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There is nothing like a long family road trip. It’s the stuff good memories are made of, but those memories can be a little marred by cramped sitting room, with luggage on laps, or of having to forgo long bicycle rides in the countryside because of a lack of space. With this in mind, it makes perfect sense to install a car roof rack. Car manufacturers have been incorporating roof racks into their models since the sixties and now all sorts of varieties are available for the everyday consumer. (more…)

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Moving from the cold winter months into spring, garden lovers might want to start preparing their lawns fairly soon so as to gear them toward absolute summer splendour. Right now lawns are struggling a bit and need some tending to. There are many things to incorporate into a lawn maintenance routine, from adding fertiliser to trimming edges, but an essential part of any lawn maintenance routine is scarifying or raking. (more…)

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People wear contact lenses for different reasons. Some lenses are used only once and are disposed of by the end of the day, and some need only to be replaced every month. There are multi-focal lenses for all-in-one vision correction, lenses for sufferers of astigmatism and even lenses that come in different colours for making a fashion statement. Everything begins with consulting an optician, who will then help you find the pair of contact lenses that’s right for you. The optician will also show you how to care for and use your contacts, but here are a few more helpful tips as a refresher. (more…)

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Berries are very popular these days. They are great for picnics, some are romantic like the strawberry, they taste great in smoothies and they are loved by health fanatics. Scientists from around the world are excited about their cancer-fighting properties and dieticians suggest you throw them on everything for good measure and good health. Instead of crash diets that tend to crash wellbeing, a handful of berries with your muesli in the morning could do you wonders. Quick and easy; naturally low on calories, fat, saturates and salts; high in vitamins C and don’t forget very yummy – no, berry yummy – the berry is the perfect summer fruit. (more…)

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Kids love toys to go crazy on, mainly ones that have wheels. Some of the latest ride-on toys are so well equipped and safe, that parents won’t have to worry about a thing while their little ones have fun. They look cool and will keep kids occupied for hours with their friends, keep their energy levels up, and get them out of the house and away from the TV for a while. The Riprider 360 trike scooter is one super cool example for the boys. In an electric blue colour it stands out from the rest. It’s got a 40cm big wheel in the front, ideal for going over those bumps and rugged terrain, and two little wheels at the back, adequate for speed. (more…)

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Need inspiration when it comes to design? The web is a great place to find it. The five blogs we’ve chosen for you come chock-full of great ideas, tips, and the latest buzz in fashion and décor. Weebirdy.com, for example, was picked by the Sunday Times online as one of the top 50 design blogs in the world. And this stands to reason, because this London-based blog is always filled with the latest news on just about everything, from what to eat and where to shop, to the best events London has to offer. The blogs’s author, who refers to herself as Topbird, is the deputy shopping and style editor at Time Out London magazine. (more…)

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Picking out eyeshadow colours is more than just going with a colour you like. Carefully consider your colour selection to complement your skin tone and eye colour in order to enhance your natural assets. Eye beauty can be further enhanced by complementing eyeshadow colours with your outfit, accessories or even hair colour. There are a few fail-safe eyeshadow colours that work for people of all eye colours and skin tones, according to free-beauty-tips.com. The site advises a dark base to define (like navy or charcoal) and a powder-blue shadow to highlight, or silver-sparkle shadow, for example. (more…)

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Opinions are divided at New York Fashion Week on whether to blush, or not to blush. There are two camps when it comes to this season’s looks so far: those in favour of the blushed look, and those who emphasise the lips and eyes. Whilst not necessarily mutually exclusive, those who preferred to accentuate the eyes and lips, also preferred to minimise the amount of blush. Charlotte Tilbury of MAC, for example, feels the cheeks can still be complemented without using any blush whatsoever. Of course, this opinion doesn’t gel at all with other major fashion designers, but you can read on for their take on the situation. (more…)

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If you’ve ever tried a diet and found it just doesn’t work – you get tired of feeling hungry the whole time, or sick of eating tasteless foods – then you might want to learn the benefits of introducing healthy smoothies to your diet. Of course, the most obvious benefit of a smoothie diet is the great taste, allowing you to mix all manner of fresh fruits, like strawberry, mango, kiwi, grapefruit, bananas, you name it, and lose weight in the process. In addition to variety and taste, smoothies are also very healthy for your body, and even easy to make. (more…)

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You might want to consider taking on a project yourself – or doing a DIY job. (more…)