Category Archives: Life

How to Eat Well for Less

I heard a shocking statistic the other day; 1 in 5 people can no longer do their grocery shop without getting further into debt. This article in the Guardian outlines the struggle that many families are facing, and it’s not … Continue reading

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Feeling The Fear and Doing It Anyway

I had my first round of injections this week to try and turn the tide of damage that crohns has inflicted on my insides. It’s stressful embarking on treatment that has some very serious side effects and one that comes … Continue reading

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Diet Crazes: Should We Believe The Hype

Spring may be just around the corner, but the looming promise of bikini season means the traditional New Year push to embrace a healthier lifestyle is still going strong. As a result, diet books are enjoying a surge in popularity, … Continue reading

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The Gallery: Self Portrait

This is me how I like to see myself. It was taken earlier this year in Jamaica as I climbed Dunn’s falls. The picture encapsulates everything I want to be; healthy, active, with friends, challenging myself, laughing, relaxed. This is … Continue reading

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Nespresso, It Will Be The Undoing Of Us

It all started with one of these bad boys – the Nespresso Magimix. Alex’s pal Stuart had introduced him to the wonders of Nespresso before we moved house. Well before the last box was unpacked, Alex was foaming at the … Continue reading

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Crohns rumbles on…

After several years of feeling ok, or at least thinking I was feeling ok, it turns out that all is not well. I decided to re-introduce myself to ‘the system’ (my name for the constant round of consultations, blood tests … Continue reading

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Holidaying at Home in Scotland

This year we’re spending our two week holiday at home. This will be our first year in our new home so in a bid to save money and make the most of our new garden we’ve decided to holiday at … Continue reading

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100 Things: Jamaica and Horse Riding

After the excitement of achieving one of my 100 Things just one day later I was able to mark off a further two! Jamaica became the twelfth country I’ve visted in my lifetime and it didn’t disappointment. My day in … Continue reading

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Littlemummy’s Guide to Easter

The holidays are here again, only ten minutes since Christmas it’s time to stuff our faces again in the name of religion. The Littlemummy household have been trying and testing some goodies ready for the festivities. Playmobil Easter Eggs Too … Continue reading

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George Osborne: “work hard and get on”

George Osborne wants to help people that want to “work hard and get on”, what does that even mean? It doesn’t mean he wants us to earn as much as we need and to live happy and fulfilling lives. It … Continue reading

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How Do You Use Your Tablet?

I've never been very techy, which as a veteran blogger (nearly 7 years now!), people find hard to believe.  I tend to be one of those types that will only learn to do something if it really serves a purpose … Continue reading

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Lean In To What’s Really Important in Life

You might have heard Sheryl Sandberg (COO of Facebook) talking about ‘leaning in’ over the past few weeks. She’s talking specifically about leaning in to your career or motherhood but the idea of leaning in (or out) is relevant to … Continue reading

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How to Live the Good Life (without growing veg)

I’ve been reading a couple of books recently; The Moneyless Man by Mark Boyle and How to Be Free by Tim Hodgkinson. They’ve really heightened my awareness over money, happiness, fulfilment and guaging what is enough. Many of us dream … Continue reading

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