**Sponsored Post** When it comes to shaking off those winter blues and gently easing yourself into some spring style, I like to start browsing for things like plus size coats and plus size tops. I find that the easiest swap to make is that from big heavy coats and knitwear to lighter alternatives, like jackets, macs and trench coats, and into mid-weight jersey and blouses. The British weather being what it is, I’m not always ready to lose the tights and boots quite yet, but I can start to shed some layers! The Modern Trench We all know and love the classic trench coat, but this spring we’re se ..read more

There is often a misconception that you pick a career and stay in it for the rest of your life. Whether that career is in construction, transportation, scientific research or another work sector. That idea is far from the truth.  In fact, on average the modern-day worker spends on average 45 years working, and in that time has had up to 12 jobs in their lifetime. Despite it being so common, that doesn’t mean changing careers isn’t stressful. Fortunately, there are many different ways that you can manage that stress! How you can prepare yourself for a career change If you’ve already decide ..read more

Human connection has always revolved around communication and has seen surprising development. Effective call management is essential for connecting people and organisations in today’s fast-paced world. This essay examines the revolutionary potential of sophisticated call handling tools and how they reshape social interaction. The Role of Call Handling in Modern Communication Call handling is the process of taking in, processing, and directing phone calls. Although it could appear to be a standard communication component, it has undergone tremendous development to satisfy the needs of contempo ..read more

To be loved When I was young I wanted to be adored and appreciated. To achieve this I decided I would entertain people. I would copy Victoria Wood sketches and perform them for my parents. Make up dance routines, sing songs. But I was never precocious or pushy, I never had that all-consuming passion to be famous. I just wanted to make people happy. No conflict for me thank you As a child and as an adult, I’ve just never had that fight in me. When I was 11 I used to go to dance school, you know tap, modern, that kind of thing. I auditioned for the lead for a production we were doing at the big ..read more

When it comes to our homes we want to ensure that we can get as much out of them as possible. After all, we spend much of our time in those four walls. But not all of us have big budgets for huge kitchen renovations or new bathrooms, and extensions can be a small fortune. But there are smaller investments that you can focus on in your home that will make a big difference. Not just to how your home looks but also how it feels. They can even help with the value of your property. So here are some of the smaller investments you might want to consider making in your home.  Image source – pixa ..read more

5 Tips For Protecting Your Home From Wind Damage  As more violent storms become common, your home may be more vulnerable to damage. While you cannot control the weather, you can take certain preventive precautions to safeguard your house. Weather-related disasters have increased by 7% over the last five years.  Taking action ahead of time can help you reduce destruction, which means less costly repairs. Here are some suggestions to help you protect your home from wind damage.  Weatherproof your home  Image credit  The same house improvements you undertake to prepare ..read more

**This post features gifted items in partnership with Lovehoney** Sexy is quite a broad sweeping term isn’t it? And one man’s sexy can indeed be another man’s trash (or both wink wink.) When Lovehoney got in touch with me to write this post, I did, for second do a big *gulp* – long gone are the days on my blog and insta of posing in sexy underwear. When Lovehoney got in touch to ask me to collaborate, I began to think about sex and sexuality. For me personally, as I’ve aged and indeed my child has, I’ve toned down a little bit of my content for fear of embarrassing my very delicate teenager; B ..read more

Let’s face it; bathrooms are often the dullest and most boring rooms in our homes – until now! With a few interesting installations, your bathroom can become a luxurious retreat where you can relax and unwind after a long day.  Whether you’re looking for a spa experience or want to give your bathroom a modern and stylish upgrade, we’ve got you covered. Check out these cool installation ideas to spruce up your bathroom today!  Via Unsplash 1. A Rainfall Shower head A rainfall shower head is just as the term describes it: a shower head that looks and feels like gentle rain. This type ..read more

Image Credit According to research, 92% of people in the UK spend their leisure time indoors. A functional interior design might be ideal if you spend most of your time indoors. Functionality enhances comfortable living and can help you enjoy your home even more. If you’re wondering how to achieve functional interior design, here are three simple steps to guide you.  Consider the flow of your internal space Your home’s floor layout will determine how much space you have to play around with. A functional interior design in any home primarily makes efficient use of floor space to create ..read more

Pixabay – CC0 License There’s no doubt we’re living in a digital world. Most of the things we do now are through a computer screen of one kind or another, whether it’s for work, entertaining ourselves, booking vacations, or sending feedback on products and services.  Unfortunately, balancing the digital and the real world is challenging. Biologically and spiritually, we’re meant for nature. But psychologically and socially, we’re being pushed ever closer to living our whole lives online.  Interestingly, technology is accelerating this process. The rise of the metaverse and AI is mak ..read more