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.
Camping in the Forest immediately sounds romantic and like a great adventure. What family can resist the idea of getting back to the simple life and enjoying nature? Here is out Camping in the Forest review. I hate how my children spend way too much time chained to electronic gadgets and video games so was…
Our boating holiday in Norfolk gave us our happiest family break ever. We had never had a boating holiday before but we can’t wait to get back on board. We arrived at Potter Heigham to collect our boat with its glorious name Tranquil Light. There was a real community feel to the place with a…
Talking openly about our bodies shouldn’t feel radical — but for many women, saying the word vagina still comes with embarrassment, hesitation or a quick glance over the shoulder. We grow up hearing our anatomy described in whispers, jokes or euphemisms, and those messages stay with us long into adulthood. These things can adversely affect…
Here is a suggested manifesto for mums. Let’s get political! I think mums matter and do not get valued or supported enough. Recently, I interviewed a diverse range of mums who all had a striking story to tell. With the General Election coming up, I asked how the next Government could help mums. Listening to…
Here is an easy strawberry cake recipe with a real wow factor. Cuts into 10 slices Prep: 45 minutes Cook: 35-40 minutes Ingredients 225g (8oz) soft margarine 225g (8oz) caster sugar 225g (8oz) self-raising flour 1 teaspoon baking powder Grated rind of 2 lemons 4 medium eggs 6 tablespoons limoncello liqueur Filling 400g (14oz) strawberries,…
This perfect pavlova recipe has certainly got the wow factor and what’s more the undecorated pavlova can be made the day before, keep it loosely covered with non-stick baking paper or a clean tea cloth and then just decorate minutes before serving. Serves 8 Takes 1 and a quarter hours to make 4 medium egg…
Seared Thai salmon recipe with strawberry sauce Super speedy Incredibly versatile, strawberries taste great added to sweet chilli dipping sauce, with extra chilli and ginger for an oriental twist. Serves 4 Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 8-10 minutes 250g (9oz) strawberries, hulled ½-1 red chilli, halved, deseeded, finely chopped 2.5cm (1 inch) piece root ginger, peeled,…
Rack of lamb recipe with spring blackberry salad Serves 4 Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 21-22 minutes 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 x300g (10oz) French trimmed racks of lamb Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons runny honey 15g (1/2oz) fresh dill, chopped 25g (1oz) fresh parsley, chopped 25g (1oz) fresh mint, chopped Salad 500g…
As April arrives, the question is how will shared parental leave work for families? You may be entitled to Shared Parental Leave (SPL) and Statutory Shared Parental Pay (ShPP) if: your baby is due on or after 5 April 2015 you adopt a child on or after 5 April 2015 Until 4 April 2015 fathers…
When I think about blogging I think it’s a kinda magic! Many bloggers are heading to BritMums Live at the weekend. There will be useful sessions on clever ways to attract and keep readers. There is little doubt there is a science of blogging. Howvever, let’s not forget the magical parts of the journey. Here…
Debt has a way of creeping into every corner of life. It affects your sleep, your confidence, your relationships, and your sense of who you are. I’ve seen this first‑hand. Years ago, I worked with people who were drowning in debt, and the emotional weight was often heavier than the financial one. I reckon I…