Today is Day 24 of the Blogtober 2025 challenge. Today we are discussing How My Sleep Changes With the Seasons. If you had asked me this question last year, it would have been easy to answer. I used to sleep really well, until the menopause hit and those in the know just know what I mean by that. Sadly, I lost my husband at the beginning of February this year. Since that day, my sleep has been very hit and miss. I have not slept properly in all that time, I literally wake up 10 times a night, lay there…

Today is Day 6 of the Blogtober 2025 challenge. The topic today is Seasonal Self-Care That Isn’t Just Bubble Baths. This is something we all need to remember and look at. That we do need a bit of self care and time out. A bit of me time always helps me. When we hear “self-care,” it’s easy to think of candles, face masks, and bubble baths. Those are great, but real seasonal self-care often looks a little less Instagram-perfect and a lot more grounded in what your mind and body need as the world shifts around you. Here are some…

Many individuals are basically asleep even before their head hits the pillow. For the rest of us, not so much. Whether you can’t fall asleep because you can’t find the perfect position, or you only have a limited sleep window and you want to make the most of it, falling asleep quickly can sometimes affect the overall quality of your night’s sleep.  Fortunately, there are a few ways you can sleep quickly. These techniques are also vetted by professionals, so you’re aware that they’ve been tested for maximum efficiency.  Here’s a tip: Use a sleep sound machine at night to…

Image credit Mental health is vital for your happiness and it should be taken seriously. If you find yourself struggling, unable to cope with stress, unhappy with your life or feeling stuck, then there may be something that you are doing or not doing that is hindering your happiness. To help you on this journey, here are some mental health mistakes that are costing your happiness. It is vital that you consider these with compassion and kindness, as they are not to shame you, but to help you bring awareness to areas of your life that may need some changes. …

Life always seems to be so busy, there is always something that needs doing, or somewhere we have to be. This year, my life changed dramatically and so suddenly with no warning. I literally nearly burnt myself out trying to be both Mum and Dad. I have no back up now, it is just me. Which is why I am sharing how to have that time out moment that we all need. No matter what age your children are, and whether you are a single parent (which I now am), or part of a couple. We still find we are…

Source Life can be stressful at times. When that happens, it’s important to know how to minimise things and get yourself back on track. Rather than living with stress, it also helps for to know what to do to feel your best. Even when bad things happen or you’re going through a tough time, looking after your mind can make a world of difference. If you want to be able to manage your mental health better, you’ve come to the right place. In this blog post, we’re going to walk through five tips to help you. 1. Get to Know…

People often consider their breakfast necessities as little more than coffee and whatever else can be downed in a few minutes. A slice of toast, maybe cereal, or nothing at all if mornings already feel excessively rushed.  This kind of approach can ‘work’ for some people, but as a long-term strategy, it’s not healthy, and can just result in a huge pang of hunger coming anyway later in the morning. That’s where protein makes a difference; more of it in the morning keeps you full, steadies energy, and keeps you feeling healthier. Go with whole foods Start with the obvious:…

If you’ve ever left a dental appointment feeling like you’ve run a marathon – and your child never even opened their mouth – you’re not alone. So many parents struggle when their child is scared of the dentist. Tears, panic, refusal to sit in the chair… It’s a lot. We spoke with the team at Foxley Lane Dental, a trusted Purley dentist, to understand what really helps, and give us some friendly and empathetic tips for navigating your child’s fear and meltdowns at appointments. As a parent, you’re probably juggling a million things already – so we’ve kept this guide…