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Food & Drink > Dining & Restaurants (Other) Should restaurants be required to list calories and fat grams on their menus?: 2 of 163
There has been lots of media attention recently regarding calories in the food that we eat and it has come out that even when we choose salads, which are viewed as the 'healthier' options, they often contain more calories that a burger! However, I don't think that restaurants should have to, by law, put the calories and fat v... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing The benefits of journaling: 3 of 148
There are many different benefits to keeping a journal and it really depends what purpose you have for keeping a journal. It doesn't have to be purely professional; some people enjoy keeping a journal for personal reasons. If you want to become a writer many books say that in order to get started it is advised to keep a jour... More..
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) You know you're a crafter when...: 2 of 14
I am Claire and I am addicted to crafting there, I have said it! And I know I am addicted because I have noticed the following: 1) Not a spare minute goes past when I don't think of what card I can make next. I am constantly thinking of what I have in my vast collection of craft materials and where I can put it on a card and... More..
Hobbies & Games > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts How to make your own thank you cards without looking cheap: 3 of 20
With the current economic climate people are tending to make their own cards rather than buy them at the moment. There are so many varieties of products that can be used in order to produce high quality cards. Handmade cards also say a bit more as a lot of time and effort went into creating them. They can also be very persona... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: 3 of 15
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation is one of the most popular TV shows around at the moment. It is currently on its ninth series, but previous episodes are being shown on Sky and Five USA, among other channels. Rather than the normal police dramas, CSI focuses on using forensic evidence in order to solve crimes and lock people up... More..
Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts Christmas crafts: How to make your own Christmas cards: 6 of 21
I have been making my own Christmas cards for a few years now. I think they are much more personal than buying them in bulk and deciding which of the four designs are best suited for your friends. I also found when I was at school I had to remember which card I had sent to which friend so as not to give them both the same car... More..
Arts & Humanities > Literature (Other) Will e-books ever supersede real books?: 2 of 6
Now I'm sure I'm not the only one who loves a good book. The smell of a new book is such a nice one and there is nothing nicer than snuggling down with a good book on a cold winters night. And I don't think e-books have the same effect. I stare at computers for about eight hours a day and the last thing I want to do is to go... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending How to save money on arts and crafts supplies: 3 of 7
Hand made cards are becoming more popular at the moment and there is an abundance of things that you can buy in order to make the cards. However, it is essential that costs are kept down in order to make them worthwhile doing. I have found that many branded craft stores are quite expensive and don't always stock as wide a var... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Picnic at Hanging Rock: 2 of 4
Picnic at Hanging Rock is an adaptation of a book written by Joan Lindsay. It is set in 1900 and tells of a group of girls who attend a private school in Australia. One Valentine's Day they get a treat and are allowed to go to hanging rock for a picnic. They are packed into the horse and cart and given a stern warning by the ... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Come Dine With Me: 1 of 2
Come Dine With Me is one of the most popular TV shows on channel 4 at the moment and has just returned for series 6. It is being shown at 5.30 and then again an hour later on channel 4 + 1. There are also various repeats on More 4 as well, often occupying my Sunday afternoons. The episodes last for 30 minutes each and there a... More..