Coping with anxiety is particularly difficult at the moment, and a lot more people than ever, may be feeling it. Daily life has undergone a big change and there’s a lot of uncertainty around, which exacerbates feelings of anxiety and stress. I experienced some anxiety and symptoms of post natal […]
Following on from my working from home advice, this is something that a lot of you have asked me to write, as parents are having a particularly stressful time in the midst of this strange and confusing time. It’s not easy to keep children entertained at the best of times […]
I’m trying to get as much Vitamin C as possible at the moment to ward off illness and this refreshing citrus punch by my friend Nathan Turner is yummy. Make a jug of this at lunch and it will feel like an afternoon in mid-Summer. Actually, if this weather continues […]
Our Easter looks set to be a little quieter than normal this year but as Honor loves it so much (nothing to do with the chocolate I’m sure) I’m determined to make it as special a day as possible. To get us all in a cheery mood, we had a […]
I love a quiche. I’ve been trying to make them at the weekends and then have them for my lunches during the week. This asparagus and leek one by Nathan Turner is quite a good way of getting Honor to eat vegetables- she’s not usually fussy but it’s a trick […]
One positive about being inside so much is that it might encourage me to get into cooking. Baking and cooking can be a great thing to do with children at home but even if you’re cooking for one, it can be a very therapeutic activity. I asked some chef friends […]
I work from home most days (and have done for 12 years) but for those of us for whom this is not the norm, it can be tricky to know how to successfully work from home. Being positive and having some discipline are essential tools for a productive day so […]
In honour of International Women’s Day this Sunday, I wanted to talk about some women who inspire me. I love running my own company. As hard as it can be balancing running a company with being a Mum, I have a fantastic support network and am very lucky to be […]
If your family is anything like my family then Christmas Eve brings a last minute dash to wrap those final presents for under the tree. I don’t mind the actual wrapping (really I find it quite therapeutic) but this year I’m trying to find new and unique ways to personalise […]