A little bedtime reading

When it comes to wildlife, even the humble back garden matters. Follow these tips to get more from yours. Give the UK’s wildlife a much-needed boost by creating your own natural haven in your own back garden… 1. Let your grass grow Gone are the days of immaculately manicured lawns....

Kids get to a certain age when they start to take a bit more notice of their surroundings. Maybe it’s when they start having friends over, or when they start to move away from the things they loved as a nipper. And it usually starts to happen when they turn...

Experts predict we spend a third of our lives sleeping, so it’s important we make our beds as comfortable as possible. One way to ensure this is to choose a pillow that meets your body’s needs.To help you out, here’s our guide to choosing the right pillow for you.Should I...

A good nights sleep does a lot for the human body - now scientists have discovered it can even help us access our memories easier and faster Sleep can help us store memories, access them more easily and even improve our memory when we’re awake - according to new research...

We love the companionship pets provide - and this sometimes extends to our sleeping routines. But you need to lay out ground rules if your pet is going to get into bed with you... Having a pet sleeping on your bed - whether you’re a dog or a cat person...

A dinner party is a chance to show off your home, hosting skills, and culinary technique — but there’s a lot of planning to do. Alexandra Davies, from premium kitchen appliance retailer Britannia, shares some tips that will help you to throw an extravagant high-end dinner party which will really...

Get more than just 40 winks with these top tips to improve your sleep. Having trouble sleeping? Follow these easy tips to get a better night’s sleep. 1. Sleep when you’re tired It might sound obvious, but you should only try and sleep when you’re tired, otherwise you’ll just be...

With Christmas just around the corner it's now time to start planning those little extra touches that will make your children's Christmas morning even more magical... Christmas morning is magical no matter what for kids. They don’t need snow to enjoy the day. But you can add to the wonder...

The right music can create a number of feelings from euphoria to relaxation. As Spotify reports a rise in the number of 'sleep' playlists, we look at the best music to drift off to. Music streaming service Spotify wants to send you to sleep. At least, its users do. It...