Gardening for me use to be something old people did. Then I moved to a house that had a reasonable sized garden that even I could manage and I grew my first tomatoes and I was hooked. No other tomatoes will ever taste as good as the first one you manage to grow yourself. As my confidence grew I managed to grow more things. Broccoli took over my garden and looked like it was going for world domination. Peas and strawberries get pinched by the children as they come and go from the house. Potatoes ... VIEW POST
70 Years of Gardening
How Can You Really Save Money When Learning To Drive
If you’re just starting out on your quest to learn to drive then it’s probably safe to say that you’re on a tight budget. So, for those who are learning to drive, it’s important that you save money on your driving lessons. You’ll probably be surprised at how much you can cut costs on your driving lessons by following these steps… Choose Your Driving Instructor Well This is the first step in learning how to drive. While the top driving schools can be expensive, there are some good ... VIEW POST
Five essential car maintenance checks every parent should teach their children
Calling a roadside repair specialist or pulling into a garage is an expensive way of keeping a car on the road, especially if it’s a job that could easily be carried out by the owner of the vehicle. The skills associated with vehicle maintenance are a source of anxiety for some drivers and positively avoided by others; indeed, according to a Daily Mail report of this test carried out by LV=Road Rescue on 2,000 drivers, 79% couldn’t identify brake fluid, 54% couldn’t place their oil dipstick, ... VIEW POST
Encouraging your teenager’s independence
So you’ve done the cute baby stuff and you’ve helped them every step of the way through school but now, quicker than you thought possible, your little one isn’t so little any more and they’ve become a teenager. Don’t buy into the hype of the ‘terrible teens’ though – parenting a teenager need not be the horrific experience it is sometimes painted out to be. You need to accept that your role as a parent changes over time but it’s no less vital than those days when you were changing messy ... VIEW POST
10 Fashion Brands to Watch in 2015
We all know I am not the most fashionable or stylist when it comes to it. I want to be so have asked around who and what I should be watching/following and this is the guide. Apparently 2015 might just be one of the most stylish years yet with the catwalk sporting a range of different looks to suit every style. Both high street and designer fashion brands have produced an amazing line of items this year - but which brands should you be keeping your eye on? River Island River Island is a ... VIEW POST
What to look for when buying a used car
Buying a used car can feel a little like stepping into a minefield. You’ve no doubt heard horror stories about people handing over their hard-earned money for second-hand vehicles only to find that the engine seizes up as soon as they turn the key in the ignition or the exhaust falls off halfway down the street. It’s true that if you don’t know what you’re doing, purchasing used cars can be a very risky business. However, as long as you’re savvy when you’re searching for your next motor, you ... VIEW POST