Need help giving up smoking? What would work for you a) fear of the consequences (see image above) or b) being laughed out of house and home? (see tampon smoking ad below) Honestly, I was laughed out of restaurants, bars and my own house using this ‘nicotine appliance’. For heaven’s sake, surely putting a smoker [...]

and the lady has a sense of humour too!

Now fess up, ladies, we all like a splurge on girlie goodies now and then don’t we? I love a bit of luxury but I wouldn’t say I spend as much as £24,000 per year like some. Neither would I say it’s a feminist principle to pamper or not, it’s just about feeling good and [...]

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 doing wrong [...]

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?

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 this [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 all [...]

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 [...]

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 or [...]

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 of this mirth is [...]

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?

Last Sunday Miniminx and I had the privilege of being invited to the celebrity preview screening of the new Disney Movie, The Princess and the Frog. It was at the fine and dandy Mayfair Hotel in town which is very swish and glam, and famous for it’s famous guests. It is gorgeous hotel, and the [...]

They call it social media for a reason. Scampering around the blogosphere is all well and good but it’s boring and one dimensional if it doesn’t have any bearing on reality. Who wants to sit staring at a computer all day – you may as well have a real job! Curious soul that I am, [...]

Living and working in London and bringing up a child in one of the most cultural capitals of the world is a rich and rewarding experience. There’s no way you can really slow down unless you leave town for the weekend or take a holiday, so my advice is just enjoy the ride. If you’re a working Mum like me and need to be firing on all cylinders 100% 24-7, you might find these ideas useful.

Hello snowdrops! I spent nearly three hours walking round Kew last Sunday in search of these wonderful little flowers. For me they are the first sign that Winter is on it’s way out.

Today UK bloggers have joined forces to create awareness and raise funds for Haiti following the disastrous earthquake there recently. Like all of us who are feeling helpless in the face of this disaster, the question is, how is it possible to help? We can all do things as individuals to make a difference, I [...]