Struggle to look presentable for those early breakfast meetings? Worry no more – we have some brilliant quick beauty fixes which will have you looking more human than you feel. (And all trace of those sleepless nights will be between you and the bathroom mirror.) Move over ‘dragged through the hedge’ mum, here comes ‘fresh as a daisy’ mamma!   By Clare Trodden   Clare, a national newspaper and magazine journalist for more than 25 years, and the former Editor of … [Read more...]

*** Gym belles Did you know that seven out of 10 women admit to putting make-up on before going to the gym and a third of women wear foundation for a flawless face while working out. (And I know that's true because when running a 10k last year, I ran with women who were all 'dolled' up and the gorgeous mixtures of perfume as you ran passed was such a pleasant change from the normal sweat you'd expect, Elaine.) Water-proof mascara is a must to avoid panda eyes and the same care should be … [Read more...]

Clean and clear It's spring cleaning time again and that includes your make-up bag. When was the last time you had a good old clear out? We're all guilty of having our favourites - and so we use them time and time again until we run out -but you should be updating and renewing your products keeping an eye on sell-by dates the way you would food; which will keep you skin healthier. With this in mind, I cleared out. It was quite hard. I had grown attached to my 'favourites'. And in their place I … [Read more...]

  Hello and welcome to our April issue - our spring one; thank goodness the sun is beginning to shine again. The daffodils are out and it's so nice to breathe in all the fresh air. Mind you, often when we get a lovely spring - it doesn't bode well for the summer. But being the 'glass-half-full' person I am - I will just enjoy the scent of spring. We have a packed issue this month again. The beautiful Tana Ramsay - wife of the slightly scary (sorry) but very talented chef Gordon. A mum of … [Read more...]

It's the Mother's Day issue and so this one belongs to all you hard-working mums. We love hearing from you - not just for the competitions but just for the feedback - we want to know we're getting it right and that you like the mag. Please keep writing in, entering the competitions and nominating your yummy mummy of the month. Plus if you sign up five of your friends – you get some goodies. (Remember, we’ll send a  ’goody’ surprise to all those who have their letters … [Read more...]

  Good news for Ovarian Cancer Ovarian cancer will be included in its symptoms awareness programme, Be Clear on Cancer. This is a hugely important development and one that we believe will genuinely save lives. Currently only three per cent of UK women are very confident of spotting a symptom of ovarian cancer. By raising awareness of symptoms, the Department of Health aim to improve early diagnosis, and save the lives of at least 500 women a year. As you know, this is something that … [Read more...]

No time to look good for the school gates? Struggle to look presentable for those early breakfast meetings? Worry no more – we have some brilliant quick beauty fixes which will have you looking more human than you feel. (And all trace of those sleepless nights will be between you and the bathroom mirror.) Move over ‘dragged through the hedge’ mum, here comes ‘fresh as a daisy’ mamma!     By Clare Trodden Clare, a national newspaper and magazine journalist for more than 25 … [Read more...]

Now that the goody bags have been won, we will be featuring the two successful testers every month. So while our goody bag winners - announced on the testers page - get testing and reviewing; here's what two of our army of pre-launch testing mums thought of the products they tested.   Yummy mummy tester Clare Graham who is mum to Jenna, 13 and Cara, 11, tried three products  and here's what she thought...   m mm Jane Iredale Chocoholicks Lip Glosses, £24.99 yummyness rating A … [Read more...]