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***Collaborative post*** Making healthy choices for your family can be difficult, but it’s not impossible. This blog post will provide you with five ways to introduce new foods and lifestyle choices into your home. So whether you are looking to add more fruits and vegetables to your diet or want to start exercising as a […]
***Collaborative post*** Living well and maintaining happiness aren’t always easy goals to achieve. However, doing so will be quite gratifying and will help you improve your life and wellbeing in ways you never thought possible. It’s about focusing on what you have control over and making an effort to invest in yourself even when you’re […]
***Collaborative post*** You are safe in your home; it’s the outside world that’s dangerous. Or is it? It may be that your home is actually hurting you without you even realizing it. Many things within your home can bring on illness or injury, and if you can reduce that risk or eliminate it altogether, then […]
***Collaborative post*** In the modern world, a little peace and quiet is very difficult to come by. We are constantly bombarded by phone notifications, emails, and social media updates. No matter where you are in the world, you can always be contacted by work, friends, or family, and this can make it tough to relax. […]
***Collaborative post*** We all need time to relax at home as it’s our opportunity to de-stress ourselves from the various pressures that we have in our lives. There are all kinds of ways to relax and unwind, whether it’s settling in for an evening in front of the TV, taking a long hot bath, or […]
***Collaborative post*** From time to time, we can all feel a little bit flat – and that is fine. We need space to deflate sometimes and just take stock of everything going on in our lives. But if you find your motivation for things you love slipping away, it might be time to give yourself […]
Stress can affect us all in different ways. It can affect our mental, emotional and even our physical wellbeing. It even affects how we behave and react to things. Stress isn’t all bad, we all deal with some form of stress in our lifetime, some on a day-to-day basis in our everyday lives, whether it […]
The world has encountered plenty of sharp and sudden changes over the past year. One of the most significant is many people switching from the office to remote working. This has immediately allowed them to slow their lives down. They needn’t deal with the hustle and bustle of the tube. They don’t need to cope […]
You have heard it said that stress is a killer. Stress wreaks havoc on the body. It affects blood pressure, blood sugar, the heart rate, and all the organs. It is a key factor in the risks of stroke and heart attack. It causes headaches, sleeplessness, digestion problem, and the list goes on. When you […]
Things I Learnt This January Wow, what a month I have had. I am seeing February in 1 stone and 0.5 lb lighter thanks to my new health kick! I am totally amazed and I am also still in shock. I have learnt so much this time round from being a Slimming World member. I […]
How does breakfast in 90 seconds sound? and even better still it’s all done in one pot.
What is Pilates? Pilates (pronounced puh-lah-teez) is a system of exercises developed by the German, Joseph Pilates during World War 1. The system was named after him but he referred to it as “Contrology.” He firmly believed that there was a definite connection between physical and mental health. The intent of these exercises was to […]
Tech-Free Days I think we all find it hard to put down the mobile phone, step away from the tablet and avoid the hypnotic draw of the TV. Being away from technology is such a good thing for your mind and your body so why aren’t we pushing this more with our children and enjoy […]
Pets are a source of much love and joy for families. Children especially enjoy and respond to the warmth and friendship they provide. A pet can be a furry best friend, partner-in-crime, companion, someone to cuddle with and much more for your child. Pets also make great teachers. They improve a child’s social, emotional, physical and cognitive development while imparting a few valuable life skills as your child interacts with them. If you are considering adding a pet to your brood, here are some of the potential skills children can gain from looking after a family pet:
Feeling Awesome As you may already know I am currently on a Slimming World journey in a bid to lose five stone. I have so far managed to lose just over three stone. I hit the three stone loss a while back now and have comfortably sat at this loss now for the past few […]