It’s no secret that exercise is a big part of my life. It started out as a way to lose weight and quickly became so much more than that. We all know the benefits of exercise. From weight loss to improving cardio health and general fitness. However, there’s a lot more to exercise than just…
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AD| Paper Cutting Creativity and Crafts for Valentine’s Day
Read moreThis year is going to be more positive than last year. That’s something I’m relatively sure about. I’ve always been a glass half full person and that applies to both my work and personal life. In addition, I like to think that I’m quite a creative person. I have many hobbies and my brain is…
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Crochet for life! Get your craft on! Projects and more!
Read moreOoo squishy yarn goodness! Is there anything better? Oh, hello there! Don’t mind me! I was day dreaming about yarn and crochet. Yes, that my friends, was the highlight of my 2020! While the rest of the world was panic buying toilet roll and baking banana bread, I was hiding in a pile of yarn…
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Every Cloud has a Silver Lining
Read moreFirstly let me start by saying happy new year! Surely 2021 has to be better than the shit show that was 2020. I rarely swear on my blog, or in real life for that matter, but 2020 definitely deserves a good swear word or two. Wouldn’t you agree? I was going to start this sentence…
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AD| How to care for your body in the new year
Read moreA new year often means people set themselves a few new years resolutions. Some people will be successful in sticking to these, whereas others won’t. I’ve been at both ends of this experience. For many years I vowed to lose weight at the start of a new year. I told myself that I’d ditch the…
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AD| Exploring Moral Values with Your Child
Read moreExploring and developing your child’s moral values is one of the most important lessons you can give. Teaching your child the importance of being kind, respectful and empathetic will equip them with a moral compass to guide them through life. An independent school in Kingston Upon Thames has shared their tips to help guide your…
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AD| Helping Your Child with their Social Skills
Read moreA strong set of social skills is a priceless asset, bolstering a person’s personal and professional relationships. For both adults and children, the art of making friends comes more naturally to some. Although a little shyness is completely normal, if you’re worrying that your child struggles in social scenarios, there are things you can do…
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AD| Sporting gift guide
Read moreIt’s that time of year again, when we all have to figure out what on Earth to buy for our loved ones for Christmas. Some relatives might be easy enough to buy for, if they give you a ‘wish list’. But what about that cousin or nephew who you know is ‘sporty’, and that’s about…
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Trail Running in the Mountains
Read moreThis post is for the AliKats’ Dream of Mountains Challenge. Pre-lockdown I loved nothing better than going for a run up the mountain. Trail running is still pretty new to me. I tend to run on the road because it means I can leave from my front door, do 5k and be back at my…