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Get all the latest life advice every modern woman needs to know – from food, health and home design to career tips and cars. Discover our health and fitness guides, try out our fabulous recipes and grab the hottest tech gadgets out there. Throw in a few cocktail ideas and wine guides, and we’ve got you covered!

Smeg’s New KLF04 Kettle Brews at the Perfect Temperature

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Italian home appliance manufacturers Smeg have just added the KLF04 kettle to its line-up of stylish small domestic appliances. Featuring Smeg’s signature sexy curves and retro styling combined with class-leading tech, the kettle comes complete with a temperature gauge to ensure we get the perfect cuppa. If you’re somewhat of a tea aficionado, you’ll know […]

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Acer Swift 3 Review: An Attractive & Affordable Laptop

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When you’re on the hunt for a new laptop, what do you look for? Great battery life? Easy portability? An affordable price tag? Well, the 2017 edition of the Acer Swift 3 ticks all the right boxes. DESIGN & BUILD If there’s one thing that you can guarantee with any Acer product, it’s slender design. The […]

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Simple Homemade Cocktails

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Whether you’ve got a bunch of friends coming round or you’re having a date night in, there’s nothing better than mixing up some tasty cocktails for everyone to enjoy. Here at Janes we are huge fans of indulging in a cocktail or three, but when it comes to creating our own, we’re a little bit lazy. […]

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GBBO – Smeg Stand Mixer Review

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With the Great British Bake Off upon us once more, things may have changed but that doesn’t mean we aren’t just as excited! To get in the mood, we tested the rather gorgeous Smeg Stand Mixer and baked something ourselves! Yes, GBBO is back and as we all know, the show has moved from BBC […]

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Shader: Portable Shade & Sun Protection

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There’s nothing better than spending a hot summer’s day sunbathing on the beach. But when you want to read your book, or check your phone, the sun’s brightness can be a real issue. Don’t worry though, because there’s an easy solution: the innovative Shader, a device that offers both portable shade and personal sun protection. […]

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Tech Stars: Zolo Liberty+ Wireless Earphones

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When it comes to wireless earbuds, no one has yet seemed to create a pair that can work just as well as headphones; there’s always an issue, whether it’s the sound or the comfort. But now thanks to the guys at Zolo with their genius Liberty+ earbuds, our prayers have been answered and finally there’s […]

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Who To See At Latitude 2017

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Festival season is in full-swing and those of you lucky enough to have Latitude tickets are in for a treat this year! The line-up is absolutely incredible, but if you are struggling with who you should see at Henham Park, let us help you out! From big headliners, to lesser known bands, here’s 5 acts […]

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Tech Stars: Tayogo Force Waterproof Headset

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If your preferred workout is in the swimming pool instead of the track, you’re probably all too familiar with the annoyance of not being able to listen to your favourite tunes whilst striving for a personal best. But now, there is an answer to your wishes: The Tayogo Force Conduction Waterproof Bluetooth Headset. The Tayogo Force […]

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Alcoholic Ice Lollies

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Summer is well and truly here, and we don’t know about you, but we are sweating profusely. On a hot weekend, it’s always hard to make the tricky choice between having a refreshing ice lolly, or a refreshing ice cold alcoholic drink, but have no fear because we have some recipes that combine both! Whether […]

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Serve up Strangers at Home – Strangers Coffee Review

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Have you seen the McDonald’s advert that takes the micky out of the overcomplicated and overpriced hipster cafes? Surely, when the fast food giant attempts to steal the customers from small, independent coffee houses, it is a compliment and acknowledgement that these coffee houses are creating and providing something that people want; good coffee. Strangers […]

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Fun on a Fixie

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To look anything but Average in the cycle lane, saddle up on a Fixie this summer. The fixed-gear bicycle (or fixed-wheel) is fast becoming the most popular choice amongst urban cyclists and the commuter fraternity, offering many advantages over the multi-geared bicycle we used to ride on as a kid. Most fixies incorporate a ‘flip-flop’ […]

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Volcano Coffee Works: 100% compostable pods

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Over the past five years, coffee-pod machines have grown in popularity across Britain. However, the typical plastic and aluminium pods are a nightmare when it comes to the environment. Unlike Donald Trump, here at Average Janes we care about the environment, and that’s why we love Volcano Coffee Works new 100% bio-based compostable coffee pods. On average us Brits spend […]

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