Sadly I am separated from my husband. Part of me working through the pain of this will involve me blogging it out. Today I am going to reflect on good times we had in our first months together. I think we bonded through  having similar Northern and Catholic backgrounds. We also were both advice workers and liked to to the extra mile for our clients. I was heartbroken after a relationship breakdown and my husband helped put me back together again telling me that I did have worth and was not a fat and ugly woman even if my ex had made me feel that way when he cheated on…

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…

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…

Due to the recent Covid-19 pandemic, many people are hosting parties such as hen parties on Zoom. Don’t be disheartened if you need to have a virtual hen party. Instead, we have some great tips and tricks on how to make your Zoom hen party just as good as if you were seeing the girls in real life. Create a Theme Just because you may be at home, it doesn’t mean that you have to stay in your comfy clothes. Create a theme with the girls so that it makes the whole Zoom call feel more real, and it can be so much fun. You can all take screenshots of…

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…

Pet owners provide their dogs with proper nutrition and adequate supplies of water to keep them healthy. Unfortunately, dogs, just like humans, can experience sudden diarrhea for a multitude of reasons. The cause could be the dog’s food or an underlying illness. Pet owners review five home remedies for their dog’s diarrhea and treat their fur babies at home. Probiotics and Vitamins Healthy bacteria improves the digestive system, and dietary supplements and vitamins eliminate diarrhea. Pet owners can give the probiotics to their pets every day before the dog eats. It can slow down diarrhea and regulate the pet’s digestive system. Vitamins improve the immune system, and they help dogs…

It is perfectly understandable that you might be more than little fearful at the prospect of coming under the spotlight when the IRS contact you to conduct an audit but even when there is a sense of urgency to respond it is always best to try and keep a clear head and don’t panic. A good way of helping you to deal with the situation in the best way possible would be to consider using a tax attorney to help you respond to the IRS audit questions in the right way, and there are other points to consider in this situation too. Don’t assume the worst A fundamental point that…

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…

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…