This is a blog sent in from one of our Raphaellers. It’s an honest and open account of a situation that many struggle with …… My beautiful baby boy is 3mths old and I love him to bits but it has also been the hardest time for me. I also have an amazing 8yr old [...]
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by Elaine Nuelle of www.morethanvitamins.co.uk Human beings have a natural rhythm and a natural 24 hour cycle (Circadian cycle). About a third of that cycle should be used for sleep to allow our bodies to rest, replenish and repair. If we don’t get enough sleep we can become ill and unable to cope with [...]
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This is my all time absolutely favourite dessert!! The best one I ever had was in Calcot Manor (a fab spa hotel in Gloucestershire!!) It is simple and yet glamorous in it’s own quintessentially British way… and let’s face it, a little bit of naughty is always good for the soul! So, strawberries and cream [...]
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Recently I posted a picture on Facebook of my first ever apron and I can’t tell you the stir it caused! I had a record amount of posts and everyone went wild with opinions on pinnies. It’s not only me – they are having a major come back, I’m seeing them absolutely everywhere! It seems [...]
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Ok so we’ve had the “5 a day” concept drilled into us, we’re there at the end of each day totting up the fruit and veg we’ve consumed, but that’s looking at the physical side of the coin, now how about our emotional? If emotionally we’re not looking after ourselves, we may as well not [...]
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It’s amazing that she has any time to spare, but Lulu took the time out to inspire us here at The Raphael Project and share this latest chapter of her amazing career ….. Sometimes I find it hard to believe that at the age of 62, I can now add successful businesswoman to my resume! [...]
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I’ve toyed with putting this up as a book club book and have finally given in. Basically, when this book was first published it was the talk of the town – first reason for me to run a mile!! I don’t know about you but generally if there’s a big fuss about something, I’m not [...]
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How often do you sit and think? Actually sit and ponder? About anything – or about something! We’re so attached to phones with Facebook and Twitter these days that how often when you have 3 minutes to spare do you check Facebook rather than stop and smell the roses? We’re sacrificing crucial thinking time, mental [...]
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I came across this piece written by Shirley Conran and really wanted to share it with you as it gets to the heart of the relentless “everything-ness” of the working Mum! Don’t take it all as gospel, take from it what works for you. Personally, I was reminded that I don’t need to do all [...]
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I really wanted to write about this one this month as I’ve become acutely aware of people who are uncomfortable with eye contact. It’s one of those things that easily flies under the radar unless it is pointed out. We run around at a million miles an hour, we text, email and if we’re lucky [...]
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