When winter arrives and temperatures plummet, the temptation to hibernate can be overwhelming, especially after a slip on the ice that left me with a bruised ego rather than broken bones. But as a new mum over 40, this winter…
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Here I am, 2am, hair in a very sad bun, clutching a lukewarm cup of coffee, and wide-eyed at the tiny human who seems intent on testing the limits of my patience. I thought I’d be fretting over wrinkles and…
View PostPersian spring cleaning: shaking the house, not your sanity Spring is in the air. The daffodils are poking through the mud, and it’s officially time to admit that my home has spent the winter pretending it’s fine. For Persians, spring…
View PostFeel-good ideas for families Every January, the world collectively decides to become a better version of itself. We sign up for gym memberships, promise to meditate daily, and buy planners with colour-coded tabs that we’ll never use past February. I’ve…
View PostWhy red lipstick still counts as self-care Remember when working from home sounded like a dream? Coffee in bed, no commute, stretchy trousers all day. That fantasy lasted approximately three days. By week two of lockdown, I was pacing the…
View PostSafe 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…
View PostSmall lifts in strange times: how I stayed grounded during lockdown Winter had finally retreated. The nights were lighter, mornings kinder, and I was no longer clinging to my duvet like a survival blanket. Then, of course, Covid-19 arrived and…
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