I'll let you in on a little secret. Becoming a parent is when I really started to value sleep. Probably because I'd never suffered the serious lack of it before then. But, let's keep it real, having a newborn or even a toddler who doesn't sleep can be utterly draining, no matter how cute they are. During Amy's 'sleeping is for losers' phase, I felt like something out of The Walking Dead and, I ...
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What to Try If Mindfulness Isn’t For You
niqWith it being taken up by businesses as big as Google, increasingly embraced by the NHS and the subject of thousands of articles, it’s unlikely that you haven’t come across the concept of “mindfulness”. A meditation technique in which you aim to be fully present in the moment, there doesn’t seem to be anything that you can’t do mindfully - from working, dieting, and of course, mothering. All ...
7 health benefits of whirlpool baths
I don't have to tell you that it's incredibly hard to find time to relax and unwind when you are a mum, you all know that, but for your own emotional well=being it is important to, every now and again, make time for yourself and relax and just be yourself. We all relax in different ways: My friend Jenny for instance finds nothing more relaxing than going for a run, no matter how miserable the ...
Being a beautiful mum
There is the general belief that women have a certain ‘glow’ about them during their pregnancies. Hormones and the happiness really show mentally and physically. A change in attitude as well as a development in the hair, nails and skin tone. When the baby arrives, the happiness becomes even greater but the family’s everyday life also alters completely making parents prone to looking more tired as ...
Review: Potters Crouch Candles - Lily of the Valley & Magnolia and Vanilla
I love candles and I often buy them, simply because they smell amazing and make a house a home. Candles can create a warm and friendly ambiance and I do find that they help me to unwind and relax. When Potters Crouch Candles asked me, if I wanted to try one of their candles, I instantly agreed. A girl can't ever have too many candles! The website of Potters Crouch Candles is easy to navigate ...
Review: This Works - Deep Sleep Night Time
A couple of weeks ago, I was asked, if I could help Silent Night out with a little bit of research analysing how well I sleep at night. I mentioned that although I got around 6 hours sleep at night, sometimes a little more, I still felt really tired in the morning - in fact, more tired than before going to bed. My results were recorded and not long after filling in the questionnaire, I was was ...
