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ARE WE GOING TO PROM, OR TO HELL? Heathers the Musical – dark & delightfully macabre
The movie that shocked and thrilled a generation is brought to life again on stage
FROZEN MOMENTS // HOW PHOTOGRAPHS LET YOU TRAVEL BACK IN TIME
Photos aren’t just pretty pictures, they allow us to travel back in time
TINKLING THE IVORIES // why piano teachers are important
Why learning an instrument is good for children, and finding the right teacher is vital
WHAT’S IRRITATING YOU? // identifying your allergies with a home-testing kit
Discover allergen sensitivities BEFORE they develop into potentially dangerous allergies
CREATING CONFIDENCE // preparing the girl bosses of tomorrow
The Mindscreen programme helps children to realise their unique talents, and set goals for the future.
ALLOWING YOUR SELF ESTEEM TO SOAR // helping adolescents to believe in themselves
Mindscreen ad-post; all thoughts my own I happen to think my kids are amazing. To me, their talents shine out of them like flood lights…
WALKING THE DOG // choosing the right footwear for every terrain
Being new puppy parents means we’re walking a lot more – and I’ve had to up my footwear game.
HOW MUCH LIFE INSURANCE DO YOU NEED? you might be shocked to find out the answer…
Many people underestimate the level of life insurance they need and overestimate how much it will cost
HOW TO BOOST SELF ESTEEM IN CHILDREN // techniques to increase confidence
We teach our children maths and English, so why aren’t we teaching them to value themselves too?
DELIGHTFUL DORSET // following the footsteps of the famous five
Retracing the magical adventures of The Famous Five
SIMPLISAFE HOME SECURITY // which doubles as a puppy cam
Keeping an eye on our newest family member with the Simplisafe home camera
GUPPY GOODNESS // how fish can make you happier
Fish aren’t just low-maintenance pets, they teach children responsibility AND have been proven to improve wellbeing.
TO SCRUB, OR NOT TO SCRUB // Is It Genius Or Lazy To Hire A Cleaner?
Are cleaners essential, or an extravagance?
HOW OUR GARDEN BECAME OUR SANCTUARY // and helped us survive three months of lockdown
Creating a calming outdoor space that was our lifesaver during lockdown
PROTECTING THE LIVES YOU LOVE // insurance is hard to think about, which is why you have to do it
Once you become a parent, the financial security of your family should be a priority
BEAUTIFUL BOTANICALS // scandi-style plants for the home
My latest Scandiscapes plant baby is fitting in just perfectly
LIFE AFTER LOCKDOWN // where to find reliable childcare
As the UK slowly returns to work, the need for safe, reliable childcare is more important than ever
PRECIOUS FAMILY MEMORIES // how to start a scrapbook
Scrapbooking to preserve precious family memories
GORGEOUS GIFTING FROM HOME
Presents to buy while you’re stuck in lockdown? You don’t even need to leave the sofa!
INDONESIAN INSPIRATION // 5 THINGS YOU MUST SEE & DO IN BALI
Why I fell in love with this Indonesian island and the Balinese people
About me
I’m Jacqui – a 40+ freelance journalist & lifestyle blogger.
I’ve been a magazine features writer for over 20 years, and in 2009 became one of the UK’s original ‘Mummy Bloggers’.
I’m proud mum to two funny & spirited girls; born summer 2008 and autumn 2010, and we all live just outside London with OH and our youngest baby – a miniature dachshund, named Frankie.
