When it comes to eyes in the sunshine, I take no chances. Cheap imitations are all very well but you only get one pair of eyes and protecting them is key. People are too quick to buy any old plastic because it looks goods . I’d sooner but a fake watch than fake sunglasses. No harm done if it breaks. Continue Reading

A review of Riemann P20 all day sun protection - a must for families and the best on the market.

Having just come back from two trips to very sunny places – one where the temperature hit forty three degrees, I feel well qualified to give my humble opinion on keeping safe.

We are a family of fair skinned people – bar my husband – my eldest son of four is pale like me, burns easily and doesn’t tan and my ten month old has virgin baby skin that needs top Mitch protection. Continue Reading

I’ve been researching teeth whitening for a while now. White teeth make you look younger. Or, conversely, yellow teeth age you. Despite having a healthy set of gnashers, they are showing their age badly. Recently, out of pure need, I’ve started drinking coffee (only in moderation, mind) but I’m mindful with each sip that I’m staining. Continue Reading

Here’s another practical post. It’s neither exotic nor extravagant but it’s of tantamount importance as we live longer and longer. As I sit here writing, less than eight weeks before the expected arrival of our second child at 43 (!) my thoughts turn to keeping healthy and making sure that my children have parents for a long time to come. Continue Reading