My 100-day workout challenge
I’m on Day 22 of my 100-Day Workout Challenge and it took a lot this morning to drag myself to #myhappyplace for a spot of…
16 handbag essentials for the working mum of a toddler
It’s fair to say that life since I became a new mum over 40 has changed and so have the contents of my bag. Gone…
Why my love of poetry and Persia goes hand in hand
I’ve always been a big fan of creative writing and poetry and that’s why I was delighted to receive a gift from Bloodaxe Books in…
Mummy guilt, it comes with the day job
I’m having a rare day off (to myself) and I am already feeling guilty. I know I need to let go of perfection, but this…
Where can I take my toddler on a rainy day in Newcastle?
There’s nothing like an unexpected downpour to ruin a family day out during Bank Holiday weekend. Luckily, there is still plenty to do in Newcastle…
Chai Gol Gavzaban for relaxation and stress relief
I’m a big fan of Persian Chai Gol Gavzaban, which translates to borage tea. It’s great for helping relieve menstrual cramps and drinking it always…
The agony and ecstasy of becoming a new mum over 40
The hardest thing about being a mum after losing my own was that she was always the first person I’d call – good or bad.…