Tag: #mumlife
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From Cinderella Porch to Pumpkin Kitchen
My Autumn Home Reveal As soon as the first leaves start to turn, I reach for the autumn décor boxes. There’s something about rich rusts, golden ambers, and those little pops of pumpkin orange that makes our home feel instantly cosy. This year I went all in—layering textures, mixing metallics, and letting every corner tell…
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From Fairy Tales to Falling Leaves
Returning from Disney & Embracing the Season of “Back to Me” After 17 magical (and slightly chaotic!) days in Florida… we’re home.Disney and Universal were everything we dreamed of — magical meet-and-greets, thrilling rides, fairy-tale makeovers, and even a few “we’ll laugh about this later” moments involving delayed luggage and recycled outfits (Rob, I’m looking…
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Five Years of Calm, Connection, and Confidence
A heartfelt look back as The Pamper Shed turns 5 This week, The Pamper Shed turns five. And if I’m completely honest… I’m feeling a little emotional writing that. What started as a dream — tucked into a converted garden space during a pandemic — has grown into something far more meaningful than I ever…
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The Glow-Up Diaries: How I’m Transforming Inside & Out This Summer
Let’s be real. A glow-up in your 40s isn’t about going viral on TikTok or magically morphing into a different person after one green juice and a Pilates class. It’s about coming home to yourself—tired eyes, stretch marks, snack drawer, and all. This summer, I’m in the thick of my own glow-up journey. Not the…
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My Morning Skincare Routine for Dry, Dehydrated & Menopausal Skin
As a 44-year-old woman in the thick of perimenopause, my skin has changed in ways I didn’t expect. Gone are the days of just needing a quick cleanse and moisturise. Now, my skin needs real support—especially when it comes to hydration and nourishment. If your skin is feeling tight, dull, flaky or just generally uncomfortable,…
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This Season, I Choose to Elevate:
My Glow-Up Journey as a Mum, Woman & Work in Progress Let me set the scene… It’s 6:15 AM. My house is quiet, the kettle’s on, and I’m sat at my dressing table and my daughter, Sophia, is sat up on my lap—exactly where she always ends up as I get ready. She reaches for…
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Memory? Never Met Her – Life Lately with Menopausal Brain Fog
Let me set the scene…I confidently walk into my treatment room, ready to prep for my next client. I’ve got purpose, poise, and a plan… until I stop. And stare. Wait. What did I come in here for again? 🤔 Welcome to the world of menopausal brain fog—where short-term memory takes a short-term break and…
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The Summer Reset – A Glow Up Journey begins
Can you believe we’re already heading into summer? The first half of the year seems to have disappeared in a blur of nursery runs, work, hormones, and, let’s be real—life! Back in January, I made a quiet promise to myself: this would be the year I’d prioritise my health, glow up, and feel amazing by…
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Running a Business from Home with a Family
When I first set up The Pamper Shed, I had a vision: a cosy, welcoming space that allowed me to do what I love, on my terms. What I didn’t quite realise at the time was how beautifully (and sometimes chaotically!) that vision would intertwine with family life. Running a business from home is both…
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Let’s Talk Menopause: You Are Not Alone
I’m sharing my journey through perimenopause not because I have all the answers — far from it — but because I know how lonely and confusing this time can feel. If even one person reading this nods along and feels seen, then it’s worth every word. Looking back, my symptoms started when I was 39.…
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