Looking after yourself is not selfish. You can only take care of those you love when you are match fit to do so. Top tips on looking after yourself emotionally and physically.
Walking into alcohol rehab for the first time is less about willpower and more about knowing what happens next. Once you understand the steps from the first phone call through aftercare, you can stop bracing for the unknown and put your energy into getting steady. Your first call sets the level of care Roughly 28.9…
Restful sleep is one of the most effective tools a body has for cellular repair, immune regulation, and psychological resilience. During pregnancy, however, achieving continuous, high-quality sleep becomes an increasing challenge as physical and biological changes compound week after week. Surging progesterone levels alter natural sleep architectures, while rapid changes in abdominal volume shift the…
I was born in 1968. When I was 18, I genuinely believed that by the time I reached my fifties, violence against women and girls would largely be a thing of the past. I thought society would have sorted it out. I thought my daughter would grow up in a safer world than I did….
Menstruation is one of the few experiences that quietly links generations of women. It’s ordinary and extraordinary all at once — a powerful rhythm that repeats through time, even as the world around us shifts. When I look at the women in my own family, I see three very different stories of period poverty, progress,…
Gardening has always felt like a quiet act of care — a way some women create beauty, find calm, and reclaim a little space for themselves. Over the years I’ve shared a mix of gardening posts that together offer you Autumn gardening tips to experiment with along with a few ideas for the seasons to…
Returning to work after a long break can feel huge — bigger than many women feel able to admit. It’s not just a practical shift; it’s emotional, identity‑shaping and often deeply vulnerable. Women step away from work for many reasons, and every one of them is valid. If you’re thinking about returning now, please know…
There’s something deliciously satisfying about the number eleven. It’s a little quirky, a little unexpected, and—if you know me—you’ll know that makes it perfect. So today I’m sharing my Top Blog Posts, pulling from both August 2026 and the all‑time archive. And yes: eleven is going to become a recurring thing on the blog moving…
Introduction: A Birth Mum Story Becoming a mother doesn’t always look the way people imagine. For some women, motherhood begins with heartbreak — with choices made under pressure, with circumstances that feel impossible, and with a grief that settles deep into the bones. This birth mum story shows a woman navigating the emotional aftermath of adoption,…
❤️ Dolly Parton confidence lessons My late mum loved Dolly Parton. Her voice filled our home — bright, bold, poignant and full of heart. I grew up with Dolly as a soundtrack to my childhood in our little terraced house in a Yorkshire market town. Later I would blast out “9 to 5” revelling in…
Being a busy mum means carrying half your life around with you — snacks, wipes, keys, phones, notebooks, the odd toy, and everything in between. For years I relied on pockets rather than handbags, partly out of habit and partly because life felt too chaotic to bother with anything more. But when I discovered the…
Hosting a drinks and nibbles party is one of the easiest and most relaxed ways to bring people together. It’s informal, fun and perfect for women who want to entertain without the pressure of preparing a full sit‑down meal. With a little planning and a few simple drinks and nibbles party ideas, you can create…
Many women carry the emotional weight of alcohol addiction in ways that often go unseen — whether it’s their own drinking, a partner’s, or a family member’s. Reaching out for alcohol addiction help can feel daunting, but understanding what support looks like is the first step toward change. In the UK, alcohol-related harm affects all…
Image Credit: Unsplash Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you. It’s a universal greeting that doesn’t need words, able to light up a room, ease a tense moment, or simply signal that you’re open and approachable. But what happens when you don’t feel confident enough to share it? The…
Blogging has always felt a little bit like magic to me — not because of algorithms or traffic spikes, but because of what happens when a woman sits down, writes honestly, and presses publish. When I first started blogging, I had no idea how much it would change my life. I simply wanted a safe…
New York is the city that never sleeps, and there’s always something new or exciting to do, regardless of the season. That said, all New Yorkers can use a change of scenario now and then, and you don’t need to travel far to get it. Let’s talk about short-haul getaways from NYC. Whether you’re just…