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The problem with being a big girl in a heatwave is threefold. Chafing, sweating and swelling. The fattie Trinity. Quite frankly it is a deeply unpleasant experience. I had intended to remove most of my rollage before summer struck to avoid a large proportion of all this squelching but being a devout filler of face…

This week I have been introduced to my daughter’s new alter ego “Crazy Banshee She Devil Thing “. When I liken her performances to that of the girl from The Exorcist I am only exaggerating a little. Her sudden and dramatic appearance seemed to come from nowhere and surprised the hell out of me. I had no…

Another half term in the bag. I emerged from the playground, blinking into the sunlight of the school drop off, alone, malnourished and discombobulated. I hadn’t managed make up or clean pants in a while and had resorted to a diet of crisps and wine for at least the last two days. But I had…

The summer is here, I’m not ready and neither is my lumpy beach body. As the heat rises and the sun bakes down, there is simply nowhere to hide. The choice very quickly becomes embarrassing under arm and fat roll sweatage or an expose of cellulite clad upper arms and thighs. “Oh my Gawd look…

In the light of recent events I don’t feel like taking the p.ss out of my saddlebags. I don’t feel like doing much apart from pulling my children close and not letting them out of my sight ever again. As parents the urge to protect is overwhelming and yet a large and important part of…

I am compelled to attempt to please all the tastes and appetites of my family on a daily basis. I do want them to tell all who will listen that I am a fabulous and amazing cook so that my reputation shall travel far and wide and I will be headhunted for a little slot…

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