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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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Eton Mess

by Pipa on May 28, 2011

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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Emotional 5 A Day

by Pipa on May 28, 2011

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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LULU My new career at 60…!

by Pipa on May 28, 2011

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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12 Step Guide to Plate Spinning!

by Pipa on April 1, 2011

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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Competition April 2011

by Pipa on April 1, 2011

Well done to Michelle Smith who won the LIMITED EDITION Yankee Candle made to celebrate The Royal Wedding on 29th April. In order to join the mailing list and be eligible to enter future Raphael Project competitions, click here This means you will get the monthly competition question, the monthly newsletter – and it goes [...]

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A Tribute To The Jumpsuit!!

by Pipa on April 1, 2011

….although I’m noticing it increasingly referred to as a “playsuit” at the moment! Regardless, it’s one of those items that’s fun, funky and finally this year, we have LOADS to choose from!! I’ve been a huge fan of the boiler suit / jumpsuit / playsuit / onepiece / dungarees over the years, I used to [...]

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Competition March 2011

by Pipa on March 1, 2011

This month’s competition question has now been sent out to everyone on the mailing list with the chance to win a signed copy of Lulu’s book “Secrets to Looking Good” In order to join the mailing list and be eligible to enter future Raphael Project competitions, click here This means you will get the monthly [...]

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Endometriosis

by Pipa on March 1, 2011

It is National Endeometriosis Awareness month so we thought it most apt when Beverley got in touch, that she write our guest blog this month. Most of us women have periods, and most of us suffer the odd period pain at some point or other…well imagine if the pains were the most excruciating pains you’ve [...]

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Do you hate someone?

by Pipa on March 1, 2011

This is an interesting conversation we had on the radio recently which caused quite a stir. We’re not talking dislike or get annoyed with, we’re talking full on HATE, to the extent that you would turn your back if something bad was happening to them, perhaps even that you would WILL something bad to happen [...]

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