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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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How to get better sleep during perimenopause

Sleep. Remember it? Yeah, me neither. Perimenopause has a way of turning your bedroom into a no-go zone: night sweats that make me feel like I’ve slept in the sauna at David Lloyd, restless legs that tap out their own…

Personal reflections and lessons learned during the pandemic

Pandemic: what lockdown taught us As Cyrus straps on his backpack, so excited for the first proper day of school in what feels like a lifetime, I can’t help but pause and reflect. The past couple of years have been……

Revitalising Your Home for Spring: Persian-Spring Cleaning Tips

Persian spring cleaning: shaking the house, not your sanity Spring is in the air. The daffodils are poking through the mud, and it’s officially time to admit that my home has spent the winter pretending it’s fine. For Persians, spring…

Review: Geomag’s Magnetising Marvels During Lockdown

DISCLAIMER: We received this Geomag set for free in return for a review. All opinions are our own. In the chaos of lockdown life, H and I, parents of the mighty Cyrus, found ourselves on a mission for fresh, engaging…

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…