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Gin is the answer. What was the question?

April 18, 2018 1366 Views 2 Comments

Family time I don’t think I’m alone in feeling a rush of relief when the kids returned to school after the Easter break. We had a fabulous holiday in Turkey – more on that later – but I hadn’t spent a moment alone for over … [read more]

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The ten commandments of great sleep

March 16, 2018 1726 Views 2 Comments

You may think I’m slightly obsessed with sleep, having written about it several times on the blog already. But I revisit the subject today for good reason: it’s World Sleep Day, plus March is National Bed Month – which I’m celebrating with a well-earned nap. … [read more]

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A break from technology: our digital detox

February 18, 2018 1265 Views 8 Comments

There is one subject we argue about more than any other in our house: Technology. Now C is at secondary school, he has his own phone. We reasoned that he needs it to keep in touch with us when he’s out with friends. We didn’t … [read more]

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How to host an effortless, stress-free dinner party, with no washing up

November 21, 2017 1992 Views 2 Comments

What would you do if you won big on the lottery? I’ve given this a lot of thought over the years, hoping the law of attraction would work its magic. I’m still waiting, but my plans are in place and I’m ready. They fall into … [read more]

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The crazy things kids say

November 07, 2017 1301 Views 5 Comments

I have two amazing, bright, funny, gorgeous boys. Over the years they’ve said some crazy sh*t – as I’m sure all kids do. And I write them down. As their knowledge and experience grows, these weird conversations happen less frequently. But I love looking back … [read more]

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How to choose a gym you’ll actually use

August 29, 2017 1811 Views 0 Comment

I’ve been on a bit of a fitness journey over the last few months. After the physiotherapist told me to stop jogging last year, I came to the conclusion it wasn’t doing me any good anyway. For every couple of minutes of jogging, there would … [read more]

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A day trip to Shakespeare’s England

July 27, 2017 1565 Views 4 Comments

We all need a break from our routines once in a while. In my opinion, none more so than my sister, whose world was turned upside down by the death of her husband earlier this year. I invited her away for a short break, so … [read more]

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10 top tips for budding gardeners

May 15, 2017 2378 Views 0 Comment

I know I’ve said it before, but I kill plants. I don’t intentionally set out to kill, but that is the result – every time. My parents bought me a big green thing in a pot (don’t ask me for names) for my last birthday, which … [read more]

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An ordinary life: the best plot there is

March 20, 2017 2280 Views 8 Comments

How do you write a biography about an unnamed person, who you’ve never met and who seems to have discarded their life’s work, in a skip? That was the question addressed by Alexander Masters, author of A Life Discarded, at last week’s book launch. Alexander … [read more]

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A restorative weekend in the New Forest

February 27, 2017 2399 Views 0 Comment

I’ve just returned from a relaxing weekend with my oldest friend, a rare event indeed. The last time we were away together without partners or kids was in 1990, when we spent a week with a group of Mormon lads in Turkey. The Mormon bit … [read more]