Flowering trees complement any garden and will enrich your senses. Think of the beauty of cherry tree blossom in the spring, or the massed magnificence of apple orchards in full flower and you’ll soon appreciate why these trees are so important. Here are five facts that you may not know about these wonderful plants. Not all flowering cherry trees produce edible fruit Originally Japanese cherry trees were cultivated for their beautiful spring blossom, rather than the quality of their ... VIEW POST

Everyone will have their own preferences when it comes to what they couldn’t do without. For some it may be a simple painting, for others it might be the internet or a mobile phone. Here are just five things that people may not be able to live without. Relaxing with music There are a large number of people who can’t live without music and there is nothing better than sitting in your favourite chair with a good album playing in the background. Tente UK makes this a lot more pleasurable ... VIEW POST

Keeping kids active on a rainy day can be anything but easy for teachers, so we have put together some fun activities that can be enjoyed indoors, whatever the weather. Make profile posters Making their own profile posters is a particularly great idea for kids. Get them to write about or paint some of their favourite hobbies, their favourite colour, or their favourite food. This little project is suitable for almost all ages and you can get everyone involved. The best thing is that you don't ... VIEW POST

Diamonds are one of the world’s most spellbinding natural treasures. They twinkle, sparkle and have been sought after by the rich and famous for centuries with many gems travelling thousands of miles to be united with their buyer. Available in numerous carats and colours they make for spectacular accessories, sold by the likes of 77Diamonds – but not all gems are as clear cut as they might seem. Many of these beautiful rocks are surrounded by scandal, mystery and intrigue, so let’s take a closer ... VIEW POST

It is so easy to hoard stuff; keeping belongings that you have no use for just ‘in case’ they come in handy one day. These things can not only take up valuable space in your house, but can actually disrupt the smooth running of your home, resulting in your life feeling just as cluttered. How many times have you played hide and seek with your belongings, desperately searching for your phone, keys or wallet amongst the chaos of your house? Each time promising yourself that this won’t happen ... VIEW POST

  Many people think that investing in the stock market involves too many risks. That is why most stick to safer investments such as ISA’s and other interest paying accounts. That's a reasonable attitude because the last thing anyone wants is for hard earned money to be lost completely or reduced in value if the stock market takes a dive. It is possible though to build up a portfolio of shares over the long term that will reward you handsomely when they come to be sold in 10, 15 or 20 ... VIEW POST