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About me - Bev Jenkins

I'm a downshifter to a tatty house on England's south coast. I live with my lovely husband and two small children on on top of a big hill, with sea views, just if you crane your neck out of a window!

My degree is in Sociology, and I'm a former nhs manager.

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Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning The pros and cons of having a wedding reception at your home: 3 of 11
I can't help but admit to a bias here, I had a wonderful wedding reception at our home; a modest two bedroomed London flat, with a courtyard garden, and loved it. We managed to combine some of the formality of a traditional wedding in our case having champagne cocktails and cutting the cake, with toddlers running about, and ... More..
Home & Garden > Weeds & Pests Methods for getting rid of slugs and snails: 6 of 12
Slugs appearing in your kitchen, your bathroom or even your lounge? Yes, its gross, but believe me you're not alone. Many older houses seem to have an inherent slug problem, probably due to the way the houses are built to breathe. Perhaps in Victorian times, the breathing of the house did not encourage these slimy beasts, ho... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Easter Have an environmentally friendly Easter: 1 of 2
We will be celebrating Easter in a truly green way this year. My family enjoy the celebrations as the start of the spring season, and when I combine that thought with all the packaging and unhealthy treats it makes me feel a little uneasy. This year I'm suggesting we celebrate the true festival by bringing the outside in, an... More..
Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) How to build a bar in your home: 1 of 2
Cocktails in the lounge before dinner anyone? Sound fun? Well, let us get building our home bar ready for a dry martini. Identify what you're going to use for your bar's base, this could be a corner unit, a traditional sideboard, or even just a little corner in the room, with a table and chairs, preferably bar styled and a c... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Commentary Common dating issues and how to solve them: 8 of 15
Dating is a wonderful, exhilerating, scary and sometimes downright boring experience. The key to surviving dating is to put yourself first, with a lot of consideration and respect for your dates, that is. How brilliant an opportunity to spend long evenings getting to know a range of eligible men or women, chatting over cockt... More..
Hobbies & Games > Home Decor Crafts How to create a guest-bedroom basket: 6 of 8
It just takes a little thought and time to turn your guest bedroom in to a deliciously comfortable haven for your friends and family. Imagine the scene, you arrive late on a Friday to a friends' house for a weekend visit, you pop your bags in to your room, and you're greeted with a lovely basket, fresh new toiletries, flower... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Interior decorating tips for the home: 14 of 18
Homeliness is key to making your space inviting to your friends and family. It's tough to achieve the effortless chic look without spending lots of money. For those of us who've just set up home, or just moved in to a new space here are some tips on how to get that cosy yet clean and chic look. 1. Assess the wall coverings, ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts How to create your own invitations: 7 of 9
Fabulous invitations set the scene, they say it's party time, time to gather together friends and family for a special or even everyday great event. I'm going to show you how you can create invitations with that wow factor, to get excitement and buzz before the party even starts. The starting place, is the theme of the party... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss The true benefits of healthy eating: 11 of 14
We'd all love to be happier, healthier and have better relationships with family, friends and co-workers as a consequence. The best way to achieve all these things is to treat your body and mind with the best possible food you can. We all go through phases where we feel too under pressure, at work or home, to take the time t... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts Easter craft ideas for kids: 8 of 10
Easter is just around the corner, early in fact this year, so a perfect activity for an afternoon with your pre-schoolers and toddlers is preparing for the holiday. Easter can easily just become a chocolate fest, and although I'm not suggesting you fill your children's heads with the whole religious story, whatever your reli... More..