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The 3 Personality Types Successful Women Surround Themselves With At Work

Is Marriage Holding Women Back? Why Being Single Better Prepares You For The Future

£583 Extra A Month - How The Hidden Costs Of Being Disabled Are Making Me Broke

I Did An (Almost) Plastic-Free Holiday & You Can Too

If you’re trying to go plastic-free, your summer holiday is going to sorely test you, as I found out midway through #plasticfreejuly when I headed off

by Jess Commons

11 Eco-Friendly Homeware Buys That Will Also Save You Money

Of course you want to be eco-friendly in your home. You know what damage single-use plastics, food waste and overuse of chemicals are doing to the

by Jess Commons

"Don't Be So Hard On Yourself!" How To Deal With Money Anxiety

Some days, it's easy to get overwhelmed with the sheer number of things there are to be anxious about. From climate change to Donald Trump, social media

by Jess Commons

16 Homeware Steals That Cost Under £10

You're not made of money but you do still crave a Pinterest-worthy house. And you shall have that house. Homeware doesn't need to cost the earth – in

by Jess Commons

Budget Gym Kit That Looks Way More Expensive Than It Really Is

Getting yourself to the gym can be expensive. From the "cheap" membership deals that turn out to be not so cheap, to the crisps you have to buy midway

by Jess Commons

Plastic-Free Work Lunches For The Chronically Disorganised

Hands up who is finding everything to do with the environment very overwhelming and scary at the moment? If this is you, it's probably because everything

by Jess Commons

The Hidden Financial Costs Of Cancer Made Me Homeless

The damage that cancer can cause isn't just physical. It affects everything from relationships to mental health to family life. One area it affects

by Jess Commons

I Spent The Day At Gwyneth Paltrow's £1,000 A Ticket Wellnes...

It’s 8.30am and I’m lost. Above me, there is a signpost. To the left it points to the "Leaky Gut Support Group", to the right is the "Facial Cupping

by Jess Commons

I'm Getting Married But I Still Do A Solo Trip Every Year

One of the biggest myths about solo travel is that it’s something you do when you’ve got no one else to go with, which is rubbish. As we’ve already

by Jess Commons

Every Woman Needs To Do A Solo Holiday – Yes, Even You

Until recently, I thought going on holiday by yourself as a woman meant that you were a real go-getter, the kind of businesswoman Romy and Michele try to

by Jess Commons

13 Space-Saving Buys For Those Who Have A Tiny Kitchen

If you're living in a city, chances are you're dealing with a kitchen space that is barely adequate for one person to prepare a meal in, let alone you

by Jess Commons

12 Tips For Avoiding 'Single Tax' When You Don't H...

Let's be fair; money worries are real, no matter your marital status. For couples, these worries might stem from any number of things – one person

by Jess Commons

I Took A Gap Year At 56 & I Haven't Stopped Travelling Since

For many of us, travelling the world is something we think we need to do before we "settle down", before we have kids and get "serious" about our careers.

by Jess Commons

I Spent 3 Days At Ikea's Headquarters & Things Got Interesting

A train ride away from the famous bridge that connects Sweden and Denmark, in the middle of dense Swedish forestland, lies a tiny little town named

by Jess Commons

How To Get Rid Of Your Nose Piercing Bump

Those of you with a recent nose piercing will know that while your nasal region looks fantastic, the upkeep can be kind of a drag. I am one year and four

by Jess Commons

The Coolest Woman In Money On How To Take Control Of Your Debt

Emilie Bellet is CEO and founder of Vestpod, a company dedicated to helping women to be smarter with their money by giving them the information and tools

by Emilie Bellet

R29's Entertainment & Culture Picks For June

Summer is here – which means it's probably about to rain – which means that it's the perfect time to head back inside and spend some time catching up

by Jess Commons

Delicious Pale Rosé Wine To Drink Outside This Bank Holiday

Summer is, ostensibly, a time for rosé wine. Head to the park, people are drinking it out of plastic cups; to the beer garden, where the table of girls

by Jess Commons

How Much Cash Should You Give For A Wedding Gift?

Summer is just around the corner, and many of us probably have one or two weddings to look forward to this year. Wedding presents are a tricky business.

by Jess Commons

12 Earth-Friendly Interiors Stores To Kit Out Your Home

Just because you want to be responsible when it comes to your interior style, doesn't mean that, all of a sudden, you have to sacrifice your living room

by Jess Commons

A Guide To Your First 'Friend' Wedding (From Someone Wh...

Richard Curtis started writing Four Weddings and a Funeral when he was 34 and found that he’d attended 65 weddings in the previous 11 years. If you're

by Jess Commons

Watch The Sexy Priest & Miley Cyrus In The New Black Mirror <...

Just as your emotions were beginning to subside from the Fleabag-inspired storm they'd been whipped up into, more Andrew Scott-shaped clouds are beginning

by Jess Commons

Travel
A Guide To Essaouira: A Cheaper, Chilled-Out Alternative To Marra...
Marrakech sure is a different place than it was 10 years ago. Of course it's still beautiful, and full of sights and sounds and smells that nourish the
by Jess Commons

Tech
Google Just Dropped Its Most Inexpensive Pixel Yet — & It's ...
Last night, Google announced two new additions to its Pixel lineup - you know - the phones with the adverts throwing shade at other smartphone cameras.
by Anabel Pasarow

Wellness
Would You Recognise The Signs Of Ovarian Cancer?
For many young women (myself included), female-specific cancers seem like an older person's game – something we'll worry about when the menopause comes,
by Jess Commons

Home
Wall Hangings Are The Key To Decorating Rented Flats
For ten years I have lived in rented rooms that have had visual reminders of past residents imprinted on the walls, from scuff marks to lipstick kisses.
by Anna Jay

Weddings
Confessions Of A...Wedding Dress Shop Owner
Jane* is a dress designer who owned a shop selling wedding, bridesmaids' and evening dresses in Dublin for 30 years – at one point with 25 people
by Jess Commons