Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur? Prepare to face these challenges

According to recent research, the proportion of new businesses run by women is steadily growing – from just under a fifth in 2017 to just over a third today. Female directors of UK SMEs are in the minority just about everywhere in the country, with the only exception being Carlisle, where there’s a just-about-even split between the genders. Of course, there may be a whole host of explanations…
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Travel with kids

How to fund your dream family holiday

It’s a tough job being a parent, but the reality is you wouldn’t want to change it for the world. The time with your kids goes by much faster than you think, so it’s important that you make memories to last. One of the things that you and your kids will definitely never forget is a dream holiday. Have you been thinking of an adventure that you would like to share with your…
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Travel with kids

How to plan the perfect romantic getaway

Planning a romantic getaway with your partner? Holidays with your partner are important experiences for your relationship whether you are in the early stages of a serious relationship or you have been married for many years as this is how you explore together, try new things and make new memories. Read on to find out how to plan the perfect romantic getaway for your partner. Explore New Places It…
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Travel with kids

Travel with a Cause - Best Destinations for Young People to Make a Difference

Today, people travel around the world for various reasons other than just to be ordinary tourists. Among those, you will often find travellers who want to help communities they visit and give a deeper meaning to their travels. This travel with a cause is most common among the younger generation that would often use a gap year to meet and assist the less fortunate countries, their population, and…
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Fitness & Health

Micro Self-Care tools for busy mums

Being a mum is hard work! From waking up in the middle of the night to feed your baby to picking the kids up from school, us mums have busy schedules and that means we’re often exhausted. So when it comes to looking after your own health and wellness, it’s totally normal to feel stressed and not know where to start. Research has shown that mums have on average just 17 minutes of time to…
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Fitness & Health

Are we driving round in a breeding ground for germs? The dirtiest areas of the car now revealed

Could you and your family be driving round in a breeding ground for germs? A newexperiment, conducted by UK-based personal car leasing specialists ZenAutowho surveyed 2,000 people in the UK, has revealed the dirtiest areas of your car.Twelve areas of a car were tested using swabs and agar filled petri dishes. The vehicle was used for both commuting and social purposes.After…
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Fitness & Health

Brain Fog: what is it and what you can do to help your brain

During a recent seminar held at the Ivy in Central London experts talked about Brain Fog. I never really heard about this before but it was very interesting to learn all about it. Dr Julia Gottwald, an Oxbridge neuroscientist, explained the brain’s job when it comes to symptoms such as brain fog, insomnia, memory loss, fatigue and so on. She talked about the humans’ brain and…
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Party tips

How much do we spend on our stag and hen dos?

If you are getting married for the first time or are doing it for the second time, the big question is how much to spend on our stag and hen dos. A big bash in Budapest? Party paintballing? A mad fancy dress one at a nightclub? Long gone are the times when stag and hen dos were simply a night down at the pub or out on the tiles. The pre-marital parties of today are more extravagant, audacious and…
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Party tips

A modern mum's guide to the best nights out this year

As a modern mum, it is natural to find yourself busy and rushed off your feet much of the time. This is why you need to think about the best ways of being able to relax, cut loose, and unwind so that you don’t experience burn out. There are a lot of things that can play a part in this when you are looking to find ways of de-stressing, but the general consensus is that a night out would be one of…
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Get Creative

How to turn your children into green-fingered geniuses

Although it might not seem like it, Spring is on its way and there’s no better time to introduce your children to the joys of gardening. It’s a really fun and productive way to spend time outside and, if they get the gardening bug now, it’s a hobby that may stay with them forever. There are also so many good lessons to be learned from it as an activity, and that’s why schools are also…
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