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Here you’ll find lifestyle hacks and discussion pieces that will make your life simpler, easier and happier.

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Food, Lifestyle

Reasons why jam making is not for me

02/06/2020

I made my own jam once. And once was enough. Never again. Jam making is not for me. I thought…

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Food, Lifestyle

100 healthy dinner ideas: variety is the spice of life

22/05/2020

Do you make the same meals week in, week out? Do you find a new recipe, make it six times…

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Lifestyle, Travel

Armchair travel: wanderlust with BBC iPlayer

15/05/2020

I’m really missing travelling. There’s a void where I’d usually be anticipating adventure. And I know I’m not alone. We’re…

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Home, Lifestyle

How to ensure you’re working from home productively

12/05/2020

Working from home isn’t something I’d really given much thought to. I did it occasionally and I enjoyed it, as…

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Competitions, Lifestyle

Supermarket voucher giveaway

08/05/2020

This is not an easy time for anybody. Things feel uncertain and many are struggling to obtain groceries in the…

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Food, Lifestyle

Slow cooker dump bags: family cooking made easy

05/05/2020

Dump bags for the slow cooker… I don’t know how I stumbled across the concept, but this handy hack helps…

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Fashion, Lifestyle

Save Our Snags and wear tights that actually fit

29/04/2020

Update: 2 May, 2020. The Save Our Snags campaign was a success and the 2-for-1 voucher is no longer purchasable.…

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Food, Lifestyle

My slow cooker: the kitchen appliance I love

24/04/2020

The slow cooker is the one kitchen appliance that I wouldn’t be without. In fact, I rave about my slow…

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Happiness, Lifestyle

Extrovert? Ambivert? Omnivert? How to thrive in isolation

17/04/2020

How do you thrive in isolation? I’m not an expert in getting through an enforced period on my alone, I’m…

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Food, Lifestyle

The best frozen vegetables to buy: a simple foodie hack

10/04/2020

“Oh, frozen vegetables, that’s a good idea. I should buy those.” I’m always shocked when I hear it. And it…

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Hello! My name is Claire (Stapo to some) and I created Stapo's thrifty life hacks.  I'm 35 and I live and work in Greater Manchester with my partner (Mr St) and our son, Arthur (aged two). Mr St and I...

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