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What’s in your backpack series? London part two
What’s in your backpack London series? Today we spoke to the gorgeous Cee, she’s a full time what I call ‘woman on a mission’. She has one of the most uplifting Instagram accounts I’ve ever come across. It’s one of the reasons I had to interview her. She has the writing style of a stand…
Read MoreWhat’s in your backpack series? … with love from Toronto.
What’s in your backpack – Toronto. I literally bumped into this amazing lady: Joy at a play and stay in North London one day. I was with my then 6 months old and She was with her 12 month year old boy. We instantly hit it off ; it was so uncanny that she was…
Read MoreWhat’s in your backpack series?
We all love a bit of a nose from time to time. I like to call it an active interest in other people, their lives, and aspirations and generally what they’ve got going on. I must admit when strolling through the streets of my home town, I particular love to peer through the windows of…
Read MoreThe ONE reason why you need to ask for help
Sometimes we just have to ask for help Historically women have been seen as the core or strength of a nation. Even today we can see some cultures where women are often seen as the bread winners, the money dealers and handlers or the person that gels the fabric of the village together. Women…
Read MoreThe perfect mother’s day gift that money can’t buy
What’s the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Mothering Sunday is coming up and its’s about now when the retailers and media start bombarding you with gift ideas for that super hero women in your life. But what’s the perfect gift for your loved one and what if you don’t have a lot of time or money.…
Read MoreHow to be a working mama during half term or when school’s out
Such is the life the self-employed mama during half term. Its great you’re your own boss and can work wherever and whenever you like… But during any school or holiday season and in London there’re a lot, it can be hard work or even hell… I mean a self-employed mama and a half term or…
Read MoreSisterhood in the corporate world of work
Is there genuine sisterhood, togetherness, in the office comradeship? Flash back to scenes of Devil Wears Prada or Working Girl come to mind, as I was having a discussion with a mummy friend of mine, who works a senior role in the corporate world, about sisterhood in the work place; especially when you’re a working…
Read More7 steps to help you claim back your mornings.
Read our 7 steps to help you claim back your calm morning routine Picture this, the weekends over, it‘s Monday morning! Toys are everywhere, the TV’s blaring, breakfast has not been sorted and you have a half dressed toddler refusing to get dressed, crying for his/her blue Lego clip. This clip is smaller than a…
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