There’s something about this year that’s making me want to take better care of myself. I turn 40 in April, and let me tell you, your girl burns herself out daily. Freelancing while raising kids means I am always switched on, always thinking about the next thing, and then I wonder why I’m crashing by 7pm, ready for bed like I have run a marathon.
Time away from the girls is something I really struggle with. I don’t know if it’s just me, but I get overwhelming mum guilt and feel awful whenever I’m not with them. Over the last few years, I’ve worked with Jet2 and been away with them every year, and the children understand that I’m away for work. That feels different, almost justified.
No Spend January has had me in a serious chokehold; not being able to spend has been something else. That said, I have managed to save quite a bit this month, so it’s definitely had a silver lining.
Imagine having a bad hair day every day. For millions of people dealing with thinning hair, that isn’t a figure of speech; it’s a daily reality that slowly chips away at confidence. The good news? The right wig does far more than cover up hair loss. It can restore a sense of normalcy, control, and self-expression.
I always try to make our meals from scratch, I would say around 90% of our dinners are home-cooked. Meal planning helps me keep the cost of our food shop down, and I love creating nutritious dinners on a budget. With the cost-of-living crisis at its peak,the struggle is real right now, saving money in every area of life has become a priority.
The weather in the UK is cold, to say the least. We are still going through the trenches of winter, and it can be miserable. Finding things to do with the kids can be expensive, the cost of living is wild right now, parks are wet, it’s raining most days, and money is tight.
