When it all boils down, what’s most important is choosing a home which makes you happy – and it can be for a whole raft of reasons, as we’ll see.
Life
Articles all about our country, your favourites like food, wine, family, your home, gardening, retirement living and yes, something about pets also.
Keeping in Touch: Then and Now
Communication has shifted from something carefully scheduled and relatively slow into something immediate, continuous, and always present.
Low Fat Coffee Ice Cream
A smooth, coffee-infused ice cream with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla, made lighter with ricotta and yoghurt for a surprisingly creamy treat that feels indulgent without the heaviness.
After They’re Gone – An Onerous Task
Welcome to our series on winding up a deceased persons home. Up first, how did you find yourself in the very situation we’re talking about?
Emotional Labour Part Two: The Toll it Takes
Wherever emotional labour is required, one thing is true: it exacts a toll on the one who performs it. Let’s take a look at just why that is.
Going Scandinavian – Preparing your Home for Winter
We know many of you are not looking forward to winter, so we’re bringing you tips for ‘winterising’ your home – a practice the Scandinavians having been perfecting for almost ever!
Day-to-Day Money vs Long-Term Planning
Most people don’t ignore long-term financial planning because they are careless. They avoid it because day-to-day money feels more real, more immediate, and far easier to understand.
Redefining Retirement on Your Own Terms
Retirement used to be something you arrived at, increasingly, it is something you shape. So thinking in terms of pathways rather than a single endpoint can work better.
Greek Fakes (Lentil Soup)
This rich and satisfying soup is a Greek village favourite, and its simplicity belies its delicious flavour
How to be a Grandparent – not a baby sitter!
Being a go-to, night’n’day, never-say-no babysitter to grandchildren is a recipe for disaster. To avoid the babysitter label, test-drive our practical tips.





