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CelebrityThe GuardianHow we met: ‘He turned up with two bottles of rioja. We hit it off straight away!’
How we met: ‘He turned up with two bottles of rioja. We hit it off straight away!’Pedro, 53, and Emma, 45, met in 2010 when he was visiting the UK from Spain. Despite the language barrier, they fell in love and now live together in Extremadura with their three dogs Pedro and Emma in Porto in 2018. Photograph: Image supplied by reader
LifestyleThe Guardian‘Raising a child without a village is doable – but lonely’: readers on the highs and lows of having a lockdown baby
‘Raising a child without a village is doable – but lonely’: readers on the highs and lows of having a lockdown baby. Bringing a baby into the world can be tough at the best of times, and the pandemic has been far from that. Readers reflect on the pain and joy of new parenthood
StyleYahoo Canada StyleThese are the best skin care products to use in yours 20s, according to a dermatologist
Hint: it involves a lot of sunscreen.
StyleYahoo Canada Style12 of the best under-eye patches that actually work
Under-eye patches will help you look awake and refreshed for the endless Zoom meetings you have booked next week.
LifestyleThe GuardianReaders reply: do people’s names affect their personality?
Readers reply: do people’s names affect their personality?. The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts
LifestyleThe GuardianAll that glisters: flood of fake ancient jewellery dupes buyers
All that glisters: flood of fake ancient jewellery dupes buyers. The 3D printer is enabling ever more sophisticated forgeries to be sold as Greek or Roman collectibles
EntertainmentThe GuardianLife in full bloom in a floral designer’s home
Life in full bloom in a floral designer’s home. Swans and blossoms abound in the charming Rye cottage of a flower expert who works in film
EntertainmentThe GuardianMy boy’s genius is beginning to show – one piece at a time
My boy’s genius is beginning to show – one piece at a time. The lion jigsaw is an amazing triumph – every time he gets it out of the box. Could the world championships be next?
LifestyleThe GuardianWhy the dandelion blows away some plant collectors
Why the dandelion blows away some plant collectorsGardeners in Singapore are dazzled by the dandelion and desperate to get hold of its seeds ‘Part of the fascination seems to be that these architectural seed heads turn into magical, living wind chimes with the slightest breeze.’ Photograph: Alamy
LifestyleThe GuardianChildcare is pricey - maybe Boris should set up a nanny state?
Childcare is pricey - maybe Boris should set up a nanny state?Living through lockdown with young children has changed many of the priorities of parenting – but eating dinner at 6pm isn’t something we can do forever ‘Six o’clock used to be when I would shut down my computer and start sloping out to the station.’ Photograph: Alexander Caminada/Rex/Features
CelebrityThe GuardianDivorces of the rich and famous: a 1% solution or the start of a trend?
Divorces of the rich and famous: a 1% solution or the start of a trend? With such high-profile splits at Bill and Melinda Gates and Jeff and Mackenzie Bezos, some say the wealthy play by their own rules but celebrities often set standards the rest of us follow Kim Kardashian and Kanye West: heading in different directions. Photograph: Mike Coppola/Getty Images
LifestyleThe GuardianTen of the best lip balms
Ten of the best lip balms. We all expect different things from a perfect lip balm – but the one thing they have to do is moisturise
NewsThe GuardianThe joys of my daughter Kala’s birthday garden
The joys of my daughter Kala’s birthday gardenThe apple falls not far from the tree, she’s a great young gardener ‘I’ve been gathering seed for months’: Allan Jenkins. Photograph: Allan Jenkins
StyleYahoo Canada Style10 BIPOC-owned beauty brands to shop for summer — all available at Sephora
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LifestyleThe GuardianHow we stay together: ‘It’s like the bow on a present or the icing on a cake’
How we stay together: ‘It’s like the bow on a present or the icing on a cake’ Jayne and Jodie first got together in a way they describe as ‘so unplanned and so random’, but two decades on they’re more settled than ever ‘Just having my best mate by my side, who I happen to be married to is a bonus, and the commitment means everything,’ says Jodie of her relationship with her wife Jayne. Photograph: Jodie Nancarrow and Jayne Watson
LifestyleYahoo Canada StyleTired of dealing with slow-healing maskne? Try these bestselling pimple patches
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StyleYahoo Canada StyleIt's National Nylon Day! Here are 10 of the best nylons that actually stay in place
We've rounded up the best picks at every price.
LifestyleThe GuardianThe best plants for harsh cityscapes
The best plants for harsh cityscapesRock-loving plants will thrive on window sills and balconies Sempervivum species need the barest minimum of soil to grow in. Photograph: Getty Images
NewsThe Guardian‘He grabbed the lead and said: give me the dog’: can pet detectives stop the rise in animal theft?
‘He grabbed the lead and said: give me the dog’: can pet detectives stop the rise in animal theft?. Dogs are more valuable than ever – which is why so many are being snatched. But some owners and pet detectives are fighting back
SportsThe GuardianWhat links Play Misty For Me with Reservoir Dogs? The Weekend quiz
What links Play Misty For Me with Reservoir Dogs? The Weekend quiz. From the cab rank rule to East 17, test your knowledge with the Weekend quiz
HealthThe GuardianCould tapping my chest cure my post-lockdown nerves?
Could tapping my chest cure my post-lockdown nerves?. I want a quick fix for my anxiety. Will seven seconds of rapid tapping on my meridian points do the trick?
LifestyleThe GuardianBlind date: ‘He said, “Do you want to get married”’
Blind date: ‘He said, “Do you want to get married”’. Katie, 25, branding and innovation consultant, meets Jack, 30, actor
NewsThe GuardianTim Dowling: I’m not shaving off my beard, just cutting a mouth hole
Tim Dowling: I’m not shaving off my beard, just cutting a mouth hole. I’m crouched on the wet back step, holding a mirror stolen from the middle one’s bedroom
LifestyleThe GuardianA bar with no booze: ‘Anybody seeking to practice their sober pash skills should give it a try’
A bar with no booze: ‘Anybody seeking to practice their sober pash skills should give it a try’Australia’s first nonalcoholic bar has opened in Melbourne. So what is a bar for, if not for drinking? Brunswick Aces in Melbourne’s East Brunswick is Australia’s first nonalcoholic bar: ‘The sober and sober-curious have a grown-up spot to suggest to mates and dates now.’ Photograph: Griffin Simm