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After a year in which social gatherings have been severely restricted by the coronavirus pandemic and associated government regulations, you’re probably looking ahead to the party season with excitement.  The Christmas countdown has begun and the preceding weeks and months are typically a time when our social calendars are full of meet-ups with friends, family and colleagues. Of course, we are still being asked to exercise caution, but with the number of people who have received both vaccinations rising by the day — as of Thursday 9 September, 92,053,472 people in the UK have received both doses —  and life returning to come kind of normality for most people, now…

Depending on your own age, your vision of a mature student might be a grey-haired, bespectacled, cardigan-wearing, older person in their more ‘mature’ years.  This is, of course, a valid assumption to make but, technically, a mature student is anyone in higher education over the age of 21.  That’s right, a mere youngster of 21 is considered to be a mature student.  However, for the purposes of this post, we’re going to be talking about the more mature, mature student. Someone who’s going to university later in life for whatever reason. Perhaps because they want to retrain for a career change, or because they didn’t get the chance to go…

The Affordable Way to Transform Your Balcony Into a Garden   Photo by Canva Just because summer is almost over doesn’t mean that outdoor fun is over for the year—here in Florida, we’re just getting started. With many seeds, houseplants, and flowers on clearance, this is the perfect time to start getting into horticulture and creating your very own balcony garden. In this blog post, we’ll show you the most affordable ways to up your outdoor aesthetics and turn your balcony into the oasis of your dreams. Grown Your Favorite Foods Right Outside Your Door Ditch the Grocery Store With a Balcony Garden Photo by Garden Tower Project Produce is…

Following the last year in lockdown, many of us have become accustomed to creating our own drinks to make up for a lack of carefully crafted cocktails in our favourite bars with fancy mixers and additions. Some mixers and tonics are unsuitable for a vegan diet, so we’ve decided to create a 2021 vegan cocktail recipe guide using high-quality mixers that boost flavours. The number of vegans jumped by 40 per cent last year, with more people opting for a plant-based diet. Even if you don’t follow a strict vegan diet but a flexitarian one, it is nice to have vegan options where possible – roughly 1.5 million people in Britain have followed a…

There are times in life where you need to move your belongings and often at speed. Self storage is a great option meaning you can keep your things safe until you are able to put them in their new home. I have used self storage and found it a lifesaver. I only wish I had used it recently instead of trusting my husband to look after my sentimental items such as family photographs, personal letters and school reports. I have learned a very valuable lesson the hard way. Anyway, my husband cannot steal my memories so let’s get on with writing about 5 reasons to use self-storage. Moving house I…

The pandemic year has been taxing for homeowners, specifically because staying at home was the only option. Even as vaccine rollouts are in full swing, the at-home trend is here to stay. You cannot expect to get back with social outings and vacations as usual. Some employers have even decided to let people work remotely for the long haul. It is easy to find your living space drab and dull when cooped indoors for such a long time. Why not give your place a makeover right now? It’s a great thought, and there are plenty of chic décor ideas you can try without hiring an interior designer. Let us share…

Friends that travel and have fun together, stay together. And that’s no less true when it comes to exploring Hollywood city with your girlfriends. Let’s not forget about the fact that Hollywood city has an exhaustive array of things to do. And it wouldn’t be wrong to call LA the entertainment capital of the world. From majestic mountains to golden beaches, the city has something for everyone. So, if you are planning an all-girls getaway to LA, there’s something you can try to make your trip really special and exhilarating. Not to mention if you and your BFFs are huge film buffs, the vintage Hollywood sign is a must-see. But…

Anyone can dive into a new relationship but not everyone can maintain and keep it healthy. Every relationship is unique and comes with different demands, expectations, and possibilities. Well, a new relationship is full of potential, possibilities, and discovery-not just because of our partners but due to our wants, needs, and desires.  If you are a new couple in town, you are in the right place. Here we explore some tips that will help you start your new journey on the right foot: Forget the Past Yes, this should be the first line of defense for your new relationship perimeter for obvious reasons. You are subscribing to a new relationship…