summer fun

Summer time is a special time for all of us, but particularly for those with sprogs. Because summer's here and school's out. All that free time to go on family holidays and take not only a break, but a gazillion memorable photos of your time away.…

Guilty! Yes, having the attention span of a goldfish feels like a common issue these days. What with screen time, phone use, erm, what was I saying? Just kidding but guys, so many people struggle hard with their ability to stay attentive. Reading…

Summer time is made for long days outside, topping up on your tan while having a good time with your pals. And you might well be the type of person who enjoys a tipple or two while doing so. But finding the right kind of bev that's tasty but also…

Summer is the perfect time to be outdoors, having fun with friends, and of course — a tipple or two. If you get the right weather, a trip down the park, your nearest beach, or even your own garden (if you're lucky enough) can be the absolute bees…

I know it's barely even June, but I'm already embracing the summer vibes with open arms (and a high SPF — gotta stay safe, y'all). I've put away my winter coats in favor of all my cute summery florals, I'm starting to plan my summer vacation ideas…

Gin is undoubtedly a classic, quintessentially British spirit. From mother's ruin to the queen mother proudly gripping a gin and Dubonnet — this spirit is the true spirit of the UK. And with legions of new fans, and the craft booze movement picking…

If you find yourself constantly drifting off into daydreams about traveling the world, backpacking through Europe, or soaking up the sun in the summer on beautiful beaches, you're not alone. Getting the chance to travel and explore around the globe…

British summer has hit so you have in and around three to five days to get out and enjoy the sun. Everyone knows there is nothing more refreshing than a cooling dip in the pool, lake, sea, river, or wherever you can get yourself wet. Just don't…

Hot days and stuffy rooms can be torture, and a central air conditioning unit isn't always a realistic or affordable solution. That's where the best oscillating fans step in and step up to create a comfortable environment no matter how hot or humid…

Technically, summer doesn't end until September 22 (a Friday this year), but TBH the second half of August always kind of feels like things are winding down (shakes a fist at school for hardwiring the academic calendar into my cells). Beaches and…

Wintertime brings many wonderful things, among them a plethora of vacation days, stylish coats, and an excuse to drink hot chocolate wherever and whenever. For many of us, however, our romanticized snow-adventuring expectations for the winter…

With summer long behind us and the hustle of the upcoming holidays before us, introverts revel in the quiet seasonal transition of fall. That's because, without question, fall is the best season for introverts. As the more mellow, introspective…

First, the Snapchat update threw the Internet into a weeks-long, rainbow-puking tizzy, and now we're about to learn how to make your Facebook profile picture a GIF. What gives? Are tech companies trying to break the Internet's collective, squirrelly…

Has your Snapchat game felt a little stale lately? Is it full of nothing but selfies, ironic captions, and, thanks to the time filter, complaints about waking up on weekday mornings? Then rejoice, my fellow Millennials, for Snapchat's new "Lenses"…

Well, this is it. Summer is over — gone, done-zo, adios. Once the Labor Day festivities come to an end, we'll all have to say farewell to the summer season and all of its glorious beauty. The darkness will come much earlier, colors will go from neon…

If there's one thing I've learned in my 23 years on this Earth, it's that the comments section of any website is a terrifying swamp filled with homophobia, racism, and misogyny. Unsurprisingly, the latest installment of "Porn Stars Read Mean…

Summer is almost over, so we may as well send it out with a bang — and luckily, I've found just the thing: A fabulous deal in which scoops of ice cream will be just $1.31 at Baskin-Robbins on Monday, Aug. 31. The promo comes as part of…

We've all done things to annoy our siblings on road trips: purple nurples, tickle attacks, and repeatedly kicking the back of their seats until they snap are merely a few of the many, many tactics I've used to entertain myself when stuck in an…

Every time I visit my hometown, the great Warner Family Debate erupts: does the city or the country make you happier? Urban areas aren't exactly calming, with their constant light, noise, and spontaneous Rick Ross album parties at the club down the…