How To Make Your Living Room More Relaxing

How To Make Your Living Room More Relaxing interior design, home decor, wellbeing, relaxation

*This post is written in collaboration with Fenetic. Many say that the kitchen is the heart of the home. This is debatable! There is an argument to be made for the living room; the space where most children play, and we snuggle into the sofas in the twilight of our days. It’s a space that … Read more

How To Choose The Right Bed

How to choose the right bed #sleep #wellbeing

*This post is written in collaboration with Bed Guru. Every parent understands the importance of a good bed, as will every carer. When sleep isn’t guaranteed, or you’re unable to settle into a regular pattern, you need a place to grab what rest you can (no matter how short!) Finding a bed that’s comfortable and … Read more

Benefits of CBD Oil

Benefits of CBD oil

CBD oil is becoming increasingly popular to help with stress, anxiety, and pain relief, amongst other things. Whilst some remain sceptical, many others are enjoying its benefits. Here are some things you need to know… What is CBD oil? Also known as cannabidiol, it is extracted from the leaves and flowers of the hemp plant. … Read more

How To Embrace It When A Hidden Disability Suddenly Becomes Visible: Guest Post by Kim Hogg (OddHogg)

Back in February 2013 my life changed forever when I went to the GP with an array of symptoms and came out with a diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes. It wasn’t a huge surprise as I have grown up with a cousin who has diabetes too, but it doesn’t stop it being a huge shock … Read more

Helping Elderly Relatives Maintain Independence

Helping Elderly Relatives Maintain Independence

As people grow older, they begin to worry about losing their independence. One example of this might be concerns over whether they will stay in their own home or if they will move to an independent senior living community instead, and what support they might require to live as independently as possible. Simply Senior Living … Read more

Let’s Talk BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder): Guest Post by Sarah – Life In A Break Down

I can’t work out looking back, when I changed from a normal mentally healthy child, to one who had a warped perspective of myself. Sometimes I wonder if I’ve always been this way. BPD or to give it is full name Borderline Personality Disorder, is somewhat stigmatized by mainstream media, as of course are many … Read more

Young Minds: #HelloYellow and I Did It… (10k) My Way!

10k Your Way Young Minds Virtual Race

Last month, I wrote about doing a 10k ‘virtual’ race for the charity Young Minds. I thought I should write a quick update post (it’s a little late, but anyway) to say that I completed it! I took it slow, due to my current fitness levels and a lack of sleep (thanks for that, Squiggle!) … Read more