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CREATING CONFIDENCE // preparing the girl bosses of tomorrow
The Mindscreen programme helps children to realise their unique talents, and set goals for the future.
- January 18, 2021
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INCREASING MINDFULNESS // how I reduced my anxiety with journalling
When anxiety began to invade my life I turned to mindfulness and some old-fashioned habits to improve my mental health
- January 21, 2020
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I AM YOUR FRIEND // A BOOK OF HOPE
A book designed to bring light to those dark days
- July 4, 2019
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WANDERING THE WORLD WITH TWO LITTLE ONES IN TOW // adventures of a jet-setting family
A peek into the life of a ‘Digital Nomad Family’, travelling the planet with two toddlers.
- June 7, 2019
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THE DAY OUR LIVES CHANGED // a family rocked by traumatic brain injury
Tamsyn’s world changed forever after her husband, Alex, suffered two devastating brain haemorrhages, but she refused to let it tear her family apart.
- May 20, 2019
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MY BREAST CANCER INSPIRED ME TO HELP OTHERS // anikka’s story
Surviving breast cancer gave Anikka Burton the inspiration to start a new business helping others
- March 16, 2017
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TOP 5 TIPS FOR WORKING FROM HOME // balancing life & business
Nothing beats working from home for freedom and flexibility – after being my own home-based boss for 12 years, here are my top five pieces of advice.
- March 14, 2017
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SEXISM, STEREOTYPES & SABOTAGE (why are we our own worst enemies?)
In a world where we’re already battling sexism, stereotypes and the Old Boys’ Club, why do some women still insist on tearing each other down?
- August 30, 2016
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16 HABITS OF SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE
I approached 16 entrepreneurs and convinced them to reveal the everyday tips that give them an edge
- June 10, 2016
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THE OLDEST LITTLE KIDS IN THE WORLD // my life-changing visit to the progeria reunion
Read about one of the most inspiring and humbling weeks of my life
- October 6, 2010
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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.








