Our washing machine broke this week. Then a day later, we noticed our dishwasher had packed up too. “WHY are all … More
Tag: LIFE
A Colourful Life: Tired Mother
For Mother’s Day this year I would like a long nap please. *And a haircut, possibly during said nap. Leo sleeps … More
Feature: Meet The Mum Club Wokingham Host Luzaan Shaw
“It’s not perfect, motherhood is messy and that’s okay. You don’t have to love being a mum. As amazing as … More
Solo Travel: The Other Maia, Lisbon, Portugal
As I am leaving my hostel I cannot shake the niggle that I simply must have a photo in the … More
A Colourful Life: The Nervous Driver
I drove to Guildford and back yesterday. This is a big deal for me. No mean feat. I had my dad … More
Solo Travel: Table for Two, Lisbon, Portugal
My first night in Lisbon I arrived at the hostel around 7pm. After settling into my room and making several … More
Solo Travel: The quandary of dining alone
Solo travel can be tricky for various reasons. One would be mealtimes. Specifically the evening meal. I’ve never felt able to eat … More
Solo Travel: Sintra, Portugal
I walked.I walked from Sintra train station to Pena Palace.Google maps said 29 minutes. Google maps failed to consider the fact … More
Solo Travel: Lisbon, Portugal
I wasn’t even sure I’d make it to Lisbon.It was only after I’d got through security at Heathrow that I … More
Book of the Week: The School of Life – An Emotional Education
“In our ambitious age, it is common to begin with dreams of being able to pull off an unblemished life, … More