Before parenting, Hubby and I were very much into a healthy lifestyle and regularly attended the gym together. Health and fitness have been essential since becoming parents, keeping up with our little energy beans and helping us feel good about ourselves.
A little bit of history Last year in the run up to my 40th birthday and for a few months after I was feeling great, I was out running most days and exercising at home. It felt good to be getting back to the ‘old me’ but then fate stepped in and I sprained my … Read more
Spinning plates!! Now don’t get me wrong, I love blogging. If it wasn’t for blogging I wouldn’t have been a stay at home Mum for the last 9 years but it isn’t easy. From September all of my Beans will be at school full time so I need to set myself a realistic schedule and … Read more
With spring firmly underway, summer is only around the corner. As the months warm up, we get one step closer to the super long summer break. Whether your children are in school are homeschooled, school being out for summer doesn’t mean that learning has to stop. If you’re passionate about educating your child, you can … Read more
Here are some techniques for finding a balance so you can use to regain your sense of calm before coming home.
We all try and help our family to lead a healthy lifestyle. But in the modern world, it can be harder than ever to keep our kids in good health. After all, we all tend to eat at different times, and you can’t always control their food intake when they are outside the house. But … Read more
Do you ever feel like your mind is about to explode? Our hyper-connected world provides a lot of distractions in our daily lives. Smartphones make it even harder to concentrate on a single task without the urge to check your emails, social media and all sorts of notifications. This state of busyness and flurry of … Read more
When the kids are screaming at 6 am, it can be hard to reach for a cup of coffee. So, expecting to be in a good mood is very optimistic. It’s far more optimistic than how you feel first thing in the morning. Just face it – you’re not a morning person. There is nothing … Read more
This morning whilst sipping my coffee and catching up on my Facebook timeline I saw a video which had been shared by a friend featuring a local school who were featured on This Morning with Holly and Phil as part of the #BeKind campaign. Now I’m not a watcher of daytime TV, I’m too busy … Read more
Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking, is urging the public to ‘Try20’ during National Walking Month this May. The campaign encourages people to walk for 20 minutes every day throughout May and observe the big differences small steps can make. Last year, Living Streets’ Try20 campaign saw thousands of people across the UK … Read more