Thursday, December 18, 2025

Tips and Trivia

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Spring Forward, Fall Back – a History of Daylight Savings Time

Regardless of whether we agree with it or not, we have learnt to accept the change in our routine and to adjust our schedule and our life around the concept of having another hour of daylight. And there is no doubt that the tiny act of adjusting the clock hands forwards or backwards means improvements in health, the economy and productivity.

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Fantastic Facts about Fall

Fall is a spectacular season to behold. Here a few fun facts about autumn you may not know.

Fashion and Shopping

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Is Your Makeup Really Organic

When a seemingly innocuous product such as nail-polish can contain harmful substances such as toluene or formaldehyde, it is increasingly important to try to buy safe cosmetics.

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Jeans too short? How to avoid the “Waiting For The Flood” Look

So you’ve haphazardly thrown a pair of your beloved denim jeans into the dryer only to discover that upon the next wear you look like you’ve grown three inches.

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The History of Blue Jeans

No single piece of clothing is as classic and timeless as the venerable blue jean. But where did this fabric and clothing style originate?