Parenting Skills

Walking to school as a lifestyle choice

If walking was an official sport, I would probably be an Olympic champion. I fought for a school which was at walking distance and my son and I have been enjoying the walk to school routine every day throughout the primary school years. Since he started secondary school he has been happily walking to school. It is obvious that walking is highly beneficial to both the physical and mental…
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Travel with kids

Planning a trip to Canada

If you’ve already planned to go to Canada for your holidays, chances are you’ve already thought about setting money aside for it. Canada is full to the brim of exciting things to do, great places to go and by clicking here you’ll see some great places to stay. Set Yourself a Budget Whether you plan to head to the Canadian Rockies, Toronto or anywhere else in Canada, you’ll need to…
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Get Creative

How Home Designs And Interiors Affect Your Mood

Over time I have figured that my home, rooms and even office space have an effect on my moods on a daily basis. These are the spaces where we live, drink, eat, relax and spend time. With that being said, they also have a strong relation to our moods, feelings and behaviour. It is something that psychologists also agree with. Therefore, everybody prefers an area that is a correct mixture of light…
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Recipes

London Mums go to Valencia to learn how to make the authentic Paella recipe

Tomorrow 20th September it’s World Paella Day and I want to take this opportunity to celebrate one of my favourite dishes of all time. This Summer I was invited by Visit València to explore the city through a world-class gastronomical tour that I will never forget. My travel article will appear in the Winter magazine issue 28 soon but meantime I would like to publish the authentic Paella…
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Parenting Skills

The screenagers era ... How Can We Get Our Kids Away From Their Screens?

Now that my son has become a teenager, I look around and see things differently. So much so that I often feel that I live in the screenagers era, in a a world of screens – the tv is constantly humming away in the background, we work on our computers, and we scroll through our phones and ipads. So getting away from our screens – and importantly, getting kids away from them is important.
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Fashion & Beauty

Hair Care Tips For Healthy Locks While Travelling

Keeping your hair healthy when travelling is never easy, particularly if you are travelling with regular sized products. But with a number of brands being sold internationally, you can continue your daily hair care routine for the best possible results throughout the course of your trip. In this article, we will be giving you some of our hair care tips for healthy locks whilst you travel. Take…
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Travel with kids

Our Guide To Saving Money On Your Next Holiday

Saving money on your travel is a constant battle as there are a number of contributing factors that can raise the price. With a number of locations such as Paris and Romeor USA costing a small fortune, it may seem tempting to opt for reliable bad credit loans to cover the cost. However, these should be used for financial emergencies only. Therefore, alternative funding will be needed to…
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Fitness & Health

Calling UK families! Do you and your family want help from a personal trainer and dietician with food shopping paid for 7 weeks?

5STAR arelooking for UK-based teenagers aged 16-20 and their families who want to make a change in their lives for a family weight loss show.Families work with a personal trainer and dietician, with food shopping covered over a 7 week period to help them change their lifestyle. With specifically tailored nutrition and exercise plans to help them lose the pounds, the families…
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Travel with kids

Digital detoxing on holiday

There’s so much talk of digital detoxing these days. If you feel guilty of checking your work emails or social media messages on holidays, then you may want to read further. Smartphones allow us to carry entire computers around in our pockets, so it’s really hard to switch off completely. Rather than spending your time off sitting indoors, watching television, organise a family holiday to…
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Schooling

Back-to-school shoes reviews

Here’s a rare photo shoot of my camera-shy 13 year old Diego with his new school shoes. I treasure these memories as he’s growing at the speed of light. Typically an Italian house is full of shoes. Mine is no different. We’ve got shoes for all occasions, sport, comfort. You are probably laughing but shoes are a big deal in my household. Diego’s Boys Senior School Shoes…
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