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17 January 2019

Gain confidence and become empowered even if you're suffering from hair loss

Hair loss is not only a male problem. Approximately six million women in Britain alone are affected. Despite being a common problem, many suffer in silence. Hair loss can be ...
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17 January 2019

Simple sugar swaps: Tess Ward's top tips for cutting sugar by a third

Plenty of us are trying to make simple but huge changes to our diet now that we're a couple of weeks into the New Year. For many, this includes bringing ...

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16 January 2019

How do you solve a problem like Brexit?

The government is in paralysis. The country is following suit. Everywhere you go, every radio station you listen to, every news channel you flick onto, the discussion of Brexit looms. ...
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16 January 2019

Here's why the lyrics to Gesaffelstein and The Weeknd's song Lost in the Fire are not OK

Five days ago, French DJ Gesaffelstein and Canadian singer The Weeknd dropped their collaborative new single Lost in the Fire. It's a pretty epic tune; a sultry bedroom anthem like ...

Applying for jobs can be a long process - but if you get your CV right it can be a lot easier
15 January 2019

Seven tips to help boost your CV

If you're fed up with your job and thinking about applying for a different one, or if you're simply struggling to get your C.V noticed, checking you have ticked all ...

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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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18 January 2019

What does it mean if I dream about being a politician?

Sometimes it feels like you just can't get away from politics. It dominates the news so it's likely to leak into your dreams too. But dreams are often representative of ...

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14 January 2019

What does it mean if I dream about winning an award?

It's award season for the film and music industry and while all your favourite superstars are picking up their gongs or eagerly awaiting a nomination, you might find yourself also ...

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8 January 2019

What does it mean if I dream about fighting?

It's not uncommon to experience physical conflict within a dream, and while it's true that it's not quite the same as getting into a fight in real life, it is ...

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2 January 2019

What does it mean if I dream about being in hospital?

If you end up in a hospital bed in your dreams, it can be quite alarming. But don't worry; it isn't necessarily prophecising what's to come, but it might have ...

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20 December 2018

What does it mean if I dream about being arrested?

Often in your dreams, you feel like you can do anything. But what does it mean when you end having a run in with the police when you're sound asleep? ...

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17 December 2018

What does it mean if I dream about eels?

Some people think they're gross, others are fond of these slimy snake-like fish. Whether you're a fan or not though, it's safe to say that if they appear in your ...

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 ...

Can you order magnums?
25 July 2018

Top 5 tips for ordering wine on your wedding day

Laithwaite's Wine has found that Prosecco has overtaken champagne in popularity on many a wedding day, mainly due to its reduced cost and ease on the palate. If you are ...

It makes a great centrepiece
25 July 2018

10 Reasons why fudge is ideal for wedding favours

Today is National Hot Fudge Sundae Day so we thought we would take a look at all the reasons why fudge makes such a great wedding favour for your guests.  ...

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17 January 2019

Gain confidence and become empowered even if you're suffering from hair loss

Hair loss is not only a male problem. Approximately six million women in Britain alone are affected. Despite being a common problem, many suffer in silence. Hair loss can be ...
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17 January 2019

Simple sugar swaps: Tess Ward's top tips for cutting sugar by a third

Plenty of us are trying to make simple but huge changes to our diet now that we're a couple of weeks into the New Year. For many, this includes bringing ...

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12 January 2019

Hypnotherapy: The new approach to kicking smoking for good

By Susan Hepburn, an accredited hypnotherapist and psychotherapist, with over 30 years’ experience treating clients with a range of addictions and best-selling author of several books including No 1 best ...

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11 January 2019

Why you should use the Energy Alignment Method

Yvette Taylor, author of The Ultimate Self-Help Book, renowned Self-Development teacher and inventor of the award-winning Energy Alignment Method® (EAM) tells us how to start the day feeling aligned and energised with this ...

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20 December 2018

Tips for those who are staying fit during pregnancy

Finding out you are pregnant is life changing and brings so many conflicting and intense emotions and feelings. For the first 12 weeks the body is flooded with hormones and ...

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18 December 2018

Dietitian Hala El-Shafie reveals why most fad diets fail

December more than any other month of the year sees people over-indulge and pile on the pounds in the spirit of celebration, but that does mean that by the end ...

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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 ...

Already looking ahead?
27 November 2018

5 tips to help you save for your children's future

Raising a family, little or large, is no mean feat – especially when it comes to finances. From birth to university there are budgets to be made and costs to ...

Are you gearing up for your maternity leave?
15 November 2018

Top tips for work in the weeks leading up to your maternity leave

Cathy Ranson, editor at ChannelMum.com says: “Working is stressful at the best of times and never more so than when you’re building a whole new human too.  The weeks just before you ...
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2 November 2018

Be Thankful, Be Hopeful, Be Happy - How to find the balance between work and family

Hi everyone! Firstly, I want to thank you for all the lovely messages I received about October’s blog, the messages meant so much and for those of you who shared ...

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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 ...

Fancy winning some fantastic prizes?
20 December 2018

Win £50 worth of Santa Maria Latin American Kitchen products and try out these fantastic recipes!

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 ...

Jacques Brennan writes an exclusive piece for Female First
18 December 2018

Debunking the misconception that vegan/plant-based food is boring!

Upon hearing of my recently published cookbook, HUNGRY SOUL – How to Cook, 100% Vegan, Female First asked if I could explain why there was a misconception around vegan cooking ...

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12 December 2018

Not drinking this Christmas? Then we've got a gorgeous mocktail recipe just for you!

Not everybody wants to get so drunk at Christmas that they can't remember what went down on December 25. For those of us who want to steer clear of the ...
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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 ...

Fancy an Autumn treat for World Vegan Day?
1 November 2018

World Vegan Day - the perfect Chai Poached Pears to brighten up your cold Autumn evening!

These quick and easy Chai Poached Pears are the perfect way to start any day and really couldn't be any easier to make or more delicious to eat! Totally refined ...
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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 ...

Stinger
25 April 2018

KIA Stinger T-GDI GT-Line on test

The Stinger according to KIA is a quote, ‘four door, executive Gran Turismo with all the elegance, dynamism and sophistication of a blue-chip European brand.’ With the Stinger Kia have ...
Jaguar F-Pace 3.0
25 April 2018

Female First Review F-PACE Portfolio 3.0 300PS AWD Automatic V6

The latest addition to the Jaguar F-Pace range F-PACE Portfolio 3.0 300PS AWD Automatic V6 has good looks and a stylish interior yet sacrifices none of the driving excitement when ...

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18 January 2019

What does it mean if I dream about being a politician?

Sometimes it feels like you just can't get away from politics. It dominates the news so it's likely to leak into your dreams too. But dreams are often representative of ...

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17 January 2019

Gain confidence and become empowered even if you're suffering from hair loss

Hair loss is not only a male problem. Approximately six million women in Britain alone are affected. Despite being a common problem, many suffer in silence. Hair loss can be ...
x
17 January 2019

Simple sugar swaps: Tess Ward's top tips for cutting sugar by a third

Plenty of us are trying to make simple but huge changes to our diet now that we're a couple of weeks into the New Year. For many, this includes bringing ...

Applying for jobs can be a long process - but if you get your CV right it can be a lot easier
15 January 2019

Seven tips to help boost your CV

If you're fed up with your job and thinking about applying for a different one, or if you're simply struggling to get your C.V noticed, checking you have ticked all ...

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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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14 January 2019

What does it mean if I dream about winning an award?

It's award season for the film and music industry and while all your favourite superstars are picking up their gongs or eagerly awaiting a nomination, you might find yourself also ...

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12 January 2019

Hypnotherapy: The new approach to kicking smoking for good

By Susan Hepburn, an accredited hypnotherapist and psychotherapist, with over 30 years’ experience treating clients with a range of addictions and best-selling author of several books including No 1 best ...

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11 January 2019

Why you should use the Energy Alignment Method

Yvette Taylor, author of The Ultimate Self-Help Book, renowned Self-Development teacher and inventor of the award-winning Energy Alignment Method® (EAM) tells us how to start the day feeling aligned and energised with this ...

Nuts are a great source of protein
9 January 2019

Seven healthy post-workout snacks that will beat cravings

It’s one thing keeping with a regular, healthy exercise routine, but if you’re not eating the right foods, you might be wondering why you aren’t getting the results you were ...

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8 January 2019

What does it mean if I dream about fighting?

It's not uncommon to experience physical conflict within a dream, and while it's true that it's not quite the same as getting into a fight in real life, it is ...

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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 ...

Having a diary is good, but how much do you actually use it?
6 January 2019

Seven easy ways to improve your organisation

We can probably guess that being more organised is on most people’s list of self-improvement strategies now that January has well and truly kicked in. But how much have you ...

Are you looking to start a crafty hobby?
6 January 2019

Seven creative ways to practise mindfulness

Remember those adult colouring books that were all the craze not too long back? Many people found that spending time keeping within the lines was good mindful practise. But if ...
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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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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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2 January 2019

Healing and new horizons, by Tamara Trusseau

Emotional healing is perhaps one of the most significant and fundamental aspects of existence. Its colossal power remains vital to natural development and its timeless quality sets the scene for ...

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2 January 2019

What does it mean if I dream about being in hospital?

If you end up in a hospital bed in your dreams, it can be quite alarming. But don't worry; it isn't necessarily prophecising what's to come, but it might have ...

Pixabay
20 December 2018

What does it mean if I dream about being arrested?

Often in your dreams, you feel like you can do anything. But what does it mean when you end having a run in with the police when you're sound asleep? ...

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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

Tips for those who are staying fit during pregnancy

Finding out you are pregnant is life changing and brings so many conflicting and intense emotions and feelings. For the first 12 weeks the body is flooded with hormones and ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Jacques Brennan writes an exclusive piece for Female First
18 December 2018

Debunking the misconception that vegan/plant-based food is boring!

Upon hearing of my recently published cookbook, HUNGRY SOUL – How to Cook, 100% Vegan, Female First asked if I could explain why there was a misconception around vegan cooking ...