I know we are just out of a late summer (or is it early autumn) heatwave but I am already taking tentative steps to retrieve my clothes from storage, remind myself what I have in my wardrobe and check it is all in good condition, clean and ready to wear!
In recent years I have been trying to overhaul my style choices and invest in 'quality over quantity' and that includes buying less of cheaper man-made, unethical fabrics from the fast fashion outlets. I will now regularly buy items that are preloved, especially cashmere knits or silk dresses and tops. We used to avoid these fabrics because of the dreaded hand wash only or dry cleaning label, now laundry care is so much easier - and better! Were you aware that the average item of clothing only has two years of use before it is thrown away and that an estimated £140 million worth of clothing goes to landfill every year? We need to be more willing to wear the same item regularly and restyling our clothing in lots of different ways is something we can all embrace. Cost per wear has always been a key point I keep in mind when buying something - how many different ways can I wear it to make an investment purchase worthwhile? We also need to consider details like the quality of the fabric, the finish used, and be willing to make alterations or repairs as needed. If a hem comes down, fix it don't throw it out! Clothes Doctor want to bring back the tradition of caring for our clothes, loving them and making them last longer! And with the popularity of preloved, vintage and renting clothes, caring for our clothes has never been more important and relevant. This blog post is sponsored by Clothes Doctor and contains affiliate links.
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My daughter graduated from Norland College | and we had the most amazing day celebrating with her!13/4/2023 From the age of about 14 my daughter had her heart set on going to Norland College in Bath. We took her to her first open day at about age 15, then 16, then 17 and finally the day came and she was applying to join Set 43 in September 2019. After a nervous interview process she was accepted and the countdown began.
For those that don't know - "Norland Nannies are known for their exceptional training, flexible approach and professionalism" - they are recognised by their Mary Poppins style traditional uniforms and tend to work for royalty and high net worth families, they are very much in demand and considered to be the very best there is! Dropping her off to Bath that September was an emotional experience but as parents, the best thing we can do for our children is encourage them to fly the nest, to be independent and confident. However, she was suffering from a really nasty cold and her first week - Welcome Week - was exhausting but thank goodness for new friends. Her new housemate Holly took her under her wing and despite a few ups and downs, and the fact that Emily is 5 ft and Holly is 6 ft, they looked after each other throughout their 3 years in Bath. Friends made at university are life long and she has so many wonderful memories, I love hearing what they are all getting up to! I think homesickness was one of her biggest challenges, that and a pandemic to contend with! Just as she was settling into living away from home, so she had to come back! Now when she looks back over her 3 years at Norland College, she realises how the time flew by and there are days when she wishes she was back at uni! Personal blog post with some affiliate links. My amazing dad is 86 this year and as regular readers of my blog will know, my mum sadly has Alzheimer's and is currently living in a specialist care home locally. I will never accept my beautiful mum is in this situation, it is heartbreaking and at only 78 way too young. But I admire my dad, he is an absolute superstar, he visits his wife of 60 years regularly, usually 3-4 x per week, plus he is determined not to give up, he loves going on holiday and whilst he has had to adjust his arrangements due to mobility problems, he has still enjoyed several cruises and coach trips in the last few years. Fortunately he is quite sociable and that helps keep him from being too lonely. And of course, me and my two sisters live nearby, and with 8 grandchildren too, him and mum get lots of family time.
When Churchill Retirement Living got in touch with me to ask if I'd be prepared to share a review of their retirement lodges on my blog, and they invited me and my dad to stay overnight in their experience lodge, well I knew that dad would enjoy a night away, dinner out and an opportunity to chat to new people. He had actually visited Peel Lodge in Marlow the previous year, to see if selling his house and moving to one of the retirement apartments was an option (read on to find out the pros/cons). So yes dad was up for it, although the date was agreed and dad then went and booked a cruise to the Canary Islands (we sorted it)! This is a sponsored blog post. Did you know there is a high chance that you are not getting enough protein in your diet?
As older adults, we need about 50% more protein than we did when we were younger. Protein helps us preserve muscle mass and keeps us strong and mobile and it also supports our immune system. However, it isn't always easy to find the right protein rich foods and incorporate them into our daily meal planning. I know I find it quite difficult, not being a big lunch eater, I tend to be looking for something quick and easy and healthy as well as supporting my protein requirements. If you are vegan or vegetarian, it can be even harder to find plant-based proteins adding another challenge to meal planning. But help has arrived in the form of a new unflavoured protein supplement and it has been specially developed for adults over 50. Provytl 50+ is a protein and creatine supplement created by an NHS Dietician in response to a wealth of scientific evidence that older adults need to consume more protein than younger people to maintain muscle mass and strength and stay healthy and active for longer. This is a sponsored blog post. |
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