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How to: choose your hair stylist; adulting 101?

Part one of two. Seriously, I might be the wrong person to ask. Getting my hair ‘done’ is not enjoyable to me. It’s simply a means to an end as who doesn’t like their hair looking lovely? The whole experience is a sensory overload. Sounds, smells, touch, hair going in my face, noise, so many…

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TEDxNewcastle is almost here

I am looking forward to this weekend so much and the amazing lineup on offer. On Friday I am, ‘Kickstartin my Innovation Creation with LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®! hosted by Terry McStea from Design Network North. Saturday – I’m heading to TEDxNewcastle for session one. This includes Neuroscientist Comedian Sophie Scott, Procrastination Analyst – Fuschia Sirois,…

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A period review revisited.

In 2009 I wrote a series of articles called, ‘A period review’. I tried and tested sanitary products over six months in the seventh month, no period = pregnant with my little girl.  Twelve years on, my little girl is on the brink of starting her period, whereas I am in the throes of perimenopause.…

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Octobers theatre and music reviews

Here is a round up of what I’ve watched this month, Vonda Shepard – read full review over on InNewcastle. Gary Barlow – read full review over on InNewcastle. Beabadoobee – read full review over on InNewcastle. The Little Mermaid – coming soon – 25th October

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Mess Free MESSY play with Little Brian

#AD – Items gifted for review I’m the kind of mummy that doesn’t mind a bit of mess, to be honest. Glitter and paint have been known to cover the floor but due to the wooden floors throughout it’s always been easy to clean up. All that changed recently when we converted the garage into…

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