As a parent, one of the most stressful things can be a child who won’t eat, or drink or do either. We spend our time as parents trying to do the best for our children and one of those things is trying desperately hard to ensure they eat and drink well. When you’ve spent time […]
Prevention tips for avoiding bugs
No one likes getting sick, especially when you’ve got a family to take care of. Whether your little ones end up under the weather, or you’re trying to deal with family life while nursing the mother of all headaches, trying to live your life when someone is sick can be a complete and total nightmare. […]
Autumn and Winter nails
As much as it’s nice to eat outside and have the sun on my face and soak up the natural Vitamin D, I confess, I love Autumn and Winter. Not the rain and wind, but the crisp, cold mornings, crunching through the leaves on the ground, the frost and of course, the snow. When it […]
Stem Cells: what are they and why are they important?
Twelve years ago when I was pregnant with my first child I remember being given a leaflet about Stem Cell collection at a baby show. I had no idea what it was about really, just that it was an expensive process. The leaflet went in the recycling and that was that. I don’t know anyone who […]
A coconut oil for the whole family: discovering Bouoli
I love coconut oil. We use it daily as a family for all sorts of things. My only regret is I didn’t use it sooner. I’ve written before about some of the amazing uses for coconut oil and we’ve tried all sorts of brands. Some are certainly better than others but in my opinion there […]
The benefits of Super Seeds for parents
Any parent of young children will be familiar with those times when you grab for something – anything – that will give you the energy to get through the next few hours without falling asleep on your laundry pile, work desk or sink full of dishes. A tablespoon of peanut butter at 9pm; half a […]
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 […]