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- Winter BBQ – Christmas Day on the Charcoal - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2020 from Caitlin Purvis‘That’s summer over for another year’, is undoubtedly one of the most homogenous, repeated phrases amongst Brits from August 10th onward. ‘That’s summer over for another year’, is undoubtedly one of the most homogenous, repeated phrases amongst Brits from August 10th onward. The typical, ...
Views: 306 - 3 Easy Ways to Help Your Mountain Bike Last Longer - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisOur bikes are an important tool. Whether we use them for commuting, exercise, or enjoyment, they must stand the test of time and keep us in the saddle for as long as possible. Of course, wear-and-tear is a natural obstacle for many cyclists, but one that can be easily avoided. A little bit of ...
Views: 305 - 5 Ways to Ensure a Hassle-Free House Clean - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisThere’s something so satisfying about a good, deep clean. Whether it’s descaling the bathtub to reveal its former porcelain glory or rejuvenating our living room carpets with the vacuum, those of us who enjoy a deep clean will have a few tips and tricks up our sleeves to help us through our ...
Views: 305 - Do Extreme Sports Require Extreme Fitness? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisThe world of extreme sports has always been somewhat of an unknown realm, a dark art if you will. Mystery and intrigue have surrounded the likes of downhill BMXing, snowboarding, and base-jumping – to name just a few. For most looking from the outside in, the questions of the past poised ...
Views: 305 - Britain’s Biggest Shoe-fluencers - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisLong gone are the days in which the fashion industry was controlled by magazine editors and their weekly ‘hot or not’ column. Arrive at a catwalk in 2020 and while you’ll still have the mix of journalists and stylists that have always been there, but there’s a new kid on the block—the ...
Views: 299 - Cones and Co-workers: The Weirdest Things You've Woken Up With - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2021 from Caitlin PurvisOur beds are sacred places. They can help us to relax, recuperate our energy, and leave busy days behind us. But did you know that the average Brit spends 318 months of their life asleep in bed? This is about one-third of their life. And as life is full of the weird and wonderful, it’s ...
Views: 298 - Dog Adoption: Adopting Rescue Dogs Could Save Lives - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisThere have been plenty of difficult and emotional times over the last twelve months. The effects of COVID-19 are affecting everyone in some way and to some extent. One of the saddest revelations from lockdown was Dog’s Trust reporting a significant increase in people giving up their rescue dogs ...
Views: 298 - Data Reveals That Sunflower Bouquets Are the Most Popular for Weddings - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2021 from Caitlin PurvisSunflower bouquets are 2020’s most popular flower to have at wedding ceremonies in the UK, according to a data analysis conducted by one of the UK’s premium leisure groups and hotel providers, the Cairn Collection. The Cairn Collection analysed Google trends data and discovered the UK’s ...
Views: 295 - Best Dog-Walks in the North East - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisWhile you might be rather disappointed that your holiday to the south of Spain has been put on hold for the foreseeable, what a staycation offers, asides from the best of Britain, is an opportunity to go away with your beloved canine. Realistically, there’s few things worse in life than the ...
Views: 289 - Why Inclusivity is the New Exclusivity - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisInclusivity is imperative in our society today, but it can't be achieved by a ''one size fits all'' attitude. By creating unique products that could even be deemed exclusive to a particular group, we are all constantly working on being more inclusive—not allowing anyone to feel ostracised or ...
Views: 287 - Baby FAQs: The Most Common Concerns for First-Time Parents - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2021 from Caitlin PurvisBecoming a parent for the first time can be a rather daunting experience. From nappy changes to dummies and potty training, there are a lot of things that both the child and the parents must learn. But it’s important to remember that you’re not alone! There are millions of first-time parents ...
Views: 281 - Dating Dilemmas: Making the Most of Valentine’s Day in Lockdown - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2021 from Caitlin PurvisWith the pandemic continuing to affect our everyday lives, Valentine’s Day will be like no other in 2021. With the UK being placed in another lockdown, it’s difficult to determine how we’ll be able to spend Valentine’s Day this year depending on restrictions. However, just because the typical ...
Views: 275 - How can encourage our children to get into STEM from a young age? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisWhether we are using smartphones, taking required medication, making sense of numbers on graphs, or travelling from A to B, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics has an impact on all walks of life— something we’re all having to appreciate more right now. Used later in life by ...
Views: 275 - The DIY Guide to Make Your Wedding Table Look Perfect - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2021 from Caitlin PurvisIt’s no secret that weddings are expensive. Whether you choose to buy or rent those additional decorations that add the extra finishing touch needed for your wedding photos, the costs add up. However, one thing that people forget sometimes is the art of DIY – and the affordability of it too. ...
Views: 273 - The Blue Zone Holiday Guide to the UK’s Green Zone Destinations - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisThis year, the closest most of us have come to a sunny getaway is setting up a deck chair in our back garden during a heatwave. We might have had a little extra time to perfect those tropical cocktail recipes and refine our ‘staycation’ playlists, but nothing beats the real thing. As lockdown ...
Views: 271(1 vote) - Adopt vs. Shop: Everything You Need To Know Before Getting A Pet - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2021 from Caitlin PurvisAccording to Google search volume data, from February to July of 2020, total searches for adopt a puppy were up 234%, buy a puppy up 230%, and dog rescue centres near me up 309%. When comparing July 2020 to July 2019, searches for kittens near me were up 662% and buy a puppy near me up 504%. ...
Views: 269 - Everyday Susainable Choices That You Can Make - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisHere, we look at the key ways you can incorporate simple, sustainable lifestyle choices into your everyday life. Aim to live a minimalist lifestyle Over-consumption is one of the biggest dangers to the planet. Platforms including Instagram have reignited our consumerist desires thanks to the ...
Views: 268 - Preparing Your House for the Festive Flurry of Rubbish - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisChristmastime is a happy period of giving and receiving gifts, over-indulging on food, and treating yourself to the luxuries that you’ve been missing all year. But amongst the joy of yuletide festivities, there is one gift that keeps on giving that we would rather do without—waste. Yes, ...
Views: 268 - Ten Tweets That Highlight the True Impact of UK Fly-Tipping - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisWith lockdown still in full sway, one of the few pleasures we have all been allowed is a nice walk through nature to keep our spirit and exercise levels up every day. So, to find many of the UK’s natural areas scarred with evidence of fly-tipping is nothing short of a travesty for many Brits. ...
Views: 267 - Mind the Gap: Why 2020 Serves Up the Ideal Gap Year Opportunity - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2020 from Caitlin Purvis2020 is a year that will live long in the memory. It’s been a year of uncertainty in all walks of life as the Covid-19 pandemic brought the world to a standstill. While employees suffered redundancies and furlough, the next generation of workers found their education put on hold. Schools and ...
Views: 263 - The Importance of the Online Delivery Experience for New Customers - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisAccording to statistics, the UK has the most advanced e-commerce market in Europe. Figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show that revenue from e-commerce amounted to £688.4 billion GBP in 2018, with the value of online retail sitting at £76.04 billion in 2019. With such a ...
Views: 263 - How Schools Can Combat Waste - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisIn 2018, the UK government published a waste management strategy for England. It set out various targets for waste reduction and sustainability. One of these targets was that 50 per cent of household waste should be recycled by 2020. The realisation of this target is yet to be demonstrated and ...
Views: 262 - Career opportunities at Thomas Telford UTC - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisOn Tuesday 22nd September, two representatives from St. Modwen Homes were invited to a ‘We Want You’ employer event for pupils at Thomas Telford University Technical College. The virtual event was aimed at Year 11 and 13 students and gave them the opportunity to gain an insight into ...
Views: 260 - Keeping Your Car Healthy During Lockdown According to Experts - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisWith a bitter start to summer, Covid-19 has shattered all of our plans for the foreseeable future. With our holidays cancelled, social events postponed, and work life disrupted, millions of us are using our cars far less than we normally would — according to RAC, one in 10 of us have stopped ...
Views: 258 - Post-Covid Business Recovery – SMEs - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisDespite the fact life in the UK has returned to some sort of normality over the past two months, with more businesses and services reopening, as the Covid-19 pandemic stretches on, the state of the economy looks ever bleaker. Businesses across the UK stated unanimously eight weeks into the ...
Views: 258 - What are your rights as a blue badge holder? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2019 from Caitlin PurvisFor a disabled driver, a Blue Badge can be incredibly useful. With it, you can park closer to destinations if you are the driver or passenger in the car, and three years cover costs only £10 from your local council. If you receive a mobility allowance, you could be automatically eligible — but ...
Views: 258 - How Exercise Is the Secret to Better Looking Skin - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisSkincare is a massive industry right now as more of us look to improve the health of our skin. The UK skincare industry is set to be worth $21 billion USD by 2024. This is likey down to the fact that we are not leaving our houses as much anymore, which means we’re not wearing makeup as much. ...
Views: 257 - Remote Recruiting and The Future Of Onboarding New Employees - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2021 from Caitlin PurvisAs we move through the academic year, many students are preparing to graduate and enter the world of work. However, these future workers will be entering into a working environment unlike any other we’ve experienced. Universities continue to teach remotely, but now, these students can expect to ...
Views: 256 - The Five Daily Habits to Make you More Successful - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2021 from Caitlin Purvis“If you make your bed every morning, you will have accomplished your first task of the day.” Former US Navy Seal William H. McRaven’s book is aptly named Make Your Bed. As well as earning a place as #1 bestseller, it is also thought as one of the greatest self-help guides out there. Making ...
Views: 248 - Top Things to Consider When Buying a Present for an Eco-conscious Friend - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisWith the rising demand for eco-friendly products, buying a present for a friend or a loved one is becoming a more difficult thing to get right. But with more sustainable items being created daily, you don’t have to fret about not being able to find something suitable. Although there are ...
Views: 247 - How conscious consumerism is impacting the beauty industry - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisFollowing David Attenborough’s Life on Our Planet documentary on Netflix, we are once again reminded of the responsibility we have to reduce our impact on the planet. We are all becoming more aware of our impact on the planet and are calling out brands that are making meaningless environmental ...
Views: 246 - How Many Hours Do We Spend on These Household Chores? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2021 from Caitlin PurvisOur homes take a significant investment of time, and during 2020, it can be argued that most people have spent more time in their humble abodes than ever before. However, certain household tasks are completed more frequently than others, and some require an extra bit of our day to get done. One ...
Views: 244 - Brain Injuries in Sport: The Role Medical AI Can Play - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2021 from Caitlin PurvisIt feels like barely a week goes by without a head injury in sport. And, with many of us experiencing a lockdown and all but elite sports cancelled, we’re engaging with football, rugby, and other televised sporting events more than ever to keep ourselves entertained. This laser-focus on ...
Views: 243 - Revealed: The Cost of a Fully Subscribed Life - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2021 from Caitlin PurvisPublic freedom has once again been limited as we start the new year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While many rushed out to panic-buy toilet rolls and every canned good under the sun, another phenomenon was growing exponentially – subscription services. The UK Government is encouraging us to ...
Views: 242 - The Top Considerations for Marketing Strategies in 2021 - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2021 from Caitlin Purvis2020 was an ever-changing landscape for businesses across the country. In the world of marketing, businesses were required to be more reactive than proactive, and switch tactics from offline to online. NBS, the construction technology platform provider, which gives a digital route to market ...
Views: 239 - Trainers Put Their Right Foot First on the Catwalk - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisFashion evolves drastically over time, with trends coming in and going out—and shoes are no stranger to this cycle. Once upon a time, for example, high heel shoes were made for men. According to shoe historian Cameron Kippen, the heel originated as the answer to horse riding and allowed ...
Views: 239 - The Body Confidence Crisis - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2021 from Caitlin PurvisOne major area of our lives that is affected heavily by social media is how we feel about our body and appearance. A quick look on Instagram hashtags shows 1.3 million #bodyconfidence tags and 14.5 million #bodypositive tags as users try to take back control over feeling good about their ...
Views: 238 - Tips And Tricks For Veganuary - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2021 from Caitlin Purvis“I’m going to get back into my fitness.” “I’m going to learn a new language.” “I’m going to eat healthier.” We’ve all been there with our resolutions in January, but how many of us actually stick to them? In 2019, Strava announced 19th January to be ‘Quitter’s Day’ after surveying more ...
Views: 238 - How To Look After Your Health by Getting Outdoors - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2021 from Caitlin PurvisIt’s fair to say that the past year has not been plain sailing for any of us. With the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping across the world, the UK nation was left with no choice but to spend more time indoors. However, it wasn’t all doom and gloom. Many of us used our free time wisely and took up some ...
Views: 235 - Whine and Dine: Treating Your Canine This Valentine’s Day - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2021 from Caitlin PurvisFor many of us, our dogs are part of our family. And that means including them in our family traditions like celebrating their birthday, Christmas, and Valentine’s Day. Buying our dogs presents, like new toys, beds, or treats, can help us share the excitement of celebrating with them. Who ...
Views: 235 - Ethical & Online Christmas Shopping in Lockdown - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisAs we edge closer to the most wonderful time of the year, it’s time to start thinking about Christmas shopping for those closest to us. Christmas is a time of giving and generosity; a perfect opportunity to buy ethical gifts and use the money you’ll spend in a positive way to show someone you ...
Views: 234 - Nostalgia Never Gets Old: Reigniting Peter Rabbit With Your Children - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2021 from Caitlin PurvisNostalgia is hot right now. Whether we’re indulging in our favourite classic TV shows and movies over lockdown, like Friends and Mean Girls, or using our alone time to have our own Sophie Ellis-Bextor-inspired kitchen discos, we’re loving nostalgia. It’s not surprising, considering it is a ...
Views: 234 - The Surge in Comfort Food Businesses Starting During Lockdown - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2021 from Caitlin PurvisWhile being in lockdown for months, many people have turned to comfort food to make them happy. This has then given people the idea to start businesses selling comfort food during lockdown. Data from startups shows that there were almost five new online businesses every day in the months of ...
Views: 234 - How Lockdown Has Taught Us How To Accept The Way We Look - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisLockdown has been a strange time unlike any other, and the effects have spilt over into a lot of different areas of our life. Ranging from socialising and work to how we spend our money and time, many of us have turned to our own personal #glowup to remedy the effects of putting our lives on ...
Views: 233 - The Lockdown Habits You Need to End Before Returning to Work - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2021 from Caitlin PurvisSince 23rd March 2020, we’ve experienced a dramatic change in our social and working situations. Being asked to stay at home as much as possible means that many workers have found themselves moved from office blocks to kitchen tables. In fact, the Office for National Statistics measured that ...
Views: 231 - Looking for Support During Lockdown? Find a Self-Care Book for Every Feeling - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2021 from Caitlin Purvisf there's ever been a time that has demanded a surge of self-care, it's now. Throughout the past year, the trend for self-care has rocketed. People everywhere have been using the lockdowns as an opportunity not only for self-improvement but for self-love. That could mean taking time for yourself ...
Views: 230 - Why are we reverting back to a feeling of Nostalgia? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2021 from Caitlin PurvisAccording to psychological research, positive memories activate the reward pathway in the brain, which is essentially a release of chemicals that make us feel good. This makes us want to carry the act out again that made us feel good – in this case, remembering happy memories. In a nutshell, ...
Views: 229 - Life-Cycle: Choosing the Right Bike for Your Lifestyle - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisNo one sets out to reinvent the bicycle, but it does so happen that there are many variations of the two-wheeled, pedal-powered vehicle. While all of them can be used to get from point A to point B, some variations do have specific purposes. Whether you use a bicycle for exercise, enjoyment, ...
Views: 227 - Tackling Gender Inequality in Career Paths - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisYoung people should be able to do anything they set their heart on, regardless of their gender. With that we’ve focused this article on gender equality in the workplace, and how we can debunk the tired stereotypes that have been holding us back. Do we attach genders to jobs? Often, ...
Views: 227 - TV-Inspired Decoration: Top 4 Home Improvement Shows - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2020 from Caitlin PurvisHere in the UK, regardless of age, we all have a common guilty pleasure in that of home improvement shows. These television programmes combine the best of comedy, drama, and reality. Will the loving couple come in under budget on their five-bedroom abode in Dorset? Will the bespoke granite ...
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