It’s not often you get to spend the morning with a room full of celebrity chefs and nutritionists who are all geared towards helping children eat better. In fact it’s a luxury I could not turn down.
Frazzled and bombarded by daily media outcries about obese Britain, us Mums can’t do right for [...] Read more »
In primary school, I see teachers chasing Ofsted and I’m disillusioned and worried that my daughter will not reach her full potential. I know that several parents are paying for tuition to help their children get along, coincidentally, their children are also in the athletic squad. Am I not being pushy enough I ask myself. Is there some invisible membership I don’t belong to? Read more »
To my gorgeous baby, you’re going to be 10 years old today!! I am so excited about this because I remember New Year’s Eve 1999 and you were there with me but not yet born…
I know you couldn’t bear me to get all teary-eyed and nostalgic but I can’t help myself… I think [...] Read more »
If you love planting seeds and getting your own garden thing going, you’ll know the dilemma of little peat pots – are they environmentally friendly, do they work and are they worth the money?
You can put those questions aside now – here’s a really great way to set your seedlings off to a good start [...] Read more »
The BBC covered this new video aimed at teenage girls suffering boyfriend abuse. It’s a shocker but I’m not surprised and I would like to spread the word.
But sadly I can’t find it on youtube or search. Maybe it will take some time.
It makes me feel very upset that no matter what anyone [...] Read more »
No, I haven’t met Prince Charming. And I haven’t kissed any frogs. I just got a little delivery this morning.
It’s a light, a very cute and gorgeous light and it’s White Rabbit, I just had to have it…
Well, this is going to be the year of Alice in Wonderland isn’t it? And [...] Read more »
Our children are growing up in a society that has banned smoking almost everywhere. The hardened smoker is on the run and that includes me. I’ve quit the evil weed, and this time it’s for good.
Smoking was stylish and cool
When I used to come home from school I would have a coffee and [...] Read more »
These are all on my wish list for 2010 – who can resist Philippe Starck design, especially with a soupcon of Missoni thrown in? I’m a huge fan of black and white decor, it’s always fresh and classic plus it responds well to the odd dash of colour like a vibrant pillar box red [...] Read more »
I have a peculiar habit. I spend hours in greetings card shops. And I spend that time with my shoulders heaving, madly watering eyes and laughing outrageously but quietly, my hand over mouth. I can’t help it, but I know I’m not alone.
I have now discovered the source of much [...] Read more »
The new range of Ecover eco-surfactants goes a lot further than the older products – they have a bit more ‘muscle’. There’s a crazy story behind the creation of this eco-surfactant, apparently it was the discovery of yeast in a bee’s nest – are there no lengths these tree huggers won’t go to to save the planet? Read more »