Beauty Steals: There’s an App for That!
17 June 2010 · Leave a Comment
If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting! Beauty Bible fans will be intrigued to hear there’s a new Beauty Bible app over at the Apple store. It’s based on the Beauty Steals book and means that you can download the best-rated beauty bargains onto your Iphone for shopping and in some cases, ordering direct from your phone.The Beauty Bible series is edited by Jo Fairley and Sarah Stacey, who use a large panel of “real women” to road test and review beauty products for their... [Read the full story]
Fashion Find: Ruby Plum
16 June 2010 · Leave a Comment
Ruby Plum is a fantastic new fashion label from designer Suzy Middleton-Heath. Ruby Plum wins the thumbs up here at Middle Youth for producing really fabulous clothes for women of all ages, sizes and shapes as it’s not easy to find truly flattering stuff on the high street and the catwalk once you’re over 30. Most of Ruby Plum’s garments use tie belts or ties which you can wrap round your body where it suits you best. I’m a massive fan of wrap dresses because these suit my body shape best and I’m pleased to report... [Read the full story]
Eight Simple Ways to Start Greening Your Family!
19 June 2010 · 1 Comment
Greening your lifestyle needn’t be hard work if you choose to involve the whole family. Here, Green writer Brenda Cuby shares some quick ideas for making some small steps towards a greener home. Adventures – Plan family days, these do not need to cost much money, you can go for a walk in your local area, plan a treasure hunt, make a picnic, go on a bike ride, the list is endless all you need is a bit of imagination. Ban the batteries – Kids will soon get used to toys without batteries when they see the great alternatives. ... [Read the full story]
One Year On – Life Without a Loved One
20 June 2010 · Leave a Comment
As we grow older, losing friends and family members increasingly becomes part of the fabric of our lives. In this article, T-J Hughes writes about the loss of her Mum. Yesterday was the first anniversary of my Mum’s death. And, I just want to reflect. We’ve all survived Mum in happier times Despite thinking that we’d never get through it, my Dad, brother and I are still here. Her grandchildren are growing up, as children do. It’s been very painful. Even though we were expecting her death (she’d had ovarian cancer for... [Read the full story]
Losing My Religion, Finding My Faith.
11 June 2010 · Leave a Comment
Rachel - not your stereotypical god botherer In the first of a series about spirituality and middle youth, Rachel writes about becoming a Christian (for real) in her Thirties. I’m a Christian. Don’t worry; I won’t be offended if your eyes glaze over. Mine would have ten years ago. It’s funny how things work out. I can tell you the exact time and date that I became a Christian: 10.47am on Thursday 4th October, 2001. I was thirty one years old and lying face down on my bed, there was no one to witness it. No choir of... [Read the full story]
Beauty Steals: There’s an App for That!
17 June 2010 · Leave a Comment
Beauty Bible fans will be intrigued to hear there’s a new Beauty Bible app over at the Apple store. It’s based on the Beauty Steals book and means that you can download the best-rated beauty bargains onto your Iphone for shopping and in some cases, ordering direct from your phone.The Beauty Bible series is edited by Jo Fairley and Sarah Stacey, who use a large panel of “real women” to road test and review beauty products for their coolhunting beauty book series. I’m actually a Beauty Bible tester, and have... [Read the full story]
Featured
Objects of Desire: TV Salt & Pepper Pots
I just love these salt and pepper shakers by Undergrowth Design. The detachable TV heads hold the salt and pepper in an oh-so retro fashion. The P and S on the TV screen tell you which is which to avoid any culinary mistakes. They’d be a fab talking point at the dinner...
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One Year On – Life Without a Loved One
As we grow older, losing friends and family members increasingly becomes part of the fabric of our lives. In this article, T-J Hughes writes about the loss of her Mum. Yesterday was the first anniversary of my Mum’s death. And, I just want to reflect. We’ve all survived Mum...
[Continue reading: One Year On – Life Without a Loved One]
Eight Simple Ways to Start Greening Your Family!
Greening your lifestyle needn’t be hard work if you choose to involve the whole family. Here, Green writer Brenda Cuby shares some quick ideas for making some small steps towards a greener home. Adventures – Plan family days, these do not need to cost much money, you...
[Continue reading: Eight Simple Ways to Start Greening Your Family!]
Weekend Project: Lavender and Honey Cupcakes
I came across this perfect cupcake recipe online and though it too good not to share. I think its a great variation on the usual cup cake recipes, and, as I’m such a lavender fan, I’ll be baking these again, later in the year with lavender from my own garden. Lavender...
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Home and Living
Objects of Desire: TV Salt & Pepper Pots
I just love these salt and pepper shakers by Undergrowth Design. The detachable TV heads hold the salt and pepper in an oh-so retro fashion....
Object of Desire: Pink Rose Print Cool Bag
With the picnic season now in full swing, this beautiful bag from Garden Boutique is just the thing to keep on hand. No need to be a...
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After yesterday’s beauty bargains, we are continuing our hunt for the best Debenhams sale steals, here are the Middle Youth top...
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Healthy Living
How I Found the Answer to My Sleepless Nights: Pt 2
Continuing her previous article, Rachel Lewis continues in her search for a good nights sleep… At some point I must have dropped...
Product Review: Does My Bum Look Better?
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Travel
Travel: Where Can You Go Without Flying?
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Have You Thought About?… Alpine Holidays
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Food and Cooking
Weekend Project: Lavender and Honey Cupcakes
I came across this perfect cupcake recipe online and though it too good not to share. I think its a great variation on the usual cup cake...
Object of Desire: Pink Rose Print Cool Bag
With the picnic season now in full swing, this beautiful bag from Garden Boutique is just the thing to keep on hand. No need to be a...
My Grandma used to make me lemonade. I can clearly remember her mixing the boiling water and the lemons. After she died I claimed the...
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