Next month one of my best friends is getting married and she’s asked me to be part of her special day. A marriage is a big deal, couples spend months, sometimes years planning and saving for the big day. It doesn’t matter where you go, a wedding is always going to be special. Across the world, different cultures have their own unique ways of preparing for and celebrating. QUIZ, retailers of Winter Jumpers, share with us some of the wedding traditions from around the world. Credit In Germany Firstly lets look at some traditions from other countries in Europe. Starting in Germany. Before the bride even gets engaged she starts to…

Everyone loves the holiday season, but it can take a heavy toll on the environment. All those piles of rubbish, including gift wrap, disposable plates, food leftovers – the list goes on. However, New Year is a time for new beginnings, so why not make an early resolution to make this a green Christmas? And where better to start than with the centrepiece of your yuletide celebrations, the tree itself? Credit The Great Christmas Tree Debate It’s the question that divides families – real or artificial? Even from an ecological perspective, the answer is not clear cut (no pun intended). The worst thing you can do is buy a cut tree that will shed needles in your living room and then be thrown away. However, if an artificial tree just…

I have to admit, in 2018 I have barely made any effort to have a healthy relationship with food. I have stuffed myself with cakes, chocolate, fizzy drinks, ate tons of take aways and just never batted an eyelid. But I am now officially heavier than I was at 9 months pregnant (although I underweight before falling pregnant) and I think that was the eye opener I needed. Not only am I the biggest I’ve ever been, I’m actually noticing it. I’m short with a small frame an the extra weight is taking it’s toll on my hips and back. My skin is a mess from all the sugar and…

Buying boring everyday essentials can give you a sense of control and satisfy your cravings for shopping. If you’re not convinced, try looking at your buying habits from  a different perspective. Even those of us who love shopping think that stocking up on mundane necessities or replacing worn out essentials is tiresome. If you’ve just moved house you may also need to buy bigger items, but rather than putting off your purchasing, follow these tips to make buying boring items fun. Credit Bag a Bargain Finding items you need can be rewarding but hunting down a bargain can make you happier. So when you’re looking for everyday items, although they may not be very…