Meeting people and making new friends can be tricky. But thanks (in part) to the internet, there are plenty of ways to connect with others – both online and in person. Gone are the days when you could ...

Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 600 shops. Our stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged ...

Travel can be expensive, but if you choose your destination carefully, it can be more affordable than you might think. There are plenty of gorgeous, compelling, and cost-effective countries to explore ...

Carbohydrates like bread, pasta, potatoes, and rice are staples in our diet. But if you’re looking to cut down your intake, you’re not alone. Reducing the carbs you eat is a popular way to encourage a ...

Cooking meals from scratch is an easy way to be more conscious about what we’re eating, cut down on processed ingredients, and save money. Plus, it can be relaxing. But when you’re tired or need to ...

The world is big, beautiful, and incredibly diverse – which is why travel is such an exciting and rewarding experience. Home to 195 countries and thousands of captivating cultures, each with its own ...

We all have down days, weeks, or months from time to time, and there are various reasons why this might be. Birds are all around us, but how many of us take the time to really watch them, learn about ...

Jigsaw puzzles come in many shapes and sizes, from just a few pieces to several thousand. The earliest jigsaws appeared in the 1760s when European mapmakers pasted maps onto wood and cut them into ...

We’re never too old to experience new adventures and get the adrenaline flowing. But if you’d like to try an intrepid new activity, it can sometimes be tricky to decide what to choose and how to go ...

Lots of us are looking to tighten our belts in the New Year, and the good news is that there are plenty of simple steps we can take towards living a more frugal lifestyle. We asked our brilliant Rest ...

Whether you’re saving for retirement or have already started taking an income from your pension using drawdown, rising living costs can eat into the value of your pot and your spending power.

Hobbies are fun ways to pass the time, but they can also have surprisingly powerful health benefits. While the physical perks of hobbies like exercise or gardening are widely known, the psychological ...