The standard response I hear from people when it comes to discussing volunteering is “I don’t have time”. I think there is a terrible misconception that volunteers should be retired people who are looking to ‘fill their time’.
Top 20 most stressful things about parenting
There is no question that parenting is stressful. Some parents seem to deal with this better than others and the same situations don’t cause the same amount of stress response with parents – but, let’s tell it how it is, freaking stressful.
Eyesight and your lifestyle: what you need to know
Half of UK adults have no idea that your diet can affect your eyesight. A poll of 2,000 adults found 49 per cent are clueless when it comes to the nutrients and vitamins which can boost eye health.
Encouraging wildlife in your garden
We don’t have pets, but it feels as if we do, which is actually really wonderful. We’ve made a few additions to our garden lately to encourage the wildlife, so I thought I’d share a few of these.
How Britain’s Kids Are Getting Reacquainted with Cheese
Britain is eating more cheese products. According to some estimates, more than 62% of shoppers are adding more cheese snacks to their shopping basket compared with a few years ago. That’s a dramatic increase, and it couldn’t come at a better time.
Stocking up the school cupboards in time for school holidays
As parents we will all be aware of our children turning into snack monsters during the school holidays. Many a time have I felt like a snack slave to my children. It can seem none stop and I can never quite get my head around how many times I am asked for a snack during […]
Top 30 most confusing things about pregnancy
Pregnancy can be a confusing time for mums-to-be and also their partners. It doesn’t help that there remain so many conflicting thoughts and opinions about pregnancy.
Day dresses and evening dresses: what do you enjoy wearing the most?
I love wearing dresses. There is nothing quite like finding a dress you feel really good in and getting dressed up for the evening, or even just popping one on in the day.