Lifestyle
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7 Travel Insurance Mistakes That Could Cost You Thousands
In an era where travel plans can change in an instant, travel insurance has become less of a luxury and more of a necessity. Yet many travellers continue to make costly mistakes when purchasing and...
Want A Pay Rise? Here’s What Not To Say To Your Boss
Let's be honest - asking for more raise is awkward. But with living costs through the roof, more of us than ever are having to bite the bullet, pluck up the courage, and rap-tap-tap on...
7 Tried & Tested Ways To Prepare For A Perfect Night’s Sleep
Ideal if you’re looking for inspiration for your own soothing bedtime ritual…
Not another article on sleep hygiene, we hear your cry...or, did you just think it, inside that sleep deprived brain of yours? Too tired...
12 Ways To Make Your Garden Wildlife Friendly
Has the last few years of dire warnings about the planet made you keen to reevaluate your relationship with nature? Have you been meaning to transform your garden into an accessible space for birds, bees,...
Lifestyle
10 Issues You Might Encounter When Repurposing Your Garden Shed Into A Home Office
& the IDEAL ways to fix them…
As the pandemic forced millions of Britons to work remotely, many found themselves...
The Essential Guide To Financing Your Small Business Start-Up In 2025
The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in 2025, with innovative minds across Britain turning bold ideas into thriving...
The UK’s Love Affair With Plants: The 7 Best Houseplants for Sunny South-Facing Rooms
The British obsession with houseplants, which bloomed during lockdown, shows no signs of wilting. While once we might have...
The Rise Of Smart Travel: How Does Lyft Work In The US?
Here’s the thing; for British travellers heading to the United States, navigating transport options can feel rather daunting. Whilst...
7 Wonderful Ways To Capture Your Child’s Journey (Before They Grow Up Too Fast!)
If there's one universal truth about parenting, it's that time flies at an alarmingly swift pace. One moment you're...
9 Energy Saving Tips That Will Add Value To Your Home
If you are thinking of selling up and moving on, then you’re probably already familiar with a few value...
Wellbeing
7 Tried & Tested Ways To Prepare For A Perfect Night’s Sleep
Ideal if you’re looking for inspiration for your own soothing bedtime ritual…
Not another article on sleep hygiene, we hear...
From Hatha To Vinyasa: 7 Potential Benefits Of Regular Yoga Practice
Yoga is used throughout the world to maintain a healthy body and mind, and has been for centuries. In...
The Great Unplugging: Your No-Nonsense Guide To Going Digitally Native In 2025
Remember when we thought turning off notifications was revolutionary? Those digital detox tips from last year already feel antiquated,...
Winter Wellbeing: How To Keep Calm In Stressful Times
In an ever-changing world, it’s not uncommon to find ourselves grappling with stress and uncertainty. Whether it’s personal challenges,...
Winter Sun Protection 101: Don’t Get Complacement Because Of The Cold
Brrrr. As winter's icy grip takes hold and grey skies become the norm, many Britons are hastily packing away...
7 Of The Best Products That Will Upgrade Your Bathroom Experience
Ideal for a moment of bliss in the bath...
If you’re a regular reader of IDEAL, then you’ll know just...
Home & Interiors
10 Issues You Might Encounter When Repurposing Your Garden Shed Into A Home Office
& the IDEAL ways to fix them…
As the pandemic forced millions of Britons to work remotely, many found themselves...
The UK’s Love Affair With Plants: The 7 Best Houseplants for Sunny South-Facing Rooms
The British obsession with houseplants, which bloomed during lockdown, shows no signs of wilting. While once we might have...
9 Energy Saving Tips That Will Add Value To Your Home
If you are thinking of selling up and moving on, then you’re probably already familiar with a few value...
12 Golden Rules For Hanging Art At Home
Ideal for showing off your keen taste in aesthetics...
When it comes to choosing and hanging art at home, the...
12 Ways To Make Your Garden Wildlife Friendly
Has the last few years of dire warnings about the planet made you keen to reevaluate your relationship with...
8 Professional Chef’s Tips For A Better Organised Kitchen At Home
It’s often said that the kitchen is the heart of the home, but when it’s cluttered, disorganised and dirty,...
Coffee Break Reads
The Roots Of Aroma: Understanding The Essential Oil Perfume Movement
When the revered botanist Ibn al-Baitar wandered through the aromatic gardens of Al-Andalus in the 13th century, he documented...
From Hatha To Vinyasa: 7 Potential Benefits Of Regular Yoga Practice
Yoga is used throughout the world to maintain a healthy body and mind, and has been for centuries. In...
8 Domestic Swaps To Help Make Your Home Greener
The world is changing, the planet’s heating up, and unless we all endeavour to make big changes to the...
What Shopping Habits, Materials & Brands Are A Welcome Antidote To Fast Fashion?
As the environmental and ethical implications of fast fashion become increasingly apparent, a paradigm shift in consumer behaviour is emerging....
So, You’re Hosting Your First Christmas This Winter?
As the older generation gets older, the younger generation assumes responsibility for honoring family traditions. Your parents might have...
5 Ways To Make Christmas Morning Even More Special
Christmas morning… For children, it’s unsurpassed for magic, sparkle and spectacle, with stockings to unpack, presents to open, Santa...
Spotlight on...
7 Travel Insurance Mistakes That Could Cost You Thousands
In an era where travel plans can change in an instant, travel insurance has become less of a luxury...