A quick history of Animal Crossing and millennials

It’s been hard to miss the recent buzz around Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Released on March 20th this year, the game has been a staggering success, with an estimated 5 million digital copies sold in March alone. Easy to pick up for new gamers, and a familiar face for existing ones, the player base is…

How to pack for an international move

From picking the right type of box, through to creating a spreadsheet that will keep track of them, this article will help you to master the international moving process.

Tvättstuga: The Swedish art of doing laundry

In November 2018, I moved to Sweden. After the initial shock had temporarily subsided, I took in the details of our rental apartment. It didn’t take long for me to realise that there wasn’t a washing machine in sight. Queue existential crisis. Queue visions of myself avoiding eye contact in crowded launderettes. Queue contemplating how…

Understanding makeup expiration dates

Do you know when it’s time to throw away a tube of mascara? Or part ways with your favourite eyeshadow palette? If not, continue reading to find out how you know when it’s time to let go. EU law dictates that the labelling on cosmetics products must tell you how long the product is safe…