The Final Day Of 2024 – A Time To Reflect And Look Forward!

The Final Day Of 2024 – A Time To Reflect And Look Forward!

New year, new day, new resolutions. What has 2025 got in store for you? 2024 has gone in a flash. Each year for me personally, especially in your 20’s is like an earthshaking life lesson you didn’t want, but needed. You learn more about your character, life in general and everything in between you didn't [...]

A Few Days in The Lake District!

A Few Days in The Lake District!

3+ hour drive, country walks, Kendal mint cake and naturists birthday cards in your local postal office? Yes, my innocent eyes are now scarred for life as I nibble on my nostalgic handmade oatie biscuits! Best of both worlds! *Disclaimer* This article may contain nudity. May I start with, who doesn't love a long road [...]

Are School Holidays Mission Impossible For Working Parents?

Are School Holidays Mission Impossible For Working Parents?

6 weeks vacation for pupils (UK), whilst teachers receive paid leave. Childcare consumes most of a working parents' salary. Is childbearing now only for the elite? Summertime. Holiday. Bliss. Happiness. A child’s dream; a parents nightmare, where’s the middle ground?  Family. Free childcare, so you can still earn your buck. But not everyone is so [...]

A Summer of Sport 2024!

A Summer of Sport 2024!

UEFA Euro, Wimbledon, Olympics, ICC World Cup; need I say more?! If you’re a sports fan, you’re not dreaming, I repeat, you’re not dreaming. If you loathe sports with a passion, it’s possibly worth not having satellite television for the next two months? Maybe even disconnect your WiFi router too, as the sport notifications will [...]

How To Stay Safe and Well This Summer!

How To Stay Safe and Well This Summer!

The sun’s shining, excitement follows and precautions are a fleeting memory. Sun rays can cause havoc, pain and damage; sometimes permanently harming skin cells. Summer is a temporary season, don’t let it have long-lasting, irreversible effects! Warm weather is often associated with joy, low cost fun time and togetherness. Closely related to happiness, that mother [...]