Hands Up Who’s Become Their Mum!
When we’re young we swear we won’t become like our mothers with her classic mumisms to get us to do what she wants. But slowly we hear ourselves uttering the…
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Why BBQ Can Be Your Lockdown Health Food
The sun is shining. weather is sweet, and if it weren’t for the wider challenges we face we’d almost certainly be celebrating with friends and family this weekend as we…
Life Post-Lockdown: Nutrition Tips
Have you been struggling to stick to regular mealtimes during lockdown? Belle chatted to expert nutritionist Lisa Borg from Pulse Light Clinic for her tips on how to restore rhythm…
Belle’s Book Club: Wannabe a Rockstar?
I’ve recently read two books that seemed to combine in my head with a bit of bang of recognition. The books in question are Debbie Harry’s recently autobiography, “Face It”…
Bank Holiday Bubbles – Why Champagne Isn’t Just For Occasions
Once upon a time, a glass of bubbly was reserved for special occasions – weddings or other celebrations, maybe to see in the new year. These days, thanks to the…
Had Enough of Home School? We’re Here to Help
As the initial excitement and supermum-like juggling wore off, it became clear to many parents across the country that home schooling during lockdown was going to be a challenge to…
What We’re Reading In Lockdown
Have you headed to the classics to get your literary fix during lockdown? You’re not alone. Recent research has revealed that 48% of us have rediscovered a love of reading…
Supporting Children’s Language Learning in Lockdown
Speaking a second language is a skill that many of us consider an attractive prospect. It opens the door to an entirely different culture and offers a fresh way of…
Brits Are Consuming 2,331 Extra ‘Lockdown Calories’ A Week
While most of us will admit to eating and drinking more during lockdown, have you wondered exactly how many more calories you’re consuming now we’re all stuck at home? According…
The Best Foods to Improve Your Lockdown Mood
We’d all agree that food is providing some much-needed happiness in these weird times. From the delight of scoffing a calorie-laden mail order brownie to seeking a bit of solace…