There’s usually no rigid age at which we must retire and the right time for you to stop work will depend very much on your individual circumstances. You may find you need to stop work earlier than you’d planned due to caring responsibilities, for example, or that you…
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If you have a big road trip coming up, or a lot of car time with a teen this audiobook list is for you! Pop in your email address below, and I’ll send the printable list right to your inbox. This post is sponsored by Audible For years,…
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If you’ve heard about the upcoming total solar eclipse and, after a quick Google check to see if you’re in the path of totality, decided it’s not really relevant to you, I’m here to burst your bubble. Not only is the total solar eclipse an exciting astronomical event…
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To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The opening statements have begun in the trial of Duane Davis, who is accused of being instrumental in the murder of Tupac Shakur. The rapper was killed in a drive-by…
Read MoreIf we want to see rare and unusual animals, many of us consider heading abroad to far-flung shores and more exotic climates. But there are plenty of surprising animals that live here in the UK (or simply pass through) – you just need to know where to find…
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As a life-long library user, Libby is one of my most used apps! If you’re new to Libby, it is the app many libraries use to provide their patrons with ebooks and audiobooks that you can check out right from your phone or computer or tablet. (Many libraries…
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Coming up with lunch ideas for the week is always the hardest part of meal planning. Whether you work in an office or from home, you need something quick that you can easily throw together over your lunch break and that won’t leave you feeling sluggish or (even…
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Pokémon Pokopia: Bubbly Basin – undersea makeover (The Pokémon Company) One of the best games of 2026 gets its first slice of DLC, as Pokémon Pokopia adds an entirely new town to explore and rebuild – only this one’s underwater. Since it’s been such a good year for…
Read MoreIf you have a health condition, or have had one in the past, you might be wondering whether you need to declare it when you take out travel insurance. The short answer is it’s always best to be upfront with insurers about any health issues you might have,…
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It is absolutely blowing my mind that Ella is 16. She just got her license (on her birthday!) and is loving driving and preparing for her junior year in high school. She is the best teenager – so fun to be with, witty and hard-working, and such a…
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