We all want our home to be a pleasant place to live. Unfortunately keeping our house looking good takes both time and money. Both of which a lot of us are short of. We all lead busy lives and many of us sometimes find it hard to make ends meet. Fortunately, there are a lot […]
The never ending laundry cycle: Persil Powergems
The laundry basket is basically my nemesis. I spend all week battling to control it. I empty it and feel this overwhelming sense of elation and then when I turn around it’s full again. I swear it has a life of it’s own, a personality. It has a good laugh at my expense, especially when […]
Home updates that don’t require a massive renovation team
Feeling stuck in a rut is never a headspace you should be too content to occupy for very long. There are a lot of things that can build that sense of never moving, and it should be no surprise that your environment can be a big part of that – but what can you do […]
It’s fun to run: the happiest 5k on the planet
The Color Run is the original, largest and most unique 5k colour fun run in the world which celebrates healthiness, happiness, friendship and having the time of your life! Sounds good doesn’t it? You can enter easily online.
Should Smokers Be Encouraged To Vape?
I’ve never smoked. It’s something I feel very strongly about. It killed all four of my grandparents, three of whom were dead by the time I was ten. I’m the person who will cross the street to avoid a smoker and I actively protect my family from smoky environments. Around 17% of adults in the […]
Coping with anaemia in children
If you suspect your child has anaemia, get a proper diagnosis from a doctor before you begin treatment. Anaemia can be temporary or chronic, mild or life-threatening. It has many causes, and treatment depends on cause.
70 years of Marigold: what’s in your kitchen cupboard?
70 years old Marigolds! What image do they create for you? For me, when I think of Marigolds I think of the iconic yellow glove that my grandmother wore whilst cleaning the house, head scarf on and not really unlike the image they have on their website these days to be honest. The Marigold brand […]
Tackling pelvic floor issues and incontinence
The pelvic floor Firstly, in order to tackle pelvic floor issues, you will need to know what the pelvic floor actually is. Pelvic floor muscles are the layer of muscles that support the pelvic organs and span the bottom of the pelvis. The pelvic organs are the bladder and bowel in men, and bladder, bowel and uterus […]