smear for smear campaign- women with smeared lipstick

#SmearForSmear – Why Are Women Risking Their Lives?

Smear tests are back in the limelight again and not for a good reason. Those attending their 3 yearly test is decreasing and are at their lowest for 20 years, with 1 in 4 women ignoring their letters inviting them to go for this life-saving check– this drops to 1 in 3 for those aged 25-29.

After Jade Goody very publicly discussed and lost her battle with cervical cancer in 2008, her legacy had a positive effect and the UK saw 400,000 women attend their screening. So what has happened since then to explain this drop? Perhaps the fact that the new generation of girls who are now turning 25 may not remember or even know about Jade’s story? Have we stopped discussing it enough? Are we even more shy about these type of procedures than ever before? Or are women just far too busy to take some time to focus on themselves? I’m not sure what the answer is but what I do know is that far too many women are needlessly risking their lives. Continue reading “#SmearForSmear – Why Are Women Risking Their Lives?”

Related Posts:
How To Level-Up Your Workout Routine
a lady stretching

Taking the step to live a healthier life is never easy. However, seeing your hard work is enough to keep Read more

8 Tips to Make Your Move More Eco-Friendly
cardboard boxes for moving house with house plants nearby

*Collaborative Post Between a flood of packing material and a mountain of boxes, there is no denying that a traditional Read more

Does Your Body Need An MOT?
arm laying out having blood pressure taken by a medical professional

*Collaborative Post If it's not broke, don't try to fix it, right? Well, it turns out that approach could actually Read more

What To Do If You Can’t Enjoy The Gym
gym gear

Gyms are incredibly resourceful and useful spaces. Even if you have an at-home workout routine, it’s generally recommended that you Read more

being a mum without a mum

Being a Mum Without a Mum

Becoming a Mum was the one thing in life that I was always certain about. Having been brought up surrounded by strong females I was always confident of the fact that this was for me and that I would have the best support any girl could wish for…

Unfortunately, fate would have other ideas. Having battled with Cancer for 15 years it finally took its hold over my Mum’s body and there was nothing more that could be done. I had watched this strong, Continue reading “Being a Mum Without a Mum”

Related Posts:
4 Mesmerizing Ways to Remember a Loved One Who Has Passed Away
polaroids

When someone we love passes away, we’d do anything to have them in our lives again – even for one Read more

How Motherhood Has Changed Me
3 pictures of mum and son

When I imagined myself being pregnant I had visions of being in tears at every soppy advert, eating the strangest Read more

Why You Should Create a Wildflower Meadow in Your Garden

*Collaborative Post If you love flowers and a range of bees and beautiful butterflies, then chances are you’ll love having Read more

Parenting as a Team
Mum and child in the sea

*Collaborative Post Most couples that have children will have experienced a situation where one of you thinks that you should Read more

inspirational stores week six written over a book

Inspirational Stories Week Six: Bell and Bear Blog- Being a Mother without a Mother

Inspirational stories: Many of us have them but may not even realise how important they truly are or are too modest to shout it from the roof-tops. Successes should be shared and enjoyed, especially when certain hurdles or obstacles have had to be overcome to get there. Your story could help others reach their full potential. For this reason, I wanted to find some truly inspiring people who have a story that needs to be told. Each week I will bring you a different story with a different angle but one that you will just have to read. 

Today Rose from Bell and Bear blog talks of how losing a Mum to Cancer affects not only herself but also her children. Continue reading “Inspirational Stories Week Six: Bell and Bear Blog- Being a Mother without a Mother”

Related Posts:
5 Safety Tips to Remember for Spring
snowdrops in spring

Spring is an excellent time to venture outdoors and enjoy a warm fresh breeze with your kids. However, warmer temperatures Read more

8 Fall Family Trips to Take This Year
fall

Many families forget about vacation once the summer ends, but they’re missing out on some of the peak travel time. Read more

Why TV isn’t always a problem
the twirlywoos from the TV

How many times do you read headlines on social media: Turn off the TV and gadgets and do more activities Read more

School Days Are Coming… And I’m not Ready
first day at school written on a chalk board

Dear son, This week was a biggie. We found out your school place and even though the build-up has been Read more

inspirational stories week two across a book

Inspirational Stories Week Two: Samantha Reynolds- SamSpaces

Inspirational stories: Many of us have them but may not even realise how important they truly are or are too modest to shout it from the roof-tops. Successes should be shared and enjoyed, especially when certain hurdles or obstacles have had to be overcome to get there. Your story could help others reach their full potential. For this reason, I wanted to find some truly inspiring people who have a story that needs to be told. Each week I will bring you a different story with a different angle but one that you will just have to read.

This week’s story comes from Samantha Reynolds who, after battling Cancer, set up her mentoring service, SamSpaces. Continue reading “Inspirational Stories Week Two: Samantha Reynolds- SamSpaces”

Related Posts:
The National Botanic Garden Of Wales- A Great Day Out
The national botanic garden wales

We have just come back from a lovely break in Wales where we visited so many amazing different places but my Read more

Our Easter Days’ Out Round-up
day out with Thomas the tank engine

We love going on days out in and around Hampshire. We are lucky that we live close to other counties Read more

Inspirational Stories Week Six: Bell and Bear Blog- Being a Mother without a Mother
inspirational stores week six written over a book

Inspirational stories: Many of us have them but may not even realise how important they truly are or are too Read more

Surviving Working From Home During The School Holidays
working from home during the holidays

If you are a parent that works from home you will know that once the school holidays begin your work/home Read more

losing Mum to Cancer

Why the affect of Cancer doesn’t die with your loved one

When my Mum was ill with Cancer my sister and I were both children. Jen was prob too young to fully understand everything and I was always thinking ‘she will be ok because these types of things don’t happen to us – we are just a normal family’. I put my head in the sand Continue reading “Why the affect of Cancer doesn’t die with your loved one”

Related Posts:
6 Perfect Valentine’s Day Gifts For Your Husband
valentine's day gifts

Valentine’s day is right around the corner, and it is the perfect day to tell your husband how much he Read more

13 Ways to Make Your Home the Safest in Town
a house

You deserve a safe home. More than a million homes face burglary in the United States each year, so what Read more

Inspirational Stories Week Seven: Just Average Jen- weight loss journey
inspirational stories week seven written across a book

Inspirational stories: Many of us have them but may not even realise how important they truly are or are too Read more

How To Make Money With Your Car
car speedometer

*Collaborative Post Have you ever wondered what you could do to make a little extra cash? There is likely a Read more