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Rieker men’s shoes review
My eldest son has several health issues. Over the years it has been challenging to work out which are real and which are in his mind. Of course, things need checking out and sometimes what I thought was imaginary has turned out to be very real. You live and learn as a mum. One of his issues is that he finds it very challenging to feel comfortable in shoes. This has an adverse impact on his quality of life. It appears he is flat-footed but the shoes that are prescribed for him seem to be uncomfortable too. When funds are limited it is difficult to work out which brand to…
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Q&A with Catherine Ellis, Hill & Ellis
If you’re cycling to work, or (social distancing allowing) to a meeting or to see friends, you’ll need a practical pannier bag. Hill & Ellis make a range of attractive, versatile pannier bags that easily unclip from your bike and transition perfectly into a stylish over the shoulder bag. Their leather range is ideal for the office, with plenty of space for your laptop, mobile phone and other work essentials. Their trendy, colourful canvas range, inspired by the founder’s favourite cycle routes, is perfect for shopping and social activities. Today I am sharing my interview with the founder of this company. I hope you enjoy reading about Catherine Ellis. Tell…
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Interview with Roz Thornton, Founding Partner at Roots
Regular readers know how I love to share the stories of inspirational women. Today I share my interview with Roz Thornton, Founding Partner of Roots. Tell us a little about your childhood and teenager years I was born in the UK in the mid 70’s when things allegedly felt pretty bleak. My Dad, who was a ‘jobbing musician’, had been impacted by the effects of the three-day week and decided to look for work outside of the UK. He was attracted to Holland due to its culture of liberalism and tolerance and he was fortunate to land a permanent job there as a recording engineer. We lived in Holland for…
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How You Can Match Your Sunglasses To Your Outfits
Image Source: Freepik It is your accessories that make your outfit and having the perfect pair of sunglasses for any occasion is simple if you plan accordingly. It need not cost you a fortune, and with some clever tricks, you can ensure that your wardrobe has the perfect pair of designer sunglasses that you can wear for almost any occasion. Below are some tips to help you match your sunglasses with your wardrobe to ensure that they complement each other nicely. Have A Good Look In Your Wardrobe One of the first things you are going to have to do is look at the colours of the clothes in your…
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Simple Changes To Lead A Healthier Life
With so many easily accessible bad habits and tricky temptations that can threaten your wellbeing lurking around every corner, leading a healthy life can seem like an almost impossible task. Figuring out some simple changes can be of real benefit, and luckily there are a few tried and tested top tips and tricks that you can make the most of to totally transform your health today. So, if you would like to find out more, then read on to uncover some of the best steps that you can follow now to start feeling your best in no time at all! Image Source – Pexels Change Your Diet Too few people…
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Inspiring Style Ideas For Stay-At-Home Mommies
Life isn’t as simple as it sounds for stay-at-home moms. When you are constantly struggling to juggle housework, shopping and kids, style often takes a backseat. Although you may have no regrets, there would be times when you would want to get back to your pre-motherhood looks. But you deserve to be a diva as much as any other woman does, so go ahead and do everything you can to rediscover your signature style. Here are some inspiring ideas that can help you with this mission. Find time for self-care The first step towards looking good is feeling good, so you need to find time for self-care. Although this may…
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Look after your vision and put your sight first with these 5 simple ideas
Do you struggle with your eyes? Are they tired? Itchy and uncomfortable? Maybe you already have corrective lenses to help with your vision, or you wear contact lenses, but are you really looking after your eyes as much as you could be? Worryingly, most of us don’t really give our eye health much consideration. Until something goes wrong or we’re experiencing discomfort. Failing to look after our eyes properly could lead to all kinds of vision problems further down the line. So, with this in mind let’s explore how you can look after your vision and put your sight first with these five simple ideas. Wear your glasses There are…
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How we met – reflections now away from my husband
The auspices for my relationship were not the best. I had just come out of a heartbreaking relationship breakdown where my live-in boyfriend has cheated on me. Worse than that, he had moved his lover into our flat whilst I was away for a few days visiting my parents. I had thought we were a few months away from getting married so it was quite a shock. So I had to move back in with my parents which was shocking for them and myself as I was 29 years of age. I slept on a sofa bed in their lounge and thought my world had ended. My mother told me…
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Where to find childcare
Finding great childcare is always challenging. We want to ensure our little ones are safe at all times. We want them to be well cared for and to be stimulated so that they learn through play. I remember when I was pregnant and intending to return to work not really thinking I would need childcare until my mum mentioned it to me. Over the years I have asked grandparents and family friends to help out. I have also used private nurseries and once employed a nanny. In these challenging times with Coronavirus meaning our lives can change so very quickly when it comes to working and other responsibilities, it is…
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Amazing Things To Add To Your Back Garden
If you’re lucky enough to have a garden, you need to make the most out of it. Some people would kill to afford a house that has a lovely backyard. It’s almost an insult to people like this if you let yours become overgrown and unused! For me, the best way to utilise a garden is to add loads of useful things to it. This doesn’t mean that you clutter it up with a lot of junk! No, it means you’re adding things that serve a purpose and can improve your garden or home. On that note, I’ve made a list of different items you could add to your garden…
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Five Household Gadgets That Actually Make Housework Easier
Image Credit: Pexels, Free to Use Licence. Let’s face it, no one likes doing household chores, but they’re something that needs to be done if we are going to stay on top of the cleaning. But what if there was another way? What if there were gadgets that could do some of the cleaning for you so that you can spend more time doing the things you want to do, and less time scrubbing the floor? The good news is – there are gadgets like that out there! Here’s our list of five gadgets that we love. The Roborock robot vacuum and mop If you have hardwood floors, then…
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What to consider when buying jewellery
An elegant piece of jewellery is one of the most thoughtful and timeless gifts that you can give to a loved one. If you choose correctly, it could become a heritage piece that they keep with them throughout their lives before passing on to the next generation. As well as making an excellent gift, you will never regret treating yourself to a stunning piece of statement jewellery. However, knowing what to look out for when you are buying jewellery, and making sure that you are getting the most for your money can soon become overwhelming, especially if you are buying online. To help you make sense of it all, here…
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9 Clear Signs You’re An Adult
Oh, adulthood is something we all cannot wait for when we’re children, and then we get there and the reality slaps us in the face. Adulthood is filled with way more responsibilities and rules compared to childhood, but until you get there you don’t believe anyone who tells you that! There is no big adult magical moment where you realise you’re a grown up – it just happens and then you regret wishing away being a child! However, if you do want to know the signs you are really an adult now, and you can’t pass yourself off as a teenager anymore, we’ve got nine clear signs you’re there. Here…
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Raspberry Cream Pie Recipe
I have always loved raspberries just like my lat mother did. They featured in my wedding breakfast of course. As I return to hosting dinner parties, I can highly recommend this amazingly tasty and colourful recipe for raspberry cream pie. PREP TIME: 25 mins (plus freezing and chilling overnight) SERVES: 8-10 FOR THE CRUST: 200g dates 150g oats 150g maple syrup 2 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp cocoa powderFOR THE FILLING: 1 pack Violife Creamy Original (available at Asda, Tesco, M&S, Coop, Waitrose, Ocado, RRP £2.50) 1 can full fat coconut cream, chilled overnight 300g raspberry puree TOPPINGS: Fresh raspberry Fresh strawberry 1 orange Mint leaves Lemon zest DIRECTIONS: For the crust: place all…
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How To Tell if You’re Dehydrated
Dehydration can become a serious problem if it’s allowed to escalate. If you miss the early warning signs. Discomfort can turn into a health risk that can even render you unconscious! It can affect you during an ordinary working day – prompting many office workers to set themselves reminders to ensure they’re drinking around two litres of water a day. In America the 8×8 rule is popular: you should make sure you drink an 8 ounce glass of water 8 times a day, which does indeed equal approximately two litres. If you’re pushing your body beyond its usual limits: if you’re working out, or doing some heavy physical labour, if…
