The Daily Cleansing Ritual MOA

January 17, 2021 admin 4

What is MOA? Magic Organic Apothecary (MOA) is a UK based company that creates natural skin care products. MOA use botanical ingredients that are cruelty free, do not use petrochemicals (mineral oil), parabens, SLS, phthalates, fillers or artificial fragrances. With the majority of their products also being  entirely plant based and suitable for vegans. MOA are also ethically mindful and use recycled board and printed with vegetable inks to encourage recycling and re-using to help […]

Tips on how to motivate your children when they don’t like chores

January 16, 2021 admin 0

Most kids would rather play video games, spend time on the internet or play with other kids rather than do house chores. Understandably, house chores are tedious, and many adults still find it hard to start and finish their tasks on time so go easy on the kids. Nevertheless, to build responsible, independent, and hardworking young adults, you have to teach your children the importance of work. Because they may not understand the consequences of […]

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The RecovaPro massage gun

January 15, 2021 admin 0

Just before Christmas I was sent the Recovapro lite massage gun to review. I hadn’t heard of it before and when I first looked into it I thought it was a piece of professional equipment aimed at Physiotherapists that work with professional athletes. How wrong was I? It is most definitely suitable for everyone.   What is the RecovaPro lite? For those that, like me, haven’t heard of it before the RecovaPro lite is a […]

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Bach Rescue Remedy -A product review

January 11, 2021 admin 0

As an emotional wellbeing trainer I often talk about coping mechanisms, stress relievers and relaxation techniques. I am often asked about non-medical interventions and homeopathic remedies, so being able to test the Bach Rescue Remedy products was a brilliant opportunity.   What are Bach Rescue Remedy Products? The mastermind behind the Bach Rescue Remedy range is Dr.Bach, a well-known bacteriologist, physician and pathologist who created 38 flower based remedies to counteract 38 negative states of […]

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Win a copy of Understanding Children and Teens

January 10, 2021 admin 0

Our second competition is now live and gives you the chance to win a copy of the practical guide for parents, teachers and coaches: Understanding Children and Teens by Judy Bartkowiak.   Judy Bartkowiak is an NLP (Neuro Lnguistic Programming) trainer and coach as well as an EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) trainer and coach who specialises in working with children and teens. Before becoming a therapist, she worked in children’s market research and has written […]

Running End to End | 874 miles in a year | One week in

January 8, 2021 admin 0

This year I signed up to the End to End challenge. A virtual race where you aim to run a total of 874 miles (1,406 km), the equivalent of running from Land’s End to John O’ Groats, in a year. 874 miles is a hell of a lot. To put it into perspective last year I ran 399 miles, so this year in order to complete the challenge I need to double it and then […]

Win a bundle of books to kick start the new year

January 3, 2021 admin 0

What better way to kick start the new year than with a competition. This week I am giving you the chance to win a bundle of books to help you improve your mental wellbeing. The winner will receive one copy of each of the following 4 books. Mind What You Think Written by Psychiatrist Dr Karen Gaye Graham. Dr Graham is an adult, child and adolescent psychiatrist living in Australia. She has a medical degree […]

What I see when I look to 2021

January 2, 2021 admin 0

2020 was the worst year of our lives and not just because of the global pandemic. As a family we went through so much heartache and just because the bells have rang and the date has changed doesn’t mean that heartache has stopped. In fact in some ways it’s harder knowing those we lost in 2020 will never get to experience this year and it feels like we are leaving them behind, even though they […]

Beauty and the Beast at St Helens Theatre Royal 2020

December 15, 2020 admin 0

Beauty and the Beast at St Helens Theatre Royal has arrived. Like most things this year live shows came to a sudden halt due to the global pandemic but through sheer determination, hard work and the luck of the tier scoring system St Helens Theatre Royal and Regal Entertainments LTD have managed to open their doors to the public once again and I for one am overjoyed. I can not express just how magical it […]

Our Lap Land Silverstone Experience

December 14, 2020 admin 0

2020 was a year of change This year has seen the world as we know it change forever. Back in March 2020, the world ground to a halt, and effectively went into hibernation as the 1st lockdown took effect across the globe in a bid to curb the covid pandemic. Everything bar banks, essential shops, care providers closed, resulting in school children staying off school for 6 months, and parents battling the challenges of home […]