Lifestyle

Mum's advice lasts a life time!
21 March 2019

Survey reveals that Mums are still our number one influencers

Advice from mums, ranging from empowering life lessons, to fashion and beauty tips, still comes top according to a recent poll commissioned by centre:mk, which revealed adults under 45 believe ...

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21 March 2019

How to deal with sugar cravings when sugar-free living!

Do you get sugar cravings and wonder how to deal with them? Well, fret not, help is at bay! Whatever your wellness goal is for the year, perhaps it’s shedding ...

Olivia Buckland is promoting self check examinations
21 March 2019

Olivia Buckland tells Female First why self check examinations are so important

When Love Island star, Olivia Buckland, found a lump in her breast a few years ago, the experience inspired her to encourage people to have conversations about their own breast ...

The virtual personal trainer counts reps and provides feedback
21 March 2019

World’s first virtual personal trainer counts reps and provides feedback using just a smartphone

New York, March 2019 - Leveraging years of building health and fitness applications, including the world’s leading back pain app, digital therapeutics pioneer Kaia Health is now launching Kaia Personal ...

Olivia Buckland is the brand ambassador for Superdrug
19 March 2019

Superdrug becomes the first high street retailer to offer a breast checking consultation service

Superdrug today announces its partnership with charity CoppaFeel! and will now be offering a no touch consultation on how to carry out a breast examination in all 56 nurse clinics ...

Spinning. The best and worst 45 minutes... Photo: PA
19 March 2019

10 things we've all thought during a spin class

Spinning – it’s completely normal to hate every second of it. But despite this, a lot of us still do it for that feeling of great accomplishment afterwards. Here are 10 ...

We find out what it means to dream about ashes
6 March 2019

What does it mean to dream about ashes?

When you see ashes in a dream, it usually represents disappointments and regrets. Ashes can by symbolic of failed relationships or failed endeavours. Perhaps you feel like the best part ...

We find out what it means to dream about wine
18 February 2019

What does it mean to dream about wine?

Wine in dreams is usually linked to festivity, celebrations and success. Perhaps you have an upcoming celebration or have recently marked an achievement and that is why you dreamed about ...

We find out what it means to dream about a battery
18 February 2019

What does it mean to dream about a battery?

Your subconscious could be telling you to take better care of yourself and ‘recharge your batteries’ if you have been working non-stop or giving more of yourself to other people ...

We find out what it means to dream about cabbage
17 February 2019

What does it mean to dream about cabbage?

If you were eating a cabbage on its own in your dream, then perhaps your waking life has become bland or ‘beige’ and you need to inject some fun into ...

We find out what it means to dream about almonds
16 February 2019

What does it mean to dream about almonds?

The almond tree is native to the Middle East, the Indian Subcontinent and North Africa so to dream about almonds indicates that you are going to travel soon. If the ...

We find out what it means to dream about being single
15 February 2019

What does it mean to dream about being single?

If you dream that you are single, but you aren’t in your waking hours, you may need to stand up for yourself on some issue in your relationship. Perhaps you ...

Why do people choose almonds as their wedding favours?
16 February 2019

What’s the significance of almonds on your wedding day?

Ever wondered why almonds are popular wedding favours? It's no coincidence that these adorn many a table at wedding breakfasts and here's why.  Taste- Almonds have a bittersweet taste, which ...

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13 February 2019

Five benefits to booking a pre-marriage photoshoot

You want your wedding day to be perfect, including your photos. Booking a pre-marriage photo shoot with your wedding photographer can help alleviate your worries and make you excited for ...

Are you looking for the perfect wedding dress?
16 October 2018

The two wedding dress trend: why Meghan Markle and Chiara Ferragni got it right

If you’re an avid Instagram user, you’ll most likely have seen that Italian fashion blogger Chiara Ferragni recently got married in an incredibly lavish ceremony, featuring not one, but two ...

Are you getting wed in the winter?
29 August 2018

How to plan a winter wedding, by Evelyn Okpanachi

Whilst many of us decide on a summer wedding with the promise of warmer and hopefully drier days, for some of us, the thought of a winter wedding is simply ...
Are you planning a wedding?
24 August 2018

National survey reveals where brides spend most time planning their weddings

The country is still recovering from the mega-celebration which was Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding on the 19th May, a spectacle which thrilled and delighted many of us. Who could ...

There are made from cheese!
25 July 2018

10 Reasons cheese cakes are better than traditional wedding cakes

As it’s National String Cheese Day, we thought we would take a look at why so many brides and grooms to be are opting for a cake made from cheese rather ...

Olivia Buckland is promoting self check examinations
21 March 2019

Olivia Buckland tells Female First why self check examinations are so important

When Love Island star, Olivia Buckland, found a lump in her breast a few years ago, the experience inspired her to encourage people to have conversations about their own breast ...

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12 March 2019

It's important to learn lessons when it comes to cervical cancer

The recent story of the death of Julie O’Connor was heartbreaking to read. Bristol’s Southmead Hospital missed several opportunities to diagnose her cancer at an earlier and treatable stage. Before ...

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11 March 2019

Five easy ways to check your mouth health at home: #GetMouthyAboutCancer

Every day we brush our teeth, we smile, we talk, we laugh, we kiss - all these activities involve our mouths. Our window to the world. Sometimes we wear lipstick, ...

It's not always easy to get five portions of fruit and veg into your daily diet
3 March 2019

Five ways to get your five a day

Everyone knows they should be eating at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day, but for some of us, this can be easier said than done. Vegetables are ...

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15 February 2019

Six ways to stop bloating that don't involve cutting out food

Bloating and tummy distention are often pleas from your gut for a bit of tender loving care. While diet and a hectic social life are common culprits, you don’t have ...

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4 February 2019

The damaging effects of blue light on our skin

Puzzled if your skin looks like it’s been exposed to the sun, when you haven’t actually left the house? Beware! It could be a blue light tan! You know how ...

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14 March 2019

Dancing through the day, by Erica Wolfe-Murray

It doesn’t matter whether you are a mum or a dad, trying to co-ordinate your working life with children is a dance from the moment the alarm hums at you ...

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14 March 2019

How parents should help kids with their homework

If you are a parent of a college student, you know what goes through his/her head when doing homework. It is the necessary evil that they must be a part ...
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5 February 2019

Be Thankful, Be Hopeful, Be Happy - Benefits of learning through play for a child's mental health

Hi Everyone! So, we have finally got dreary January out of the way. I don’t think anyone really likes January, I mean even the word ‘January’ sounds like it can’t ...

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7 January 2019

Be Thankful, Be Hopeful, Be Happy - PLAN, PLAN, PLAN YOUR YEAR!

Hi everyone! Welcome to my first blog of 2019! I hope you all had wonderful Christmas and for those that may not, I hope this years will be better for ...

Are you a new mum?
18 December 2018

Seven things every new mum needs

If you're a new mum, you'll know there are plenty of challenges to face day-in, day-out after your first bundle of joy joins the family! Here, ChannelMum lets readers in on their ...

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10 December 2018

Be Thankful, Be Hopeful, Be Happy - It's time for Christmas!

Hi everyone. Welcome back. I hope you found the tips helpful in my blog last month on trying to find the balance between work and family life. I know how ...

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21 March 2019

How to deal with sugar cravings when sugar-free living!

Do you get sugar cravings and wonder how to deal with them? Well, fret not, help is at bay! Whatever your wellness goal is for the year, perhaps it’s shedding ...

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5 March 2019

The biggest misconceptions and myths about almonds and almond farming

There seems to be a trend in the media of big press going after the latest trends. Almonds have been popular for a few years now, and whilst they're loved ...
Pancake Day is almost here!
4 March 2019

Going all out for Pancake Day: Luxury recipe from Carthy & Black

At Female First, we are firm believers that pancakes are not just for Pancake Day, but for life! But if you save indulging in pancakes with delicious toppings exclusively for ...

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2 January 2019

Irish beef and baby beetroot hot pot

Chef Terry Edwards, known for his best-selling book Feeding Friends, has created a recipe for an Irish Beef and Baby Beetroot Hotpot that’s sure to leave your dinner guests smiling. ...

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20 December 2018

How to keep the family safe from food poisoning this Christmas

It’s the most wonderful time of the year... but that can quickly change if food poisoning strikes. It’s estimated that there are over a million cases of food poisoning in ...

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20 December 2018

Perfect recipes for your festive leftovers

Spice up your festive leftovers this Christmas with these two Latin American recipes from Santa Maria. Bursting with vibrant flavours, its easy-cook sauces are the perfect twist to excite your ...

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15 February 2019

Five plant-based ways to power your workouts

Long gone are the days of eating three chicken breasts every two hours for 'massive gains'. We now know that gaining muscle isn't about eating enough meat, it's about nourishing ...

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14 January 2019

Sticky prune brownies

Who says vegans can't have gorgeous and tasty treats? Here's an incredible recipe to make some sticky vegan prune brownies! Recipe created by Lucy Burton aka Pudding Lane Blog on ...

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14 January 2019

Sweet potato and chickpea curry

If you're looking for the perfect vegan dish to keep you warmed up in these cold winter months, then look no further! Here, we delve into the recipe for a ...

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2 January 2019

Veganuary's Shepherdless Pie: A vegan take on a comforting classic

This easy-to-make pie is the perfect treat for a cold winter's night. Whether you're flexitarian, fully plant-based or looking to up your veggie consumption this Veganuary, the Shepherdless Pie is ...
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10 December 2018

Tiffany Watson's Vegan Cookies and Cream with Baileys Almande

If you fancy getting in the spirit of Christmas before the big day, we've got an incredible vegan cocktail recipe for you from Tiffany Watson! Ingredients: Method: ...

Have you made the switch?
1 November 2018

7 celebrities that opt for the vegan lifestyle

Did you know these celebrities are advocating the vegan life? The Made In Chelsea star a vegan icon. She’s released two vegan cookbooks which have been very successful and uses ...

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29 January 2019

Top tips for driving on the ice this winter

As snow hits the UK, this can have a detrimental impact on the road conditions. To help keep motorists safe this winter, Kia Motors (UK) Limited. has compiled a set ...

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23 January 2019

Six ways to make your car stand out

Your car can be a lot more than just your daily mean of transportation. With a few touches and minimum investment, you can transform it into a canvas that showcases ...

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28 September 2018

Where to see the autumn colours in Europe by road

As temperatures start to drop and the nights get longer, autumn can feel like something of an in-between season – after the highs of summer and before the festivities begin. ...

Hyundai Kona electric
31 July 2018

Motoring - How do we choose a car

Running costs, reliability and price are what motorists look for when buying a car, according to a study. Researchers polled 2,000 British car buyers and found that fuel type, road ...
Park in the shade
6 July 2018

Hot weather driving tips

1ST Central car insurance share their top tips for driving during the heatwave.  With temperatures soaring, roads are hotter than usual. The air inside your tyres will expand and affect ...

All new Kia Sorento
26 April 2018

Kia Sorento GT-Line S on test with Female First

Kia’s stated claim is 'to match and surpass customer expectations and in the process become the world’s best car manufacturers for engineering, technology, refinement and quality'. Great ambitions, and this ...

Mum's advice lasts a life time!
21 March 2019

Survey reveals that Mums are still our number one influencers

Advice from mums, ranging from empowering life lessons, to fashion and beauty tips, still comes top according to a recent poll commissioned by centre:mk, which revealed adults under 45 believe ...

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21 March 2019

How to deal with sugar cravings when sugar-free living!

Do you get sugar cravings and wonder how to deal with them? Well, fret not, help is at bay! Whatever your wellness goal is for the year, perhaps it’s shedding ...

The virtual personal trainer counts reps and provides feedback
21 March 2019

World’s first virtual personal trainer counts reps and provides feedback using just a smartphone

New York, March 2019 - Leveraging years of building health and fitness applications, including the world’s leading back pain app, digital therapeutics pioneer Kaia Health is now launching Kaia Personal ...

Olivia Buckland is the brand ambassador for Superdrug
19 March 2019

Superdrug becomes the first high street retailer to offer a breast checking consultation service

Superdrug today announces its partnership with charity CoppaFeel! and will now be offering a no touch consultation on how to carry out a breast examination in all 56 nurse clinics ...

Spinning. The best and worst 45 minutes... Photo: PA
19 March 2019

10 things we've all thought during a spin class

Spinning – it’s completely normal to hate every second of it. But despite this, a lot of us still do it for that feeling of great accomplishment afterwards. Here are 10 ...

The most lenient landlords have been revealed
18 March 2019

Locations with the most lenient landlords revealed

The online tool, Lets for Pets, created by home interiors specialist www.hillarys.co.uk, allows renting Britons who may be thinking of getting a pet to see where in the UK would be ...

Housework is common rule - but what about sitting on the floor?
14 March 2019

Here are some super strange house rules that people have

Do you ever look back at your childhood and wonder what those weird house rules were all about? Some rules are understandable and common – tidy up after yourself, do ...

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14 March 2019

Dancing through the day, by Erica Wolfe-Murray

It doesn’t matter whether you are a mum or a dad, trying to co-ordinate your working life with children is a dance from the moment the alarm hums at you ...

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14 March 2019

How parents should help kids with their homework

If you are a parent of a college student, you know what goes through his/her head when doing homework. It is the necessary evil that they must be a part ...
How hot is your office?
13 March 2019

Feeling the heat? Workers lose productivity due to unsatisfying office temperatures

With such a high percentage of employees dissatisfied with the temperature of their working space, you may question why the staff don’t do something about it. Well, it’s not as ...
A lot of people believe conspiracy theories
13 March 2019

The top ten conspiracy theories British people believe

With 30.3 million Britons convinced that conspiracy theories are true, a large majority still sit on the fence, with over a third of the nation saying they feel undecided as ...

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12 March 2019

It's important to learn lessons when it comes to cervical cancer

The recent story of the death of Julie O’Connor was heartbreaking to read. Bristol’s Southmead Hospital missed several opportunities to diagnose her cancer at an earlier and treatable stage. Before ...

Selling and Marketing
11 March 2019

Lenka Lutonska: A real star is born

International Coach & Master NLP Trainer, Lenka Lutonska, will launch her first book, ‘Energetic Selling and Marketing’,in London on Friday 22 March at an event where panellists will discuss how ...

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11 March 2019

Five easy ways to check your mouth health at home: #GetMouthyAboutCancer

Every day we brush our teeth, we smile, we talk, we laugh, we kiss - all these activities involve our mouths. Our window to the world. Sometimes we wear lipstick, ...

We find out what it means to dream about ashes
6 March 2019

What does it mean to dream about ashes?

When you see ashes in a dream, it usually represents disappointments and regrets. Ashes can by symbolic of failed relationships or failed endeavours. Perhaps you feel like the best part ...

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5 March 2019

The biggest misconceptions and myths about almonds and almond farming

There seems to be a trend in the media of big press going after the latest trends. Almonds have been popular for a few years now, and whilst they're loved ...
Are you getting enough hours sleep every night?
4 March 2019

How to find out if you're getting the right amount of sleep

It’s weird to think that in our childhood, an early bedtime was a punishment, but as adults we’ll take in opportunity we can to nap. With World Sleep Day coming ...

Pancake Day is almost here!
4 March 2019

Going all out for Pancake Day: Luxury recipe from Carthy & Black

At Female First, we are firm believers that pancakes are not just for Pancake Day, but for life! But if you save indulging in pancakes with delicious toppings exclusively for ...

Eating well will help you see improvements in your overall wellbeing
3 March 2019

Seven tips to look after your mental wellbeing

We all know how important it is to look after our mental health. But sometimes when we are in an unhappy place, it can be hard to find ways to ...

Almonds are a great healthy snack and will kick cravings
3 March 2019

Healthy snacks: How to make calories count

With the recent news that Brits are scoffing an average of 1,412 calories a day in sweet and savoury snacks between meals, some people will be relieved to know that ...

Is it time to start switching up your work out?
3 March 2019

Making workouts enjoyable will be more beneficial in the long run

Forcing yourself to stick with a routine you hate, or over-facing yourself with fitness ‘tips’, could both be contributing factors for why you aren’t achieving your fitness goals, new research ...

It's not always easy to get five portions of fruit and veg into your daily diet
3 March 2019

Five ways to get your five a day

Everyone knows they should be eating at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day, but for some of us, this can be easier said than done. Vegetables are ...

We find out what it means to dream about wine
18 February 2019

What does it mean to dream about wine?

Wine in dreams is usually linked to festivity, celebrations and success. Perhaps you have an upcoming celebration or have recently marked an achievement and that is why you dreamed about ...

We find out what it means to dream about a battery
18 February 2019

What does it mean to dream about a battery?

Your subconscious could be telling you to take better care of yourself and ‘recharge your batteries’ if you have been working non-stop or giving more of yourself to other people ...