Welcome!This isn’t your typical midlife mummy blog filled with ‘must-have’ diets and anti-aging tips. I share real stories and honest reflections on family life, personal growth, and what it’s really like to live in a body that doesn’t always match the glossy ideal. I’m an endomorph who loves the gym, loves my food, and isn’t interested in influencer gimmicks or one-size-fits-all advice. If you’re ready for honest, relatable insights, and maybe your next ‘aha’ moment, just keep reading.
Small lifts in strange times: how I stayed grounded during lockdown Winter had finally retreated. The nights were lighter, mornings kinder, and I was no longer clinging to my duvet like a survival blanket. Then, of course, Covid-19 arrived and…
How to help make things easy for children during lockdown Simple, comforting ways to help children feel safe, calm and connected during lockdown. Tips that nurture routine, creativity and family wellbeing. Isolation is tough for everyone right now, but particularly…
Exercise safely during pregnancy: what every mum-to-be should know Pregnancy fitness guide for mums-to-be. Learn which exercises are safe, what to avoid, and how to stay strong, balanced and energised before and after birth. Not only can you exercise during…
Screens, tantrums and raising a tiny digital dictator How to balance screen time and real-world connection with toddlers. Practical tips for parents navigating lockdown, tantrums, and technology. If you’re the parent of a small child, you already know the sound…
Colouring eggs this year turned into one of our lockdown highlights. For our little multicultural family, it wasn’t just about the mess (though, yes, there was plenty of that), it was all about connecting childhood memories, culture, and a touch…
Sosis Bandari has quietly become one of my ultimate fast-food lifesavers. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this dish swoops in to save the day with minimal effort, and yet, it still tastes like you’ve put in far more work than you…
Going green: a learning adventure for kids Every year, as the world slowly shakes off winter’s gloom, I find myself in a familiar pre-spring ritual: growing sabzeh, or mung beans, in preparation for Nowruz, the Persian New Year. Nowruz, marking…