6 Leading Ways to Stay Fit & Healthy as a Family
There’s no unit quite as crucial as the family, and it’s always a joy to see our loved ones fit and healthy. However, running a fit family takes some serious commitment, even though it’s one of the best legacies you can lead. Running a fit family combines different factors, such as good nutrition and a generally healthy lifestyle. Physical activities like exercise can help you avoid health troubles like obesity...
The Practical Value Of Being Gentle With Yourself
Most people are their own biggest critics. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean their criticism is necessarily true and factual. It’s very easy to be dismissive of yourself for issues you consider a priority – perhaps being slightly overweight or not having perfect physical features – while also ignoring or not being aware of issues you could change, such as a short temper or lack of patience with other people. In other words,...
Tips & Advice for Pregnancy with PCOS: Age and Fertility Insights
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder that affects up to 10% of women of reproductive age. It is characterized by irregular menstrual cycles, elevated levels of male hormones (androgens), and polycystic ovaries. PCOS can significantly impact a woman’s ability to conceive, but with the right management and understanding, many women with PCOS can have successful pregnancies. This article provides tips and...
Orange Thins from Charbonnel & Walker
You simply can’t beat some delicious ‘posh chocs’ at Christmas as a filler gift, an emergency stand by or a simply perfect gift for the person-who-wants-nothing, can you? And you don’t get nicer than Charbonnel & Walker. Honestly. Their selection boxes make me happy the minute I lift the box, the gold gilt packaging itself always feels like the chocolate equivalent of a Tiffany box. So a few...
Amazing Vintage Tea Light Lanterns by Kate Lycett
We think these amazing Lanterns by Kate Lycett are incredibly beautiful, wouldn’t you agree?These lanterns have been a staple in our Christmas traffic for years, and every time I see them pop up I pause and ooh at their prettiness. The tea-light lanterns are printed on fine card and laser cut – and entirely made in Yorkshire. Packaged flat, they come with photos and instructions. It also comes with a card envelope (38cm x...
Making Your Home Grandparent-friendly
We’ve just waved off my husband’s parents after their annual Christmas visit; and for the first time we realised that they are, in fact, getting older. They’re almost in their 80’s, and my FIL is not in good health at all. And I’ve realised we’ve switched life roles again. Once they were parenting us. Then we parented our small people… and now it feels as though we’re parenting them as...