Fitness & Health

Simple steps to prolong longevity after 40

I am a bit obsessed with longevity because I lost my parents at a young age despite being healthy and sporty. I live every day as if it was my last. My motto is Carpe Diem (Latin expression for ‘Seize the moment’). I live a healthy life including a balanced diet and the right amount of sport (not too much, not too little) always in my quest to prolong longevity. I have never been on a…
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Fitness & Health

First aid training to become a mandatory part of the curriculum in UK schools

Every year, 60,000 people in the UK experience a cardiac arrest and 50% of these incidents happen in the community. 270 children die at school as a result of sudden cardiac arrest. To give someone the best chance of survival, bystander CPR should be given immediately, however often this does happen as people simply don’t know how to help. By the time an ambulance arrives, valuable time has been…
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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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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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Fitness & Health

The 12 dangers of Christmas - how to avoid common festive accidents

The Mishaps and Mayhem of Christmas – how to avoid common festive accidents.Although Christmas can be a magical time of year, festive statistics from RoSPA and National Accident Helpline reveal it is a time when there are more accidents in the home for both humans and pets. Although Christmas can be a magical time of year, festive statistics from RoSPA and National Accident Helpline…
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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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Fashion & Beauty

Wedding trends 2019: what’s new?

Wedding trends come and go like fashion, so if you’re planning the biggest day of your life for 2019, you’ve come to the right place. The wave of summer weddings may be over for this year, but what you saw and loved at them might not stand the test of time, even for next year. You want your wedding to be unforgettable for all the right reasons, so stay ahead of the crowds and get the our…
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