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What does innovation mean to a 21st Century Mum?

Looking back at all the mums in my family for generations I am trying to understand what makes me different as a 21st Century Mum. It’s not an easy answer. But of all things the way I have embraced the changes and the innovation in products and gadgets has made me understand what it means to be a mother today. It’s never been easy to be a mum for any generation. In the past mums had…
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Fitness & Health

Self-care! Why looking after yourself helps you look after your kids

I am a great believer in self-care. I am a happy person essentially because I regularly take time out for my self-care. Parenting is a 24-hour job that requires hard work, patience and sacrifice. As a result, it can be easy to stop caring for yourself, as your sole aim will be to raise happy, healthy children. However, believe it or not, self-care is beneficial to your children.If you want…
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Fitness & Health

My yummy home-made turmeric ginger tea recipe & its health benefits

Veganuary is upon us and I have started thinking of using more healthy herbs in my diet. I have come across a lot of turmeric ginger tea recipes and I have developed my own one to make it also tasty and delicious. I have never been a great fan of ginger but as it is so healthy I wanted to give it a go. Turmeric ginger tea can help with several health issues. I have done some research and I have…
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Fashion & Beauty

How Catalogues Make Fashion More Affordable

2019 has started and I am looking at ways to keep up with the latest fashions – that can be a costly affair particularly for those that always want to be bang up to date in terms of the clothing and accessories they were – without breaking the bank. Fashions change on a regular basis as well as by season, which means that you need to be able to afford to invest in new items on a…
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Books

Book of the week: My Child's Different by Elaine Halligan

I get to read and review many books every year and not all are memorable. One that I will remember this year is My Child’s Different by Elaine Halligan which is a MUST HAVE for every parent in the world. I absolutely loved reading Sam’s journey which at times moved me to tears. I also want to share a lovely story on how I met Elaine, Sam’s mother. It was a Winter…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

Star Mum! Mumpreneur & former Strictly winner Abbey Clancy shares her tips for achieving a work life balance

Mum-of-three and businesswoman Abbey Clancy has recently launched her glamorous debut collection with Lipsy London. We caught up with her to find out how she juggles being a busy mum with having a successful career in fashion. She also talked female empowerment, where she finds inspiration and what keeps her motivated, her style inspiration, top tips to looking and feeling stylish as well as…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

Exclusive! Super star & new mum Katherine Jenkins talks motherhood and her latest album 'Guiding Light'

Fans of the mezzo-sopranoKatherine Jenkinswill be delighted to hear that she has released a new album called ‘Guiding Light’ in time for Christmas. The album features an original song dedicated to her son, ‘Xander’s Song’, and another with her daughter Aaliyah’s vocal input.Other songs on the album include ‘Never Enough’from ‘The Greatest Showman’…
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Attractions

The biggest festival for creators and influencers in the world VidCon comes to London 14 - 17 February 2019

In 2019 exCel London will host afestival called VidConfor kids and pre-teens to meet their favourite creators and YouTubers including the opportunity to attend a fan Q&As, panels, workshops and meet and greets.VidCon is regarded as the biggest festival for creators and influencers in the world and London kids will finally get to experience it for the first time.VidCon…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 5 copies of the Sing Your Heart Out Disney! CD

Sing Your Heart Out Disney!is a brand new 3 CD collection recently released by UMC that combines the musical powerhouse of Disneyand the nation’s favourite sing-along brandSing Your Heart Out. Masters of the catchy sing-along tune whether it’s a heart stopping ballad, a rousing ensemble piece or a full blown pop banger, Disneyhave a song for every mood, every occasion…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

Five High-Paying Side Hustles for Busy Mums

Many more parents are looking for superb side hustles to help them generate a bigger income throughout the year. By doing so, it can help them provide their children with the very best in life. However, the part-time career you choose will more than likely be dependent on your passion, experience and commitment level. If you want to considerably top up your finances, here are five high-paying side…
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