Changing Seasons – What To Look Forward To Changing season, from to Summer to Autumn, can be somewhat a sad time for many. The evenings slowly draw in and the mornings are darker, the clocks will go back and the luscious green leaves fade and start to fall. That Summer feeling is lost, and the weather soon starts to change. This period of moving from Summer to Autumn shouldn't be a negative time however, as with Autumn comes plenty of perks. Cosy Nights In Part of Autumn/Winter that many people enjoy is the cosying up indoors, watching great television and movies when …
Making the Perfect Afternoon Tea
Making the Perfect Afternoon Tea Who doesn't love a good afternoon tea? Cucumber sandwiches, egg sandwiches, Victoria Sponge, Scones - you name it! Traditional teas can be something done both at home, or enjoyed out in a country house, restaurant or hotel. But what makes the perfect afternoon tea, and how did they come about? - We're here to discuss! The History It's widely claimed that Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford, first introduced the concept of an afternoon tea all the way back in 1840. The Duchess apparently complained of "having that sinking feeling" during the …
Every Shoe You Should Own Over the Age of 60
Every Shoe You Should Own Over the Age of 60 As we grow older and reach our elder years you might think that it's time to quit wearing heels, put away those fancy ankle boots and opt for the more sensible option. This shouldn't be the case! We should wear what we want and what makes us feel good, so today we're here to give our low-down on the five types of shoe that you need to own over the age of 60. A Sassy Heel For those special occasions or events, such as birthdays, meals out, weddings and christenings. A pair of sexy but sensible heels is perfect to compliment an …
Love Chocolate? 4 Healthy Recipes You Should Try
Love Chocolate? 4 Healthy Recipes You Should Try Calling all chocolate lovers - what's better than hearing both healthy and chocolate in the same sentence? Probably not much else. It's the ultimate comfort food, that many of us snack on, and it can change our moods from good to bad in times of need. Sadly chocolate consumed in high amounts isn't the healthiest of choices, however small amounts and of the good type can actually have health benefits!! Can Chocolate Really Be 'Healthy'? The answer is yes! - in moderation though of course and with the right kind of …
Retirement 101 – The top fun things to keep you occupied!
Are you retired? Looking for exciting fun things to fill your time? Look no further as we give you our top things to do in you retirement to keep you busy. We understand that sometimes during your retirement you might have days where you're feeling bored or uninspired. Perhaps you've taken early retirement and don't know what to do with your days? Or you've just retired and are adjusting to this period of no work routine and need things to fill your time. You might also be well into you're retirement and need new, exciting ideas of what to do. We're here today to give answers to …
Elderly Hobbies: Trying something new
We all know how important it is to keep our minds and bodies active, particularly as we grow older and when we retire. Keeping the mind stimulated is the best way to "stay young" according to studies. One way to keep your brain stimulated is keep it working by taking up a hobby. Hobbies can not only be fun, but can refresh the mind and body. The benefits of having a hobby can include reducing stress, improving memory, improving physical fitness, and enabling better sleep. Of course some of these depend on the type of hobby, but generally speaking any hobby that keeps the mind …
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