When it comes to the nutrients our bodies require, the mineral known as magnesium is one which plays a pivotal role in overall wellbeing but is often overlooked. Women in particular can obtain significant benefits from maintaining optimal levels of magnesium. This is due to the role it plays in various aspects of our health,…
Every year I get a jigsaw puzzle for Christmas and I always try to complete it before I have to go back to work. I get very engrossed in jigsaws and so only allow myself to do one at Christmas or on holiday. (And yes, I know I shouldn’t see taking time out for myself…
I love having fresh flowers in the house and as I sit here writing I have a vase of tulips beside me, which I bought myself yesterday. It had just been one of those weeks, made worse by the fact that I had the week off work and so it should have been a great…
You may have heard talk of mindfulness and been told that is something you should be doing. But what is mindfulness exactly? And how do you practise it? And why should you? Here is a quick guide to answer all those questions, and more. What is mindfulness? Mindfulness, in its simplest form, is really just…
Lemon Drizzle Cake is one of my favourite cakes to make. It is super easy and the lemon drizzle makes it a very forgiving cake. It is an ideal candidate for someone new to baking. Or, for those more experienced bakers among us, a great starting point for getting creative by adding in different flavours…