Handpicked August - Small Joys, Real Life & a Glorious Tomato Takeover

Welcome to the August issue of Handpicked, where late summer is in full swing, gardens are looking a little unruly, tomatoes have staged a kitchen coup, and we’re wondering where the holidays went.

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This month brings together honest, useful and relatable stories from local people and businesses across Home & Garden, Business Matters, Health & Wellness, and Food & Drink, celebrating real life rather than the polished version.

In Business Matters, The Childcare Juggle Nobody Puts on LinkedIn explores the summer collision of work, school holidays and parental guilt, with a reassuring reminder that children do not need six perfectly planned weeks and exhaustion is not proof of commitment.

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In Home & Garden, Should Yellow Be Allowed Back Indoors? makes the case for welcoming this cheerful colour home. From soft butter and earthy ochre to punchy mustard and sunflower, the right shade can bring warmth, character and a little visual nerve to any room.

Our Health & Wellness feature, What If You’re Not Having the Best Summer Ever?, gives readers permission to have a summer that is quieter, harder or simply ordinary. It does not need to be packed or photogenic to matter.

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And in Food & Drink, Too Many Tomatoes celebrates one of August’s most cheerful emergencies, with delicious inspiration for handling the annual glut.

You’ll also find interiors, property, seasonal recipes and practical advice from independent businesses doing brilliant things close to home.

So, pour something cold, find a shady spot and settle in. There is plenty to discover in this month’s Handpicked.

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