Top Tips to Overcome Post-Holiday Slump and Reach Your Goals January often feels overwhelming. The holidays are behind us and many of us are grappling with post-holiday fatigue. We struggle with cold weather and keeping up with New Year’s resolutions. For me, the start of the month holds an extra emotional weight – my late mum’s birthday. It’s a reminder that she’s no longer here. I have to try really…
How You Can Glow With Confidence If you’re over 40 and curious about how to glow with confidence, you’re in the right place. I became a new mum in my 40s. Now, as I approach 50, I’ve realised how important it is to make time for myself. I’m making 2025 the year I prioritise me and I’m finding ways to improve how I feel. Why Aesthetics Matter To Me Inspired…
I’m 50 in 2025 so to celebrate I’m going on an exciting and deeply personal journey. It comes with a 50-in-50 Action Plan. This year isn’t just about fitness for me. It’s about embracing self-love. It’s about stepping into new challenges. It’s about reigniting my zest for life. I’ll be focusing on what truly makes me feel alive. I’ve been reflecting on my past milestones. I’m reminded of the amazing…
A Certain Magic to Shab-e Yalda There’s a certain magic to Shab-e Yalda, a night steeped in history, poetry, and tradition. On this longest night of the year, we gathered together with our friends and family. After a tough year, the world seemed to pause, letting us make the most of things. This year, we decided to keep the celebration simple and heartfelt. We hosted it at home to create…
A Special Place In My Heart Edinburgh at Christmas has always held a special place in my heart. This feeling is especially true during the festive season. When I was a young girl, my mum and I would take the train to this beautiful city. We went there to buy Christmas gifts for the family. The train journey itself was always an adventure. It was filled with the excitement of…
Nice 2-4-1 deal at The Alnwick Garden This holiday season, we were really excited about experiencing the Christmas Light Trail at The Alnwick Garden in Northumberland. It’s been on our to-do list for a while, but unfortunately, we couldn’t get booked for the day we wanted. So, we changed our plans. We took advantage of a fantastic 2-4-1 deal. This allowed us to visit both The Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei.…
Arriving at Beamish: A Warm Welcome to the Past Recently, we decided to take a step back in time with a visit to the Beamish Museum in County Durham. We had been planning this trip for a while. Little C was eager to explore what we missed during our last visit. It turned out to be a great day filled with learning, laughter, and some nostalgia. As soon as we…