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I am a freelance journalist currently working with Bauer Media writing for Mother & Baby. Though I often write about children, I am keen to put my skills to good use on any writing task. I am a research geek to the extreme with lots of interests from music and TV to rugby and cars to history!
I recently graduated with an MA Distinction in Journalism from the University of Lincoln. Late to the game, though better late than never, I fitted the studying around my three young children and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Well maybe not balancing the work with home-schooling and a national pandemic, but mostly it was great.
I enjoy blogging in my spare time about motherhood, it has led to some interesting conversations including two radio interviews on lockdown with children.
Lavender is a beautiful evergreen shrub that is easy to grow and maintain, making it a wonderful choice for your garden or terrace. Dating back over 2500 years, the name is taken from the Latin word "Lavare" which means "to wash" as Romans used it in their baths.
Love seats are the perfect addition to your garden to sit out in the sunshine during the summer months. The seats generally don't take up too much room and are often wooden or metal making them hard wearing. To add a pop of colour, you could also add some pretty seat cushions.
Knitting has made a serious come-back in recent years and gained some street cred. Anyone who is anyone can be heard tapping away their needles, including celebrities like Julia Roberts and Ryan Gosling. The benefits are seemingly never-ending as it helps with dexterity, brain function, concentration and stress to name just a few important reasons to take up this pastime.
Desk lamps are different to other lamps as they have flexibility to move the light around the space to suit your needs. Some take incandescent bulbs but more modern lamps are using LED to avoid eye strain and allow greater choice over light brightness and colour.
The Mediterranean diet isn't a diet as such but more of a lifestyle change based around eating certain food groups more than others across the week. Starchy carbohydrates can be eaten daily and include whole grains, bread, beans, pasta and nuts. Fresh fruits and vegetables are to be enjoyed in abundance daily too.
JUST SO YOU KNOW, WHILST WE MAY RECEIVE A COMMISSION OR OTHER COMPENSATION FROM THE LINKS ON THIS PAGE, WE NEVER ALLOW THIS TO INFLUENCE PRODUCT SELECTIONS. We have rounded up our favourite gifts for flower girls to help make your never-ending list of jobs easier in the wedding planning process.
JUST SO YOU KNOW, WHILST WE MAY RECEIVE A COMMISSION OR OTHER COMPENSATION FROM THE LINKS ON THIS PAGE, WE NEVER ALLOW THIS TO INFLUENCE PRODUCT SELECTIONS. Toys and games are finally back out fulltime at home with schools and nurseries open to all children again, yay!
JUST SO YOU KNOW, WHILST WE MAY RECEIVE A COMMISSION OR OTHER COMPENSATION FROM THE LINKS ON THIS PAGE, WE NEVER ALLOW THIS TO INFLUENCE PRODUCT SELECTIONS. With Easter fast approaching, now is the perfect time to order a gift for baby's first Easter whether it's your baby, grandchild, nephew, niece or even a friend's baby.
This piece was written in August 2020 for my MA portfolio for the University of Lincoln. It was published on acajournalist.com in Janaury 2021 after it had been graded. By columnist Ailsa Adams, mother to two boys with a baby girl on the way. The pandemic has caused a greater level of fear and anxiety...
With little else to do at home in the evenings, binge-watching a series in one go seems necessary. Thanks to