It happens to us all, at some time or other, the moment when a major home appliance breaks down, or the car won’t start, and because of all that, an unexpected bill lurks on the horizon, ready to drain the family wallet and put the family finances in jeopardy. With the cost of living rising…
These days, and quite rightly so, anyone who works with children, the elderly, or indeed anyone considered to be vulnerable, either in a paid, or voluntary capacity, has to produce an up-to-date DBS check. This stands for ‘Disclosure and Barring Service. It was formerly known as a CRB check. It provides information about an applicant’s…
Autumn is a great time to get outdoors. It’s not too hot or too cold. Sometimes there’s a pleasing snap in the air, but it’s just a reminder that summer is gone and winter is on its way. It’s a sensual feast, so get out there and enjoy the Autumn scents and colours. In the…
Things always taste nicer if they are free, and our Autumn giveaway prize of an M & S Mayfair Hamper is no exception. To be in with a chance of winning just follow the easy instructions. There are plenty of ways to enter, simply scroll down to the Rafflecopter widget below to see the options….
I love a cookery book. There, I’ve said it. When life’s lemons are particularly sour, and making you wince, then there’s nothing more calming than getting under the duvet with a glorious new cookery book. Other females may retire to bed with a cup of cocoa and a romantic novel. Not me. No. I just…
Now we get into the fun bit! Yes, we are about to put these fun life goals and tasks into our calendar! Once you have added your current work and things like childcare to your diary, you must add in self-care. This doesn’t have to be baths or spa trips as the adverts would have…
Life Goals and Dreams In this section, we will look at how to prioritise your goals to make sure you are working towards some of these big life goals and dreams, as well as living your day-to-day life well. In part one of this series, we looked at goal setting. Not the usual dry ‘lose…
There is a phenomenon that affects every woman at this time of year. It’s called holiday shopping madness. And every single woman suffers from it. That thing where for some strange reason you buy new knickers to take on holiday. Not to mention, new toothbrushes, new vest tops, new bloody everything, even though you have…
Plan and Achieve Life Goals I don’t know about you, but I find it so easy to fall into a rut. I get into habits that I just don’t think about, like watching tv after dinner every night and not doing any of the hobbies I know I enjoy. Well, before I know it, 6…
There is much talk lately about inflammation but what exactly is it, and what does it mean when our body shows signs of chronic inflammation? And more importantly, how can we treat it with an anti-inflammatory diet? Your in-built immune system has been with you since you were born and is nature’s way of protecting…