You’re not alone

by Nicky | Apr 17, 2018 | Family Life, Health and Lifestyle

When my Mum died I felt like I was the only person in the world who had lost her Mum and going through grief – even though I knew that wasn’t true, not only was my sister going through this but one of my friends had lost her Mum a few years before too.   But...

The things I want to say to my Mum now I am a Mum

by Nicky | Mar 9, 2018 | Family Life

It’s that time of year, it’s Mother’s Day. And I always find the run up to Mother’s Day a bit tricky. My Mum died nearly 11 years ago now, at a time when I wasn’t sure if becoming a Mum would ever happen to me. And I’m so grateful it did. But it also changed my...

Being ill when you’re a Mum

by Nicky | Jan 21, 2018 | Family Life, Health and Lifestyle

I’ve finally succumbed to the winter cold. I’ve been really proud of my immune system this winter, keeping me well whilst everyone around was ill. But finally it got me! I try and give in to it when I’m not well but I find being ill and a Mum of two little ones hard....

Dear friends …

by Nicky | Jan 9, 2018 | Family Life

Hello, it’s me, Nicky. Remember me? I’m the one you used to hang around with, the one that used to answer texts and respond to phone calls … I think I may have actually made phone calls too! The one that used to pop round at the drop of hat just to say hello. The one...

No one told me!

by Nicky | Sep 4, 2017 | Family Life

So today Sam started school, my eldest, so my first experience of the school transition. If you caught my newsletter on Saturday you’ll know that I’ve been firmly in denial about the whole thing! Last night it hit me and I’ve been feeling all sorts of emotions. No one...

Children and food!

by Nicky | Apr 11, 2017 | Family Life, Food and Nutrition

I met Livvy over a year ago now when she was just setting up her business and I was immediately intrigued by what she did.  Livvy’s a children’s behavioural specialist, doesn’t every Mum need one of these!  So when we met up again earlier this year I...

My story

by Nicky | Mar 14, 2017 | Family Life, Health and Lifestyle

Back In 2005 I couldn’t have been happier. Newly married after the perfect wedding, I was embarking on the course of my dreams, starting my nutritional diploma at the Institute for Optimum Nutrition. Everything was good. And then 2006 hit. The years that followed were...

Strong Women: Natalie Lee

by Nicky | Mar 10, 2017 | Family Life, Health and Lifestyle, Strong Women

Today’s story is from Nat from Style Me Sunday. I’ve been admiring Nat from afar. I love her ethos about fashion with feeling, it’s not just about clothes but about feelings too. She says “I use fashion to convey how I’m feeling, or conversely change how I’m feeling....

Strong women: Nikki Cooper

by Nicky | Mar 12, 2017 | Family Life, Health and Lifestyle, Strong Women

Next up is Nikki.  I met Nikki through the world of nutrition and came across her supplements before I even knew her story. Nikki’s the found of Inner Me supplements. Nikki’s researched all she can in the world of supplements and come up with a unique range that...