Sometimes the good things in life mean learning a new skill. Your best mate has asked you to be his best man – great! But how will you write a brilliant speech? Moved in with your boyfriend and want to buy a puppy – great! But how do you train it not to poop all over the floor? Got an hour to yourself to chill with the newspaper – great! But how do you solve that cryptic crossword? We have all the answers.
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Working from home – making it work for you
Many of us who are used leaving the house to go to work in an office every day will find it difficult to adjust to home working. Home can be full of distractions and […]
How to Keep On Top of Your Cleaning
Ready to start cleaning smarter not harder? Welcome to TeamTOMM! Gemma Bray believes that there’s more to life than housework. But knows that we still have to do it (unless you are Simon Cowell, who […]
How to Plant Flowers That Won’t Die in Your Garden
There are some easy steps to follow when learning how to grow flowers. Planting them correctly is the first – and, most important – step. Giving them a good start will help them do well, […]
Relaxing Dot-to-dot Puzzles
Puzzles can be a great way to unwind after a long day. Create beautiful flowers with these addictive dot-to-dots. Print and complete the dot to dots below for an addictive and stress-relieving puzzle challenge. […]
The Link Between Happiness and Time
No matter how busy we think we are, it is possible to savour life’s best moments. With the right habits, we can live efficiently and effectively, and yet still see time as abundant. In this article, we […]
How to Make a Bar of Soap in Seven Simple Steps
With just a handful of ingredients, it’s possible to make stunningly beautiful, skin softening, amazingly moisturising soap in bars, liquid and cream. Soap making uses similar equipment to cooking and whilst you may want to […]
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