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Cornwall, UK

Think of Cornwall, think of sunshine and beautiful beaches! It's England, I know, but it is likely to be warmer and sunnier than other parts of the UK. The benefits of holiday cottages have been mentioned in previous posts so if you've been following our posts

Visit Wales, UK

Wales is the perfect destination for a quick and affordable get away with stunning views and natural beauty. It's one of my favourite places to visit in the UK because I always feel rested and refreshed whenever I spend some time there. As per my usual custom, renting

How to make home made Bread- A quick and easy guide

Sometime in 2020, I found myself looking for home recipie for home made bread because we were all at home and there was a limit to the amount of certain food stuff one could purchase at a time. Naturally, bread flies off the kitchen cabinet when you have a whole

Top things to do in Norfolk, UK

Some years a go, I only thought of Norfolk as an English county for farming and fishing. I never associated it with relaxation or pleasure. However, all that has changed since a colleague spent her family holiday there and came back looking and feeling refreshed. At the end of the

High Cost of Living and Your Health

I remember sitting in a governing board meeting in a primary school where we discussed the need to provide free school meals to children from lower income households because they were not being fed properly at home. I listened in disbelief that this was the reality of some of the

Spaghetti and Leek

If you are looking for a quick 30 minute recipe that is healthy, fresh and wholesome then this spaghetti and leek recipe is just what you need. After a busy working day, the last thing I want to do is spend a long time in the kitchen so batch cooking

Healthy and Budget Friendly Pizza Recipe

I am feeding 13 people today, mostly teenage girls and a pizza night for a sleep over sounds like a great idea. I am not a big pizza fan because some shop bought pizzas are full of unhealthy levels of saturated fats and high in salt and sugar content. However,

Gardening in April

I don't go to the gym and I don't exercise- you see, I don't need to because I'm always here!

Easy pizza dough recipe

This pizza dough recipe is easy to follow, kind to the pocket and very easy to store away in the freezer, and ready to be used when you need to rustle up something quickly. Ingredients 800g of strong bread flour 650ml lukewarm water 7g yeast (in this recipe I have

Empowering youth improves health and wellbeing

Good educational opportunities leads to better career prospects which can support upward social mobility and a more fulfilling life. It improves mental and physical health and wellbeing too. This is important for our young people.

Looking after Your Money

Have you ever wondered how you would cope if the worst were to happen? Living everyday life is usually busy and robs us off the time to sit and consider what would happen to you, your partner or children if the worst were to happen. Relationship breakdowns such as a

How to Achieve Financial Freedom

Achieving financial freedom requires a combination of prudent financial management, smart investing, and disciplined saving habits. Here's a step-by-step guide: 1. Set Clear Financial Goals: Define what financial freedom means to you. It could be retiring early, having enough passive income to cover expenses, or achieving a certain

Your money and your health

You may have heard the phrase "Health is Wealth". Indeed, that is the ethos of Ellar life- to enable you live your best life through empowering you to improve your health and wellbeing. However, we cannot ignore the fact that not having enough money in the bank can

Ramadan and Diabetes: A simple guide for safe fasting

Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam. The holy month of Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection, improvement, community, and fasting from sunrise to sunset. Some people can be exempt from fasting for example, this may be due to health issues such as diabetes, women on their