THE SCEPTICAL SHOPPER: MEN'S TRAINERS

Men’s trainers can be good, bad or decidedly ugly. Our undercover expert sidesteps the silly ones and hunts down some modern classics ... read more »
COMMENTS: 2 | ADD NEW COMMENTTHE SCEPTICAL SHOPPER: BUYING A SOFA

In another new series, undercover experts give impartial advice on how and where to find the best buys. First we look at sofas ... read more »
GIFTS IN SMALL PACKAGES

Large parcels will do for small children, but for adults, the most rewarding gifts come in envelopes. Francesca Martin marks your card, from museums to movie libraries ... read more »
AT PLAY: LAST-MINUTE SHOPPING LIST

Making your list? Checking it twice? After years of experience in the gaming trenches, Brett McCallon has some gift suggestions for nearly anyone on your list ... read more »
INSIDER TRADING: WOODLAND
Buying a wood brings many benefits, and it’s not necessarily the preserve of the super-rich. Pete Leeson of the Woodland Trust UK explains...
From INTELLIGENT LIFE magazine, Autumn 2008
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LOTIONS, POTIONS AND FAITH | August 14th 2008
Five stores to make you feel (and look) better ...
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INSIDER TRADING: BUYING THE RIGHT BARBECUE
JUST GRILL IT | June 30th 2008
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Andy Annat, butcher and British barbecue champion, on choosing equipment for alfresco cooking ...
From INTELLIGENT LIFE magazine, Summer 2008
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