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Mar 4, 2025 | 
gathered.how | Ruby Barry |Phoebe Burt
This Mod Podge spray is rated Amazon’s Choice and has over 8,000 five-star ratings - do you own it yet? Drop your sticky PVA glue and put down the paper mache paste — the new Mod Podge spray is the hottest material on the market, and for more than one reason. Mod Podge is a creative's best friend, and with over 8,000 five-star reviews on Amazon, we can see why.
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Feb 4, 2025 | 
countryfile.com | Ruby Barry |Rachel Howatson
Best walking holidays for 2025: Hiking routes, guided tours and accommodationA walking holiday is a lovely way to truly switch off, all while soaking up dramatic scenery and wonderful wildlife. Deciding where to tread can be difficult, however, with everything from the raw beauty and ruggedness of the Scottish Highlands to the charm of Pembrokeshire's coastal villages on offer. What is a walking holiday?
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Jan 29, 2025 | 
countryfile.com | Ruby Barry |Alice Tuffery
With Valentine’s Day 2025 on the horizon, you might be thinking about how to spoil your other half. Yet it's hard to come up with a thoughtful Valentine's Day gift when you’re against the clock, so I've listed some of my favourite romantic gift ideas. Most are more unique than the standard chocolate and flowers (no offence to the classics). I've worked as a shopping writer for over four years, across magazines such as Empire, Grazia and more.
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Jan 20, 2025 | 
gathered.how | Ruby Barry
The news that a new 'cold plunge' of -3°C will be hitting the UK this week is a downer to say the least. Don't despair - for Aldi's magical Specialbuys aisle has a new addition that is sure to brighten your mood. Finally, after much-anticipation, Aldi has released an electric blanket, and the price is bananas. Ah, the Specialbuys aisle at Aldi. You know the one.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
gathered.how | Ruby Barry
When times are bleak (AKA the weather is too cold to step foot outside), we can always turn to some organisation hacks to reset our house for the New Year. A hit on TV (Loose Women, Sort Your Life Out) as well as our social media feeds (with six million followers on Instagram), celeb Stacey Solomon always knows what to do in a clutter-crisis. As shared on her social media, here are some ingenious January reset tips and tricks for your home.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
yourhomestyle.uk | Ruby Barry
A New Year ushers in a new opportunity to redecorate your home with some top-notch winter homeware pieces. The only problem is, searching for winter-themed décor becomes difficult when most things that pop up are Christmas-themed. Old news!If you're locked in a perpetual battle of trying to spice up your home this month without a hint of Christmas-cheer, we're here to help. The wintery weather of 2025 is the perfect time to create-your-own sanctuary to make your space feel comfy, cosy and warm.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
countryfile.com | Ruby Barry
To me, there is nothing better in life than waking up and slipping on a pair of Birkos – but the best Birkenstock clog alternative produces a very similar feeling, at a much more affordable price. Let me explain. For the past two months, I have been testing what I vouch to be the best Birkenstock clog alternative on the market right now, which is the Simba Stormur Slippers, priced at £69. That's 63% cheaper than the Birkenstock originals (at £190).
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
yourhomestyle.uk | Ruby Barry
If you're anything like me, then you've been obsessing over the movie release of Wicked since its debut in November last year – and have been craving some of your own Wicked-inspired décor. Being a huge fan of the stage musical, it was a dream come true seeing the titular characters and story on the big screen. But the most exciting thing for me? Experiencing the iconic Wicked production design and colour schemes all over again.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
gathered.how | Ruby Barry
Get into any conversation about the recent UK weather cold snap (our nation's favourite small talk topic) and it's not long before the subject of the best electric blanket is breached. We know you've heard it all before. "Get an electric blanket!" "I wouldn't be able to live without one!" Although the nagging to buy one is annoying - the more annoying part is that they're 100 per cent right.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
bikeradar.com | Ruby Barry
Last week’s icy blast courtesy of Storm Bert was just the beginning. Winter has officially arrived in the UK with Storm Darragh, and the forecast suggests it’s only getting frostier. With more snow now on the cards, it's time to brace ourselves for the chilly months ahead. That's where a pair of heated gloves from the Sealskinz winter collection could come in.
