In the wake of that penalty shoot-out and the ensuing racist abuse directed at Marcus Rashford, Bukano Saka and Jayden Sancho on Twitter, racism is once again front and centre of our TV screens and our minds. As Rashford’s nervous strike hit the post, my ten year old put his Read more…
Because if we’re carving out some precious time to read a self help book, it better be bloody miraculous hadn’t it? I was out with a few of my mates on Saturday night. We wore approximately seven layers each and still sat shivering as we ate our pizza and necked Read more…
Lots of us have used the past crazy 18 months of lockdowns and homeschooling to re-evaluate our work/life balance. It’s led many women to consider the idea of being a work from home Mum, on a permanent basis. It’s all well and good musing the idea. Picturing long lunches and Read more…
There are some fantastic resources out there to help inspire you to meet your fitness goals. Whether it’s improving your mindset or finally taking up running, we’ve sussed out the best fitness podcasts to get you raring to go. Podcasts and fitness crazes are as popular as each other these Read more…
The last year and a bit has seen us spending more time at home than ever before. It’s been a double edged sword hasn’t it? I’ve felt a deep gratitude for having somewhere safe and warm to bunker down… but there’s no denying that being in our homes for work/play/exercise/everything Read more…
Nothing beats getting your teeth into a good book, does it? That feeling of needing to sleep, but you just cannot stop turning the page to see what happens next… But. 2021 has started with a bang. And not the bang we were all hoping for. Rather than the pop Read more…
Anyone who knows me knows I’m a huge podcast fan. Whether it’s keeping me distracted from the pain of running, helping me relax into sleep when my mind is anxious or doing a bit of research for whatever it is I’m writing; I find a good podcast invaluable. And I Read more…
2020 has been a funny old year for all of us, not least our kids. They’ve missed substantial amounts of their education, had less time with their extended family and friends and restricted access to all of their hobbies and the things that bring them joy. It’s more important than Read more…
What’s not to love about a good book? Whether it’s a rom-com, an old-fashioned who-dunnit or a heart-racing page turner; a great book can take us away from the stresses and strains of our every day life and transport us into a whole new world. Since 2020 has surely got Read more…
My name is Sarah and I’m a podcast addict. There, I’ve said it. My addiction is so bad that I cannot drift off to sleep without one wittering quietly into my ears. I love nothing more than slamming the front door behind me, leaving the kid-related carnage at home and Read more…