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For the majority of the lockdown, I have been living with both of my parents. They are in their late 60’s and 70’s and fortunately very able and appear much younger than they are (physically and mentally). However, they are no spring chickens so thinking about their future care is important.

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Surviving Covid19 – 5 Positive Things from 2020

January 19, 2021January 24, 2021 Helen 19 Comments

It is all too easy to focus on the negatives, that we forget about the positives. Our time in 2020 was a write off for many people – cancelled holidays and events, and even the loss of loved ones. It has been hard.So, instead of dwelling on things we cannot change,

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Does CBD oil work? A CBD Oils UK Review

December 28, 2018March 8, 2021 Helen 10 Comments

CBD oil is a huge talking point right now and with good reason, but what exactly is it? CBD stands for cannabidiol, one of over 100 complex chemical compounds known as cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant. It is non-psychoactive (you won’t get high), with multiple health benefits supported by new

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Things I’ve Loved in March

April 8, 2018June 12, 2019 Helen 14 Comments Minnie, Monthly Faves, Vegan

Well March did not at all go as expected. To start with, the Flight of the Conchords gig got postponed but that’s alright as I have something to look forward to. Then, just before Easter, my tiniest dog Minnie lost her eye so I played ambulance driver and zoomed her to

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Things I’ve Loved in February

March 1, 2018December 13, 2019 Helen 3 Comments Monthly Faves, Vegan

Welcome to another consistently inconsistent edition of things I have been loving recently. A new month means new naive promises about blogging more often but we all know the likelihood of that! So sit back, relax and enjoy. Vegan Creme Eggs – Photo by #FabFudge #FabFudge – My most favourite sweet

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5 Ways to Get Back Into Running

June 26, 2017June 12, 2019 Helen 14 Comments

So you’ve lost your running mojo? Don’t worry. Here are some simple and easy steps to get you back into your running flow. New to running? These tips are great for you too to spark that running bug deep inside you. (Not a sponsored post FYI, I just want to help

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H2woaaahh! Supercharged Water with Ion8 – Review

January 10, 2017September 14, 2020 Helen 14 Comments

With the new year comes a fresh start towards our health and fitness goals. One goal I believe is achievable and will benefit everyone is to drink more water. Water is the best beauty product for your skin and body. Other than needing it to live (well duh!) it also reduces

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How to Stay Hydrated on Long Runs, Nuun – Review

June 21, 2016September 14, 2020 Helen 3 Comments

Nuun* We all know the importance of hydration but on it’s own it can be a bit of a yawn especially when you are pumping out the miles so let me introduce you to Nuun hydration tablets. I used to find that effervescent tablets have this weird taste regardless of flavour

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How to: Stay healthy whilst travelling

July 14, 2015June 12, 2019 Helen 6 Comments

Many people worry about how they are going to maintain their fitness whilst on the road. Being on the move can be a completely different lifestyle and culinary experience. Even if like me you’ve simply moved from one Western country to another, it is still a big change and can be

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Upbeat, A fun & fruity protein drink – Review

December 4, 2014October 7, 2019 Helen 4 Comments

Upbeat* I’ve cut down on long distance running and instead I’ve been focusing on shortish runs in preperation of my 5 mile thanksgiving run in San Francisco. After running, I’m tired and can’t always be bothered to make up my own protein drink so when I heard about Upbeat, the lazy monkey

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