Category: Top Tips

  • 3 great uses for honey

    3 great uses for honey

    Honey doesn’t just taste great, it’s also an excellent source of vitamin A (which is great for your eyesight). There are a number of other weird and wonderful uses for honey you may not have come across before. Here are 3 of my favourites: Treating Burns – Rub honey on a burn to help clean…

  • A great way to get rid of smoke smells

    A great way to get rid of smoke smells

    When I made it into my place on Monday night it stunk of bonfire and gas. The smoke was coming in from the burning cars outside. It’s not, as you can imagine, the best of smells. In fact it got worse because the next morning it smellt strongly of bad feet – an unexpected side…

  • Jewelry stuck on your wrist? Try opening a packet of crisps!

    Jewelry stuck on your wrist? Try opening a packet of crisps!

    It’s natural for our fingers and joints to swell up from time to time, especially in this balmy weather. It’s usually nothing to worry about and more often than not it’s to do with heat causing the blood to rush to the surface of the skin. Irritated joints (from repetitive strain and such like) can…

  • Got a stiff neck? Grab a sock… and some rice!

    Got a stiff neck? Grab a sock… and some rice!

    Ever suffered from a stiff neck? I’ve spent most of the day making strange robot gestures to avoid any sudden twinges because of mine. If you’ve ever suffered from the same you’ll know it’s very frustrating and can make you feel moody and irritable. This is a great tip for if you’re ever caught out…