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Christmas Presents for Children Which Will Last a Lifetime

Christmas Presents for Children Which Will Last a Lifetime Grace Saunders, author of the Fabulous Mum's Handbook, gives the inside track on Christmas Presents for Children that will stand the test of time. I have a confession to make: Christmas... Read >

The Ultimate Easter Egg Hunt

The Ultimate Easter Egg Hunt Amanda Fox, The Handpicked Collection's creative director, hunts down the best ways to make an Easter egg trail to remember Easter egg hunts, according to my son, are ‘more funner than even birthday tea'. But what ... Read >

Christmas Parties – A Lifestyle Journalist’s Guide

Christmas Parties – A Lifestyle Journalist’s GuideHow to throw a Christmas party that will keep them talking into the New Year!My favourite Christmas parties are a blur of flirting, laughing and dancing. My least favourite Christmas parties ar... Read >

Valentine’s Dinner Recipe - Venison au Poivre for Two - by Thomasina Miers

Valentine's Dinner Recipe - Venison au Poivre for Two by Thomasina Miers A recipe to do at home on Valentine's Day - easy and good value with all the tips from the top anyone could need to produce a heartwarming supper for two. Venison au Poivre fo... Read >

Spring Clean Your Home & Freshen Up Your Life

I think I spotted my first daffodil desperately trying peep out through its green leaves this morning and I suddenly got rather excited about the prospect of Spring - some very welcome sunshine, pretty flowers adding a splash colour after the dullness of ... Read >