Life

Becoming a dad can trigger a host of emotions – from joy to fear and everything in between. Throw a lack of sleep and broken routines into the mix, and it’s no wonder some new dads can feel a little off kilter. SLMan sat down with the experts to discover their rules for coping…

Having spent night after night surrounded by your own four walls, you’d be forgiven for not being in the mood for a night of passion. According to statistics, nearly 40% of British adults said they had less sex in 2020 because their libido fell, while 25% attributed their lack of bedroom activity to greater anxiety. If this sounds familiar, help is at hand. From why stress levels may play a role to the importance of intimacy, we sat down with two relationship experts to delve deeper…

From the seven Hawksmoor steaks now available at a supermarket to hand-pulled noodles in the post, these are the new food and drink releases you need to know about…

It always takes a while to settle into a new job, but in a pandemic, this concept is taken to whole new level. From making a good impression to getting to know your colleagues, here, Christine Wright from recruitment firm Hays, shares her advice to ensure things get off to the best start possible…

Last month, a struggling American retailer became the hottest property on the US stock market when a renegade bunch of social media users came together to thumb their noses at Wall Street. SLMan cornered David Horowitz of accountancy and consultancy firm Buzzacott for the full story of exactly what went down and what it means for personal investors. From short squeezes to self-trading platforms, here’s everything you need to know…

Whether you’re ready to launch your business or just looking to take a side hustle to the next level, there are apps that can help. From logo makers and social media managers to a nifty accounting tool, these are ten of the best to download…

Since Pizza Pilgrims lit up lockdown 1.0 with its frying-pan pizzas in the post, plenty of top pizzerias have followed suit. Easy, fun and fool-proof, a pizza kit is the obvious way to inject some entertainment into another night at home. From Chicago-style deep-pan pizzas to authentic Neapolitan numbers, here are the best to try from across the UK…

Unpleasant social media interactions aren’t just encouraging people to close their Facebook accounts. They’re making us more wary of speaking our minds in real-life situations. Human behaviour expert Ian Leslie, who advises CEOs and CMOs on communication and workplace culture, believes we need to re-embrace conflict at home, in work and everywhere else. That’s because, done right, arguments can deliver better outcomes for everyone…

There’s still time to tick off some DIY jobs and have something to show for lockdown 3.0. To point you in the right direction, we asked Demi Stanley of Fantastic Services to answer the ten most Googled questions about DIY…

At this time of year, when the weather is chilly and the days are short, there’s almost nothing better than curling up with a glass of red wine. But if you don’t know much about it, it’s easy to go too heavy and overwhelm your palate. To help, we asked wine expert Aleesha Hansel to share her tips and recommendations.

Stephen Bayley is the nation’s design guru. He created the Design Museum with Sir Terence Conran and has been writing about the subject for more than 40 years – for everyone from GQ to the Spectator. Now he’s challenging us to put down our phones and embrace the delights – and good design – of the world around us. Stephen told SLMan why time not money is the key to doing this, and where he finds his own everyday pleasures…

Valentine’s Day might be looking a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean romance is off the table altogether. From champagne and oyster tasting kits to full-blown six-course menus complete with lobster, truffle and chocolate fondants, here are some of our favourite options available for home delivery.