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I'd agree with that. As in life, if you try to be someone you're not, it will show and you will be exposed as a fraud. Always go with your writing instincts, then when you have the first draft, tidy...

The problem with doing this is that if you do it too often, it will make the writing sound stilted. Even once in every couple of paragraphs is too much. To be honest, word count shouldn't be a...

I always try to eat food that looks like food, rather than processed foods. I'll always choose a steak over a hamburger, because I can see how much meat and fat is there. Another tip is to never cook...

That's interesting. I've often made an exfoliator/cleanser with yogurt, honey and sugar, but this one is new to me. I like the yogurt one, because it leaves the skin feeling silky soft afterwards. I...

I've never heard of this tip - I presume you mean bicarbonate of soda? I'd think Andrews Salts would also do a similar job. I have no compunction about killing rats and mice at all - they spread...

That's a good tip, and the sand will ensure that the cigarette is fully extinguished, rather than smouldering away and adding to the smoky smell. If you've had a lot of guests smoking in the house,...

A friend of ours has a couple of draughty areas in her house, and she has a quick and easy solution. One 'cold spot' is the bathroom window. Although they have a heater in the bathroom, they were...

I always try to incorporate more movement into household tasks such as cleaning the windows and washing the floor. I make sure I bend and stretch a lot when I clean the windows, and we have marble...

There are a number of calorie counters on the Internet that give calorie counts for foods, as well as calorie expenditure for all forms of exercise. Just Google 'free calorie calculators' and see...

This beautifully illustrates the flexibility of freelance writing. UmiNoor tailors it to suit herself, and other writers can do the same. Not everyone wants the stress of advertising, finding clients...

Yes - this works well with any type of savoury bread. I've used it with pittas, poppadoms, naan bread and crispbakes, as well as ordinary bread and toast. I also use this as a base for home made...

I agree that preserved foods bought in bulk are likely to be unhealthy, but you can make big savings by buying flour and grains in bulk. Cake and bread mixes will contain preservatives, but if you...

I always store strawberries and soft fruits in a plastic container with a grid - like those that shops sell for thawing out meat, so it doesn't rest in its own juices. I have a large container that...

Yes, it does. My latest lot of flowers - for my birthday - are almost three weeks old now. I trimmed them up this morning, and there was no slime at all. It also stops those horrible green tide marks...

I always put my flowers in lemonade, rather than water. It keeps them fresh for up to three weeks, if you change it every few days. Diet lemonade doesn't work, though, so I think the sugar content...

One way to reduce floral expenses is to get your order filled at a local technical college which has floristry classes. You'll get a prefessional service for a fraction of the normal cost. Book well...

If you want to cook onions for your burgers and hot dogs, but don't want to blacken the bottoms of your pans on the barbecue, here's a really simple tip. Take a roll of kitchen foil, and rip off a...

Great tip, Jessi. We get avocados for silly prices when they're in season as well, and I never knew you could freeze them successfully. I love to make my own guacamole, and I also use mashed avocado...

My best tip for writing essays also works for writing articles. Organise the points into subheadings, even if you don't use them in the final draft. It helps you to organise your thoughts, and it's...

A good way to ensure you always have a cold drink is to freeze water or fruit juice in small plastic bottles. They'll thaw out gradually during the journey, even on the hottest days.

Another...

White is a very unforgiving colour, so as well as your choice of underwear, you need to think carefully about your look. If your trousers are even slightly tight, they will really make your bum look...

The thing to remember, though, is that healthy fats are still high in calories, so you can't indulge in them freely, just because they're good for you. If you only ever consume one fat, make it olive...

Hydration is also important for healthy skin, so remember to drink plenty of water, and also to eat foods containing high levels of water, such as salad vegetables and fruits. Healthy skin comes...

Snails and slugs don't like crossing anything rough or sharp, so another idea is to crush eggshells and sprinkle them around the plants. This works very well if you have pets or small children, and...

If you're dining out in the wasp season, place a plate of something sweet and sticky well away from the diners. The wasps will head directly for it, and they won't bother you.

Something else to...