Thoughtful things for those who hardly put themselves first — What would most single mothers love more of but can’t access that easily? Usually it’s some time out, a personal break or getting on top of everything. But to improve their finances, make special memories, and the ability to afford more everyday basics — including a luxury here and there…

A personal reflection for International Women’s Day 2023 — There’s been many a time in my traveling twenties that I was confronted with the words but you’re white? and also plenty confusion when I had to fill in an ethnic background check in the UK and the only options for white were: white British, white European, white Other. …

Finding strength in our abilities to change lives, societies and the norm — This past week has been one of those. Your toddler goes back to nursery school, the next night she viciously starts vomiting. …

Ten superfoods to add to your diet to ease depression — I’ve been depressed on a few ultra sad occasions in my life. I describe the feeling of depression as a state of mind, thereby not ever letting it define me, as a person. Just like happiness, I’m not always defined as happy either, and that’s totally okay too. …

There’s nothing healthy about stressing unnecessarily — I’m currently on holiday in South Africa, visiting my parents with my only child, aged four. I left the UK in mid-November in order to get here before the crazy December rush. …

British PM Liz Truss resigns after only 44 days in office — The title of the shortest-serving Prime Minister in British History has now been taken from 1827’s George Canning (who passed from tuberculosis or pneumonia after 118 days in office) and handed to Liz Truss, who stood in office for a meager 44 days. After a two-month wait following her predecessor…

Reminiscing life in the UK over a cuppa — The radio stations are all playing out the same melancholic music. There’s R.E.M, Coldplay, Jeff Buckley, Sinead O’Connor, The Beatles, Adele, Elton John, U2, and Pink Floyd — to mention a few — all of who have a famous sad song or two. The TV channels are all amending their…

And improve your knowledge of music along the way — I stumbled across a cool music website the other day searching for a particular song’s name. It’s an educational website dedicated to adding all original songs and as many covers ever made, with all the information about each artist, release dates, performances, and, best of all, YouTube videos, attached! I…

Master this English poem before you meet the Queen for tea — According to the English language and culture blog FluentU, there are 15 great tips for improving your English skills, these being: 1. Practice, practice, practice 2. The more you practice, the better and quicker you’ll learn 3. Find your motivation 4. Work hard and play hard 5. For better future…