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How To Get Back Into Shape After Birth
During pregnancy, you can crave all kinds of foods, sometimes in odd combinations. There are other changes too, all because of a significant surge in hormones. Women can feel pressured to snap back into shape as soon after birth as possible. We see pictures of post-partum celebrities who within days of giving birth seem to have lost every ounce of ‘baby weight’ they gained. Articles on celebrity diets and tips on post-pregnancy weight loss litter the pages of women’s magazines. Start when you are pregnant It is perfectly natural to gain weight during pregnancy. And we all do it differently. Some women seem to blossom and balloon, whilst other pregnant…
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Stylish Films: The Dig
The Dig is the latest high profile film from the increasingly prolific Netflix. Set just before the start of the Second World War in 1939, It has an impressive cast featuring Carey Mulligan, Ralph Fiennes, Lily James and Ken Stott, and is garnering some fabulous reviews and great word of mouth, showing that even if you can no longer go to the cinema, you can still enjoy the escapism of the movies. The Dig is the story of the discovery of the Sutton Hoo treasure, found in buried Anglo Saxon ship on the Suffolk coast in a mysterious mound. The land was owned by a widow, Mrs Edith Pretty, and…
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Living In Joggers With Femme Luxe
January has never been my favourite month, the malaise after Christmas, the cold weather and dark days all go to making it pretty miserable. Add in the third National Lockdown and copious amounts of snow, and you get a month where hibernation seems to be the only option, and warm and comfort in all that we wear seems paramount. And that’s where a great pair of joggers come in. If you don’t actually want to live in your pyjamas and dressing gown all day every day, then a comfortable, well fitted and great quality pair of jogging bottoms can be just the thing to wear. They offer comfort and warmth,…
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Busy Moms’ Fashion, Style, and Life Hacks (For Enhanced Confidence and Happier Days)
Mom life means simplicity in what you wear and a lot of planning, all in a bid to make sure that you get everything done. Unfortunately, the pressure to be everything you ever dreamed of becoming only piles up on you once the babies are here. You will have days when you feel like you are a superwoman, getting the baby to nap and sleep well at night while also being able to take a 10-minute shower, fix dinner, and load laundry. Other days, however, mom-life kicks you to the ground, and you are unable to do much. Such days are always guaranteed, but in between, there is something called…
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Is My Child Old Enough To Be Left At Home Alone?
When it comes to the law and what age you can leave your child at home without adult supervision, the lines are quite blurry. It’s a big step for families and essentially comes down to your best judgement as a parent, because some 11-year-olds are far more mature than some 13-year-olds. Here are some tips from an independent school in London to help you determine whether or not your child is ready to be left at home alone and how you can prepare. Consider your child’s level of maturity. The NSPCC suggest that a child under 12 is rarely mature enough to be left alone for long periods of time…
