Tag: wellbeing
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How to report sexual harassment on London’s public transport
Have you experienced an awkward moment on the train or bus that you wasn’t sure if it was actually sexual harassment or were unsure on how you could report it? I remember one hot summer many years ago, I wore shorts on the bus and I sat upstairs on a crowded bus. The person I […]
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Review: WellBox Entice Hamper and Food Gift Boxes
Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. I’m loving the slightly warmer weather we’ve been experiencing in London this week however I know it’s not going to last. I’m sure there will be forecasted rain by the end of the week or so. Last week I’ve been keeping myself and the kids […]
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The S word: are you getting any lockdown loving?
If you’re not sure which S word I’m on about, it’s SEX. I wasn’t keen on using it in the title because my boy can read fluently now and I’m not ready to start the whole birds and the bees convo with him just yet. He’s already been asking where babies come from and how […]
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Inspirational Actors You Won’t Believe That Are Over 65
These inspirational actors are not only young at heart, they still look it too. It’s quite hard to tell how old they really are. But when you take a closer look at the number of years they’ve been gracing our screens, you can get an inkling of their age. Age UK Mobility recently released an […]
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How to stop back pain stopping you!
A contribution post by Michelle McWilliam. After carrying your baby nine months, mothers then carry said baby in their arms or a sling or are found carting a car seat about. Then, as children grow you are carrying heavier – and wrigglier – small children. Of course, that’s all part of motherhood and our body […]
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Black Pound Day: 6 businesses I’m recommending this November…
BLACK POUND DAY: NOVEMBER 7 This year seems to be flying by… I can’t believe how quickly the year has gone! Honestly, it’s all been a blur – most days seem to blend into each other and I can’t make out whether it’s the start of the week or the end of the week. Black […]
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Can eating a vegan diet in pregnancy really be healthy?
A contribution post by Louise Palmer-Masterton There is a widely-held belief that humans are omnivorous (both meat- and plant-eating), so eating a solely vegan-based diet with no meat, fish or poultry cannot be safe in pregnancy. However, I and many others, would disagree with that statement. I was almost 40 years old when I was […]
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How to help yourself and your family get more from the rest of 2020
A contribution post by Sid Madge, author of the ‘Meee in a minute’ series of books Goodness, 2020 has been a challenge so far. Both kids and parents have had a huge amount to contend with. It seems realistic to assume that we will be living with Covid-19 for some time to come. So, what […]
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5 ideas to help you achieve a new balance for your family by Sid Madge
Covid-19 has affected families in different ways. If we are lucky, we have been able to enjoy staying at home, reconnecting with family and indulging in some serious down time, safe in the knowledge we have still been receiving the majority of our pay. If we are unlucky, we have been anxious, struggling financially and […]
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Black Pound Day: 5 businesses I’m recommending this month…
BLACK POUND DAY: SEPTEMBER 5 That’s another month gone already! Last Black Pound Day: August I listed five wonderful businesses where you could put your money to good use. This month, I’ve got another five lined up for you. Same again, each of the businesses are from a different category but check out Black Pound Day’s […]
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‘Appy kids with Calm Kingdom: a mental wellness app for children
Calm and Appy Kids! Kids nowadays are so advanced when it comes to digital technology, it’s a wonder how the older generations have still not fully caught up. With their sponge-like brains, this generation’s children are consuming much more technology than any other generation before them which can be both good and bad, depending on […]
The Wandering Mother 