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.
Asparagus Macaroni cheese with Bacon Crumble combines some of my favourite ingredients and is just that little bit different. It is a wonderfully hearty dish, and a twist on a classic. It takes just minutes to rustle up, and then you can sit back while it bubbles in the oven. An ideal supper, or family…
The Happy Diet is a four-week, step-by-step guide to a total happier existence available from Amazon from 29th September and written by Tamara Armstrong who has kindly shared her story with me. Tamara’s story “Looking back, there were many things that contributed to the decline of my mental health. At 14 and what is probably…
Maisie has kindly agreed to share her post-natal depression story. Please tell us a little about who you are and what you do. My name is Maisie. I’m a 23 year old new mum to my 7 month old baby boy, a blogger at Love Maisie, social media manager and caffeine addict! We currently reside…
Are you looking for personalized wrapping paper or other things to jazz up your next family celebration? Dom and Geri is a fabulous one-stop shop if you have a special event of any kind coming up. With our busy lives where we are juggling so much already, a celebration means extra work which is made…
Ways to make money fast may seem few and far between but there are ways to increase your income and to improve your finances. Money troubles have a huge emotional impact so the sooner you tackle what is coming in and what is going out the better for you and your family. 1. Ensure you…
Child-free flights are on the wish list for British travellers. Any parent knows that travelling by plane after having children is a very different experience. It can be challenging to entertain children on long flights. They may be sleepy and irritable. I confess to waiting years before going on a plane with my children as…
Breastfeeding support online sounds like a very good idea to me so I am pleased to share a new resource with you. An emotive topic Breastfeeding is a topic that can be very emotive. I feel nearly every mum wants to feed their baby in the best possible way. Breastfeeding does not come easily to…
Here are 9 easy ways to avoid tummy trouble because let’s fact it, when it strikes it is yucky and as a busy woman you need to be on your game. I thought I would say more about stomach health as Love Your Gut Week is just around the corner beginning on 4 September. It…
Money worries are something I know a lot about. Over the years I have had my own and as a debt counsellor, I have helped so many families and individuals get out of debt and manage their finances better. One thing that always strikes me is how troublesome the emotions around money worries and debt…
I am grateful to Beki Gowing who has shared her story of changing direction by leaving a safe job to set up a business. I found some of Beki’s business tips really helpful and I hope you do too. You could also read others tips over at smartspabusiness.com, absolutely free. “I remember sitting in a meeting…
Tummy trouble? How is your gut health? The health of our gut affects almost every aspect of our mind and body; from our mood and immune system, to digestive health and comfort – so everyone can benefit from eating the right foods to keep it happy. To help you give your gut the care…
Getting over post-natal depression is possible and I really want women to know that as I know how truly awful the condition can be. I am writing this post to talk about some of the signs of post-natal depression that families, friends and colleagues can look for, I will also highlight some of the tools…
Wendy’s son has Down Syndrome and she kindly agreed to share her celebration of her life with him. What is a human being? NOUN · A man, woman, or child of the species “Homo sapiens” , distinguished from other animals by superior mental development, power of articulate speech, and upright stance. Personally, I believe there…
Self-care tips for mums are useful at any time of year but perhaps particularly during the Summer holidays where there is pressure to keep up with the Joneses and siblings have varying and often conflicting needs and wishes. I asked some mums how they look after themselves at this stressful time of year and I…
What are the things that make women inspirational? What makes a woman inspirational will of course vary a little according to the individual concerned. Inspirational is one of those words that is a little intangible and you can bet your bottom dollar that if you tell someone they are inspirational they will argue that they…