When it comes to complexion, often people strive for radiant, clear skin. While a good skincare routine can go a long way to achieving blemish-free skin, there are a few other things you could be doing too. You know, with all that ‘spare’ time we all have. In all honesty, most of the things below are more about choices rather than ‘extra’ things to do.
“Are they all yours?”
When I became pregnant with my fourth child I discovered very quickly that complete strangers were not shy in making a range of (mainly negative) comments.
How do you fill your time when your children are grown up?
I’ve got a long time to go before I find this out, thank goodness – but I do joke sometimes that when they’ve all left home I will have lots of baths, go to the gym a lot, go and help build a school in Africa and volunteer at a care home.
Back to school: growing independence and safety
It’s bad enough when your children first begin nursery and then school. They become more independent and don’t need you quite as much as they once did. Fast forward a few years and they might be asking to walk to school with their friends, bike to school even. They might be staying late for sports […]
Country Vs City Breaks: where is it best to stay?
Choosing the perfect location for a holiday or weekend away can be a much harder task than first meets the eye. There’s so many different places for us to choose from and each offers something uniquely appealing. If you’re planning to stay somewhere within the UK and are undecided about whether to go urban or […]
Thinking of starting a family? How to ensure your family get the best start
Meeting someone special and becoming a couple is one of life’s great pleasures. You fall in love, you might or might not get married, you end up living together. That’s the story, the modern love story, but then what next? For many couples, there is a strong desire to start a family. It can be […]
Homemade banana milkshake
I recently shared a juicing infographic with you, which contained some handy tips for juicing as well as lots of facts. I have been experimenting with a range of juices, smoothies and milkshakes recently, using Riverford organic fruit. Riverford stock a range of fruit specifically for juicing that can be delivered directly to your door. […]
The last breastfeed
Remember, remember the 5th of November 2015 – I will. I’m not sure if I ever gave much thought to the last breastfeed over nine years ago as I gave my first born her first feed. After all, that was only the start of the journey. I’ve spoken before about my views on breastfeeding and that […]