Life Changes This morning, while browsing through a parenting social media site, I came across a post that really struck a chord. A series of shorts portraying a woman struggling through long nights with her baby, later a toddler and growing child, followed by a montage of significant milestones in her daughter’s life – sleepovers, …
As a child growing up in the 60’s and 70’s in England, I remember simple family times, when we had a piano in the front room which my mum would play on special occasions like Christmas. Myself and my sister and brother were all squeezed into 1 bedroom, as my Grandmother occupied the other spare …
Life is never beige! So, I have never written a Costa Women blog before – but Andrea’s enthusiastic tips and Ali’s relentless drive and motivation went into my brain bucket. Ever since we were handed the gauntlet of a blog challenge at our recent Business Breakfast meeting, ‘Blog’ has been rattling around… I am …
5 Types of Kitchen Person – Which Are You? Your kitchen is a very special place, not just where food is produced but normally the hub of the home for family gatherings and a place to socialize. We spend a lot of time in them, as the mama of 5 and a kitchen cabinet …
Recently, on the costawomen.com Facebook page, I asked for one tip our Facebook Friends would give to someone moving to Spain. The responses ranged from research before you move here, embracing the culture and the all important – learning the language. Thinking about taking the plunge? Hannah Murray – presenter on Talk Radio …
Mother’s Day in the UK is a distant memory, but we still have it to look forward to here in Spain! This year it’s on Sunday 7th May and so don’t be surprised if your kids come home from school with little cards or gifts for you. As an expat Mum, which one should …
Introducing Mundo Mania – A world of fun for everyone! Mundo Mania is under construction in Cancelada, Estepona. Due to open on Saturday 3rd December, this will be the biggest family entertainment centre in the area offering something for all the family (babies, toddlers, kids, teens, mums and dads and even grandparents!) The centre …
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I can’t believe it, but somehow the long summer holidays are nearly over and term is beginning in state primary schools on the 12th of September! This final 12 days is always the worst bit for us, as summer school ends, work picks up and some how you have to juggle a bored kid and …
One of the charities I personally support is KIVA – KIVA are a non-profit organisation with a mission to connect people through the use of microloans; lending to alleviate poverty. Leveraging the internet and a worldwide network of microfinance institutions, Kiva lets individuals lend as little as $25 to help create opportunity around the world. This enables …
