A growing number of Brits are considering New Zealand as a destination either to retire, work, or as a place to raise their children. This should not come as a surprise since New Zealand has a lot of things to offer, especially for families. It is rated in the top ten countries when it comes providing the best quality of life, and it is full of natural beauty. It’s also a great place for people…
Spring has officially sprung, and the heat and sunshine of the summer are upon us. Do not let your garden cast a shadow over the summer months. Here is how to get your garden ready in time for barbecue season.
One of the first tasks you might consider is clearing out your shed or garage. These spaces often accumulate a surprising amount of clutter over the year, and it’s easy to lose track…
With staycations on the rise and families once again looking to get away during the summer, it’s never been more important to pick the right destination. A study has named UK’s best beaches for familiesbased on a range of metrics such as safety, friendliness and entertainment. Ventnor Beach on the Isle of Wight has been named the most child-friendly beach in the UK, and also boasted the…
Ahead of English Wine Week starting today, food and drink reporter Rosalba Costantini and I visited the beautiful Great Bardfield Vineyard, near Braintree, for a wine tasting experience. The county’s tourism body, Visit Essex, has launched a campaign to firmly place Essex on the gastro map. Highlighting the county’s boom in Essex wine and vineyards, movers and shakers in the industry I met…
As a huge fan of Elvis Presley, I could have never imagined anyone interpreting my idol. But yet in new biopic Elvis, energetic young actor, Austin Butler, seemed almost possessed by the spirit of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll and made me feel emotional as if Elvis would still be alive. Read my review here to find out why I believe Elvis is the best movie of the past decade. It will be released…
A new social media study from gifts and gadgets retailer Menkind reveals TikTok’s top parenting hacks. Ahead of celebrating dads on Father’s Day, the analysis delved into thousands of videos with parenting related hashtags from the last 12 months to uncover the most popular parenting hacks according to the number of times they’ve been played.
Inventive dad hacks lead the way over…
When it comes to celebrating Father’s Day, many of us struggle to think of the perfect gift. You want to show dad how much you appreciate him, but what do you give the man who has everything? The answer is simple; a unique and thoughtful gift that also shows his love for sports. While your dad might not be that interested in fashion, gadgets, or home décor, he will definitely love any…
If you put Toystory, Star Wars and Back to the Future in a blender, what comes out is Pixar’s new animation Lightyear. Three years after the release ofToy Story 4, Buzz Lightyear is back. Pixar has never really disappointed me and this spin-offis possibly the best animation that has come out of the Disney family in the past three years. A must-watch for the whole family. If you…
Cinecittà, the state-owned company whose main shareholder is the Italian Ministry of Culture, have launched their new film season THE WAVE which celebrates the new wave of female filmmakers working in Italy today. The season runs from 15 to 19 June at the Ciné Lumière, Kensington, which is also home to Cinecittà’s long-running film festival CINEMA MADE IN ITALY.
London audiences will be able…
Pregnancy is one of the best things that can happen to a woman. Watching a tiny version of yourself sleeping soundly in your arms (or making a fuss about a jar of candies) fills you with so much warmth and love inside. But, the child-bearing journey isn’t easy.
A woman’s body goes through a significant transformation during pregnancy. The expanding belly, weight gain, and breast enlargement…