Relaxation in Pregnancy and Beyond with Zita West
How to Improve Teamwork in Your Relationship
Collaborative Post¦ One of the best things about being in a relationship is that you are part of a team; you and your partner can face everything life throws at you together!
Effective teamwork will also help strengthen other areas of your relationship, like communication and emotional intimacy.
Whether improving your teamwork skills as a couple is a long term goal or you just need a nudge in the right direction, I’ve come up with some ways to help you improve this element of your relationship!
Chrissy Teigen was right sharing her miscarriage online
Trigger Warning: Miscarriage & Baby Loss. Contains sponsored link.¦ Yesterday morning, I woke up after a nightmare where I had heavy bleeding and was losing my baby. Upon rolling over and looking at my phone, I saw the awful news that Chrissy Teigen and John Legend had lost their baby. I tried to get on with my day, trying not to think about it too much. However, by the afternoon, I saw that the usual trolls had come out on social media. There had also been a discussion on Loose Women. Many people were of the opinion that Chrissy should have kept her miscarriage quiet. However, as a miscarriage survivor myself, I think they are the ones who should be keeping quiet.
How to make your home cosy this autumn
Collaborative Post¦ As we say goodbye to the last days of summer and the nights get a little darker and the temperature starts to drop, it’s time to welcome the changing seasons, the falling leaves, those old winter boots and thick, woolly jumpers.
When the wind feels a little colder and the rain is lashing the windows, there’s nothing better than getting warm and cosy indoors. And the best way to achieve optimum cosiness is by kitting out your home with some comfortable accessories and seasonal fittings. Don’t worry, you don’t have to become a DIY master overnight, these simple ideas can be done in just a few simple steps.
Read on for how to make your home cosy this Autumn with these super simple Autumnal tips.
Simplifying things with a food processor
Collaborative Post¦ We’ve all been there. When you walk into a department store, looking for something to make your life easier, only to be faced with walls lined with gadgets. If you are just a beginner in search of information, where do you start? If you need to find your way around some of the more complicated kitchen appliances, keep reading and let me help you clear up some of the misconceptions around food processors.
How to be a greener pet owner
Sponsored Post¦ We’re a nation of pet lovers; I have to admit I don’t know many people without one! According to the RSPCA, just half of us have one. There are many benefits of pet ownership. If you’ve followed my blog/social media for a while, you’ll be familiar with our cat Maisie. Like in many households across the country, we found she was very helpful to our mental health during lockdown. Of course, if you have a dog, they’re great for your physical health too! However, as great as pets are, they can really affect our impact on the environment.
Funny things my 3 year old says
One of my favourite blog posts of last year was when I wrote about the funny things my daughter said as a 2 year old. With her 4th birthday next week (eek!) it’s time to reflect on the things she’s said this year. She is absolutely hilarious and cracks me up every day. As such, it was tough to narrow it down!
Wongs Jewellers x Alder Hey Children’s Charity Collection
Collaborative Post¦ Alder Hey Children’s Charity raise funds for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool. With 330,000 patients and families every year, they are the busiest children’s hospital in the UK. Being a Mum who has had a seriously ill baby in hospital, I am more appreciative than ever for the hospitals that take care of our little ones. As such, I am keen to show you the super cute collaboration between Alder Hey and Wongs Jewellers!
5 Careers To Consider If You’re Good With People
Photo by cottonbro from Pexels Collaborative Post¦ Being good with people is a highly underrated skill. After all, how many people have you encountered in the service industry who have…
Baby #2: Bump Pictures and Weeks 12-20
TW: Miscarriage¦ I’m now half way through my pregnancy and half way through the second trimester! Sadly, I don’t have the energy people told me I’d have once the first trimester passed. However, the good news is that I have found the energy to write about the first half of the 2nd trimester today. Bizarrely, I’ve been able to write it in one go, which is virtually unheard of these days (hooray!) So, here’s how it’s going, as well as some bump photos!
