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I write from lived experience, including what it means to be an endomorph who rarely resembles the polished ideal. Strength, not trends, guides my words.



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Review: STEM Marble Run Magic For Vital Skills

Disclaimer: We were sent this Marble Run set for free in return for a review. All opinions are our own.  We recognised that Cyrus was ready for a marble run when he took to creatively using my old Kerplunk game…

Review: One Of The Best Eco-friendly Baking Sets For Children

Eco-friendly baking is super fun for kids and it’s exciting too, like drawing or painting. Mixing all the different ingredients together and then decorating what you’ve made is a great way of keeping the momentum going during lockdown. Trust me,…

My Top Five: winter cycling tips for families and how to stay …

There’s something oddly relaxing about cycling in winter. The air is crisp, the roads are quieter, and the world seems to move a little slower. But while the frost may sparkle beautifully on your morning ride, it’s not without its…

A fresh start: realistic New Year’s resolutions for families

Feel-good ideas for families Every January, the world collectively decides to become a better version of itself. We sign up for gym memberships, promise to meditate daily, and buy planners with colour-coded tabs that we’ll never use past February. I’ve…

How to get your mojo back during lockdown

Why red lipstick still counts as self-care Remember when working from home sounded like a dream? Coffee in bed, no commute, stretchy trousers all day. That fantasy lasted approximately three days. By week two of lockdown, I was pacing the…

Top Christmas gift ideas for mums balancing work, family and self-care

  Items in this post have been kindly gifted for review. All opinions expressed are my own. Top 5 Christmas gifts for busy working mums Finding the right gift for working mums can be a challenge. Many of us are…

Our Top 5: Children’s Games To Buy For Christmas

This year more time at home has led to H and I reminiscing about the childhood games we used to play. Here we’ve put together our Top 5 children’s games to buy for Christmas, including some of our old firm…