Forty-Something Pop Princess – Just not done yet

“The problem you have, is that the radio station you are dealing with is sexist and ageist.” He continues, “You are this hip, intelligent, Indian woman, whose music is well crafted. You look and sound great…it would be a different story if you were 19.” I’m on the phone to an agent, whom I’ve been chasing for months. I am not remotely shocked or horrified by what he says. I just smile wryly. Read More »

Are you single or living alone? You are not alone on that one!

Claudia Connell on Mail Online gives a painfully honest account of how she came to be living alone in middle-age: Now in her 40?s, Claudia talks of how her single life, which was once embraced and celebrated for its exciting perks, has lost its gloss. Read More »

How to go green: Top tips for a cheaper, greener home

With the Government Green Deal launched on 28 January 2013, now is the time to start thinking about home insulation and investing in future resources. The Green Deal offers households loans of up to £10,000 to support the instalment of these energy-saving home improvements which will help cut fuel costs in the long run. Read More »

Recipe: Chunky Fish Soup with Warm French Bread and Garlicky Crème Fraiche

This delicious recipe for Chunky Fish Soup with Warm French Bread and Garlicky Crème Fraiche has been kindly donated by Jessica’s Recipe Bag, an amazing service that delivers a recipe book including all ingredients you need to prepare easy and healthy home-cooked meals for a whole week. Read More »

Simple tips on how to return to work this Spring!

Great tips on how to return to work this Spring provided by Lila Veltze and Sarah Archer, co founders and Career Coaches at CareerTree, an organisation that helps people make positive changes to their working lives. They are both mums and between them they have over 15 years experience helping other mums back to work. Read More »

Recipe: Spicy Meatball Soup

Quite a lot of ingredients here but very well-worth the little extra time and effort. Read More »

Book review: Wherever My Wellies Take Me by Michael and Clare Morpurgo

Where My Wellies Take Me is a collection of favourite poetry chosen by former children’s laureate Michael and Clare Morpurgo. Woven around the poetry selection is the story of Pippa, who loves to stay with her Aunty Peggy in the Devon countryside. The book features illustrations from Olivia Lomenech Gill. Read More »

Recipe: Orange Chocolate Coconut Clusters

This amazing Orange Chocolate Coconut Clusters Recipe was kindly donated by Dean and Sarah Gough, authors of the book ‘Recipes For Life – Fighting Back With Food’, a recipe book with a difference. Each individual recipe was eaten by their two-year-old son Alfie when he was battling Stage 4 Neuroblastoma. Sadly, little Alfie died in 2010, however, Dean and Sarah believe the nutritional diet they chose for their son gave him a fantastic quality of life in his fight. Read More »

New Disney movie! WRECK-IT RALPH

Can’t wait to go and watch new Disney Wreck-it Ralph Film. Read More »

Busy Mums guide to winter skin care

At this time of year it’s easy to forget your beauty routine, to hide away behind a thick hat and scarf. The drop in air temperature, biting wind and blasts of central heating will dry out even the most supple of skin. It’s definitely time to take stock and redefine your beauty regime for the winter. With the long nights ahead what better way to relax than soaking in a long hot bath and smothering on a beautiful moisturiser after – your body, mind and possibly even your partner (if not sleeping in the spare room because your little one is in with you) will thank you for it. Read More »