
Family Christmas Planner – the guide to having a stress free Christmas
It’s the beginning of November and time for the mothers of the house to dust off their Family Christmas Planner. Let's not panic but there are only two months left to go until Christmas. This busy time of the year is going to be filled with frenzied shopping,...

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How to be the best girlfriend – (read here for top tips)
Is it possible to be a better girlfriend? To even be the best or a perfect girlfriend? Whether your relationship is a first love, together for a few years or married, we could all do with some ideas on how to be a good partner. But how do we know what would make us a...
How to keep romance alive (in a relationship)
Why is it that all romance novels stop at the part when the man and woman fall in love? When they consummate their relationship or get married? When I was a teenager and reading Mills and Boon novels, I used to wonder this. Surely this couple were just starting their...
White Valentine’s Day Japan – discover the romance
Have you heard of White Valentine’s Day? If you celebrate Valentine’s Day in Europe or America, you may not have done. So let me explain what it is and why it could be an exciting day for you. I live in the UK. On 14th February, we celebrate Valentine’s Day. If you...
Great Valentine’s gifts, creative day ideas
I both love and loath aspects of Valentine's Day. I love the intrigue of its history, dislike the commercialism and then again love the romance behind the meaning. We need to celebrate our partners as they are meant to be appreciated. Here are ideas of great...
What and what not to do whilst dating
Tips... How to have a successful relationship... What not to do... At the ripe old age of ‘never you mind!’, I can definitely say that I have dated. Had fun, then heartache. Vowed never to do it again, then did it again….. So what am I actually going to write and tell...
How to make a long distance relationship work
Relationships can be between husband and wife, boyfriend and girlfriend, best friends, family and even colleagues. This art is a type of dance and takes time, if not a lifetime to perfect. The best dance is that where partners mirror each other, in harmony and work...