Taming Clive, the anxiety monster
I have lived with varying degrees of anxiety for as long as I can remember. But don’t worry – this is not going to…
Smoking hot, or not
There are a fair few photos of me around the house. Do I love looking at myself? Probably. So here I was, happily looking…
5 foolproof ways to avoid cooking
Today we welcome Kirsty from My Home Truths to the Cartel. Kirsty ain’t much chop in the kitchen, but she’s got some cunning tricks to…
Get yourself party ready!
Ho ho ho people, my favourite time of year is here. It’s the silly season, hurrah!!!! In days long gone, I would tart myself…
Who hates cleaning?
I hate cleaning. There. I said it. I know I’m not alone, but for some reason it feels like I’m some kind of failure…
Handmade gifts for Christmas
It’s never too early to start planning for Christmas. In my house, I start at the Boxing Day sales, buying heavily marked down decorations,…
Post-natal depression – a story with a happy ending
by Carolyn Tate You know when you used to watch the Brady Bunch or Happy Days and occasionally they would forego their usual levity…
Food is not love: an end to emotional eating
I’ve always had a mildly unhealthy relationship with food. Nothing that would set off any alarm bells or draw any attention, but enough to…
Friday linkapalooza
Holy cow, it’s a linkapalooza this week! The Champagne chicks have been reading far and wide and have discovered some really fun things to…
I love you, David Lebovitz
You know there are some days when you just have to high-five yourself. Not for actually BEING excellent but for managing to trawl through…
Road raging – all the kids are doing it
by Carolyn Tate I’ve always been a bit of a Judgy McJudgerson when it comes to angry drivers. I have sat myself in the…
Friday linkfest
It’s Friday again. That day at Champagne Cartel where we sit back and appreciate the great work of others during the week. We hope…