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Shopping for Number One – Great Gifts to Buy Yourself

October 29, 2019 By Ellen

As annoying as it might be that Christmas starts earlier every year, once it has begun, there’s no stopping it. Suddenly, we’re all on a frighteningly fast train hurtling towards the big day. No sooner have we started to spot a few Christmas cards in stores than lights and decorations are lining the streets. Suddenly, […]

Filed Under: review Tagged With: Review

Chest hair: to baldly go… or not

October 16, 2019 By Ellen

  Sean Connery defies description   Tom Jones is not unusual… or at least he wasn’t   Selleck looks splendid   Starsky’s chest great   The late George Michael’s hair raising days were yet to come Should men remove the hair from their chests? Arguably what happens inside a chap’s shirt is entirely his own […]

Filed Under: gender roles, hair, men

The real horrors of Halloween

October 16, 2019 By Ellen

It’s become traditional that I rant about Christmas starting too soon – which it does – but have you noticed how Hallowe’en is doing the same. There’s a house along the road with a pumpkin on the step already – almost a fortnight too early. How ripe is that going to be by the big […]

Filed Under: children, Halloween, horrors, Is it me?, Is it me? halloween, pumpkin

How Parents Can Save Money In Their Child’s Early Years

October 16, 2019 By Ellen

Having a baby is an amazing experience, but it’s also one of the most expensive life changes that you’re likely to experience. If it’s your first child, and you have no hand-me-downs to offer, then you’re going to feel the impact on your bank account very quickly. A lot of parents with limit funding end […]

Filed Under: review, Uncategorized Tagged With: Collaboration, Money, Review

I’m not an expert, but here’s what I know about imposter syndrome

October 13, 2019 By Ellen

Here’s what happens to me: I have a perfectly lovely chat with someone I like very much. There may be laughter and understanding. Then I hear something. It’s not my friend, it’s another voice. That voice says things like ‘she’s only saying that to be polite’ or ‘she doesn’t really think that it’s just you’re […]

Filed Under: other things I have learned, review, Uncategorized Tagged With: ideas, Imposter syndrome, in my life, in the world, mental health, My Life, on my mind, women, work, working parent

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