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5 Ways to use those lovely ‘Mini-Moments’ to have a Fabulous Valentine’s Day By Sid Madge, Meee It may surprise you to know that I am not a big fan of Valentine’s Day. There are two issues that I see. The first is this: if Valentine’s Day is the only day in the year when…
Allow me to introduce Josie Dom and Sara Prince. Sara Prince is a Virtual Assistant. She loves words and being organised.Sara set up her first Virtual Assistant (VA) business in 2002 as a soletrader. The business has changed a few times over the years, finallyresulting in Vega VA offering mainly business administration and minutetaking services. …
Top tips for breastfeeding in public from breastfeeding brand, Lansinoh To help mums feel more confident about breastfeeding in public, Lansinoh, who has been supporting breastfeeding mums for over 35 years, has teamed up with midwife and antenatal educator, Marley Hall, to provide top tips for new mums. Go out with a breastfeeding mum Now…
‘Bond Street to your street’ grew from an idea that started back in 2009 when I decided I needed to start selling my wardrobe of designer pieces; it was getting a bit out of control and I couldn’t close the door of my closet! So, my idea was to open an evening event to friends…
EASY EMPIRE BISCUITS An Empire biscuit (Imperial biscuit, Imperial cookie, double biscuit, German biscuit, Belgian biscuit, double shortbread, Empire cookie or biscuit bun) is a sweet biscuit eaten in Scotland, and other Commonwealth countries. It is popular in Northern Ireland, and it is an iconic dish in Winnipeg, Canada. Make a batch of these easy empire biscuits and enjoy with a cuppa. Sandwich with raspberry jam and top with…
How Your Period Will Change as You Age How Your Period Will Change as You Age For people who menstruate, having a period can feel like both one of the most constant, and one of the most chaotic parts of your life. From the moment that you start your first period as a teenager, right…
FANTASTIC FEMALE – SUSIE RAMROOP -AUTHOR AND LIFE COACH Women in business turn to Susie Ramroop when career and life is not meeting expectations. She expertly stops unhelpful patterns of self-judgement and impostor syndrome and focuses on what matters – progress, fulfilment and balance. Susie’s mission is stopping you believing you can’t be what you can’t…
What causes nipple pain when breastfeeding? And how can you avoid it? Your questions answered by a midwife… Nipple pain is an issue that many women experience during their breastfeeding journey. Nipple pain is quite common, so it’s important to understand the possible causes and what you can do to counteract it. Here, Midwife Marley,…
The Importance of the Early Years The Importance of the Early Years Mums and dads everywhere will recognise the importance of the first few years of their child’s life. The first steps, first words, first days of school – throughout these early years, you’re bound to be fascinated by your child’s progress and development However,…
Expert Reveals Five Ways To Support Your Child Mentally in Lockdown 3.0 FIVE WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD MENTALLY IN LOCKDOWN 3.0 With schools unlikely to reopen until April, many parents are wondering how to keep their kids happy during the current lockdown. While parents juggle work and schooling responsibilities, some have relaxed restrictions on…