Exercise is great for making us look and feel good, as well as keeping us physically active throughout our lives. Whether you’re a gym bunny or you’re just starting out on your fitness journey, improving your workout is always beneficial to get the most out of exercising. So you may be wondering how you can … Continue reading How to improve your workout
Category: Healthy Mum
My hyperemesis gravidarum experience
Have you heard of hyperemesis gravidarum and wondered what it is like? Or perhaps you think it's just morning sickness? This is so WRONG! I had hyperemesis twice, for each of my pregnancies, and it was AWFUL. Here is my blog diary entry that I wrote on another blog about my hyperemesis gravidarum experience when … Continue reading My hyperemesis gravidarum experience
The fascinating link between hormones and women’s oral health
Until I was pregnant with my first child, I had no idea that hormone fluctuation in women could cause issues with dental health. I was quite surprised when I started getting bleeding gums when I was brushing my teeth when pregnant, but found out it was common during pregnancy and can even lead to pregnancy … Continue reading The fascinating link between hormones and women’s oral health
Self-care gift ideas for new parents and baby
Having a new baby is such an exciting time and many of us are keen to spoil baby with gifts when they arrive. However, don’t forget about the new parents when making your gifting decisions. They are often exhausted and overwhelmed with their new responsibilities and adjusting to life with a baby. A self-care treat … Continue reading Self-care gift ideas for new parents and baby
Workout motivation tips
Committing to working out regularly and making it a habit can be a challenge for a lot of people. Often we start with good intentions. We buy the latest workout gear, join a gym or fitness class, start going and then… we stop. We lose momentum and lack the motivation to keep going. We’d rather … Continue reading Workout motivation tips
The surprising symptoms of pregnancy
Congratulations! You have found out that you are pregnant and you are about to embark on such a special journey. The next nine months will feel surreal, and it is best to accept that no pregnancy will ever be the same. Some people will have different symptoms, and others will have complications that they may … Continue reading The surprising symptoms of pregnancy
Female health: how to help yourself
When it comes to your health, you always need to make an effort. It’s not really something that you can forget about, nor is it something that is just going to take care of itself. Most of the time, people know this. We know that you have to be aware of your own health levels, … Continue reading Female health: how to help yourself
How to reduce your child’s sugar intake when they have a sweet tooth
Sugar is added to almost everything these days - even to things that we wouldn’t expect, and that don’t actually taste sweet. Things such as bread, cereals, soups, sauces, gravy, processed savoury food and more. Literally everything that is processed and packaged in a supermarket contains added sugar. You may not even notice it on … Continue reading How to reduce your child’s sugar intake when they have a sweet tooth
How to make life less stressful as a working mum
Being a working mum and trying to manage raising a family can be a pretty stressful challenge. I work full time from home and have a three year old and six year old – life can be pretty hectic! Some people may believe it’s a dream working from home for myself and while it does … Continue reading How to make life less stressful as a working mum
5 areas of your health you should always prioritise as a busy mum
Though it really shouldn’t be, it does seem that trying to be healthy can be a challenge for most. It’s something that some people really have to think about, and work on. When you’re a busy mum, it can sometimes feel impossible. You can often find yourself grabbing convenience food, and don’t even start about … Continue reading 5 areas of your health you should always prioritise as a busy mum
How to stay active and exercise as a busy mum
Running a busy household with two young children, working full time by running my own business, which utilises every spare moment I have, as well as trying to find the time to exercise amongst the daily hustle and bustle can sometimes feel overwhelming. However as a family we have made it a priority to put … Continue reading How to stay active and exercise as a busy mum
My vegan family meal planner and dinner menu
This week I have decided to create a vegan family meal planner for our dinner times... in the evening. I thought I’d better state it’s for the evening as I’ve always called the three meal times breakfast, dinner and tea! When I got with my husband he called them breakfast, lunch and dinner... Of course … Continue reading My vegan family meal planner and dinner menu