According to an infographic created by the University of Southern California, life expectancy in America is expected to increase drastically in the next thirty years. The infographic shows that one in ten girls living today will now live until they are over 100, and one in twenty boys will do the same. This is a huge increase on the figures from the year 2000, and an even bigger increase when compared to the statistics from the 1950s.… View Post

3 Self-Care Tips for Parents of Disabled Children

3 Self-Care Tips for Parents of Disabled Children

Bringing up a child is no easy task, but for parents of children with disabilities and/or special needs, it can be even more difficult. Children with special needs will often require extra attention and specialized care; in some severe cases, the parent will even need to consider quitting work in order to become a full-time caregiver for their little one. … View Post

The Secrets Of Raising Your Children Sugar-Free

The Secrets Of Raising Your Children Sugar-Free

When we become parents biologically, or through adoption or marriage, we want to give them the best odds at being healthy, well-adjusted, and strong people. It is an awesome responsibility. A child is a blank slate. The activities we expose them to, the habits we instill in them, and the foods we teach them to eat are the tools we equip them with that will stay with them for the rest of their lives.… View Post

nspa Beautiful Mum Gift Box

nspa Beautiful Mum Gift Box

Whilst I was pregnant with Piglet I attended Bumpfest organised by Mumsnet. One of the brands attending was Asda, showcasing a range fo their services and products. nspa was one of the ranges they had on offer… View Post

Tips for managing frizzy hair

Tips for managing frizzy hair

As a child, I was often referred to as Betty Boop, due to my dark locks and head of curls. My Granny would insist upon putting a colourful ribbon tied on the top to complete the look. As I got older my curls dropped and I was left with frizzy wavy hair, which I battled to control throughout my teenage years (I don’t want to think about the amount of hairspray I used). Nowadays I have learned to love with my frizzy hair and ensure that I take steps to manage it as much as possible.… View Post

Aveeno Baby for Your Baby’s Skin

Aveeno Baby for Your Baby’s Skin

Your baby’s skin can be so sensitive and it is so important to find a gentle skincare product which you can trust to take care of your baby’s skin. Consider Aveeno Baby Products which are available from iHerb to pamper your baby and are great for sensitive skin because they are unperfumed and rich in colloidal oatmeal. This means that Aveeno, Baby, Daily Moisture Lotion, Fragrance-Free acts as a natural moisturiser which can help to restore the skin’s natural barrier and prevent water loss. … View Post