I don’t know about you, but I do know that I need to regularly spring clean my email inbox , and not just once a year. I get lazy about it and then stressed when my inbox is full of spam, mails from companies I have signed up to for discount codes (don’t judge, we […]
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As a parent, in fact as parents, making sure we work on financial skills with our kids is an important part of our parenting plan and has been something we have focused on with them, since they were younger. We hope this collaborative post is helpful, if you are navigating that part of your parenting […]
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Hyacinth plants are one of my favourite spring flowers. They smell so wonderful and when they appear in my garden, I know that spring really is coming (and for me, not being a fan of winter, it’s a fragrant sign of hope) I have bulbs that regrow in my garden year after year and some […]
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Winter can be tough on your body and skin, and I have found having a winter skincare routine has made a difference to my skin health, particularly as I have grown older and noticed my skin is aging. I find winter particularly challenging for both my mental and physical health but also for my skin. […]
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Retinol has gained widespread popularity for its remarkable ability to address various skin concerns, from fine lines and wrinkles to acne and uneven skin tone. However, like any potent skincare ingredient, it requires careful consideration and proper usage to maximize its benefits and minimize potential side effects. I am not a skincare expert or professional […]
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This is our easy recipe for flapjacks, that I make when I need to put something baked together fast. The ingredients are all mostly store cupboard things you would normally have and you can fancy them up by adding chocolate chips or dried fruit if you want to. Ingredients: 300g of oats – if like […]
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We make carbonara round here and love it. Because carbonara is made with pecorino which is a sheep’s milk cheese and my husband isn’t allergic to that, it means he can enjoy carbonara if we source really good gluten free pasta. So that’s what we do. Carbonara, properly made, doesn’t need cream or anything to […]
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If you are delving into the world of gluten free pastry for the first time, then you may feel a bit twitchy about it. I understand that, as someone who is still conquering her anxiety around getting gluten free food to be as good as it’s gluten filled peers but this gluten free pastry recipe […]
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Stressmass, sorry, I mean Christmas. In other words, it’s the most wonderful time of the year, but it can seem like a mad month, or few weeks of pressure, expense, lists, shopping, planning, feeding, hosting, cleaning, wrapping, hiding gifts, hoping for gifts, decorating, more tidying, then recovering from […]
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Pet ownership is a fulfilling endeavor, yet it comes with many duties. Much like being a caregiver to a child, becoming a pet parent entails a commitment to providing love, care, and attention to your four-legged or feathered family members. Whether you have a dog, cat, reptile, bird or any other type of pet, understanding […]
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