In a bun dance

If I'm going to get something, I usually get it in spades - luck (both kinds), children, clutter, dirty laundry, bright ideas, daft ideas...

You are here: Home / Archives for review

Sanity for parents for the summer holidays

By

I can almost hear the rejoicing from every parent at the mention of the summer holidays. Six whole weeks with the little loves – how amazing right? Ahem, okay so maybe some of us aren’t jumping for joy at the idea of the soon-to-be six weeks of havoc every day. For some, it’s time to […]

Menopause: A manifesto

By

It should’ve been funny, but it wasn’t. My mood and the success of my day hinged on the presence – or otherwise – of my battery-operated fan – in my bag at work. The other day it wasn’t there, it was sitting in my lovely cool kitchen at home. Damn. I could feel the sweat […]

Vaguely interesting post about the humble wristwatch

By

Tick tock, tick tock. It’s easy to overlook the significance of the ordinary wrist watch (or pocket watch or pinned-on nurses’ watch) but, actually, the ability to know what time it is by simply looking at something strapped to your arm is fairly remarkable.  Clearly not enough for us now as our watches also need […]

Time Is One Of The Best Gifts You Can Give!

By

Spending time with someone you love is something we take advantage of in the modern world. Hanging out with a best friend is something you can wait months to do when you’re both leading your own busy lives and nothing seems to change between you. On the other hand, missing a date night with the […]