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…
What is an ancestry DNA test? An ancestry DNA test is essentially a test which breaks down your DNA and where it comes from. We each have 23 chromosomes; the 23rd is the X and Y that make up our gender, but the other 22 are autosomes made up of Read more…
Davina McCall has a new workout dvd on the shelves; it was released on Christmas eve and I couldn’t wait to try it out. This time my 6-year-old joined in with me, which was fun. I reviewed Davina’s dvd Toned In 10, this time last year and have enjoyed using Read more…
How much water should we drink each day? There are numerous different answers to this question, depending on our activity levels, the weather, our weight and many other things. As a rough guide though, use the below formula to calculate how much water you need to drink in a day: Read more…
‘Tis the season of New Year’s resolutions! At this time of year lots of us are thinking about a new start for the new year. For many of us, feeling bloated and lethargic, health and fitness will be at the top of our list of things to change in the Read more…
When you want to improve your life, it’s tempting to make a big change. It can feel good to begin with, but it’s easy to drop a big change and revert to our old ways. We’ve all seen people every January, suddenly begin going to the gym every morning at Read more…
We all have those times where we feel like we want to make a change in our lives and improve our outlook. Sometimes we know exactly what we need to do… other times, not so much. I have often been plagued by that feeling of Meh where I don’t necessarily Read more…
I love to take photos and take hundreds every week – sometimes every day! I think it’s a shame that these days we take so many photos but they end up saved “in the cloud” with perhaps one or two shared on social media. As well as this, there’s the Read more…
How do you have a more sustainable Christmas? Christmas is often a time when any ideas of being “eco friendly” are thrown out the window as we consume more and more. More food; more single-use items; more junk we don’t need or want. Each year after Christmas the bins are Read more…
Christmas can be a difficult time for those of us who have struggled with mental health issues. It’s a time when the things that usually help us to manage such as a regular routine and a healthy diet, can fall by the wayside. Added to this there is time spent Read more…
Christmas parties can be draining for introverts. At this time of year there is usually a lot going on. Work parties; family gatherings; get-togethers with friends, and let’s not even mention the added social engagements that come with having school-aged children! As an introvert, all that socialising can be draining Read more…
Get into the spirit of Christmas with gin-filled baubles. We were sent a set of gin-filled baubles from The Lakes Distillery for review. Gin baubles from The Lakes Distillery are available in either a set of 6 x 5cl baubles or as one big 20cl bauble. The set of six Read more…