An Italian bloodline may qualify you for citizenship by descent as the country follows the Jure Sanguinis principle. But you cannot be too sure because the gender of your ancestor is the key. Things are pretty straightforward in case you have a male ancestral line. However, claiming through a female ancestor is a different ball game. You may have to skip the conventional administrative route and opt for the 1948 Rule court process. If you want to know more, here you can read everything about the 1948 route for complete understanding. Everything boils down to identifying which way works for you. Let us explain how to move ahead if you have a…

After the initial shock of a divorce wears off, there are often feelings of relief and even happiness. Whether you were the one filing for divorce or if it was against you, life after a divorce can be full of new opportunities and experiences. While this time in your life will undoubtedly bring about many changes, it’s good to embrace them instead of letting them overwhelm you.  Embracing your new lifestyle after a divorce is one of the best ways to heal. It allows you to move on and start enjoying yourself.  But it can be challenging to know where to start. After years of marriage, you can become so…

Whether you are buying them yourself, for a little self-care, or you are compiling that all-important Xmas list, having some gift ideas to hand can be very useful right now. The good news is you can find some of the best suggestions that will boost your mood immediately, in my post below.  Essential oils  Some of the best gifts that can provide an instant mood boost are essential oils. This is because they represent a marriage of two things, self-care, and the mood-lifting effect that many oils can have.  Of course, you can make a gift of essential oils even more special by choosing each one to help combat a…

With Covid-19 still adding unwelcome layers of risk, expense and complication to international travel, staycations are still very much the order of the UK for Britons. Today we’re taking a look at some of the best things you can do with a weekend city break in Manchester! Family Fun If you’re taking a trip with your family then there’s plenty to enjoy together. Get to know the city with a treasure hunt. Treasure Trails’ Manchester options are a great blend of fun storytelling, historical exploration and accessible mystery solving that can turn an afternoon with your family into a real adventure! If you’re interested in history, then one way to…

It’s a fantastic alternative for those who have difficulty deciding on just one hairdo to wear clip on fringes. If you’re a fan of the look but don’t want to seem like a middle-school yearbook shot, you can experiment with clip on fringe extensions. It is also possible to achieve a red carpet style using fringes.  Clip on fringes are so easy to apply, they may make you look like a lovely 1970s vixen, no matter what your motivation for wanting fringes is.   The middle of your hair should be parted   Using a comb, divide your hair into two sections at the crown. Even if you normally despise…

I am a woman of a certain age. I have had years knowing the perimenopause is about with hot flushes and irritability at play. Then I discovered I could no longer drink much alcohol without losing control. You can help yourself with such women’s issues. I have cut the booze down completely and rarely drink and then small amounts. I take more exercise. More than once I have thought my periods have stopped forever and then one turns up after a few months. I realise I have done my usual and not looked after myself enough when it comes to getting help for menopause symptoms. Getting help for menopause symptoms…

We have recently moved to a new house which is so many miles from my teenage son’s  school. However, he is settled there and has made firm friends there. He has hopes of staying on in the Sixth Form. Fortunately there is a school bus to the town his school is located in but the bus stop is nearly 2 miles away from our house. I worry about him walking that distance in the colder months especially as there are no pavements along parts of the route. Dark mornings and nights don’t help much either. So I am thinking about getting him a bike  or something from Jorvik Tricyles. I…

The UK has reiterated its commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. Investments and grants for electric vehicles, heat pump boilers, and the regeneration of green land and forests are targeting ways to lower the country’s environmental impact and our personal carbon footprint. But what else can we do to help ease the impact of climate change? The answer is closer to home than you think; in fact, it’s inside your wardrobe. Did you know that the fashion industry contributes 10 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions and nearly 20 per cent of wastewater comes from fabric dyeing and treatment? Waste material is also a massive issue. The UK…