Archived: Self Esteem
Do You Suffer From PMS?
At the moment I seem to have permanent PMS. I’m tired, cranky, impatient and don’t get me started on the physical symptoms. As for emotional, even an advert about Nikon cameras made me well up …
Are Your Kids Looks Obsessed?
I don’t know what’s wrong with some journalists but quite why the Daily Mail has reignited the debate that some women are too ugly for TV is beyond me. Isn’t it bad enough that our …
Do Ballet Lessons Equal Eating Disorders?
Having a five year old girl who is obsessed with ballet (Angelina Ballerina has a lot to answer for), I was interested to see a story on BBC Breakfast this morning about how the ballet …
Do You Hate This Woman For Being Pretty?
Do women hate each other for being beautiful as the papers would currently have us believe? I don’t think they do but the Samantha Brick story in last week’s Daily Mail certainly got many people’s …
Could You Go Bare-Faced?
How do you feel about make up? I LOVE the stuff. I love buying it, looking at it, and writing about it (my other job is being a beauty writer).
Ironically, although I love having it …
Storm in a D-Cup!
How juvenile are we about breasts in this country? I don’t know about you but I can’t believe the amount of comment that’s been made about the cleavage of BBC Breakfast’s new anchor woman Susanna …
My New Weight Watchers/Gym Regime
As my son approaches his second birthday I feel it’s time to do something permanent about my “baby weight”. Having been constantly 14 – 20lbs overweight since his birth I have taken the bull by …
Do You Know A Male ‘Bridget Jones?
A new study by Mintel reveals men now hate being single more than women! Having had Bridget Jones and Carrie from Sex And The City, as the single stereotypes for the last 10 years, it …
ARE YOU SICK OF THE MUM LABELS?
A little while back I blogged about how someone shouted ‘MILF’ at me. Aside from being a bit shocked it didn’t help that the person shouting it made Jeremy Clarkson look super-attractive.
Personally I can’t stand …
“The rich are going to have to do a greater share” says Bill
I started my day with a bit of a bounce this morning after listening to Bill Gates extol the joys of philanthropy. Bill Gates almost as famous for his charitable donations as he is for …
What’s Your Bargain Beauty Secret?
Back before I had kids I was a beauty writer and beauty addict. I couldn’t get within two metres of a beauty hall without buying something ridiculously expensive. In fact I once bought a pot …
French Children Don’t Throw Food – Really?
Have you heard of the new parenting book, which basically tells us what rubbish parents we are compared to the French? Well if you’ve missed all the hype, it’s called French Children Don’t Throw Food, …
My name is Amanda, a journalist and mum of four. I have been writing about family finance since my first baby was born. I will be sharing my financial triumphs and hiccups with you and helping ensure KidStart helps you find the smartest ways to save.
I’m Anita, a mum to two under 5s, a blogger, journalist and author. I’ll be blogging about all things family related whether that’s ranting about legislation, or a general heads up about something to make family life happier and less stressful. 
