Haven’t had a hobby since you were a kid? It’s time to change that! Hobbies are good for mind, body and soul: they can be therapeutic and help you relax, making you feel happier, healthier and more fulfilled. But with such a huge variety of crafts out there, it can be hard to know where to start, so we’ve put together some advice to help you decide which craft is right for you.

Do you spend half an hour every day hunting round the kitchen, staring frantically into the fridge, wondering what you can knock up for dinner with three slices of ham, half a tin of beans and some lettuce that’s on the turn? Then it’s time to stop, take a deep breath and embrace the art of meal planning!

Whether you need ideas for a party or just a quiet evening in with the family, everybody loves a good game, but there are plenty of classic ones that run the risk of being forgotten. So turn off the TV and try your hand at one of these vintage games. It’s fun, the old-fashioned way!

Do you love to read? If so you’re in good company, alongside 66% of people in the UK, making leisurely reading more popular than gardening or even going to the cinema! Still, there’s no denying that reading is a solitary pursuit and, if you find yourself spilling out every book-inspired thought to your long suffering partner, you could consider joining a book club.

We all know that kids say the funniest things, and when it comes to the subject of weddings and marriage they’re never short of something to say. Luckily someone was on hand with pen and paper to capture these gems of wisdom out of the mouths of babes...

You haven’t left work yet, let alone stocked up on cheese you can’t pronounce, but at the last moment some friends have come to town and in a couple of hours they’re expecting to be wined and dined at your home in style. Don’t let the panic set in. These pro tips will have you pulling off the dinner party of champions in no time at all.

We all love a cosy living room and it’s amazing how a few simple home decorations can really enhance any space. So, if you want to create your own relaxing haven of vintage design, follow our basic tips and you’ll be relaxing in a transformed living room in no time!

Congratulations! You’ve been asked to be a bridesmaid. Of course, what you do will largely depend on the type of wedding (and bride!) that you’re involved with, but to get you started we’ve collected together some of the major duties of any bridesmaid. It’s worth brushing up on these for major bridesmaid brownie points!