Father’s Day is just around the corner and if you’re looking for some fun things to do for Father’s Day, you’re in luck! I asked my Instagram community to share their best Father’s Day traditions and there were some fun ideas! A couple of years ago, I asked…
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If your nail goals lately have been less “look at me” and more “my nails, but quietly perfect,” allow me to introduce you to your new obsession. The invisible French manicure is a French manicure so soft and subtle you almost can’t tell it’s there. Instead of the…
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People gather to protest the death of Henry Nowak outside Portswood Police Station (Picture: Getty) Protestors gathered outside a police station for a peaceful vigil to mark the killing of 18-year-old Henry Nowak. A small crowd of people congregated outside Portswood Police Station for speeches, songs made in…
Read MoreCreative writing submission from the Rest Less community – submit your entry here. I’ve finally finished the first draft of my new book, meaning I’m both exhausted and delighted. Of course, there’s still a lot to do; some stories will be rewritten, some culled, and some given just…
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One of our family traditions is setting summer goals each year. On a Sunday afternoon around the end of the school year or in the first week or two of summer, we all sit down together around the table, pass out a small sheet of lined paper for…
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Years have gone by since the last time I stepped foot in a classroom, but the thrill of school letting out for summer still makes June my favorite month. There’s something about the start of summer that feels full of possibility. Longer days, travel plans, and the promise…
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To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video There’s been something shifty going on with Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall) in Coronation Street for a while, starting when Summer Spellman (Harriet Bibby) swore blind he could provide her an alibi…
Read MoreIf you’re looking to relax, you might like to consider an all-inclusive holiday for your next break. Not only do they often work out cheaper in the end, but they’re also hassle-free. Everything is included in the price, from flights, accommodation, and luggage to food, drink, and transfers.…
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With summer upon us, those mornings without school sometimes need a little anchoring to get things off to a good start. For the last several summers, my kids have done swim team and it’s such a great start to our morning to get outside, get some exercise, chat…
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There’s something undeniably satisfying about a grumpy sunshine trope. Maybe it’s the slow unraveling of a guarded, broody character in the presence of someone warm, optimistic, and impossible to ignore. Maybe it’s the banter, the tension, or the fact that opposites really do attract. No matter the setting—small…
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