It’s been clear to me, throughout my experience of ‘stuff management’, that young folk are often very receptive to a structure for organisation. And before you fall about laughing, I don’t mean that they have a natural dispensation to the minimalistic. What I mean is that they like life made as easy for them as possible (and I can empathise with that sentiment, believe you…
Do you feel it’s time to de-clutter your life, one of the best ways to start this process is to give your wardrobe a new lease of life. If you wear 20% of your wardrobe 80% of the time, don’t panic you are not alone but it is time to de-clutter your wardrobe. A popular article from our archive.
Whilst working with clients on a wardrobe revitalisation I have been told it has been…
Making sure you have some protein with your meals to help slow down the blood sugar release from highly processed, sugary or caffeinated food and drink is one way of helping to reduce energy dips. In this piece I will focus on the main time in the day that is a prime trap for cravings and naughty habits – the ‘3 o’clock slump’!
I can safely say we have all been there…
Do you have less energy than you used to have? Do you often get tired or lethargic during the day or find it hard to get out of bed in the morning? If so, then you are not alone. In fact, tiredness seems to have become a modern epidemic. Coffee shops spring up everywhere with their tempting muffins and cakes, telling us we must want our daily fix of caffeine. DVDs, home delivered shopping and…
On Sunday 11 December 2011, we attended an amazing show hosted in in aid of UNICEF at the Royal Albert Hall with very special guests including Roger Moore, Vanessa Redgrave, Jeremy Lloyd, Alan Titchmarsh and Duncan Bannatyne.
Captain Beaky & His Band is the cover title of two fantastic albums of poetry by Jeremy Lloyd, set to music by Jim Parker and recited by British celebrities. First…
Christmas cross-dressing and a dancing horse signal the start of the uniquely British tradition of the Pantomime Season. Bringing festive cheer to whole families, these magical adventures are often the first taste of theatre that children get.
Susie McKenna, Creative Director of the Hackney Empire who are doing Cinderella this year, explains: “Pantomime is an important cultural step for…
Great article from our archive on homeopathic remedies as a non-toxic alternative!
Hi, I’m Liselotte Rolander and I’ve been a registered homeopath for the past 10 years. My decision to study homeopathy started 15 years ago after my first visit to a homeopath. I had had antibiotics for bronchitis 5 times in a year and things were not getting any better. I was prescribed some remedies…
Death is a taboo subject, but the parents of young children cannot afford to bury their heads in the sand when it comes to something as important as making a Will. What if you died unexpectedly, leaving your children behind? One of the most crucial things that you can do to safeguard your family’s future is to take control of what would happen in this situation by making a Will.
What if…
It’s bedtime. Brush your teeth, snuggle down, turn out the lights. Sleep? Not a chance! ‘Not on a School Night!’ is a great book by new talent in children’s picture books Rebecca Patterson. This book is published by Macmillan Children’s Books on 5th January 2012. Age 2+.
It’s lights out for a pair of boisterous brothers. But when sheets can transform the boys…
From Mick Inkpen, author and illustrator of children’s books best known for his creations Kipper the Dog and Wibbly Pig, and his daughter Chloë, the Zoe and Beans series is really lovely and educational for 2+ children. This book is published on paperback by Macmillan Children’s Books on 5th January 2012.
This is no ordinary hoop! Zoe has found a fun new game to play! When Beans…