Funerals
We need to talk about my funeral. No, really, we do. I’m not expecting it to be imminent (I REALLY HOPE NOT!) – but I’m not burying my head (or any other part of me) in the sand, pretending it ain’t g...
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Editorial - Wellbeing
Why Wild Swimming Is Worth Your Consideration
There comes a time in every woman’s life where she needs to take her clothes off and get into the water. I’m not talking about taking a bath, I’m talking about the invigorating thrill of slipping int...
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Why Gardening Might Just Save You, Mentally and Physically
Gardens frequently make me cry – with joy, in sorrow and often, on my own patch, with utter frustration at my shortcomings (horticulturally related or not). It’s a rare thing though to be moved to tea...
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How To Carve Back Time For Yourself
What’s the biggest luxury in 2018? More covetable perhaps than even Hermes Birkin (Himalaya white crocodile and studded with diamonds and 18 carat gold in case you’re wondering) which went under the...
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What Is Earthing And Will It Reduce Your Stress Levels?
When (to paraphrase Carole King’s lyrics on ‘Tapestry’) did you last feel the earth move under your feet…? Maybe not move – unless you’re in an earthquake zone – but experience its grounding, balancin...
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Why Is It So Hard To Find The Perfect Nightwear?
It began with a pair of Ladybird’s, I’m pretty sure of that. In a cosy brushed cotton with little flower motifs. It wasn’t like there was a whole lot of choice back then – I mean are they even still a...
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