My last baby has turned 8, and I really don’t know how I feel about it. If you are a regular reader and have followed me on social media for the past 8 years, then you will know Nila and I have had such a close relationship and have done so from birth.
There is something so exciting about finding a new author, isn't there?. I love my Kindle Unlimited subscription, and over the last few weeks, I have been on the hunt for some new books and new authors.
If you are thinking about travelling solo with your kids, first of all, you are amazing. It’s not always easy, but it is so much fun!. Whether you are going away for a weekend, flying abroad or even just hopping on a train, doing it alone with little ones in tow takes a bit of prep and a lot of snacks! :).
This summer, I have decided to set myself a challenge: grow and sculpt my glutes with focused, consistent training. After a full year of working with a personal trainer, I have learned so much about form, muscle activation and how to fuel my body. Now that I am training solo, I know exactly what I am doing, and ready to focus 100%.
If you are a parent, then you will already know the chaos that is the morning routine. Between brushing teeth, finding socks and convincing a small human that school isn't optional and their hay fever isn't a cold, breakfast can often become a last-minute grab-and-go if you are lucky.
My reading has come to a bit of a slump, and I am definitely not reading as much. The joys of getting into bed and scrolling TikTok for hours, I know, shoot me!. I can't help it at the moment.
Let’s be honest, the summer holidays are brilliant, if the sun is out, right?, But they can be long and really expensive if you are not careful. Keeping the kids entertained every day without turning to soft play or endless cinema trips takes some creativity and a decent snack stash.
After finding Samantha Hayes and absolutely loving The Engagement, of course, I was then on a mission to see if she had written anything else. I can't tell you how excited I was to see a ton of books and now have a TBR list the size of my arm :)
The world has seen more games come and go over the decades - even centuries - than we will likely ever know. From smaller games simply shared between friends to those that swept across countries before falling into obscurity, they come and go. And yet a handful have persisted to be known by people all over the world, despite language barriers and oceans lying between us.
The average UK adult now spends over 6 hours and 40 minutes per day looking at screens, yet finding quality entertainment during travel or downtime is still a challenge. Gone are the days when portable gaming meant lugging around bulky devices or settling for basic time-killers. Today's technology has sophisticated gaming experiences that can change any journey from tedious waiting into engaging entertainment.
For many of us, vision correction is part of everyday life, but that doesn’t mean it should feel clinical or complicated. Whether you’ve recently swapped out your frames or are curious about switching up your routine, contact lenses offer a subtle, seamless alternative that supports both practicality and personal style.
Starting fresh is something I say all the time. Whether it is falling off track with the gym and then going back full force, or finding myself in a bit of a rut and needing to reset, back to square one, it has become a bit of a theme in my life. More often than not, these “resets” are caused by deeper, underlying issues.
Struggling to find a Father’s Day gift for the man who says, “Surprise me” every time? We all know the drill: socks, pants, a novelty mug... again. If the father figure in your life isn’t into anything specific but appreciates everything, here are a few fresh gift ideas I have put together that might just help you out this year.
