Learning a second language at school was either heaven or hell for you.
You were either one of those kids who flitted in between English and Spanish in the playground for fun, or one of the ones who regularly cried over their textbook.
I was in the latter camp.
But I still want to carry on learning Spanish as an adult because a) I hate being an ignorant English… Read the full story
Gone are the days where you’d just rock up to your nearest bridal shop and hope for the best.
In our glorious (read:… Read the full story
If you’re trying for a baby at the moment, you might want to listen up.
Because a new report has revealed the exact date and time you need to be bumping uglies in order to have more chance of owning your own baby in nine month’s time.
The report by Channel Mums reveals that 23% of parents want a Christmas-conceived baby, with 17% having already previously fallen pregnant over the festive… Read the full story
Just a few days ago a group of girls totally confused the internet with a set of missing legs.
But this time, it’s new-mother and father who are leaving us in a muddle.
When Emily and Seth Peterson welcomed their twins sons, Samuel and Ronan into the world, they noticed that their children’s births weren’t quite like any other.
For the first time in 40 years of her career,… Read the full story
As you count down the final ten seconds until 2017, it may not register that 24 other parts of… Read the full story
We don’t have a Kiss Cam here (mercifully), but they’re really into it in the states.
Capturing people having a snog at big games seems to as big-a deal as the actual sport itself. And sure, it’s a cute idea.
When the Obamas got caught on the Jumbotron Kiss Cam, they gave us all couple goals. And when the NHL captured their first gay kiss, the crowd went wild.
And you don’t even have to be in a couple… Read the full story
So I changed my moms shortcuts on her phone..
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— im 5 (@DavyBoarts) September 9, 2015
If you have a child who loves a practical joke, it’s best you keep them away from your phone.
And if you’re the type of person who trusts their child to go through their phone without doing anything to make you look like an idiot – you’re even more of a fool.
But don’t worry, you’re not alone – because there’s plenty of other parents who have been just as trusting, too.
And their prankster children are taking it upon themselves to show off their successful pranks to Twitter – making their parents look even more silly than they already did.
A talented artist is proving to be an expert with a needle by creating amazingly tiny pieces of knitwear.
Althea Chrome spends hours carefully stitching microscopic garments such as gloves and jumpers, that’d definitely fit a member of the Sylvanian Family.
The garments, which come smaller than a fingernail, are designed using an exceptionally tiny needle and a 10 strength magnifying glass.
New Year’s Eve is a night for saying goodbye to the previous year and welcoming in a new one.
Which should be a lovely moment for reflecting on the last twelve months and having a delightfully celebratory time.
But it’s usually a bit sh*t, really, mostly because… Read the full story
You might think that the majority of people are a*seholes, but very occasionally, something comes along to restore your faith in humanity.
Like a blind dog having his eyesight restored thanks to the generosity of strangers.
Lucy Morgan-Agate adopted Bertie, a schnauzer, after he was found abandoned and badly abused on the streets.
When he was rescued by the Alpet Poundies Rescue service in Wales, he had hardly any fur, was… Read the full story
Highly successful people don’t get where they are by accident. They have learned to make something that they do – or many things that they do – a habit.
Getting up early, working out before work, focusing on self-improvement, writing a book, ceasing to smoke, drinking less alcohol, drinking more water, running, reading more, having a tidy house, meditating, thinking more, being kind, earning more, saving money… all these things take effort and dedication, whether it’s a new year’s resolution or just a life-change you want to make now.
Read the full storyThis New Year is all about adding a little spunk to your glass of bubbly.
Next year is expected to be bursting with loads of new gin flavours, so it makes perfect sense to celebrate New Year’s Eve with a… Read the full story
24 time zones in the world will say goodbye to 2016 before the UK (and what a rollercoaster of a year it’s been).
Those first to welcome in 2017 are the island nations of Samoa, Tonga and Kiribati.
But could you recognise these places on a map?
In fact, how well do you know the world map beyond the basics?
Find out if you… Read the full story
It seems we just can’t get enough of Harry Potter beauty products.
And for obvious reason, too – who wouldn’t want to go from muggle to wizard for a small cost?
First, there was the Harry Potter themed makeup line, then came the Harry Potter wand brushes, and of course, who could forget the amazing Harry Potter bath bomb?
And now, there’s something even better – the… Read the full story
Every time we think we’re making progress with the way we talk about mental health, something like this happens, and we realise just how far we have to go.
This week, 17-year-old student Hollie was wandering around Missguided’s store in Westfield, Stratford, when she saw a sign placed among stacks of clothing.
The sign read: ‘I’m a psychotic mess but at least my eyebrows look good’.
Which, while clearly intended in a… Read the full story
A woman who has spent her entire life being petrified of balloons is aiming confront her phobia in 2017 after having hypnotherapy via Skype.
Lisa Potter, 36, developed a fear of loud bangs as a teen and since then, the prospect of a balloon randomly popping became so problematic that she has had to flee shops and parties the moment… Read the full story
Guys. Don’t just fire off the usual ‘Happy new year bbz’ text to everyone in your phone book at midnight. The new year message deserves a little more thought.
Here’s a round-up of inspirational messages, quotes and greetings to send your friends and family – plus lots of inspirational quotes to help you start 2017 how you mean to go on.
Happy new year and we wish you a healthy and prosperous 2017.
This is the beginning of anything you want.
Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365-page book. Write a good one. – Brad Paisley
There are far better things ahead than any we leave behind – CS Lewis
Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. – Albert… Read the full story
When I was 19 I was diagnosed with Ulcerative colitis, a form of inflammatory bowel disease. I underwent surgery to have my large intestine removed, and I lived with an ileostomy bag – and a stoma – for around 10 months.
New Year’s Eve is a time to to let your hair down and forget all the crap the past year has piled on you.
Whether you’re in, or out dancing the night away, we’re sure you’ll… Read the full story
Tell someone you’re vegetarian and guaranteed the first thing they’ll gasp is, ‘But what about bacon?!’
I won’t lie to you – giving up bacon was hard. But I’ve been 10 years clean now and I can confirm it gets easier.
There will eventually come a time when your housemate/loved one is frying some rashers of piggy in a pan and you won’t want to dive in head first.
This is made even easier by the fact that there a few brave companies who have ventured into the market of…fake… Read the full story
