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 […]
I’m not an expert, but here’s what I know about imposter syndrome
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 […]
On 20 years of keeping the kids alive…
Hotter Rapid – shoes for when you can no longer pretend it’s summer
The theme of this post is speed. Haste, rush, hurry, zoom, or otherwise get about at speed. And, yes, we all know that ‘more haste, less speed’ thing – though I’ve never understood what it actually means. It’s one of those not very meaningful mysteries like where you’re supposed to stand in Pret while they […]
My day in numbers: counting to ten slowly
Must-have items in your day and evening beauty routines
Having a beauty routine isn’t just about organization or to be seen to have an extensive 10-step skincare regime. Having evening and morning routines is about finding the best way to help improve the appearance of your skin and help you to feel clean and refreshed before going out to work, hitting the town or […]
