It’s all too easy to drool over the pages of Vogue magazine, then sigh over the fact that you’ll never be able to afford those outfits. Who has thousands to spend on a dress? And is it worth remortgaging your house just to afford that handbag? Fortunately, there are ways you can get the luxury look, without blowing a hole in your bank account. Here are some great ideas. Designer Style, the Wallet-Friendly Way Ditch ‘fast fashion’ (and help the environment too). While we all love a bargain in the high street stores, these garments are often made of cheap materials, which don’t age well. Clothes that are unintentionally faded, bobbled or ripped…

We all know why health is important. Most of us take it for granted when we are in the pink of it. But what happens as you grow older? The rate at which you age doesn’t depend on only your genes but also your lifestyle. A study published in the British Medical Journal in 2009 states that you can minimize the risk of coronary disease by maintaining a healthy lifestyle every day which includes being active for at least 30 minutes eating 5 helpings of fresh fruits and vegetables avoiding cigarettes and excess alcohol The study is an indication of the fact that we lack discipline and the will power…

Still thinking about what to get mom for Mother’s Day this Sunday? If the answer is in the affirmative, then I have some more ideas for things that I would definitely appreciate come Sunday morning. This time, there are no flowers or chocolates in sight, but there are lots of other things to ponder and enjoy. A Gift Experience From Buyagift A gift experience from Buyagift is perfect for the person who would rather do something for Mother’s Day, rather than just have a present. Buyagift has a brilliant range of experiences, from those that can be enjoyed alone, to those that are meant for two. There are spa days…

If I think back to my childhood, I really can’t remember any heroes from the world of television, film or sport who you could consider to be disabled. There was Ironside, a hoary old detective series from the 1960s that starred Raymond Burr in a wheelchair, my nan seemed to love it but it wasn’t something that was really on my radar. There was Clara in Heidi who was also confined to a wheelchair,but,to be honest, that was just about it. Sporting Heroes But these days it seems that heroes really do come in all shapes and sizes, and are just as likely to be disabled as they are to…