Fashion & Beauty

Kate Middleton: the portrait of a future Queen and a fashion icon at 40  

As the graceful Duchess of Cambridge turns 40, I’m taking a brief look back at her best fashionmoments.Kate Middleton is undoubtedly one of the most stylish members of the Royal Family. When she joined the Firm, royal commentators would often discuss her effect on British fashion, thus coining the term the ‘Kate Middleton effect’ – the effect that the Duchess of Cambridge…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

The busy mum’s guide to running a successful business 

Being a mum is already a full-time job. Between preparing meals, helping your kids with their homework, taking care of household chores, and running errands, there’s barely any time left for you to breathe, let alone to run a business. And yet, there are so many amazing women out there who are both great mothers and successful business owners, and one can’t help but wonder how they do it. The…
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Parenting Skills

How to cope with the loss of a loved one

Nobody more than me knows what it means loosing a loved one. Losing someone you love is one of life’s greatest challenges. I have lost most of my closest family members. Whether you’ve lost a parent, a spouse, a child, or a close friend, these types of experiences change your life forever. The shock of having someone taken away from you can give way to all sorts of emotions, from anger and…
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Schooling

Improving writing skills in young children

Writing is a part of human interaction. No matter your career, no matter your background, and no matter your age, writing is essential for all.As for young children, now is especially the time for them to grow their writing skills. Understandably, learning how to write is a process in of itself. That’s why it’s important for young children to start learning as soon as possible. This…
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Fitness & Health

How to become a sleeping beauty

Over the past 20 odd years, I have constantly tried to rebuild my relationship with sleep after turning into a poor sleeper following the premature death of my father in 2002. Remedies to improve my sleep quality have included acupuncture, luxury mattress, sleeping tablets (both natural and medical), yoga, mediation, various breathing techniques, essential oils, silk sleep mask, ear plugs…
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Schooling

Diversifying sport in school

It is widely reported that many children are struggling with detachment issues from school and lack of confidence since the pandemic, the question is, can engaging in physical activity and sport help with this issue? Guest blogger andHead of Games at Windlesham House School in West SussexEmma Spybey investigates. As adults, we know that participating in regular, physical activity can…
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Parenting Skills

Top tips to clean out your home during half term

With spring around the corner, now’s the time to start decluttering, and as it’s half term it’s a good idea to enlist the kids to help get your home spick and span once again. Here, Attic Self Storage share the top five tips to help ease your clear-outs. Store items you don’t use It’s not always easy to declutter because we have so many sentimental items which get in our way, but…
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Fashion & Beauty

Extended eyelashes - the perfect patent for mums who love long lashes

Extended eyelashes – the perfect patent for mums who love long lashes. Motherhood changes you. Your relationships change, your priorities change, and you might even find yourself in a new place, or with a new focus for your career. But for many mothers and mums-to-be, one thing remains the same: their desire to look and feel their best. A growing number of mums are getting lash extensions…
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Fashion & Beauty

7 Important maintenance tips for Cashmere that will make it last longer

Cashmere is a quality, luxury fabric that can make ultra-soft clothing. Typically, you can find cashmere as jumpers and cardigans. Such a luxury fabric can often come with a high price tag, but the investment is well worth it. You must understand how to best care for your cashmere if you want it to last. The fabric is delicate and requires meticulous care. Here are some of our top…
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Fitness & Health

4 Ways you can cleanse your body

Detoxification is a common topic in the health and wellness industry. Toxins, which can have harmful effects on health, can be removed from the body by adopting a healthy lifestyle that eliminates them – you are detoxing, in other words. But how can you do this? Here are some of the ways you can cleanse your body that will help you feel healthier, look better, and perhaps even live longer. Read…
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