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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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Family-friendly restaurants Gateshead: enjoying a relaxed lunch with toddlers at The Imperial

Disclaimer: This is a collaborative post and just my personal experience with The Imperial Restaurant. Your meal, service, or toddler’s reaction may differ. Always check the menu, prices, and opening hours before heading out. Family-friendly restaurants Gateshead: a Persian twist…

Hafez poetry: exploring Persian culture through ‘Beloved’ by Bloodaxe Books

Discovering Hafez: a persian poetry journey with Bloodaxe Books There are few things in life that feel as intimate as unwrapping a package and discovering a book that seems to have been waiting for you. Recently, that arrived in the…

Guest Blog: Jo Ellis: Kidult Or Elderly Primigravida?

Today we’re featuring a guest blog post by Jo Ellis who like many adults is utterly confused about her identity. She is part urbanist and town planner, part compulsive singer, and part elderly primigravida – a mummy-to-be at the age of 41.

Today we’re featuring a guest blog post by Jo Ellis who like many adults is utterly confused about her identity. She is part urbanist and town planner, part compulsive singer, and part elderly primigravida – a mummy-to-be at the age of 41.

Bath time tips for toddlers: safe and engaging routines

After nursery, little C often comes home covered in paint, food, and everything in between. Bath time has become an essential part of winding down, a chance to calm the day’s mess and reconnect. Here is how we manage the…

Healthy eating for new mums over 40: the noodles that saved my sanity

Planning ahead is the key to success when it comes to eating well after having a baby, but these past few weeks have been really tough on this new mum over 40.

Planning ahead is the key to success when it comes to eating well after having a baby, but these past few weeks have been really tough on this new mum over 40.

Teething remedies: tried-and-tested to unconventional ideas

Top teething remedies from around the world to soothe your baby It started with drool, then came chewing, crankiness, loose stools, and finally a string of sleepless nights. Teething has tested nine-month-old Cyrus as much as it has tested his…

How it feels when your biological clock is ticking louder than love

Guest post disclaimer: The following post is written by guest contributor Greyeyebrowgirl. Her experiences and opinions are entirely her own and do not necessarily reflect my own views – though her honesty might just resonate with many of us. At…