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03/09/2017

Here's How Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee Made a Truly Unstoppable Summer Jam

"Esto hay que tomarlo sin ningún apuro," Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee implore in the first verse of "Despacito." Take it slow, in other words. Which makes sense considering that's what despacito means in Spanish.

03/09/2017

Luke Bryan could be sitting next to Katy Perry very soon ... as the second judge on the panel of the new "American Idol."

Our 'A.I.' sources tell us ... producers have reached out to Luke and made him an offer. We don't know how Luke responded to the offer, but money has got to be an issue.

03/09/2017

This is a secret weapon that most people don’t know about. I learned about this tip from Hal Elrod in The Miracle Morning book.

You can use the power of affirmation to set your mind up for the best sleep, even if it’s just for a few hours.

Getting higher quality sleep will significantly affect your productivity throughout the next day. Many people don't get the full recommended eight hours of sleep every night because they're hustling to build their business. Yet they're still able to have high productivity levels. The key is that the...

03/09/2017

A burp! Woooohoooo! Two burps! Oh noooo! Milky spew!

How quickly scenes of delight turn to desperation. Can we salvage that pillow? No. What about my shirt? No. Do you think we really need to change the sheets? It’s 1am? Yup, we do.

You never truly appreciate the ability to trust a fart until you've been on the receiving end of projectile baby poo. For the past five weeks I've been down a rabbit hole of deep breathing birth techniques, quickly transitioning into baby wipes, nappies, sleeplessness and ecstasy. The ecstasy that c...

03/09/2017

Get in the driver’s seat now. “The earlier you form good habits, the easier they’ll be to maintain and the better your long-term returns will be,” says Certified Financial Planner Jill Schlesinger, senior CFP Board ambassador.

Habit #1: Be Proactive Want to be wealthy—or just financially stable—someday? (Who doesn’t?) Get in the driver’s seat now. “The earlier you form good habits, the easier they’ll be to maintain and the better your long-term returns will be,” says Certified Financial Planner Jill Schlesinger, senior CF...

03/09/2017

Brian O'Driscoll's face crumples, not into that familiar smile - its ratio of bashful to beaming so endearing - but instead into a look of disdain.

That's the surprising stance of former British & Irish Lions captain Brian O'Driscoll as the tour - the first he hasn't been involved in since age 18 - kicks off today. But, from turning down Strictly to mowing the neighbours' lawns, it's not the only unexpected thing about the retired sports star,…

03/09/2017

Strawberries are fussy about their planting depth. Plant so that the crowns are just above the soil line.

If planted too deep, the plants will rot; if too shallow, they’ll dry out.Mulch between plants with pine needles, straw, or chopped leaves.

The most landscape-friendly of fruits, strawberries grow wild in temperate regions across America and Europe.Today's cultivated varieties are descended from a mid-18th-century hybrid of two species that are native to the Americas and prized for their large, prolific fruits. In recent years, strawber...

31/08/2017

6 Tips for Starting a Windowsill Garden

Dust off your green thumb and try your hand at winter gardening with these fun and easy windowsill planting tips.

Dust off your green thumb and try your hand at winter gardening with these fun and easy windowsill planting tips. 1. Let the Sunshine In Locate your brightest window and add a set of grow lights, if needed. 2. Make a Flat Plan Whether you use flowerpots, a seed-starting box or repurposed grocery-sto...

31/08/2017

How to Start Your Mornings Right

Much has been written about the power of your morning routine to set your day on a positive course, and science backs those assertions. Research by a German biologist found that people are most proactive and productive first thing in the day, and research published by the American Psychological Association concluded that people who are more active early in the day (early risers) are less stressed, depressed and anxious than night owls.

Much has been written about the power of your morning routine to set your day on a positive course, and science backs those assertions. Research by a German biologist found that people are most proactive and productive first thing in the day, and research published by the American Psychological Asso...

31/08/2017

The Princess We can’t Forget: Tragic Side of Diana Forms a Large Part of Our Love Affair

With its lie detector tests, rollercoaster romances and intriguing lexicon, Love Island has undoubtedly been the series of the year and its success was evident in securing ITV2’s highest ever overnight audience when the final screened on Monday night.

With its lie detector tests, rollercoaster romances and intriguing lexicon, Love Island has undoubtedly been the series of the year and its success was evident in securing ITV2's highest ever overnight audience when the final screened on Monday night. But even the might of 'Kember' couldn't match th...

29/08/2017

8 Autumn Chores for the Lazy Gardener

Gardening seems to lose its appeal when the weather turns nippy and rainy. But if you do these simple autumn chores now you’ll save work in the spring and help your garden survive winter.

Gardening seems to lose its appeal when the weather turns nippy and rainy. But if you do these simple autumn chores now you'll save work in the spring and help your garden survive winter. Improve Your Grass Cut back on next year’s upkeep by fertilizing and reseeding your lawn now. A good winter fert...

29/08/2017

7 Insects You Actually Want in Your Garden

Not all bugs are pests! Here’s how to roll out the welcome mat for insects that are actually good for your garden.

Not all bugs are pests! Here's how to roll out the welcome mat for insects that are actually good for your garden. 1. Hoverfly Benefits of having hoverflies in your garden: Maggots eat softbodied pests such as aphids. Bait hoverflies with: Feverfew, lavender, sweet alyssum, candytuft, dill, fennel,…