sport
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A pamper package for me.
Are you a sport’s widow? Are you what the American’s refer to as a ‘soccer mom’? Do you find that your television is taken over by sport of any, or every description, and that weeknights are dedicated to getting a child or teenager to a range of different sporting activities. If the answer to any of these is yes, then you have my sympathies, and I’m sure you will understand why I jumped at the chance of a bit of me time, courtesy of a stunning Pamper Parcel created by Rosie Scribble and her team. For my husband, it’s all about darts and boxing. Ringside is recorded each week and…
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Are you sticking to your New Year’s resolutions?
Have you made any New Year’s resolutions for 2015? And if so, how easy are you finding it to stick to them? If you’re struggling to make your resolutions a reality, there’s help at hand. We’ve pulled together a list of the top resolutions that people make – and some little tips to increase your willpower when it comes to keeping them… 1. “I’m going to exercise more” Cold and miserable weather never seems like a great time to start a resolution that involves increased exercise, but it’s possible. Start out slowly to make it easier to stick to your resolution, and gradually increase the amount of exercise you do.…
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Open Goaaal! is a great gift this Christmas
If you are looking for the perfect Christmas gift for a football mad child, it is my duty to point you in the direction of Open Goaaal! Every budding Lionel Messi or Stephanie Roche needs a goal that they can practice their shooting and penalties in, and Open Goaaal! has the added advantage of being parent proof, garden proof and neighbour friendly too. Intrigued yet? Then step this way. The brains behind Open Goaaal! say this about their great creation “Open Goaaal! is a brand new invention. After years of kids kicking the ball over the fence, ruining the plants and smashing windows, we decided that there must be a…
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A day of relaxation at the Amala Spa
The Amala Spa is an oasis of calm in the middle of the busy city of Birmingham. Situated at the Birmingham Hyatt Regency Hotel, the day spa offers six, state of the art treatment rooms, as well as a fitness centre, swimming pool and steam rooms. Last week I was given some respite from the hustle and bustle of the school holidays when I experienced some of the treatments that the spa has to offer. I can honestly say I left the Amala Spa feeling totally renewed and invigorated. The Spa itself is beautiful, on walking down the steps and entering, you feel like you are in another world –…
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Getting ready for the World Cup Final with Moonpig
If we remove England’s poor performance from the Equation, it has to be said that the 2014 World Cup has been superb. There was the shocking early exits for the holders Spain, Portugal and Italy. The amazing goal keeping display from Tim Howard, the star making performances for Columbia’s Rodriguez, and then, last night, the gobsmacking display as the Germans annihilated and humilated the hosts Brazil in a 7-1 drubbing. It all makes the final a mouthwatering prospect. Just in time for Sunday’s final, Moonpig have a great range of football inspired t-shirts that you can keep as a fabulous memento of a truly memorable World Cup. There are designs…
