Fitness & Health

How to buy a new mattress during a pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world as we knew it overnight. It has been a difficult and scary time for the majority of us, but this doesn’t mean that our basic needs should not be met, such as sleep. Getting the right amount of high-quality sleep is essential during the pandemic, as it has the ability to support our mental and physical health. Sleep will ensure that we function in the…
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Recipes

Spanish Recipe: Merluza al Horno - ROASTED HAKE WITH TOMATOES AND POTATOES

Dreaming of travelling to Spain? This year it might not be an option for many, so why don’t you try this popular Spanish recipe? You will not be disappointed. The fish and potatoes covered with a delicious sauce thickened with tomatoes and rich juices from the hake are the highlights of this meal and will help you escape to the Mediterranean in no time. It is very easy to make and almost…
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Party tips

7 Tips for planning the perfect wedding reception

There’s plenty that goes into planning the ceremony part of your wedding, from the dress to the venue, flower arrangements, bridesmaids and groomsmen and the rings and everything else in between. But for most of your guests, the reception is the part that everybody is really looking forward to. The wedding reception is the perfect opportunity for everybody important in your lives to be brought…
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Fashion & Beauty

Beauty treatments in London

Pulse Light Clinic provides the latest innovation in the laser industry for a wide range of beauty treatments, such as laser hair removal, laser tattoo removal, rosacea treatments, anti-ageing, fat freezing, acne scar removal, cellulite reduction and many more. They have the most innovative machines, such as Candela, Cynosure, Luminus M22, and Allergan. Pulse Light Clinic has been…
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Childcare

Will they hug my child?

The image of a three-year-old standing in the middle of a Hula Hoop in order to social distance jars uncomfortably with the Early Years teacher. It challenges the idea of attachment which is one of the first child development theories all Early Years teachers learn as students. From the early work of British Psychologist, John Bowlby to modern neuroscientists such as Alison Gopnik we learn that…
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Fitness & Health

8 Remedies for post-birth stretch marks on your tummy

Stretch marks are very common, especially among women who have been pregnant. These marks are thin lines found in areas prone to fat, such as the tummy. The cause of stretch marks can be attributed to hormonal changes, weight gain, and fat loss, all of which occur during pregnancy. Fortunately, there are various medical treatments and home remedies to get rid of stretch marks found in certain…
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Party tips

Keeping it hands-free: 6 Reasons for hiring a full-time service event caterer

I am a big fan of house parties but often the catering side of things stresses me out because, as an Italian, I want my guests to enjoy food and drinks as much as the entertainment. Regardless of the size of my event, I believe in outsourcing. Hiring a catering service can make a big difference in the party experience. Parties are supposed to be fun, but when you are the host and are responsible…
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Get Creative

My rock star adventure - How music therapy gets me through middle-life crisis

During the pandemic lockdown this year, the ONE thing I have missed the most was rehearsing with the band and performing at live gigs. Over the past three months, I have written a few songs (a first for me!), I have created the London Mums choir thanks to the advice of the wonderful vocal coach to the stars Cece Sammy and I have performed my own song with musicians at the park. I even sung my own…
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Fashion & Beauty

Reverse Ageing: Skincare and Beauty essentials

Call me lucky, but my skin is 15 years younger than its real age. I get asked almost on a daily basis what I do to keep my skin so young and healthy. Apart from the fact that my Mediterranean complexion and genes certainly contribute heavily to the young look and feel of my skin, there are things I do regularly to support my skincare: Intermittent fasting / healthy nutrition – skin is a…
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Pregnancy & Birth

Trying to conceive: Debunking 5 fertility myths of the present times

Couples who want to have a baby but are facing fertility difficulties often ask their family and friends for advice. When providing advice, family, and friends often present off the wall theories for why the couple cannot conceive. Debunking 5 fertility myths of the present times show couples that these reasons just aren’t true and why speaking to a licensed fertility specialist can help…
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