kelliem

Thanks for the tips Mick Mac, I'll be giving it ago. Just hope I can get rid of my cravings for sweet things!

Even after compressing my recycling my recycling bin is still majorly overly by collection time. A weekly collection of the recycling bins would be more appropriate, considering that most packaging is recyclable nowadays and the fact that we are ultimately aiming to reduce our waste!

Radio 2 plays a good mix of music and they have interesting discussions on their too. Or if you are into rock/indie music you could also check out XFM which is 104.9 FM.

Interesting....my boyfriend always does his non-drinking month in January, as an after Christmas detox! I'm tempted to start a pre-Christmas detox this year myself. Any tips? Do you just cut out drinking or also eat differently? Kellie

Hello, did you already find a hotel? What time of year are you going to NYC? I have been a couple of times and would be happy to give some tips. (I have a friend working in Manhattan so was lucky enough to pick up a couple of insider tips) Just get back to me and I would be happy to help. Kellie :)

I used to look after my two nieces whilst my sister worked and thez were a NIGHTMARE! My sister was never very strict with them at all. It even got to the stage were they would start being destructive,the 3 year old even drew on my white sofa with red pen!!! I found the best way to deal with this was to get the both of them into a strict routine and show the boundries. With the help of my sister we set out a few rules. We found that cutting out sugar really helped. We also got him involved in helping out around the house and teaching him how to do things himself. Just small things like picking up his toys and so on. I'm not sure if you already have a strict routine set out for him but if not I would advice you to get on into action asap. It's a tough battle but is worth it in the end. Just think in there. I hope this helps and wish you the best of luck. Kellie :)