Last week my gym buddy mentioned a new subscription smoothie regime she’d under taken with The Honestly Good Smoothie Company for Dry January. She raved about it so much, that I decided to put some smoothies to the test myself to see if it was everything it was cracked up to be? As a new mum over 40, endurance with healthy eating (and drinking) is everything these days. It also…
DISCLAIMER: This post is sponsored by STACK Newcastle. However, all opinions are my own. As new parents, we don’t get out much so making date day count is essential. That’s because we’re part of the ‘Sandwich Generation’ – with people to care for at both ends of the spectrum – so any time together is cherished. But no matter how many children or adults you have to care for in…
As new parents, we don't get out much so making date day count is essential.
DISCLAIMER: This post is sponsored by the Tyne Theatre & Opera House in Newcastle. Family days out over Christmas are not complete until you’ve ticked off a panto experience with toddlers – “oh no they’re not!” Whether you’re a fan of festive shows (that’s me) or don’t really get them (that’s H), a trip to the pantomime still has plenty of magical ingredients to entertain everyone. Now usually three-year-old Cyrus…
Our first Santa on the Rooftop experience at Fenwick in Newcastle is one of the best family days we’ve had. It was thoroughly worthwhile. I have visited my fair share of festive grottos over the years as a new mum over 40. This one took seeing Santa to a whole new level. Securing Tickets Now Christmas always creeps up on us so quickly, so this year I was determined not…
As a new mum over 40, one of my priorities is to keep fit and healthy. So joining in the fun of this year’s St Oswald’s Hospice Great North Elmer Parade was just the tonic. A brisk walk always helps to blow away the cobwebs and clear my head. It also keeps little legs motivated and moving too. After all, if you’ve only got little legs, you’ve got to make…
Salaam, fellow adventurers and aspiring golfers! Today, I’m thrilled to share our latest trip out at the Dinosaur Encounter Golf in Heighley Gate Garden Centre, Morpeth. Brace yourselves for a prehistoric putt-putt, because our little tribe had a roaring good time! As any parent knows, we all secretly dream of our kids becoming champions at something. For me, that something is still as mysterious as the Loch Ness Monster, but…
Writing about my emotions, even negative ones helps me improve my well-being and gives me happiness. Ultimately, combined with exercise, it means I’m more positive about life as a new mum over 40. When mum died at 65, the day before starting my new job, it was the hardest blow I’ve ever been dealt. First came the flowers, the cards, the well-wishers. The tears flowed, then came tantrums, numbness followed…
