There is something about that first tiny bit of sunshine in the UK that just lifts everything.The big coats get pushed to the back of the wardrobe, the big scarves are no longer essential, and suddenly we can get out in just a cardigan without checking the weather app five times first!. Spring really does have a way of refreshing not just the seasons, but our wardrobes.
Capturing memories with pictures has been part of my life for a very long time. I honestly think it stems from my uncle Kevin loving photography and often showing me his cameras and how film is developed. For the past eight years, it’s also been my full-time job and I love it.
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.
