Inspiration

There's always one, that person who's almost impossible to buy for, but this year you don't have to revert to socks and gift vouchers. We've put together some gift ideas that are a little out of the ordinary, so you can get a thoughtful Christmas present for the hard-to-buy-for friend in your life.

Hundreds of Christmas gifts compete each December to be the item that shoppers must get their hands on, often reducing parents to fighting in the aisles. These crazes sometimes get out of hand and are regularly just passing fads, but the must-have gift becomes something you'll always remember fondly, especially if you were a kid when it came out.

With its romantic, faded elegance, shabby chic is the perfect style for your bedroom. So if you love this pretty, faded style, here are four easy ways to recreate the look in your own boudoir.

It’s that time of year again, when mini ghouls and ghosts prowl the streets, and parents negotiate their way through piles of free sweets. If you’re taking your little ones out trick or treating this year, read our guide to making your Halloween fun and safe!

Everybody loves a nice hot cup of tea, but if you’re stuck in a rut with the same old flavour day in day out, remember, there are loads of exotic teas to try out there. If you don’t know your darjeeling from your oolong, take a look at our guide to the wonderful world of tea, so you can try a different taste every day!

Haven’t had a hobby since you were a kid? It’s time to change that! Hobbies are good for mind, body and soul: they can be therapeutic and help you relax, making you feel happier, healthier and more fulfilled. But with such a huge variety of crafts out there, it can be hard to know where to start, so we’ve put together some advice to help you decide which craft is right for you.

Do you spend half an hour every day hunting round the kitchen, staring frantically into the fridge, wondering what you can knock up for dinner with three slices of ham, half a tin of beans and some lettuce that’s on the turn? Then it’s time to stop, take a deep breath and embrace the art of meal planning!

Having a new baby is the start of an exciting new chapter in your relationship. You’re no longer just a couple: you’re also mummy and daddy to a brand new, little person. But in the early days, lack of sleep, a screaming baby and a crazy workload can put a lot of strain on your relationship. Here are some things you can do to keep your relationship going strong as you and your partner adjust to having a new family.