Motherhood, celebrity culture, and social media – how to raise children in the social media age
Mar 07 2019
I woke up the other night to my three-year old son having a full on nightmare. His small body arched across the bed in his Batman pyjamas, he was trying to punch an invisible force in front of him. I couldn’t get him to wake up for a while. When I did, he sobbed into my arms that there was a bad snake, trying to eat him. Bad snake? How weird. I couldn’t think of any snakes we’d come across recently. Until then some more words popped out his mouth. “Ninjago, Mummy. It was from Ninjago.” Damn, I thought – was Ninjago inappropriate? His brother is older than him and, I’m ashamed to admit – the television sometimes goes unsupervised.
A month-by-month guide to cruising
Mar 06 2019
Whether you’re after the wintry Arctic wonderlands or want to cruise in warmer climes on sunnier shores, get an idea of the best months to sail to particular destinations.
Some destinations are seasonal, and some cruises are only scheduled for a few months of the year. Others, like the Mediterranean, are perfect for year-round cruising.
Here is a breakdown of the best places to cruise, month by month:
Child star interview: Scarlett Estevez from The Grinch
Mar 06 2019
I am always very impressed with star children and I am glad I had the opportunity to interview Scarlett Estevez from Los Angeles who voicing the character of Izzy in The Grinch, the latest animation from Illumination and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, which will be available on 4K Ultra HD, 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD from 11th March 2019. From a young age, she displayed a knack for the performing arts and got her first national commercial at age 3. Since then she has appeared in more than 25 national commercials and among other roles she has landed a supporting lead in the films Daddy’s Home (2015) and Daddy’s Home Two (2017), playing the daughter of Mark Wahlberg and Linda Cardellini’s character and stepdaughter of Will Ferrell’s character. She can also be seen as a series regular on Fox’s Lucifer (2015).
The best methods for making your money go further
Mar 05 2019
Many people find managing their money an arduous task. However, this process can be made easier if you allow yourself to employ new strategies that will make a huge difference to the amount you save. Devising a clear plan can help you take your finances into your own hands and live a lot more comfortably. When you realise the potential of how much you can save each money, it may make the process easier. Here are some ways in which you can make your money go further, whilst still living an ordinary life.
A meal with a view and … the Ninja Foodi Multi-Cooker
Mar 05 2019
Last month Monica and I were invited to a very special event celebrating the UK arrival of the Ninja Foodi Multi-Cooker with a presentation and a lovely meal at the Chop House overlooking St Paul Cathedral, in Central London.
Win 1 of 2 copies of The Nutcracker and the Four Realms Blu-Ray
Mar 04 2019
Disney’s The Nutcracker and the Four Realms is available on Digital Download from 25 February and on DVD & Blu-ray™ 11 March 2019. Disney’s dazzling adventure The Nutcracker and the Four Realms — inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann’s classic tale and the beloved ballet The Nutcracker — carried audiences along with 14-year- old Clara (Mackenzie Foy) to a magical, mysterious world with breathtaking performances by Misty Copeland plus sweets, snowflakes, soldiers, scurrying mice … and no shortage of surprises.
