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Walking back to happiness as a mum
Becoming a mum is wonderful but not always easy. It is not unusual for parenthood to come as a bit of a shock. Women who are used to working can feel very isolated and bored. We need to talk about this more so that women who feel that way don’t feel guilty about it. Happy mothers make for contented children after all so we should invest in ourselves. I am delighted to share this guest post from Rachel who you can find on the Muddy Boots Mummy blog. It shows how walking saved one mum’s sanity and might inspire others to get out and about. There is nothing like a…
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Returning to work after a career break
It can be daunting to even consider returning to work after a career break. Many women never imagined themselves taking time off from employment when they were planning their futures. Women of a certain generation were sold the concept that they could have it all. In reality, we all have to juggle competing responsibilities. That might mean we take time out to spend time with our children or to care for elderly relatives. Life can throw up some shocks along the way such as illness, disability or redundancy. Whatever the reason for finding yourself at home rather than in the office, here are some tips for getting back into the…
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Planning events with attitude – Rebecca’s story
It’s important to celebrate the diversity of women in business. They do so much to inspire others to take a leap of faith into self-employment. Today’s interview is with Rebecca from the New Black Studio who shows success is more than possible if traditional education is not for you. Enjoy reading about her journey to success and how she is a whizz at planning events with attitude. Tell us a little about your childhood and teenager years I had a very happy childhood and slightly turbulent teenage years. I’m sure my Mum would tell you I was pretty horrid from 13 until I woke up on my 17th Birthday! Now…
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5 Winter Wellness Considerations
This blog is all about women and most contributors are female. It is open to great guest posts from men too on occasion. Sometimes you get a really good one that combines practical tips with a bit of life affirmation too. That is why I agreed to host this post from Aaron from The Busy Papa blog. He shares important winter wellness considerations with us. I know many struggle to feel good mentally or physically after the festivities at the end of the previous year. We can change that and Aaron shows us how. “As the frost sets in and the January wintery cold sweeps the nation, it is important…
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What Benefits Will You Enjoy After Quitting Smoking and Starting Vaping?
Smokers resolve to give up the puff for different reasons. Some do it to improve their health or to prevent diseases such as lung cancer. Others give up smoking to save money since it is a very costly habit. Some stop smoking to have a better lifestyle and others for other reasons. While you could choose going cold turkey as a method of stopping smoking, it is not a walk in the park. You could choose to use e-cigarettes to help you in your efforts to kick this harmful habit. Vaping helps to stop smoking by allowing smokers to gradually cut their nicotine consumption by using e-liquids which have lower…
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Hydrocephalus charity – Harry’s HAT
Have you heard of Hydrocephalus? Hydrocephalus is the buildup of fluid in the cavities (ventricles) deep within the brain. The excess fluid increases the size of the ventricles and puts pressure on the brain. Caroline shares her powerful story about her son Harry who has the condition. Like so many inspirational mum who already have loads on their plate, Caroline has set up a Hydrocephalus charity to support people from diagnosis and beyond. Here comes Harry leading to us establishing our Hydrocephalus charity From day one, my pregnancy with Harry didn’t feel quite right. I bled lots, ended up in hospital at 16 weeks and felt horribly anxious throughout. Outwardly,…
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Recommended House Cleaning Agency in London
Do you struggle to get your housework done? In the modern world you should not feel at all guilty about this situation. We are expected to do more than ever balancing jobs, businesses and parenting. Social media also suggests other people are living amazing lives so we are under pressure to keep up. If you live in London, you will also be facing stressful journeys getting from one place to another all too often. It is time for you to give serious consideration to engaging a recommended house cleaning agency. Recommended house cleaning agency If you take on a recommended house cleaning agency in London such as https://www.anyclean.co.uk/domestic-cleaning-london/ you take…
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How to get back to reading books
Do your remember a time when you found it easy to pick up a book and immerse yourself in the joy of reading. In a busy world with work and parenting responsibilities, many of use lose our way a bit when it comes to this pastime. Check out 4 powerful tips on how to get back to reading books from Payton. “Prioritizing reading has been a real struggle for me these past couple of years. I don’t know what caused it. I think it’s a mix of my OCD and the never-ending entertainment of the Internet. And like a lot of self-proclaimed bookworms who grew up devouring book after book,…
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Interior design courses online – Anne’s powerful story
If you have ever fancied learning more about interior design and/or setting up your own business, I think you will love this inspirational interview from Anne who along with her partner Rachael offers online interior design courses. She has an interesting life story and some great tips on making business dreams come true. Tell us a little about your childhood and teenager years Well, I have 3 brothers and one of them is my twin. You’d be amazed how often I’m asked if we are identical! My mum says I was a ‘born organiser’ and it’s true that I love planning, scheduling and making events happen. Apparently from a very…
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Overview about Crème of Nature Argan Oil Gloss & Shine Mist
Every girl is Rapunzel Unlike Rapunzel each girl loves their hair, they like it when their hair is healthy and glowing. Hair adds more charm and beauty to a girl’s personality, be it of any age group all girls love their hair and enjoy. Having long or short hair which is tangle-free, frizz-free, with immense health and is soft and shiny at the same time. All girls are Rapunzel; their hair is their beauty, their ultimate love. Girls love pampering their hair as they do to babies; they want their hair maintained and good looking always. Hair is beautiful and delicate at the same time, a bit of pollution or…
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5 Tips for Preparing Your Home and Your Family for a New Dog
Adding a new dog to your household is a major responsibility and can mean a big change in your household dynamics. There is no getting around the amount of effort that is going to be required if you are going to look after a pet dog properly. You will need to be able to feed and walk your dog every day, preferably at the same time. With that said, the more that you do to prepare yourself for the arrival of a new dog before you bring them home, the easier you will find it to integrate them into your existing life and routine. Below are some top tips for…
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Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion book review
Do you need to step up your mental game? We all need to consider this from time to time as life throws its various challenges our way. I like to share book reviews on my blog and am delighted to share this one from Alex Laurie about Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B Cialdini. Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion As I was strolling through Barnes & Nobles, Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B Cialdini caught my eye. I love the self help section and psychology section of book stores. I feel like it helps me grow on an individual level. As a salesperson, I’m always looking…
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Blue wallpaper designs for a stylish home
We recently moved house and sadly have bland magnolia walls. It is time to jazz things up a bit. As I love colour and all things retro, I have decided to go with blue wallpaper designs of the vintage variety. I also love the diverse shades that blue offers from the calming to the vibrant. I am hoping some of my readers may be inspired by my choices for the different rooms in the home. Blue wallpaper for the kitchen I love a warm and inviting kitchen. Ours has kept rustic elements such as exposed brickwork and a huge fireplace whilst also benefiting from modern units and appliances. We even…
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Support for the hospitality industry – Ashleigh’s story
I love it when women contact me to tell me about their businesses. Today I am delighted to share Ashleigh’s powerful story about the business she runs with her husband offering support for the hospitality industry. Let’s get to know more about the woman behind Halo Business Consultancy. Tell us a little about your childhood and teenager years I grew up in Newcastle upon Tyne with plenty of time spent in the great outdoors of Northumberland. We had so much freedom as children (or maybe my parents did!) and would make the most of building dens in the woods, braving swimming the North Sea and have camp fires with friends.…
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Ladies, Start Your Engines: Here’s How Women Should get Started in the Motor Trade Industry
For far too long, women have stayed away from working in a garage. Too afraid that their gender will be the main focus point, rather than their skill with fixing a car. But times are changing now, and women have more confidence in dealing with the automotive trade. More and more women are feeling inspired to get into the industry and address the gender inequality issue. The percentage of women employed across the UK dealerships stands at just 16% and this figure is pretty similar in other countries. This pattern is echoed throughout the world, expect in the United States, with 27% of women in motor trade jobs and 21%…