6 Important Fixes to Consider Making in Your Home
For most of us, the weekend comes to liberate us from our super-fast paced lifestyles. Besides offering an excellent opportunity to relax and refill our batteries, weekends are also great to take stock of things could do with fixing or improving in your house. Here are some quick projects and fixes you could throw yourself into that will make a big difference to your home. Wallpaper Take a piece of writing paper and smear wallpaper paste onto it (using a knife will make it easier). Then, rub the paper against the inside of the section that is peeled and press the wallpaper against the wall. Carefully slide…
Essentials for Staying on Trend Whilst Hiking
If you enjoy hiking too, you’re probably looking for ways to look chic and stylish this winter. This is often as important as keeping warm and comfortable. So, here are some of my suggestions to help you look trendy when you go hiking. I’m a walker. I don’t run, I don’t like taking part in group sports, but walking is kinda my thing. With the beautiful scenery around us this time of year. I’m looking to take my walking to another level and start taking hiking seriously. It’s great to get out in the fresh air and get some exercise. Another benefit of hiking is that it helps me to…
How to Keep Your Joints Warm & Pain Free This Winter
If you’re a joint pain sufferer, you may have noticed that the onset of wintry, cold and wet weather can make joints ache more than usual, adding an extra burden on top of the miserable weather. Being pain free seems an unattainable goal. Precisely why the winter causes or worsens joint pain is still a bit of a mystery. Consultant Rheumatologist Dr Rod Huges says: “People who suffer from arthritis may experience increased pain and stiffness during colder months. This may be because low barometric pressure has a physical impact on the joints or that it encourages inflammation making joint movement more painful. In addition, during cold weather, the body focuses…
My Travel Wishlist for Taking in the Winter Sun
Christmas, or at least the festive period, is a special time of year for a lot of people. Whether you celebrate a religious holiday, or you just enjoy some time off work, it’s a great time to relax. You can spend time with family or friends, or just get some time to yourself if that’s what you need. However, doing the same thing every year can get boring. You either stay at home or go somewhere you can get a bit more snow. I love my Christmases with my family, but I always miss the sun when the dreary British weather hits. Winter sun is much more preferable! …
Essentials You Need to Have In Your Bag on a Big Night Out
We’re well into Autumn now, and the summer party season is well behind us. But the run-up to Christmas is around the corner, and that means more awesome nights out with your friends. Once you look your best and you’re ready to step out of your front door, you need to get your clutch ready so that you have everything you need. Here are some essentials you must remember to pack in your bag on a big night out. Touch-up makeup After a couple of drinks, you are bound to smear your makeup, and it won’t look great. Therefore, you need to make sure you fill your clutch with your…
Winter Holiday Fashion Tips That All Female Travellers Should Know
Visiting new and exotic locations around the world is what travelling is all about. It’s a chance to soak up a different culture and learn more about yourself. While you’re away and exploring, you understandably want to look good. But when packing for a trip, it can be difficult to know exactly what to take with you. Especially when it’s cold at home and you’re getting out of Blighty for some winter sun! What you need are some decent holiday fashion tips! Winter sun holidays are more popular than ever. The benefits are pretty endless in my opinion. It’s cold and damp at home and there’s no end to it…
Re-Launching My Dreamality
I am so relieved and excited to finally be writing this post and re-launching My Dreamality! Welcome to my updated little space on the web. This space has been my home on the internet for quite a few years now. And as it is always necessary once in a while, it was time to make a move. I am in a new home, so to speak, and I hope you like what I’ve done with the place. I believe that when one has decided on making a big change there is something within us that has led us there. Which is why I wanted to share a little bit of…
Fun Days Out In New York State
Fancy a trip to New York but don’t have enough money for New York City? You’ll still find plenty to do in the rest of the state! In fact, it is possible to enjoy fun days out in New York State without going to its world-famous city. And the best thing is, most sights and attractions out of The Big Apple are very reasonably priced! Here are some of the most fun days out in New York State. Niagara Falls These striking waterfalls are right on the American-Canadian border. But you can still see plenty of the falls without leaving the country. Take a trip on the iconic Maid…
These Are Some of the Best Locations for a Secluded Trip
Our most recent holidays have been spent with family, and while that is fine and dandy there are just sometimes that you to really get away. There are many destinations around the world that are perfect for a secluded trip. You can stay away from any other people unless you really want to interact with them. There are great choices for different types of people, no matter what sort of environment you like; you can experience mountains, beaches, forests, and lakes. Of course, don’t expect to be able to get away without experiencing at least a bit of nature. If you want to escape to somewhere quiet, try these…
Revealed: The Top 5 Caribbean Destinations To Add To Your Bucket List
The Caribbean is a part of the world that consists of many lush and exotic islands. It’s a region where many of its islands get considered as paradise retreats. If you’ve got a bucket list, you need to add the Caribbean to your destinations! Here are the top five islands in the Caribbean to help you get started: Caribbean Islands: Jamaica A former British colony, the island is a melting pot of African, Asian, and European cultures. It’s one of the places where you can still see traditional arts and crafts in use. With rugged mountains and plenty of sunshine, Jamaica should be at the top of your list! Caribbean…
The Great British Seaside (And Other Places) By Bike
Holidays are in full swing at the moment, and most of us are wishing and wanting to go abroad. The reality is that holidays right at the peak of summer can be quite expensive. With the rise of popularity of staycations, you don’t need to go away from the British Isles to enjoy a great holiday. There are ways to keep costs down and still have an awesome time. One of those is by going on a bike holiday to the great British seaside. Great British Seaside: Types Of Holiday A biking holiday can be anything you want it to be. For the purists, it means planning a route…
