January: Small wins, big results and a month of progress
How I survive the post-holiday slump (without losing my mind) January has the subtle charm of a bad hangover that lasts all month. The holidays are over. The house is…
How to beat the January blues by staying motivated this …
How I survive the post-holiday slump (without losing my mind) January has the subtle charm of a bad hangover that lasts all month. The holidays are over. The house is…
Your best skin after 40: Newcastle’s aesthetic secrets revealed
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…
My 50-in-50 Challenge for self-love, fitness, and growth in 2025
Fifty and fearless (mostly) I’m turning 50 in 2025. Rather than hiding under my duvet, I’m launching my 50 in 50 Challenge. This isn’t just about sweating over strange gym…
Shab-e Yalda 2024: Connection and celebration on the longest night of …
There’s a quiet delight to Shab-e Yalda, the longest night of the year. History, poetry, and just enough magic conspire to make the world pause. After a year of juggling…
A festive family tradition: Our trip to Edinburgh at Christmas
Edinburgh at Christmas: our festive family tradition There are cities you visit once, tick off your list, and move on from. And then there’s Edinburgh at Christmas – a place…
A Festive Family Day Out at The Alnwick Garden and …
Wrapping up warm This year’s Christmas adventure was supposed to be simple. We needed to book tickets for The Alnwick Garden Christmas Light Trail. We would wrap up warm. Then,…