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A Little Bit Older - A Whole Lot More Fabulous!
For those of you who are wondering - something strange, unexplainable and magical happens when you hit your 40's.
Believe it or not, it isn't a sudden urge to buy wrinkle cream, write bucket lists or panic over the fact your body is doing its own thing.
What happens can only be described as a quiet rebellion. A shift in your soul. A spark that begins to burn with a fire so fierce that it becomes almost impossible to ignore.
Jul 274 min read


When Yes Means No. Setting Boundaries Like A Champ.
A funny, honest, and empowering look at boundaries—why we need them, why we’re often terrible at setting them, and how learning to say “no” (without guilt!) can be the ultimate act of self-care. Inspired by an eye-opening podcast episode and packed with real talk, relatable moments, and a whole lot of encouragement.
Jun 235 min read


If You Go Down to the Woods Today...
So, when I announced a couple of weeks ago that I was joining an amazing group of wild women for a naked photo shoot in the middle of nowhere, I got a mixture of responses.
Obviously leading with the naked element maybe wasn't the best idea, and my poor mum bless her - well, she even asked if it was porn. After reassuring her over and over that it certainly was not, I think she finally believed me. Or not...
Jun 109 min read


And Just Like That - Everything Changed...
So, a couple of months back, I went out for drinks with the Browell's mum and sister. It was planned as a chilled out drink but as I'm sure you all well know, these things never end that way!
Anyhoo, long story short - the parental unit headed off a couple of hours in, and myself and Emma decided it was way too early to head back so we stopped out and sank a few more.
Disgraceful behaviour I hear you whispering, but what that evening turned into is something pretty specia
May 175 min read


The Insidious Culture of the Incel and What You Need To Look Out For
We cannot protect our kids from everything online, so how can we protect them from groups that would destroy them?
Mar 297 min read


I'll Be your Clown....
Just the other day I was having a conversation with one of my very close friends.
We were chewing the fat as we tend to do, and what had st
Mar 18 min read


Ovaries before Brovaries - Happy Galentines Ladies!
It's coming up to that time of year when everything goes a little bit nuts, but ladies, its not all about the boys...
Feb 129 min read


It Takes A Village...
The latest article from the Normedica Health Hub and one that resonates personally as a parent myself - check out 'It Takes A Village.'
Feb 46 min read


Be A Little Naked Man....
My little naked man, this is what he will fondly be known as forever now, taught me a huge lesson. Throw off everything that drags you down
Feb 218 min read


Its All About Perspective....
Its Here.....
2024 may have been tough for many, but when you flip the perspective, things were nowhere near as bad as it may have seemed.
Jan 39 min read


Food, Glorious Food.....
Can't sleep, won't sleep, lets talk about food......
Dec 18, 20246 min read


Nooooo - They Defrosted Mariah!!!
Christmas is just around the corner and unprepared is without doubt, the biggest understatement ever in the history of the season!
Dec 1, 20248 min read


Everyday I Wake Up Sexy, Even When I Don't!
It has to hurt if its to heal!
Nov 7, 20248 min read


Say hello to puberty's evil older sister!
One of the latest articles for the day job. Sit back and enjoy!
Nov 3, 20249 min read


To My Family, I Mattered.
I am the mother to two angels who got their wings way before I was ready for them to.
Oct 12, 20246 min read


Another Year Older - Definitely No Wiser!
Happy birthday musers. You are a whole year old!!!!
Oct 5, 20245 min read


If Snorkelling Made Saturdays.........
So, in August I got to go swimming with seals off one of the most beautiful coastlines in the UK. Here's what happened....
Sep 21, 20246 min read


If Music be the Food of Life, Play on...
For me, music is life, and a life without music would be no life at all.
Sep 14, 20246 min read


#StaycationVibes
Its August people! It might not be the best August that we have ever had but actually, if you disregard the weather and soak up the love...
Aug 28, 20244 min read


When Angels Get Their Wings Too Soon
I know, its been a couple of weeks and I will be honest, the writers block has kicked in massively with everything that has gone on....
Aug 4, 20245 min read
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