Parenting Skills

Mums and Tats: from ick to maybe

Generally I find tats a turnoff. They just look threatening or like a mould-fest. And why do it? All the pain, and weeks of wrapping yourself in clingfilm to prevent infection, only to regret the whole thing in later years. During lockdown however, I read a novel called The Garden of Evening Mists by Tan Twan Eng which inspired me to think otherwise. The lovers are bound by an agreement that the…
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Mums Tips

Spice up your February

Curating your life – continued from my blog series – just to get us through this dismal patch… This is February! I reject the cynics who say that organising fun stuff and posting beautiful photos is ‘Insta-vanity’. Rather it’s an antidote to gloomy thoughts and even depression. It’s our own form of self-medication, a conscious choice to embrace the light.
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Fitness & Health

Fitness Tips for staying motivated at the gym

Do you feel as though nothing you do helps you to stay motivated at the gym? Maybe you feel as though you need to make a change but you don’t know where to start. Either way, with these fitness tips, you’ll soon find that it’s possible for you to turn things around in no time at all. Source: Pexels (CC0 License) Set your Own Goals Ideally, you need to start with simple goals, so you…
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Fitness & Health

Understanding complicated grief treatment options

Grief is a normal response to the loss of a loved one. It is often described as being on an emotional roller-coaster, but for some people, the grieving process can become complicated. Complicated grief is longer-lasting and can interfere with a person’s daily life. Fortunately, there are treatment options available that can help individuals cope with their complicated grief and get back on…
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Fitness & Health

How to manage the more severe effects of menopause

Although we all know on an intellectual level that menopause is part and parcel of the ageing process, many of us may feel a certain degree of trepidation as we approach middle age. This is perhaps a natural reaction, particularly when you take into consideration some of the most commonly known symptoms of this transition period – such as hot flushes, aches and pains, and fatigue. But what about…
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Fashion & Beauty

Mums, get your colours done and fashion yourself beautiful!

Sound is my cuppa tea. Tint. Shade. Hue. Nope, not a clue. I was quite contented perceiving the world in secondaries. And it was very obvious in the way I dressed. A lot of monochrome because my son told me to, and it concealed. A Multitude. And unflattering shapes. Madeleine … a dress for every occasion As a young thing, I thought fashion was superficial, for air-heads; inner beauty…
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Fitness & Health

What is medication management?

Medication management is an important part of health care. It involves properly administering medications prescribed by a doctor, nurse practitioner, or another healthcare provider. When medication management is done correctly, it can help reduce the risk of adverse drug interactions, improve the success of treatment, and improve overall patient outcomes. In this blog post, we’ll discuss…
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Fitness & Health

Vaping: What parents should know

Vaping is now a common method of consuming nicotine. According to the charity Action on Smoking and Health, in 2022, 7.0% of 11-17 year-olds were users, compared to 3.3% in 2021 and 4.1% in 2020. However, its popularity sheds light on possible risks. A “vape”, often known as an electronic cigarette, is a device that heats a liquid to produce vapour that you inhale. Vape pens and…
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Fitness & Health

What is a Superfoods breakfast? 

A few days ago I attended a special superfoods breakfast at Farm Girl Café Soho, 1 Carnaby St, Carnaby, London W1F 9QG- hosted byAussie brand, Bioglan Superfoods. The menu included interesting types of porridge and bread with spreads enriched withsupercharged powders and vitamins that give you an extra boost to start your day. This is very much needed this January which seems extra…
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Fitness & Health

Turn Blue Monday into Yellow Monday 

..Happy Blue Monday! Personally, I feel the January Blues. I get sleepy and I enjoy staying indoor like a bear in hibernation. This year, January feels longer than ever. Plus it does not help to switch on the news and hear about the increase of the cost of living,food prices skyrocketing,the strikes, the wars. People up and down the country are looking for tips and tricks…
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