Whether it is unwanted attention from a guy who just can’t take the hint or the sales department of a company who are trying to sell you something we’ve all had those persistent calls that drive us all crazy. No matter how many times you tell them you are just not interested they just keep calling. Well now there is a clever way to get them to give up  - by thinking the phone number is no longer in use.  RingTagz, the mobile ringtone app company, has now brought in an app that allows you set the ringtone people calling you hear to a ‘no longer in service’ tone for specific callers. Called Dead Tone, it is a quick and efficient way to let those callers know there is no point trying to call any more.  Read more... (500 words, 2 images, estimated 2:00 mins reading time)

She wipes away your tears when the world seems too tough, she brings you hot soup and a cold compress when you’re feeling sick, she worries about your relationships, your successes and whether you’re happy. It doesn’t matter whether you’re five, 25 or 45 you will always be mummy’s little girl.  Read more... (398 words, 3 images, estimated 1:36 mins reading time)

It’s the time of the year where you can show your beau just how much he means to you and hopefully he knows you well enough to buy you a gift that you too will treasure this Valentine’s Day.  Read more... (737 words, 3 images, estimated 2:57 mins reading time)

Your parents may drive you crazy but you love them to pieces. They brought you up, dried your tears when you scraped your knee and when that boy in year seven dumped you for no reason at all. They gave up so much for you and you are the apple of their eyes so show them how much they mean to you this Christmas. And it is not just your own parents, don’t forget his folks too, after all, they made him the man he is today!  Read more... (483 words, 3 images, estimated 1:56 mins reading time)

Baby’s first Christmas is often more exciting for the parents than it is for the baby since they will probably play longer with the wrapping than they will the actual presents. But that doesn’t mean you can’t choose a gift that’ll become a much loved toy or will have their parents thanking you for your great taste. And of course for Christmas day there are always the pudding, Santa and reindeer outfits (pictured above from Mamas & Papas, £20).  Read more... (565 words, 3 images, estimated 2:16 mins reading time)

She is your partner in crime, your confidant, your shoulder to cry on and the first person you turn to for advice so this Christmas show your best friend just how much she means to you.  Read more... (491 words, 3 images, estimated 1:58 mins reading time)

He makes you feel like a princess but what do you buy for the man in your life who has everything?  When the iPad 2 came out, he was already getting Apple store to deliver it, the new Audi is already parked outside and he has already put his name on the list for the iPhone 5 due out early next year.  Read more... (559 words, 3 images, estimated 2:14 mins reading time)

Everyone has a friend whose house is perfect, looks immaculate, cooks like Delia and all without getting a hair out of place. It can seem hard to find the perfect gift for these domestic goddesses but there are some lovely homewares out there so whether they prefer sophisticated contemporary, vintage or French farmhouse, there is plenty to choose from.  Read more... (406 words, 3 images, estimated 1:37 mins reading time)

Nothing says Christmas more than the look on children’s faces as they race down stairs to see just what Father Christmas has left them. In the first of our Christmas gift guides we look at the presents children are wishing for from Santa this year.  Read more... (654 words, 3 images, estimated 2:37 mins reading time)

When it is dark and cold outside, you don’t always want to head out on the town but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun with your friends. Movies can be hard, particular if you have different tastes with beaus wanting an action film while the belles would rather watch a chick flick.  Read more... (329 words, 4 images, estimated 1:19 mins reading time)