With hustle and bustle of everyday life, it can be difficult to hear yourself think, let alone find time to treat and pamper yourself. Whether you’re chasing after the kids, the dog or your partner or you’re doing everything in-between your 9-5, as parents, we find that putting the needs of our dependents first simply becomes a way of life. But did you know that a treat can go beyond being able to enjoy a hot cup of tea? So, while they’re sleeping, sit back, relax and enjoy these treats and pamper ideas – you deserve it! Head to the dentist No, I don’t mean getting a filling or a crown – ... read more
It’s Time for These Harmful Dental Habits to Bite the Dust!
Photo Credit When people think about looking after their teeth, the basics are obvious. Brushing twice a day, flossing, visiting the dentist on a regular basis, avoiding sugary drinks etc. However, there may be some habits that you aren’t even aware that you are doing which are causing a great deal of harm to your pearly whites. Here, we will talk about a few of them to encourage you to break them once and for all! Nail Biting Nail biting is the type of nervous habit that may seem harmless (albeit a little annoying) but it can actually lead to chipped teeth and jaw dysfunction. Try ... read more
Jog On: Awesome Job Ideas For Fitness Fanatics
Are you somebody who lives and breathes exercise? Do you love the feel of the air on your face when you go out for a run or a cycle ride? Do you continually push yourself to the next level within your fitness training? Then a job within the fitness industry may be for you. Whether it’s something you do to earn extra income or a legitimate full-time career, we have some job ideas we think you will be interested in. Consider the following... Personal Trainer (image) We all need a little help sometimes, and there may be people who have not attained the levels of fitness you may ... read more
Thrifty Solutions To The Age Old Problem Of Period Pain
Nobody likes to talk about period pain, (people don’t talk about periods in general as much as they should) but it’s nonetheless something that affects most women. It’s official name is dysmenorrhoea but most of us refer to it simply as a recurring nightmare that at best seriously affects our quality of life and is at worst debilitating enough to make women miss school and work. Indeed, 1 in 10 women regularly find that their menstrual pain causes them to miss out on work or social commitments. Image by Flickr While it is an incredibly common occurrence, there’s surprisingly little ... read more
Don’t Let Colds Or Flu Ruin Your Christmas
There’s just over a week until we celebrate Christmas, and for many of us it’s one of the most frantic times of the year. Perhaps you’re racing to get loose ends tied up at work in the knowledge that your place of business will be taking a much needed break over the festive period. Maybe for you, Christmas is the busiest and most frantic time of the year (retail workers will know this pain all too well). Perhaps your every moment of free time is an exhausting trolley dash amongst the throning masses on the high street as you scramble to get all the Christmas presents for your family and ... read more
Sanitary Owl’s First Period Box from DAME
As women, do we talk enough to our men or daughters about periods? I'm not talking about trying to totally freak them out, but more about explaining the practicalities of them and what is available to use each month. I recently came across an interview with comedian Gary Meikle in which he talked about life as a single dad to his daughter. In it he mentioned how, when she started her periods, he realised that he knew nothing, and as a result he ended up asking the local shopkeeper for advice as to whether he should be buying tampons or towels for her. For girls, getting their period is an ... read more
Zoggs DC Super Heroes Collection
As a parent you sometimes think that you know a brand. You've bought their products yourself and also seen them being used by other parents. It's a brand that you're happy to buy and happy to recommend. You know and trust them. Then, as a blogger, you get the opportunity to work with said brand and look forward to doing so as you've been a satisfied customer of theirs for years. You go along to meet the brand, her more about them and see their latest product lines and at that point they absolutely blow you out of the water. Pun very much intended as that's exactly what Zoggs have done this ... read more
Fighting the Common Plights of Old Age
Old age is something that only certain people are fortunate to reach and attain, there are no two ways about it. But, even though it is a privilege to be able to reach old age, there are still some common plights that come with it. But, if you're going to live comfortably in your twilight years, then you're going to have to do all you can to fight these plights. Or, if you want an elderly relative of yours to live comfortably in these years of rest, then you should help them fight these plights too. For advice on what should be done, make sure to read on. Image source Fighting bad ... read more
A Healthy Family Is A Happy One
Health is a big topic across all forums and sources of education and for a family, health has to be important. Whether you’re dealing with preschoolers or teenagers, your children need to be aware of their health and what it means to make good choices across their lives. As a parent, you are the driving force behind their health and wellbeing, so while you’re controlling the kitchen and their activities, you should be the one to ensure they are eating well and moving enough. Health matters a great deal and if you are putting emphasis on the fun side of health, the whole family can ... read more
As easy as riding a bike…
Do you remember learning to ride a bike? For years I struggled so much with balancing, then one day I was round at a friends house on a playdate and somehow I just mastered it. I've still no idea how I did it, but things just clicked and the next thing I knew I was happily riding around her garden as if I'd been doing it for years. There's something about riding a bicycle that I just love. A sense of freedom as you ride along with the wind in your hair. Or more accurately nowadays, with the wind rushing past your aerodynamically designed cycling helmet! It may not have the same romantic ... read more