The Halloween candy with most and least sugar intake, according to new data

Nerds Candy ranks as the candy with the highest sugar quantity, with a substantial 93g of sugar per 100g.
Sour Patch Kids closely follow, with 80g of sugar, while Swedish Fish rank third, with 77g.
Twizzlers stand out as the lowest-sugar option this Halloween, with only 38g of sugar per 100g.

This Halloween, a new study has found that Nerds Candy...

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GOUSTO LAUNCHES SCARILY TASTY HALLOWEEN AND BONFIRE NIGHT MENU

Recipe box delivery service Gousto launches spooky new limited edition Halloween menu. Get the kids involved for a spook-tastic dinnertime to remember with the Crispy Cheesy Chicken Fingers With Marinara Sauce & Wedges , or the Bats & Cobwebs Cheesy Squash Pasta Bake.

Bonfire night in? Try the Bonfire Bangers & Root Veg Mash With Toffee Apple Gravy or the Vegetable Samosa...

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A host of October half-term activities for young people at the Roundhouse

Roundhouse, an iconic London venue, is excited to announce a series of creative workshops and courses for young people taking place this October half term.

The Roundhouse youth programme, which supports young people aged 11-30, aims to empower young individuals through the arts and provide opportunities for self-expression and skill development.

This October half term, the Roundhouse...

Expert tips to continue personal growth as a parent

As a leadership consultant, CEO and single parent, I understand the struggle to continue to support personal growth alongside that of your child.

Like many people, I truly believe that becoming a parent is my greatest achievement. Bringing another life into the world and supporting their development is a magical experience. And it’s easy to forget that parents can still make...