Lifestyle
How to shop smart and save: Tips for parents
With the credit crunch in full swing it’s a stressful time to be having a baby. Living costs are soaring so it’s good to look at ways you can save money.
 
Local youngsters Monique and Jamie give a voice to all
Voice for All is a joint project set up by Southend Council, The YMCA and Connexions in response to a recognised need in this area to support young people in and leaving care.
 
St Patricks - History
First off, St. Patrick wasn't even Irish. He was born somewhere in Britain. (Mental note: delete the red hair; insert pasty complexion and bad teeth.)
 
Online Shopping Guide
The advancement of internet offers many time saving and money saving solutions. As more and more people opt to make their life quick and easy, online shopping has a growing significance. Online shopping simplifies your way of life by bringing great bargains and unique products that are not available anywhere else, right to your door step.
 
Time for you
 
How green is your house?
Most European countries are streets ahead of the UK when it comes to environmental issues and many have been recycling, reusing and implementing strategies to preserve the world’s natural resources for many years. 

It looks like we may finally be getting the message here in Britain but is it a case of too little too late?

Kim Kimber investigated how we shape up compared to Europe and talked to some  families to find out how they have become more eco-friendly.  What simple measures can we all incorporate into our daily lives to catch up with our more environmentally friendly overseas neighbours?

 
Let's Get Crafty
CraftyGetting your children involved in craft making is a sure fire way to capture their attention and let their imagination flourish.
 
Making it look easy
Lifestyle - Career Increasing numbers of women are struggling to combine a career with bringing up children. Kim Kimber tracked down three friends who have each been successful in setting up and running their own business whilst also managing a home and family.
 
Dream Kitchen on a Budget?
Kitchen on a budget? Everyday you cook in your kitchen and every single day you have been longing to renovate or remodel it. You have been looking at several designs and have thought of several themes that would suit your tastes and yet your budget doesn't seem to agree with it.
 

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