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If not now, then when?

January 25, 2018 1904 Views 8 Comments

According to new research by Bupa Health Clinics, most of us are slowly wishing our lives away. “I’ll be happy when…” If you reckon you’ll be happy when…that dress fits; you finally get around to joining the gym; you get a promotion – then you’re … [read more]

Wisdom

How to tame your inner demon

January 12, 2018 3395 Views 11 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]

Wisdom

2017 year in review – the highs and lows of a lifestyle blogger

January 01, 2018 1255 Views 2 Comments

The highs and lows of a lifestyle blogger I’m a bit late to the ‘review of the year’ party, but we only returned from our Christmas holiday in Dubai on 30 December, and my brain has been muddled by jet lag ever since. 2017 was … [read more]

Wisdom

Can you put a price on your health?

December 20, 2017 2701 Views 0 Comment

Every six months I take our car into the garage for a health check. It gets put through its paces, is subject to rigorous testing using all the latest technology and comes back purring. Our last service cost over £800. Ouch. I, on the other … [read more]

Beauty

The beauty bucket list

December 04, 2017 2208 Views 4 Comments

I was watching a video this morning of a blogger shaving off all her hair, not for charity, but because it was on her bucket list (a list of things she wanted to do before she ‘kicks the bucket’). Is that a strange thing to … [read more]

Food Fun

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]

Fun Wisdom

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]

Beauty Fashion

The ethical Christmas gift list

October 19, 2017 1791 Views 6 Comments

The ethical Christmas gift list I’m finding it increasingly difficult to choose thoughtful gifts for any of my loved ones. Christmas is particularly challenging. Mr Maven is bored with my usual rota of wallets, watches and briefcases; the choice for kids is either disposable, cheaply … [read more]

Food

Halloween-o-Peppers

October 11, 2017 1909 Views 0 Comment

I’ve never been a fan of edible art. Experimenting with new tastes is one of life’s great pleasures, but my personal belief is that food is for eating, not decorating. Also, Mum always told me not to play with my food. I know the argument put … [read more]

Food

How to be the Hostess with the Mostess (or “The One Where I had a Great British Bake Off in my Kitchen”)

September 26, 2017 2189 Views 0 Comment

One of the overwhelming memories of my childhood is sitting on the stairs while my parents entertained their friends over dinner. They had, and still have a large group of very close and brilliant friends, who have all been buddies for decades. Mum and Dad … [read more]

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Fashion Popular posts

5 tips to help you find your personal style

February 11, 2016 2634 Views 12 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]

Popular posts Wisdom

Is fear of failure paralysing you?

October 15, 2015 1360 Views 12 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, 2015 2208 Views 12 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]

Fashion

Autumnal fashion shoot

October 01, 2015 1465 Views 11 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]

Popular posts Wisdom

A brave man’s legacy

May 04, 2017 5114 Views 11 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]

Wisdom

How to tame your inner demon

January 12, 2018 3395 Views 11 Comments

Wisdom

Why we need to #GetComfortable talking about Feminine Health

December 18, 2015 1287 Views 10 Comments

Men, look away now, nothing to see here. We’re going to talk about feminine intimate health. I’m a Pushmepullyou mum. I have two children. One was pulled into the world via an emergency caesarian and the other was pushed out resulting in a third degree … [read more]

Wisdom

Put the bloody phone away!

April 17, 2015 1031 Views 10 Comments

Here comes a rant and I’m afraid I’m going to come across as a bit of a hypocrite. I am a BIG fan of modern communication channels. I’m have four (yes, four!) Twitter accounts and tweet several times a day; I’ve got a Facebook page associated with my blog; … [read more]

Fashion

Affordable style from the late summer sales

September 07, 2016 7110 Views 10 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]

Wisdom

How to start a blog: My first six blogging months

April 24, 2015 1370 Views 10 Comments

Six months ago, almost to the day, a young lady knocked on my front door and changed the course of my life. Her name is Mel and, although I’d never met her before, our gardens back onto each other. She recognised me from my Twitter profile and … [read more]

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If not now, then when?

How to tame your inner demon

2017 year in review – the highs and lows of a lifestyle blogger

Can you put a price on your health?

The beauty bucket list

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

The crazy things kids say

The ethical Christmas gift list

Halloween-o-Peppers

How to be the Hostess with the Mostess (or “The One Where I had a Great British Bake Off in my Kitchen”)

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