Cherry Blossom
The Japanese have a unique approach to the changing seasons. A visit there a few years ago completely changed my view of how to appreciate the environment around us, reawakening my love of the changes that come with the seasons,…
Seeking Wellbeing
Girl guiding has taken a leap into the future with its newly announced Free Being Me badge – seeking to change the ways that teenage girls view their bodies and boost self-esteem by combating the intense pressure girls are under…
Comfort from Food
Chocolate cake, ice cream, chicken soup... There is an endless list of comfort foods that we turn to when feeling glum or low. But why are they so important to us? Comfort foods are foods that make us feel happy…
Contrasting Lives
I recently returned from a cycling holiday to Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama. Incredible trip. Cycling allowed us to experience first-hand the beauty of Central America, its lush rainforests, smoking volcanoes and outstanding wildlife. Whilst there though, I was struck by the…