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How to survive a camping trip in your 40s

June 26, 20194236 Views6 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]

Beauty

How to upgrade your makeup routine to be on trend for summer

June 19, 2019332 Views0 Comment

Picture this: True story: An acquaintance of mine, let’s call her Mary, gave her friend a lift to the high street a couple of miles away. On the way back home, her car broke down. Without her phone or purse, Mary walked to her local … [read more]

Fashion Food

Hot design trends and cool new gadgets for your 2020 kitchen

June 17, 2019436 Views0 Comment

Why I love a trade show Years ago, Mum owned a small chain of chocolate shops, making and selling hand made chocolates. It all started in our kitchen. One of my earliest memories is of scraping out a saucepan of melted chocolate. I ate so … [read more]

Fashion

Affordable dresses for the summer events season

June 03, 2019524 Views4 Comments

This article is a paid partnership with JD Williams. British Summertime means events season. From sporting events such as Royal Ascot and the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, to festivals, glamorous garden parties and weddings, every weekend is an opportunity to get dressed up. For some people. … [read more]

Wisdom

Self-employment and how to survive it

May 26, 2019374 Views0 Comment

The self-employment survival guide Five years ago this week, I dragged myself onto the London Underground and into my corporate job as a recruitment consultant for the last time. Twenty years working in consultancies was coming to an end and I was ready to burst … [read more]

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We need to talk about Menopause

May 13, 2019663 Views10 Comments

AD: This content has been created as part of a PAID PARTNERSHIP with Shionogi B.V. for the UK launch of Femal. We need to talk about Menopause Yes we do. Buckle up, I’m going in, and you’re coming with me. I’ve avoided talking about this … [read more]

Fashion

What to wear this Spring – highlights from the high street

April 04, 2019531 Views2 Comments

I love this time of year. The sun is dazzling, but it’s still cool enough to wear tights and long sleeves without attracting strange looks. It’s also the perfect season for layering light fabrics and wearing floaty dresses. So what’s hot on the high street … [read more]

Beauty

K-Beauty: 6 Korean skincare brands you should check out

March 26, 2019551 Views2 Comments

K-Beauty – everything you need to know about Korean skincare I wouldn’t describe myself as an early adopter. I’m the one trying to catch up with the rapidly disappearing bandwagon, rather than jumping on it. So, unlike me, you may already be familiar with K-Beauty. … [read more]

Wisdom

Ignored by the mainstream: Living in the invisible middle

March 19, 2019460 Views8 Comments

The invisible middle Here are some of the things I’ve learnt since turning 40 (several years ago now): Headstands are no longer a party trick I can pull off without vomiting. Trampolining is only for those mums who bothered with their pelvic floor exercises. Everyone … [read more]

Wisdom

A love letter to mums everywhere

March 07, 2019482 Views6 Comments

Would you apply? Wanted: Women wanted for long term, unpaid work. After an initial traumatic physical experience, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: caring, cooking, laundry, cleaning, nursing, shopping, teaching, safeguarding, counselling, financially supporting and loving unconditionally for the rest of your … [read more]

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Popular posts Wisdom

How to start a blog

October 05, 20163897 Views14 Comments

Cat from Sorting Self, who organises personal development events for local mums in North London, invited me to give an informal presentation about blogging. The event was earlier this week. Despite having given several lectures on blogging and (ironically) presenting techniques to a group of … [read more]

Puppy love. Is having a puppy like having a baby?

February 10, 20173862 Views14 Comments

I grew up with dogs. Shetland Sheepdogs were our breed of choice. They were lively, gentle, loyal and incredibly hairy (a bit like me – apart from the gentle bit). Whisky was my favourite. I teased him relentlessly, but he was my best friend. His … [read more]

Wisdom

How to tame your inner demon

January 12, 20184782 Views13 Comments

The demon in my head I have a voice in my head and she’s a real bitch. She’s a demon and she is very busy, chattering and chipping away at my confidence. She beats me up from the inside, keeps me dwelling on past events, … [read more]

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Is fear of failure paralysing you?

October 15, 20151840 Views12 Comments

I’ve been meaning to tackle the issue of fear for a long time. I mean the sort of fear we feel in our professional lives, which prevents us from doing anything new or making changes to our circumstances, even when we’re unhappy continuing with the … [read more]

Fashion Fun Wisdom

The Ethical Christmas Gift List

December 08, 20152773 Views12 Comments

It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas, even though for bloggers, Christmas started with the press shows in July. Last year I wrote several gift list posts, including a specific list for beauty fans and another full of bizarre, unusual and downright crazy gifts … [read more]

Wisdom

Bring me sunshine

November 05, 20162648 Views12 Comments

I was invited to speak at an event this week, attended by all my University friends. And I wish with all my heart that none of it had ever happened. You see, the event was a funeral, the speech was a tribute and all my friends … [read more]

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5 tips to help you find your personal style

February 11, 20163336 Views12 Comments

“I have nothing to wear”. How many of us start our day by muttering this under our breath? The experts say that we only wear 20% of the clothes in our wardrobes. I have been hoarding clothes for years and I reckon I only wear … [read more]

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A brave man’s legacy

May 04, 20175582 Views11 Comments

So this is not my average frivolous rant, or product review. This is important. My brother in law, who I will call ‘Alan’ to respect his family’s privacy, has suffered four years’ of cancer. It began in his tonsil and eventually spread to his lungs … [read more]

Fashion

Autumnal fashion shoot

October 01, 20151989 Views11 Comments

I am not claiming to be, nor do I have any desire to become a fashion blogger. This post is taking me totally out of my comfort zone. I won’t bother you with my insecurities and I’m not fishing for compliments. This post was born … [read more]

Fashion

Affordable style from the late summer sales

September 07, 20168018 Views10 Comments

I’ve always wanted to publish the kind of fashion photographs that ‘real’ bloggers post on their immaculate Pinterest pages (ie not those with Impostor Syndrome!). You know the ones: tall, leggy brunette with long hair flowing in the wind, striding across a crowded New York street, … [read more]

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How to upgrade your makeup routine to be on trend for summer

Hot design trends and cool new gadgets for your 2020 kitchen

Affordable dresses for the summer events season

Self-employment and how to survive it

What to wear this Spring – highlights from the high street

K-Beauty: 6 Korean skincare brands you should check out

Ignored by the mainstream: Living in the invisible middle

A love letter to mums everywhere

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