In the run up to the holidays, especially the New Year (and to a lesser degree, Valentine’s Day), many people usually end up looking at what they’ve been doing in the past and then decide what they hope to do in the future. This is the time when people start thinking of or even writing […]
How Do You Love Yourself, Let Me Count The Ways: The Ultimate Guide to Self-Love
“How do I love thee,” writes Elizabeth Barrett Browning, “let me count the ways.” This is one of my favourite poems and it talks of one’s love for another – a deep and abiding love that lasts forever. Have you ever noticed that many of us know what it feels like to fall in love […]
What To Do When You’re Home Alone On Christmas: Simple Ways To Celebrate
In 2012, I moved to the UK as a student. I had no family and the friends I had, I made when I got here. Since I was a student, money was tight and I opted to live with a few select housemates who became as close as family. Obviously, they all have families of their […]
Quick And Easy Self-Care Strategies For Parents Everywhere
If you’re looking for quick and easy self-care strategies for parents, then you’re reading the right post. After a day spent trying hard not to yell at our vivacious child, we realised that we were very close to burnout and that we needed to do something. Fast. Like many, we don’t want to be angry […]
Mental Health Awareness For New Mothers: You Matter Too!
Today, we’d like to use our platform to raise mental health awareness for new mothers. Whilst it’s common, people very rarely talk about it. In fact, when I started being more open to the fact that I developed postnatal or postpartum depression (PND or PPD) 18 months after giving birth, people were shocked. Curious or […]
When Moms Need A Break: The Little Things You Can Do
Whilst doing some research for my next post, I came across the video below. It cracked me up but, since I’m a work-at-home mom too, I can totally relate. I know I can get pretty feral if my husband goes away for longer than 10 hours. It’s probably no secret that today’s mom is busier than ever. […]
