by admin.maria | Mar 11, 2019 | Children's Literature, Lifestyle, Writing
During a recent conversation about my future plans, I mentioned that I’m currently looking for work in the Social Media/Publishing area and I have a book to revisit. Then, it occurred to me that I’ve not spoken about my book for about a year. The last time was when my...
by admin.maria | Mar 10, 2019 | Lifestyle, Product Review- skin care products, Product Review: Organic Goods, Skin Care
Recently, I responded to the Insta call for testers to trial Purity London’s new skincare range. Currently, milks seem to be popular cleansers for sensitive skin but I just can’t get uses to it. I still prefer a foam or wash. I was in the mood for a change, so, I...
by admin.maria | Mar 6, 2019 | Dating and Marriage, Dining, Eating Out, Lifestyle, Product Review
I read in a magazine recently that only two thirds of parents agree that date nights are important; nearly half are put off by the expense or tiredness. Hubby and I can totally relate but our way around it is by going on weekday lunch dates. It allows us to have...
by admin.maria | Mar 4, 2019 | Depression, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Women's Health
I’ve been battling with anxiety and depression and since I was about 10 years old. Over the years I’ve used various copying mechanism. You name it I might have tried, from over eating, to starving, to volunteer work and exercise. I had about a decade reprieve, during...
by admin.maria | Feb 14, 2019 | Lifestyle, Women Of Colour, Women's Health
Hip hip hooray. Menuopause is in the news. It’s even had a mention on the evening drama series Eastenders. Back in October 2018, there was as debate on Channel 5’s The Vine on whether or not women should get time of work for menopause. However, like mental illness,...
by admin.maria | Jan 27, 2019 | Lifestyle, Women's Health
I had my first smear test when I was about 25. I visited a family planning centre (in Trinidad) where it was done with what felt like swift heartless efficiency. The instrument felt cold like ice. I didn’t see what it looked like; my eyes were closed. It was advised...
