Author: Stewart Thurlow

I once shared a lift with Meryl Streep & Julianne Moore. Oh, & Victoria Beckham smiled at me. UK Editor for ADDICTED.

Manchester is a much-loved UK city for many reasons. From its quirky Northern Quarter to its amazing shopping opportunities, it’s a popular tourist destination as well as a hot spot for students. But it’s also known for being a place where great music is born and performed! With plenty of music venues, from intimate stages to arena settings, many of us travel to Manchester to see our favourite artists. But what can you do to make sure you have the best time possible? Organise drinks beforehand With all the excitement and anticipation, you might want to start the fun…

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In recent years, environmental consciousness is a subject most of us are talking about. Beyond that, we have even taken some actions to reduce our impact on the planet. Of course, it is not enough, but there is one thing you can do for a greener home or business, and that’s called LED lights. LED lights are eco-friendly because they save energy, last longer and their components are less harmful for the planet. That’s why companies like Lepro have focused more on selling these than other types of bulbs. Anyway, let’s go into some details. Energy saving Compared with incandescent…

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There’s nothing worse than the prospect of walking into a cold office in winter. Setting off when it is dark, going to your cold place of work then returning home in the dark. It has the potential to affect anyone’s work negatively so ensuring that we make our office space as warm as possible in winter is vital. Cold employees is also a negative aspect for employers too as productivity is lower when working in a cold office so knowing how to warm up our offices this winter is something that we must all take on board. Here are some…

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Whose idea was it that you had to wait until the new year to turn your life around? If you want to live healthier or take on more adventures, then get started on it straight away. Make your new year’s resolution right now. Exercise more This is actually something that is probably much better to take on at any time other than the new year. January is the busiest month for gym memberships, and you will find yourself fighting to use the equipment or waiting around in lines. It can also be much more overwhelming when you step into…

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Finding the right car garage can be a sticking point for many people in the UK – but with second hand car sales surging significantly, finding one may well become a necessity for a larger number of people. With an increase in potential demand for car services, your garage is in a perfect position to create new custom. But without employing the right techniques, your business could remain criminally overlooked. Here are some ways in which you can convince new customers your garage is the one for them. Curate an Online Presence In the digital age, your garage needs…

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Many students know just how complicated things can get with their finances when studying on a full-time basis. There are many things that students have to pay for, particularly those who are living away from home. This includes accommodation, bills, food, travel, books and stationery, and social events. Therefore, it is little wonder that so many students find it challenging to cope with the money they have available and make money on the side. Fortunately, there are ways and means of making more money as a student, and these do not involve having to go out and find a job,…

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Everyone needs to be safer online, but that can be very hard to make sure of at all times. The truth is that being safe in the online world is incredibly important, not least because the digital world increasingly coincides and interacts in more and more subtle and powerful ways with our waking, everyday life we consider to be the real life. If you want to stay safe offline, you have to stay safe online. To make sure of this, you need to focus on a few key things, and we are going to try and discover what those are…

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Young children tend to enjoy being close to their parents. While co-sleeping may be enjoyable for you and your child, you do also want to consider getting them to sleep independently. To do so, you might need to make bedtime appealing, as well as prepare them for spending the night on their own. This may be daunting for a young child, so might take time for a good routine to be established. Yet, in doing so, you can help your child to gain a bit more independence, and allow you and your partner a bit more time together. Bed Frame…

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You might think that all vacations are made for relaxation, but some can end up being a little too action-packed for you to really unwind. If you’re looking for some self-care on your next getaway, then these tips can help you have a stress-free time no matter where you go. From preparation to the activities you do while you’re away, make sure you’re looking after your mental health in every way you can. Travel Insurance Nothing ruins a vacation quite like a crisis (or worrying about one). While travel insurance won’t make all your problems go away, it can…

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If you’re in the market for a lawn mower, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re hoping to upgrade your current mower or you’ve moved into a home with a yard for the first time, this guide will tell you everything you need to know about buying a lawn mower. Push or ride? It depends on your lawn size The main two types of lawn mowers are push mowers and riding mowers. Put simply, you push push mowers around your yard whereas you sit on and ride riding mowers. If you’re unsure of which one to buy, it’s…

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