When Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation on Feb. 11, 2013, he became the third pope in history to voluntarily do so — and the first in more than 600 years. While religious leaders determine who will be the next Bishop of Rome and prepare for the installation of a new leader, visitors to Rome…
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Ok, so I’ve been daydreaming. As you may recall, fellow Urban Housewives, my apartment is roughly the size of one of those adorable Polly Pocket toys from the 90s. Except it’s not that adorable when you’re trying to maintain a life, marriage and aesthetic style inside said minuscule place. So I’ve been letting my mind…
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I love pampering. What woman doesn’t? We like to look good and we like to feel good. I can’t even count the amount of bottles and potions in my bathroom, and when I get my nails done I refuse to type properly for days. I’ve spent hours typing out emails with my knuckles so my…
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I was reading the funny confessional pages in a magazine recently, and the theme was ‘nightlife’. There were lots of stories from women mistaking strangers for their boyfriends, drinking a little too much, and even falling out of a taxi. I wondered who these women are, that have such dramatic, comedic nights on the town,…
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Cruises are one of the best options for families as there are more than enough things to do for all ages on-board. However, knowing what to take on your family break can sometimes seem impossible, especially if it’s your first cruise.
What holiday could be more idyllic than a getaway by the seaside? Kicking back on a towel on golden sand with legs outstretched, ready to soak up the sun and enjoy the sound of waves crashing on the nearby shore…
The process of moving houses is difficult and turbulent at the best of times. It is a major life change requiring hard work and readjustment. Add a couple of children into the mix and the stress levels increase exponentially.