02nd December 2008
Everyone hates it, but it's pretty hard to avoid. The morning and evening rush hours are a big pain and are definitely something everyone would rather do without. Ever sat there behind the wheel fantasising about zipping up along the inside of the que...
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02nd December 2008
Romantic gifts are so difficult to choose. If you are buying for your partner, chances are you already know what kind of Romantic gifts
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02nd December 2008
There are lots of things that colour our festive season, from the glittery baubles on the tree to the mistletoe above the doorway, but there's nothing more iconic than a cosy woolen stocking hanging by the chimney packed with
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02nd December 2008
When it comes to receiving presents, do you make sure you get what you want by leaving great big hints lying around the house? Do you leave magazines lying open at the appropriate page with a big red pen mark around that pair of shoes? Or are you even...
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02nd December 2008
The term "stocking fillers" has its origins in the fourth century. Legend has it that the three daughters of a widowed nobleman who had fallen on hard times in what is now Turkey (then Asia Minor) were the first ever recipients of
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02nd December 2008
Now, let's just get one thing clear, Christmas is a special time of year for a number of reasons; whether you choose to celebrate its religious meanings or simply embrace the fact that it is a time to unite with the people you love the most, but there...
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02nd December 2008
It is estimated that the average person gains around 5lbs in weight over the Christmas period. To some this may come as a shock, but to those (normal?) people who relish the taste of mulled wine, chocolates, roast potatoes, Mince Pies…(mmm!) and wit...
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02nd December 2008
Lots of people joke about golf not being a real sport. Of course they're right. If you are a golfer, then it isn't a sport, it's a way of life…
Is golf taking over your life?
Do you find yourself spending your days planning their way thr...
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02nd December 2008
It can be so hard to get it right when it comes to presents. Whether it is Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries or just one of those times you want to let them know you care, you always want to choose the perfect gift. Unfortunately it's often easier s...
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02nd December 2008
Early on Christmas morning, dawn breaks across the snowy fields outside your window, a real fire glows in the hearth of your cosy living-room and the Christmas tree lights sparkle as the family gathers on the rug to unwrap their perfect
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02nd December 2008
Although gardening is often considered to be the sort of hobby reserved for those in their autumn years, the rising cost of food, awareness of organic products and acknowledgement of just how much fun it can be, means that gardening, is well and truly...
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02nd December 2008
Some people are just plain difficult to buy presents for. They either already seem to have everything on the planet, or are too darned fussy to appreciate what they are given, ungraciously accepting and unwrapping their gift with a barely hidden sneer...
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02nd December 2008
Happiness in life is important, and no matter what course our lives follow, deep down we all have a need to be happy. And while there's probably any number of texts flying around the internet, not to mention emails falling into inboxes, trying to expl...
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02nd December 2008
Do you ever have problems buying gifts for that one awkward person? There's always someone that causes problems at Christmas or birthdays; someone with specific tastes that make it that little bit harder to get something you're sure they'll like, let ...
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02nd December 2008
With Christmas fast approaching, it's easy to consider the process of giving gifts only within the context of the forthcoming festive season. However, to do so would be to somewhat miss the point. After all, when it comes to
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