Reader's Digest

Readers review wisdom from mothers and kids

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Kids and mums find joy in the simple things

Young Beatles—How FAB were they?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Extract from FAB: an intimate life of Paul McCartney

15 Amazing Facts about the Oceans

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 06:58:28 +0000

Although water covers most of the Earth’s surface, what you know about the world’s oceans may just be a drop in the bucket. So, with World Ocean Day June 8, here are 15 fascinating facts about the oceans:

5 Annoying Household Problems – Fixed!

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 05:08:03 +0000

Sometimes it’s the pesky, little problems that bug us the most. And then sometimes those little issues also lead to big problems if left unattended. So, time to grab your toolbox. Here’s how to handle six extremely common home problems:

7 New Types of Yoga You Might Want to Try

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Traditional forms of yoga have been branching out, and yoga masters have been exploring new ways to stretch, strengthen and rejuvenate. Here are seven types of yoga that go beyond traditional “Hatha” yoga. Some are minor variations from traditional, and some have a very modern bent. See if one is right for you:

Are You Fitter than a 10-Year Old?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Sometimes we need a little perspective. And looking at our fitness compared to a 10-year-old may be a wake-up call to start exercising. Below are five fitness tests that measure muscular strength and endurance, cardio-respiratory endurance, speed, agility, and flexibility. With each test is the average scores of 10 year old boys who took the test. So, are you fitter than a 10-year-old? Find out.

12 Clever Car Games for Kids

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Being trapped in a car with children on a long drive can sometimes see like a form of torture. One great way to prevent bad moods and complaining is to play games. We’ve come up with to make the kilometers roll by more quickly:

14 Wonderful Ways to Use Fresh Mint

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

If the only minty things you sample are peppermint candy or spearmint gum, it’s time to get mint-savvy. Fresh mint is as versatile an herb as there is; it can flavour a glass of water, give lift to salads or lamb dishes, and serve as a natural medicine for stress or upset stomach. Best of all, it’s incredibly easy to grow. Nestle a few plants in a pot, put them out in the sun, and you’ll soon have plenty. Here are just a few things to do with your mint leaves:

9 Creative Ways to Remove that Pesky Splinter

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

A splinter can be so small, yet so aggravating – and painful. To remove a splinter, you don’t have to have tweezers handy, or even nerves of steel. Some simple household items can remove that splinter. What’s even better: There’s likely one within arm’s reach right now. So, here are nine things you can grab when you need to pull a pesky splinter:

6 Ways to Remove Buzzing Pests without Chemicals

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Bug spray is designed to kill flying insects, but they may harm more than just aggravating bees and wasps. Chemicals in these sprays can kill beneficial insects and may leave residues that could come in contact with you or your family. So, instead of harsh chemicals, go natural. Here’s how, with six things many people have used successfully to ward off wasps and bees:

Eat This, Burn Belly Fat

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

We’ve all been there: Staring at the cookies and knowing we should eat the yogurt in the refrigerator instead. They’re the same number of calories, so what’s the difference, right? Surprisingly, a ton, especially if you’re hoping to shed belly fat from your frame. While there’s no magic bullet for weight loss, the following foods naturally increase your body’s fat-burning potential.

How to Be an Instant Beer Expert

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Beer doesn’t seem so complicated: grains like barley, rye, wheat, or hops are fermented with yeast to make a quenching, mildly alcoholic drink. But in many bars and restaurants, the beer list may look more like a novel than a menu. Craft beer has been increasing in popularity, and major breweries continue to expand their sudsy offerings, too. To sort out the types of beer (and help you find the kind you’ll like the best), consult this handy Reader’s Digest beer glossary with 32 beer terms explained:

Classic British Menu

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 23:05:17 +0000

A British themed evening is a jolly good excuse to gather your friends and celebrate everything we love about the British. Decorate your house in the English colours of blue, red and white, and kick-start the festivities with our quintessentially British menu plan.

If I could be one person for a day...

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

We asked our readers to tell us who they would be if they could be any other person for a day. Here's what they had to say ...

5 Things the New Royal Baby Will Inherit

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Sometime this July, Prince William and Kate Middleton will welcome their child into the Royal Family. And while being born into the British Royal Family doesn’t have as many perks as a few centuries ago (such as unquestioned, sovereign rule over an empire), the new addition will inherit more than just a title, including:

8 Things You Didn’t Know about British Royalty

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 00:10:47 +0000

As a mix between an Old World monarchy and pop culture icons, the British Royal Family has captured the world’s attention again with the birth of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s baby. With all the contraction-by-contraction coverage of the royal birth, you’ll probably hear a lot about the Royal Family, but here are eight things you probably didn’t know:

19 Things You Didn’t Know about Fireworks

Fri, 31 May 2013 04:42:58 +0000

Prepare your “ooooohhhs” and “ahhhhhhhs.” Here are 19 strange, fascinating, and totally true facts about fireworks, past and present:

Is margarine better for me than butter

Fri, 31 May 2013 02:54:49 +0000

Margarine was invented as a substitute for butter

Pizza tart with cherry tomatoes

Mon, 27 May 2013 01:03:14 +0000

A parmesan-flavoured pizza dough makes a delicious case for a ricotta and herb filling topped with sweet cherry tomatoes and black olives. Serve with a salad of mixed leaves and poppy, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, toasted to bring out their flavour.

5 easy ways to cut your fuel bills

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:07:34 +0000

Some energy-saving measures, such as installing ceiling insulation or double glazing, require time and money. But there are simple things, too, that anyone can do and which will save rather than cost you money.