Welcome!This isn’t your typical midlife mummy blog filled with ‘must-have’ diets and anti-aging tips. I share real stories and honest reflections on family life, personal growth, and what it’s really like to live in a body that doesn’t always match the glossy ideal. I’m an endomorph who loves the gym, loves my food, and isn’t interested in influencer gimmicks or one-size-fits-all advice. If you’re ready for honest, relatable insights, and maybe your next ‘aha’ moment, just keep reading.
Heartwarming Persian Nicknames for Your Baby Welcoming a new baby into the world is a beautiful experience, and what better way to celebrate than by showering them with uniquely Persian terms of endearment? In Persian culture, affectionate nicknames go beyond…
The winter solstice arrived, bringing the longest night of the year and, with it, Shab-e-Yalda. An ancient Persian tradition marking light’s victory over darkness, it sounds lofty in theory. At my house, it’s more accurate to say it’s a marathon…
If there’s one thing I’ve learned since becoming a midlife mum, it’s that holidays aren’t just about sun loungers and fruity cocktails. They’re about resetting, reflecting and sometimes, rediscovering who you are in between school runs and work emails. Our…
We all know that spices can add incredible flavours to our dishes, but did you know they also offer a wealth of health benefits? This morning pick-me-up might surprise your taste buds, but it’s guaranteed to leave you feeling invigorated.…
I’ve spent most of my life in a complicated truce with the woman staring back at me in the mirror. As I inch further into my late 40s, I realise this truce is less about perfection and more about negotiation.…
Maths and I have a complicated history. Back in school, my maths teacher had a voice that could make “2 + 2” feel like a personal insult. She shouted, I panicked, and numbers became abstract monsters I didn’t stand a…
International Tea Day 2023: why midlife women need tea more than ever Tea. That humble cup of hot liquid comfort that somehow makes perimenopausal brain fog slightly less foggy at 4am. Instagram might tell you tea time is about a…