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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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My Top Five: Sustainable children’s gifts for Christmas

Are you looking for a toy for Christmas for your pre-schooler that’s eco-friendly, kinder to the environment and less plastic? Here’s a round-up of our Top 5 favourite, sustainable children’s gifts for Christmas. From candy canes to sugarcane toys with…

Why Halloween still matters (even if you’re not dressed as a …

Safe Halloween activities for families: how to celebrate and still have fun Discover safe Halloween activities for families. From pumpkin hunts to DIY décor, here’s how to enjoy spooky fun at home this year. Halloween is the perfect opportunity to…

Eco-friendly parenting: inspiring kids to care for nature with stories

Eco-friendly parenting: small stories that make a big difference Discover how eco-friendly parenting starts with storytelling and small acts of kindness. From sharks to soil, these children’s books inspire greener thinking. There’s something oddly reassuring about watching my eight-year-old crouched…

Review: personalised Christmas stories for children – make your little one the star

Why personalised Christmas stories for children make the perfect gift There’s something undeniably special about seeing your child’s eyes widen as they unwrap a present and discover themselves right there on the pages. Personalised Christmas stories are a gift that…

Persian Nowruz and freshwater fish: fun and learning for families

This year, our Persian tradition of welcoming a new pet fish for Nowruz coincided with post-lockdown anticipation and the excitement of little C, who had been looking forward to it for months. What I hadn’t expected was just how much…

Can CoQ10 make motherhood easier after 40? A midlife mum’s honest review

Disclaimer This supplement journey is my personal chronicle. While this post is a collaboration, the opinions and experiences shared here are entirely my own. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting any new supplement. There comes a point in midlife…

The Burgoyne Hotel, Yorkshire: a toddler-friendly gourmet escape (yes, really)

  Hotel with stunning scenery on doorstep Disclaimer This stay was part of a press collaboration, but all opinions and observations are my own.  Yorkshire has hills that look like they’ve been photoshopped into existence, and somewhere among them sits…