What Jewellery Would A Mum Love?

When you want to buy some jewellery for your mum, you may want to take her personal preferences into account before parting with your money. At the same time, it can also be a good idea to think about the different types of jewellery that are available. Some types may be more suitable for your mum, and her lifestyle, than others. In doing so, you may be able to find a great gift for her birthday, Christmas, Mother's Day, or even simply just to show that you care.

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One of the items that you could consider could be a necklace. Chisholm Hunter has a range of necklaces that could pique your interest, and some of them contain little Fabergé eggs within the design. Buying a showstopping necklace means it should be worn with pride. For work, she may be able to keep it underneath her uniform or other clothing. One of the benefits of the Fabergé design can be that, should she want to go somewhere a bit more upmarket, the necklace will be the perfect accessory. Check what metal she prefers, she may love yellow gold, rose gold, white gold or silver. Different coloured metals suit different complexions. Platinum is very pure if she has allergies.

If your mother tends to wear sandals a lot, or simply prefers more hidden pieces of jewellery, you could opt for an anklet. This could allow your Mum to wear it on special occasions, when on holiday, or even under her everyday clothing. She might like the idea of having something to connect you with her, even when you aren’t around, that isn’t on display for everyone to see. You may also want to think about the design that you choose. Something with a heart, an eternity symbol, or flowers could be a great design that could suit your mother. 

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A popular item of jewellery to buy mum is a charm or bead bracelet. If you buy her one as a present, it's easy to buy a charm or bead for it every Mother's Day, Christmas or birthday. Check if she already has one first. Brands such as Pandora or Lovelinks are popular for bead bracelets and Thomas Sabo is popular for a charm bracelet. These brands bring out charms specifically for mums, or you can buy charms with her initial on, her star sign, or other designs that mean a lot. This means you get a personalised bracelet that is unique to her.

Check if she has her ears pierced. A pair of earrings is a great gift for a mum and it suits all budgets. You could buy her a pair of earrings which are gold and diamonds or you could buy a pair of earrings that are silver or even costume jewellery. 

What Do you Think?

While people can advise you on the different forms of jewellery that exist, ultimately you are one of the people who know your mum best. If she has a sentimental piece she may not want to remove it for a new item, so avoid replacing it.  Has she dropped hints as to what she would like?  Regardless of these ideas, a heartfelt gift from their child would really make any mum smile.

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What Parents Should Know About MRI Scans For Children

An MRI scan is a medical procedure used to diagnose medical conditions, especially neurological ones. An MRI scanner uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to produce images of the internal organs. This process provides detailed views of the inside of the body, allowing doctors to examine areas that may be inaccessible through other forms of imaging.

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Technology and diagnosis are improving all the time with the use of MRI scanning. In the future, MRI scans may be even available as routine according to Dr Timothy Steel. How amazing is that?!

For parents who have children who need MRI scans, you may have many questions regarding how your child will be affected during the diagnostic process and how you should be preparing your child for an MRI scan. In this article, let's review some important information parents should know about MRIs for children.

1) MRI machines can be deafening for children

Many kids consider the loud noises coming from an MRI machine uncomfortable or painful to bear. Fortunately, some measures can be put into place to reduce the volume of the sounds and keep them safe and comfortable during examinations.

The most common way to minimize noise exposure and manage volume levels is ear protection. Earplugs or headphones which cover your child's ears may be provided by your physician or medical care team so they can endure a scan without discomfort. In some cases, it may also be possible for your child to listen to music while they remain within the scanner.

2) Some children experience claustrophobia during MRIs

While many children have no problems going into the MRI machine, some experience claustrophobia or fear of being in closed spaces. If your child has had an MRI before and they have been unable to complete it, make sure you let your physician know when scheduling an appointment. In some cases, your doctor may be willing to perform a scan with special positioning or take care when moving them in and out of the enclosed scanner tube. They could also recommend another type of imaging that doesn't require entering a scanner tube.

3) MRIs can take a long time to complete

Most MRI scans take between 15 and 90 minutes to complete or can be more than that, depending on the number of images needed and the part of the body scanned. Medical professionals will be able to tell you exactly how long an MRI for children takes based on the specific procedure they need to be done.

For kids who are unable to stay still for long periods, an MRI scan may be very challenging because MRI scanners are very sensitive to people who can't stay still. Because of this, your doctor may prescribe medications, like sedatives, to help reduce kids' anxiety and keep them calm during the imaging process.

4) The child might feel unwell after the MRI scan

Most kids enjoy running around and exploring open fields. Thus, they might feel lightheaded or dizzy after exiting the machine. This is because they are not used to being in a closed, dark space for an extended period.

If your child complains after an MRI scan or seems disoriented when coming out of the scanner, give them some time before they are allowed to go back into strenuous activities. They may also benefit from having something small to eat and drink, like a snack bar or juice box, which can help re-energize their body after being inside the scanner.

5) Children who have metal implants cannot have MRIs

When undergoing any medical imaging procedure, the patient must be free of metal implants when entering the machine. This includes things like shrapnel, pacemakers, surgical screws, plates, coils, or any metallic object that may interfere with the technology of an MRI machine.

If your child has metal implants in their body, let the medical professional know before they start the scan. They can then advise you on how to proceed, whether or not the implant is MRI-compatible, and if they can do the imaging process with the implant intact or if it needs to be surgically removed beforehand.

6) The benefits of MRI scans are far greater than the risks

MRIs are safe for children. Any medical procedure carries along with it some risks. However, the risks involved with MRIs can be avoided if enough care is taken. Prior consultations with your healthcare professional can also help mitigate the risks involved.

7) Preparing for the scan

To make sure your child has a positive experience when undergoing an MRI, talk to your local radiology office beforehand about any questions you have regarding how they operate the equipment and what you can expect from your child's time there. It would also be best to understand what safety precautions they take because rare events may occasionally require emergency action.

Another important thing is to talk to your child about the upcoming medical procedure. Ensure they understand what will happen when it'll happen, and if any special preparation needs to be done beforehand. This can help reduce their anxiety during the medical scan.

*This post is for information purposes only it does not offer medical advice. 
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Storage Solutions To Fit Your Life With Lifewit

When you are looking for ways to organise your home you may not know where to start. You may have so many clothes, books, blu-rays discs and work files. I know I do. Then there are the kid's toys that are everywhere.  That's before you include your other half's collections of Dr Who DVDs! Well, today I have a solution for you. A company called Lifewit make affordable storage solutions for everyday living.

Lifewit makes homeware solutions that can help make you organised and keep your home tidy. They sell everything from storage bags to bedding, bathmats to doormats, laundry hampers to cooler bags.

I am going to talk about some of their storage solutions today. 

You can buy Lifewit products from their Amazon page or directly through the Lifewit website. 


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Lifewit large capacity storage bags

When you need roomy storage bags to organise your space, the Lifewit large capacity storage bags could be a great option. These large-capacity storage bags are made of a thick padded material and have reinforced seams for strength. The handles if also made of a thick fabric doubled over for strength. It is easy to see what is in the large-capacity storage bags as there is a clear window at the front of the storage bag. Two-way zippers make the bags easy to open. When not in use they are easy to store as there is no metal internal support. Each storage bag has a capacity of 90L. 

The storage bags are available in neutral colours of grey, black and blue, that could fit into most colour schemes. They make perfect storage solutions for keeping blankets and pillows fresh out of season, for storing bulky items like winter coats or for storing and putting away last seasons clothes. You could also use them for the kid's toys and students could take them to university for their storage needs.



Lifewit collapsable storage cubes 13 inches


Another item I want to mention today is the Lifewit collapsable storage cubes. The ones above come in a package of 6 and are 13 inches in diameter. They are also available in 10.5 inches in diameter too.  These storage cubes are made of a high-quality non-woven fabric and cardboard insert that has been precision stitched, these storage bins are firm and durable for prolonged use. They each have a handle and are open to the top. When not in use they can be collapsed to store away without taking up much space. All materials are bio-degradable and safe to use.  These storage cubes are versatile and are great for the living room to store magazines, or for the bedroom to store clothes. 

The Lifewit collapsable storage cubes are available in beige, black, light grey and dark grey and will fit into most colour schemes in your home.

There are more storage solutions on the Lifewit website. What I love about their products are the affordable price point, the neutral colours and the quality. Let me know would you use these storage solutions in your home? What would you store in these storage cubes? 

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The Best Tips To Improve The Performance Of Your Laptop

Whether you use your laptop for work or leisure purposes, it can be frustrating to deal with faults and delays due to slow performance.

To find the best tips to improve the performance of your laptop, read on.

Free up the hard drive


Sometimes, clogging up our laptops with lots of photos, videos, apps, and more can take a toll on the speed and performance of our devices. Therefore, it is a good idea to unclog its hard drive so that it can work at a faster rate.

If you need help with how to speed up mac then it is good to know that the best tip is to free up space. Blocking up your hard drive can slowly deteriorate the longevity of your laptop too. Therefore, make sure to go through its files from time to time in order to free up its space.

If you want to keep files and data, then you could store them on an external hard drive or on the cloud.

Restart the laptop frequently

Although some people prefer to leave their laptops on and running by putting them in sleep mode for easy access, this could be hindering the performance of your device. You can easily increase the performance of your laptop by turning it off and back on when you notice is it slowing down.

Likewise, when you know that you aren’t going to use it for some time, then make sure to switch it off so it can properly sleep.

Disable background apps

If you leave apps and programs running in the background while you are working or watching videos, then you might find that your laptop is working much slower than usual.

Therefore, disable these background apps so that your laptop can focus on the tasks at hand.

Remove viruses

If your laptop has viruses then not only is it vulnerable to hacking, which can hinder your personal privacy, but it will also slow down its performance. Viruses can effect the entire laptop, from its privacy to its performance.

Therefore, make sure to check for viruses frequently, download virus software, and remove viruses as soon as they occur.

Adjust the appearance of your laptop

Should your laptop not last very long without being plugged in or often slows down unexpectedly when you are using it, then it might help to adjust the appearance and settings of your display. Turning your brightness up can quickly drain its battery and therefore, slow down its performance.

Therefore, adjust the settings so that it lasts as long as possible and isn’t straining itself to function. Likewise, adding unnecessary background images and changing the toolbars to a different colour could impact the performance of your laptop. If possible, leave the settings as they come to make the most out of your laptop's performance and life.

These simple tips will ensure that your laptop can work at its optimal performance and help you take good care of it so that it can last a lot longer.

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WellBeMed Functional Foods To Help You Sleep

Half of the World's population will go through something that isn't really talked about - menopause, and for the majority of those women, they will get negative symptoms.

Menopause is when a woman stops having periods and cannot get pregnant naturally anymore. Due to oestrogen and progesterone diminishing in the body during this time then women can suffer from a range of troublesome symptoms.

Symptoms range from hot flushes, to dry eyes, aches and pains all over, to fluctuating mood, tiredness to increased anxiety, and allergies to difficulty in sleeping. It can be a difficult time for many women. I know how difficult it can be as I am going through this at the moment.  The first line of treatment is hormone replacement therapy but many women try natural treatments alongside to help with the symptoms. 

Now if you are looking for some help for sleep disturbances there is a company that may be able to help you. Welcome to WellBeMed. This is a collaborative post, I have been sent these products to review for an honest opinion.


WellBeMed are a company that produce WellBeSleep® products, a range of tasty foods to consume just before bedtime, to help aid sleep.

The company was founded in the early 2000s based on an idea for developing healthy and well-documented products that can help against lifestyle-related health problems. The first product launched was the WellBeSleep chocolate bar with lemon balm that can help people when they have temporary difficulties falling asleep at night. Shortly after came WellBeSleep Shot, also with lemon balm that can help people to fall asleep easier.

The WellBeSleep chocolate bar

The WellBeSleep chocolate bar is made from 35% dark chocolate as well as oats and other ingredients and also has the added ingredient of lemon balm. 


Although made with dark chocolate, the chocolate bar didn't taste bitter and is fairly sweet. 


It reminded me of a Wispa bar but much denser, it has a pleasant taste. If you are mildly hungry, I think it would be good as a light snack. It was quite satisfying. This could be due to the addition of oats.

The WellBeSleep® Shots contain all organic ingredients. The flavours are:

  • Apple Tumeric and Elderflower
  • Apple and Blueberry
  • Beetroot and Ginger

Besides the main ingredients mentioned above the only other ingredients are hops extract and lemon balm.

The chocolate bars and the shots are formulated to take 30 minutes before sleep. Anecdotal evidence suggests you can also take them if you wake in the early hours of the morning.

“Menopause for me began at age 52 years and I have always suffered from anxious and stressful thoughts at night that would wake me up around 4am. I found it very hard to relax and go back to sleep until I started drinking WellBeSleep shots. The drinks calm me down and I seem to drift back to sleep really easily. I much preferred trying these products instead of any medication as they are all natural,” says Anna Langåker, Malmö.

Recently my sleep has been disturbed, but since being put on HRT it has been improving. I tried the chocolate bars and the shots. I didn't have any problems getting off to sleep and also didn't wake up as I have been. Whether that is to do with taking these bars and shots it's hard to tell. The shots were fresh-tasting and really felt that they were doing me good. They are also only 60 MLS so not too big, especially useful for ladies that have to get up in the middle of the night to use the toilet!

My favourite was the apple and blueberry. It was really delicious. I couldn't taste the lemon balm in the shots but this is the active ingredient. The apple, turmeric and elderflower tasted sweet of apple with a hint of elderflower. It had a slight middle eastern flavour, presumingly due to the Tumeric. The beetroot and ginger tasted good, and not strongly of ginger which I was pleased about as I don't really like ginger in drinks. It also has apple juice mixed in. The shots all have less than 50 calories each and the chocolate bar has 114 calories

Lemon balm has traditionally been used to treat anxiety and stress as well as insomnia. It's also used as a digestive. 

WellBeSleep products are very popular throughout Sweden and recently launched in the UK through Ocado costing £1.99 for one WellBeSleep® Bar (32g) or £13.99 for the WellBeSleep® Bar Box containing seven bars. The shots are £1.99 each.

If you are having problems with sleep and don't want to revert to medication, it is worth giving these WellBeSleep products a try, especially if you are going through the menopause. If you do give them a try let me know what you think!

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Win A Heart Shaped Box Of Lindt Chocolates For You Or A Loved One Ends 28/02

Well, that was a long month! As my recent chocolate competitions have done so well I am going to make it a regular thing and give away a lovely prize every month for the foreseeable future to my readers. 

For February I am giving away a Lindt heart box of chocolates. You can give this to a loved one or eat them yourself. I am not going to judge!

Lindt heart chocolate


The milk chocolate truffles in this box are deliciously smooth and made with the finest cocoa. Since 1845, the Lindt Master Chocolatiers have been dedicated to creating the perfect chocolate delights.

Entry is via the Gleam app,  just let me know what your favourite food is on the blog, and enter with a click of a button.  If for some reason the chocolate is unavailable I will send you good quality chocolate of a similar value e.g. other Lindt chocolate, Hotel Chocolate or Cadburys.  Good luck!


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