I think a lot of people feel like “spiritual practice” and “parenting” are two mutually exclusive terms; that you can’t really have a spiritual practice while you also have a small person or people running about the place. Granted, meditation can be tricky when you have a small child – Read more…
Being a mother is a joy, but it’s a stressful joy. When you’re faced with stress, it can be a challenge for you to relieve it. While stress is the body’s natural response to a problem, and it’s fine in smaller doses, too much stress can definitely have an effect Read more…
At the beginning of 2018, I set myself a goal to meditate every day that year. I set the goal because towards the end of 2017, I was distracted and hadn’t been meditating much. By the time the new year rolled around, I was really feeling the effects of not Read more…
Finding “me time” as a single mum can be tricky; there’s always something that needs to be done, and it can be hard to prioritise self care over housework or the myriad other things on that endless to-do list. It’s important to take time for yourself each day though. When Read more…
The thing about pillows is that although they seem like they’re not a big deal – they really are. Not only because you want to be comfortable in bed, but also because an uncomfortable pillow can mean a poor night’s sleep – and over time this can affect pretty much Read more…
There are many instances where family counseling can be incredibly useful. The idea of counsling used to be quite a taboo, but times have changed and nowadays most people recognise that counseling and therapy can be helpful for all of us at one time or another. Where does family counseling Read more…
If there’s one thing I love, it’s stationery. As well as owning a lifetime supply of beautiful notebooks, I also love to write letters – but not just normal letters. I like to send letters, cards, newspaper or magazine clippings, books I think people will enjoy. And I like for Read more…
Mother’s Day is this weekend. It’s not usually a big deal for us; S is being taken shopping to buy me a gift, but we’re not planning anything major for the day. This year though, there’s something else to celebrate. WishYoo and NO MORE have partnered to celebrate Mother’s Day Read more…
I make no secret of the fact I had a whopping great breakdown in 2010. At the time I was working for a financial services company, in a large office. I am sure that I only survived because my manager noticed that I was far from ok, and did his Read more…
S really loves dolls, and she loves interactive toys too – so she was delighted when two Teenie Tiny Toes dolls arrived for her to review. Teenie Tiny Dolls are new interactive dolls that fit in the palm of your hand. Measuring 11cm, each doll has 7 sensors and reacts Read more…
Firstly: no, I’m not selling anything. This won’t cost you a penny unless you decide to buy something. First, let’s talk about the link between happiness and confidence. For me, these two are inextricably linked: when I feel happy, I feel more confident. And when I feel confident in a Read more…
We all have times when our feelings are hurt. Being in the online space, I’ve had my fair share of unpleasant comments over the years. Often we find that in a sea of positive comments, one person says something negative or unkind, and that bursts our bubble and sends us Read more…
The number one problem for the majority of small businesses is cash flow. Some time ago a business friend and mentor told me that it’s not a lack of orders that will usually break a business; it’s a lack of organised cash flow. Numerous businesses, large and small, have failed Read more…
South Africa is as beautiful as it is diverse, with a huge range of geography, weather and attractions – there really is something for everyone, and tourism in the country is rising. Here are 7 tips for making the most of a trip to South Africa. 1. Rent a mobile Read more…
What is intuition? We’ve all had those brief moments where we just know something, without knowing how or why we know it – but for many of us these moments of intuition are few and far between, and not something we can call upon whenever we want/need to. Intuition is Read more…
Why visit South Africa? South Africa is five times bigger than the UK, with a vast diversity of geography and wildlife. With so much to do there, where do you start? Here are 5 essential things to do in South Africa 1 South African Safari There are several game reserves Read more…