Health & Lifestyle.
Managing Adult Asthma: protect yourself against the Coronavirus
Since 2014, when an asthma attack landed me in A&E I’ve been on two inhalers. Actually, I was on Symbicort for a bit. Then, I was transferred to the preventer and reliever inhalers. I’ve worked out that my triggers are mainly diary and hayfever. Although, if I...
3 Tips For First Time Mums: living in the time of the Coronavirus
Although all the world is talking about is the Coronavirus, other aspects of life are still going on. Babies are being born every day. Now that everyone is either social distancing or self-isolating first time mums will not have the level of visitors they might...
Expat Life in the time of Coronavirus
I’m sure a large portion of the world’s population now knows about the Coronavirus. Europe has now shut its borders. In Trinidad cruise ships are no longer allowed to enter, public gatherings are strongly discouraged and schools have been closed. As an expat it has me...
Keeping your natural glow after 40
In my teens and twenties I really wasn’t into makeup. Instead, I practised good skin and fitness. It wasn’t until I became a mum in my late thirties that I began playing with makeup. After months of crap sleep it was hard to hide the dark bags under my eyes. Whenever...
Feet care when you are over 40: it’s not vanity
I have been as guilty as the next person of neglecting my feet. Now, that I’ve included running to my workout regime I realise how much of a pounding they take. Due to the menopause I sometimes get a tingling sensation on my instep and shin. Added to that, I’ve...
Celebrating Valentine’s Day affordably (… because love shouldn’t put you in debt)
What does love look like to you? How does it feel? What does it cost? I’ve been thinking of it recently. Personally, I believe love and affection should be displayed daily. Why wait for Valentine’s Day to shower someone with gifts? I enjoy being swept off my feet as...
Our family staycation in Gloucestershire
Never have I so looked forward to doing nothing … but sweet irony, Hubby, Ang and I feel ill over the Christmas break. It has to be said there is a marked difference between lying in bed ill and lying in bed relaxing. Nonetheless, we dragged ourselves to our...
October Half-term Daysout 2019
Seems like the new academic year has just begun; now, the lil tikes will be on half-term break in October. Are you ready? I can hardly wait! We have been having rainy spells. So, whatever you plan consider having a few indoor alternatives. The break comes...
The Tigers’ Ambush at Heritage Open Days and Open House London
Last weekend was sensational! Granted I didn’t cover as much as I initially intended due to knee pains. Sometimes, quality over quantity is best. There was so much to do, with Heritage Open Days and Open House London. The weather was perfect for an...
2019 Christmas Gifting Ideas
I’m loving the inter-seasonal weather at the moment. Right about this time the kids and I get excited about our birthdays and Christmas. We are all winter babies! So is hubby but his birthday is in January. He is fussy when it comes to gifts. It’s hard to...
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Hi! I’m Maria. My family and I live in London but I’m originally from Trinidad, West Indies. My beloved and I got married in 2006. He’s Chinese/Italian. When we decided to increase our family, the first inevitable question was ‘what the child would look like?’... [ + ]
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