“Was this in the plan?” How often have you said that or something like it when life did not follow that path you expected when you were a child or young adult? For a fair few years now that saying has meant something different to me and many bloggers. It is the title of an…
At this time of year, it’s impossible to walk into a supermarket without being confronted by aisles full of chocolate Easter eggs. From tiny milk chocolate Easter eggs, all the way to large decadent dark chocolate eggs accompanied by melt-in-your-mouth truffles – hard to resist these delectable treats, even when you’re trying to be healthy….
Easter is here, which means that it’s time to tuck in to hot-cross buns and Easter eggs. Yum! But what if your family is tired of these traditional favourites? In this post we’re going to look at some alternatives to Easter eggs that are good fun. You can give these as presents or enjoy them…
Doing business differently can seem challenging when so many “experts” want to show you that it can only be done one way. Today, I am delighted to share an interview with Kerry Flanagan a fascinating woman doing business differently who can also teach us a lot about working to our own individual strengths and living…
It is a sad statistic that nearly just under half of all marriages end in divorce. It means you literally have just under a 50% chance of your marriage working. It is a scary thought, but one that is becoming all the more apparent in the past few years. The main reason a relationship breaks…
Struggling as a mum is something many of us experience when the whole parenting deal does not quite live up to our rose-tinted expectations. The best mums in my opinion are those who are honest about their thoughts and feelings and then go on to help others. One such woman is Sarah from MummyKind a website…
In the run up to International Women’s Day, I am pleased to share a guest post from Tushna Ghadially, Founder of Marylebone Mums about setting up a group for mums. “After giving birth to my daughter in March 2013, I gave up work as a fund manager. However, within the first few months of…
Mother’s Day is almost upon us bringing with it all sorts of thoughts and feelings as big days often do. I am delighted to share an guest post with you today from Hannah Chamberlain, Mental Health Expert by Experience & Founder of Mental Snapp “In the run up to Mother’s Day I’ve been delighted to…
Falling apart on become a mum is not unusual really. Becoming a parent is a overwhelming experience filled with a mix of positive and negative stress. Childbirth is a shock to the system and then you are thrown into so many new demands that can take their toll on your physical and mental wellbeing. Overwhelm…
If you’re expecting a child or planning a family, you’re possibly wondering how much does a baby cost. With toys, food, clothing, childcare, holidays, education, and recreational activities to consider; it’s easy to get overwhelmed by potential child-raising figures. Do bear in mind that an effective way of protecting the financial future of your children…
Support for families with children with ADHD and autism can be difficult to find and perhaps at time when parents are at their wit’s end. In this post Soli describes her personal experiences and the support she offers to families. “Life as a parent with a chid with special needs can be really lonely….
101 games to play before you grow up is a book title that certainly piques the interest if you are like me and worry your children spend way too much time on video games. Another issue I struggle with is that when they do want to engage in some quality family time, my mind has…
You learn a lot when you become a blogger. One of the benefits of blogging for me is learning about things I did not know enough about. This includes special educational needs. It is so inspirational how parents share their stories so openly and do their utmost to support other families. Blogging about special educational…
I love to feature women who have shown guts and changed their lives ideally helping other women along the way. Today, I am pleased to share my interview with Jane who changed her life by setting up the Natural Birthing Company which supports women through pregnancy, birth and life as a new mum. 1. Can…
When you’re trying to cater for everyone, it can become an impossible task to find the perfect holiday destination that will keep all the family happy. We thought we’d put a stop to the family disputes and come up with a few family-friendly holiday ideas to get you inspired for your next summer break abroad!…