Be SugarSmart with Change4Life

sugar amounts for kids in cubes and grams

Sugar is something that concerns me for both myself and my children. I think it is becoming more and more obvious that it is a problem and is increasing the risks of Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity and tooth decay. It is important to understand the difference between natural and added sugars – the latter being … Read more

Self Improvement

lifestyle choices breakfast

I did not wish to wait until the New Year to start being healthier and regular readers will know that I have already being making changes in my lifestyle choices.Besides New Year’s Resolutions are usually broken. What I have done is slowly change my habits – hoping to not only improve my own health but … Read more

New Year Beach Picnic

New Year Beach Picnic

I have to say I love that my children, no matter how many toys they have, no matter how much they love sitting on computer games they love to go out too. So when I had a crazy idea that for New Year’s Day we would go to the beach for a picnic they were … Read more

Fossil Hunting at Gilbert’s Grave

Gloucestershire is a great place for fossil hunting and being as our son has started learning about rocks we thought it a good idea for a family day out. I took a look at the various areas considering how successful we were likely to be and the suitability for our family. As it was our … Read more

Superworm Trail Forestry Commission

Superworm Trail Forestry Commission

I think in this day and age it is easy to forget what it was like for us when we were children – you know when there were only 4 or 5 channels on the tv, hardly and computer games and we actually had to play. And you know what, we loved it! That is … Read more

Making Children Safer Online

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Recently I have changed my mind about how I think about the internet when it comes to my children. I had always believed in giving them the freedom to use it backed, with knowledge and what was appropriate behaviour to keep them safe. I thought that this would be enough. I believed that it was … Read more

Win your ideal night in with Velvet

Family Fun Time at Christmas

When asked by Velvet what would be my ideal night in it was a tough choice between an evening alone with my husband and an evening sharing laughter and fun together as a whole family. But as the nights close in earlier and the temperature drops I think that I would choose a night with … Read more

Improving Lifestyle in late 30s

Health improvements in 30s

I feel that maybe I am starting to grow up, or that I have maybe reached a certain age. Thing is I am starting to really worry about getting old and not being able to do all the things that I currently take for granted. I felt it was time to actually start having some … Read more

HolidayCottages.co.uk in Devon

HolidayCottages.co.uk in Devon

HolidayCottages.co.uk in Devon I was invited by HolidayCottages.co.uk to Kilkhampton to review their two cottages Lympscott Barn and Beehive Cottage which are converted barns on an organic dairy farm (not that you would know it). Along with 13 other bloggers and 2 wonderful PR ladies we travelled down Friday evening and stayed until Sunday morning. … Read more