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My beauty heroes: the skin issue

February 11, 20182823 Views8 Comments

It’s been a while since I posted about beauty. I’ve been working on my personal development, hence my focus on the ‘wisdom’ section of the blog. For several months I’ve been trying new skincare products. Some made promises they couldn’t keep, others caused trouble for … [read more]

Wisdom

How to sleep well

February 02, 20182865 Views10 Comments

I have had many periods of poor sleep during my life. The biggest cause of sleep deprivation? Parenthood, obviously. Looking back, I know that I got away lightly with my kids’ sleeping patterns and that some parents suffer years of disturbed sleep with their … [read more]

Wisdom

If not now, then when?

January 25, 20182490 Views8 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, 20184595 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]

Wisdom

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

January 01, 20181651 Views2 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, 20173395 Views0 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, 20172875 Views4 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, 20172688 Views2 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, 20171894 Views5 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, 20172367 Views6 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]

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Food

The day I ate breakfast

May 17, 20162245 Views8 Comments

I understand the importance of a healthy breakfast to get you ready to face the day. My boys never leave for school on an empty stomach. So the reaction I get when I admit that I don’t usually eat breakfast is akin to telling someone … [read more]

Wisdom

Blogging for beginners

December 04, 20164795 Views8 Comments

So far in this series about blogging, I’ve covered why it’s such a good idea to start a blog, and my personal reasons for hogging this tiny little corner of the internet. Let’s say you have ideas for your first few articles, but don’t know … [read more]

Wisdom

Why does my brain go on holiday before I do?

September 05, 20162162 Views8 Comments

Forgive me readers for I have not blogged for two weeks. The kids went back to school today, signaling the end of a long summer break. We climbed mountains in Wales, enjoyed a beautiful beach-side wedding in Israel and relaxed for a week by the … [read more]

Fun Wisdom

An ordinary life: the best plot there is

March 20, 20172831 Views8 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]

Wisdom

If not now, then when?

January 25, 20182490 Views8 Comments

Beauty

Lids by Design – give your eyelids a lift without surgery

January 27, 20154319 Views7 Comments

I love it when surprising and unusual products land on my desk, particularly when it’s a beauty product from California. Lids by Design was developed by glamorous entrepreneur Britain Todd, founder of Contours Rx. She wanted something that would lift her eyelids without having to go … [read more]

Fun Wisdom

2016 is dead. Long live 2017

December 29, 20164309 Views7 Comments

2016: move along As we crawl towards 2017, full of slightly stale mince pies and leftover Christmas pudding, I wanted to take a brief look back at 2016, before putting it in a box marked ‘shite’ and trying to forget all about it. It’s been … [read more]

Coupe Stack – the most impressive way to serve Champagne

December 11, 20151404 Views7 Comments

My tipple of choice is red wine, but at this time of year it would be rude not to have the occasional glass of Champagne. And now that I have a Coupe Stack, there really is only one way to drink it. The Coupe Stack … [read more]

Wisdom

5 de-stressing tips for busy people

April 27, 20182038 Views7 Comments

Swan, koala or cat? I remember being asked in an interview in a former life “If you were an animal, what animal would you be?” This is one of those awful psycho-nonsense questions that hiring managers like to ask to mix things up a bit, … [read more]

Fashion

The cross body bag edit

May 25, 20164187 Views7 Comments

It’s no secret that handbags are my thing. I can be having a bad hair day, alongside a bloated tummy and spotty face week, but a statement handbag will always look good. Having recently brought you my Totes review, I’ve been scouring the shops and interweb for … [read more]

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My beauty heroes: the skin issue

How to sleep well

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

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