The Guardian recently wrote an article about the emergence of the culture of the ‘Library of Things’ in the UK, focusing on an organisation which sprang up in Oxford as…
There are many ways in which this generation’s childhood is different from that of previous generations, but one of the most glaring contrasts is the degree to which it is…
From the unused items cluttering your living space to the ‘mind clutter’ which fills your brain with unnecessary stresses, clutter is seldom conducive to a peaceful life. Clutter can weigh…
All too often we hear people bemoaning that Christmas is far too hectic and causes too much stress. It can put a huge financial burden on families trying to ‘keep…
We know that the gut is an important part of the body, but is its importance fully understood? Why should we trust our gut? What is the science behind gut…
Katie Brockhurst has spent 10 years of her life working in social media and has just published her book ‘Social Media for a New Age’. Katie challenges behaviours on social…
What is the Slow Food Movement? In a nutshell, the Slow Food Movement looks at the relationship between where food has been grown/produced and its journey to the plate. This…
From the very first moment we feel the cocoon-like presence of our mother’s womb, humans are intrinsically programmed to crave connectivity and touch. Needing the touch of another person is…
Last week my little boy and I were exploring our local beach as we regularly do, and we finally saw that first glimmer of lemony sunshine and felt the gentle…
We’ve all seen those athletes plunge into pools of ice after a hard workout, face calm – almost relaxed, as hairs stand on end and their body starts to shiver.…