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The Ethical Christmas Gift List: give well, do good

November 19, 2019 148 Views 0 Comment

Shop ethical – do good, feel good Every couple of years I bring you a list of ethical gifts to buy your loved ones, or treat yourself to at Christmas. This year, I visited two gift fairs to do my research – the Christmas in … [read more]

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Eagle Brae: a unique adventure in the Highlands of Scotland

August 08, 2019 342 Views 0 Comment

Town vs Country We are townies through and through. Our kids were born in an inner city hospital in East London and, for the first few years of their lives, we lived within walking distance of London’s Kings Cross. It was a huge wrench to … [read more]

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How to survive a camping trip in your 40s

June 26, 2019 4309 Views 6 Comments

A bit like Marmite Camping: do you love it or hate it? I am not a fan, although I have been camping every year for the last four years. My camping backstory I spent four months living under canvas while travelling around Africa during my … [read more]

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2018 in review – highlights and lowlifes

December 20, 2018 779 Views 6 Comments

A look back over my personal challenges, activities and achievements. Because if I don't write it down, it's like it never happened. [read more]

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Vauxhall Grandland X: keeps calm while you carry on

November 23, 2018 752 Views 6 Comments

The ignorant petrol head “Dear Vicki, would you like to drive our brand new SUV, the Grandland X? Love Vauxhall.” “Dear Vauxhall, you had me at ‘drive’. Love Vicki” Or words to that effect. And so started the chain of events, which led me to … [read more]

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Lethargy beating tips to energize and recharge you

November 18, 2018 637 Views 2 Comments

What’s GBBO got to do with it? Hot on the heels of my last post about unwinding from the stress of modern life, comes new research about the best ways to recharge during the winter months. A study by E.ON revealed that 42% of Brits … [read more]

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How to unwind from the stress of modern life and WIN A BED

October 24, 2018 983 Views 157 Comments

Modern life is occasionally rubbish I’ve had a crappy week folks. The boiler packed up, taking with it any hope of a hot shower and making me resort to multiple layers and fingerless gloves to carry on my work from home. The car alarm kept … [read more]

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Life hacks in the kitchen: 12 top tips for an easier life

October 07, 2018 845 Views 4 Comments

This post doesn’t really need much of an introduction. Who doesn’t love a life hack? Here are my favourites to make life easier in the kitchen. My pleasure. 1.The best way to clean your chopping board: rub a handful of salt around the surface with … [read more]

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Join The Age Well Revolution. Together we’re stronger.

September 07, 2018 848 Views 0 Comment

The invisible middle According to We Are Superhuman’s Invisible Middle Study, 70% of women in their 40s and 50s feel they are largely ignored by the mainstream media. We live in a society that values youth over experience, beauty over wisdom. The media projects an … [read more]

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What to do on a city break in Berlin – the 3 day itinerary

July 28, 2018 687 Views 0 Comment

Mr Maven and I have just returned from a three day city break in Berlin. This was our first holiday without the kids since our 10th anniversary trip to Rome several years ago. Why Berlin? Berlin has a reputation as a diverse city which has … [read more]

The Ethical Christmas Gift List: give well, do good

Eagle Brae: a unique adventure in the Highlands of Scotland

2018 in review – highlights and lowlifes

Vauxhall Grandland X: keeps calm while you carry on

Lethargy beating tips to energize and recharge you

How to unwind from the stress of modern life and WIN A BED

Life hacks in the kitchen: 12 top tips for an easier life

Join The Age Well Revolution. Together we’re stronger.

What to do on a city break in Berlin – the 3 day itinerary

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