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Help the environment – and your bank balance – by becoming energy efficient this winter With the summer (what summer!?) definitely over, and the cold weather here, we’re all itching to flick the boiler switch to ‘on’. But, with the average British household spending over £1250 annually on energy bills (according to Ofcom), it’s time…

THE WEIRD AND HILARIOUS PLACES CHILDREN FALL ASLEEP AND WHY There is no denying that children like their sleep and are notorious for drifting off in pretty much any position or location, no matter how weird or wonderful. Well, experts have revealed that this actually happens to allow children’s brain time to develop throughout this…

90% of couples will spend up to ONE HOUR arguing with their significant other over chores! 15% of ex-couples revealed that quarrelling over household chores was a direct contributor to the breakdown of the relationship Doing the dishes is the chore causing the highest percentage of troubles, with more than half of couples arguing over it Dusting is the least stressful chore,…

Christmas Sleep Tips from The Sleep Nanny® While Christmas this year is set to be very different, one thing that will remain the same is the excitement of children desperate to see what Santa has brought them on Christmas Day! Getting children to bed on time, and encouraging them to stay in bed and not…

MIDWIFE, FERTILITY AND PREGNANCY EXPERT ZITA WEST LAUNCHES HUG: A NEW FERTILITY SERVICE, BORN OUT OF LOCKDOWN, TO HELP WOMEN WHEN THEY NEED IT MOST Almost 40% of women report high stress levels, anxiety and depression when struggling with fertility and IVF issues, HUG is here to help Zita West is one of the world’s…

The Good Old Days: Taking on the Outdoors With Your Kids  When we think about the good old days of our childhood, images of playing outside for hours on end with our friends, begging our parents to stay outside for an extra half hour, and getting our children’s raincoats muddy without caring all spring to…

How to Incorporate Sustainable Lifestyle Choices into Your Everyday Life As we become more aware of the impact our actions have on the planet, many women are seeking to practise more sustainable lifestyles. Sustainability has grown more popular over the years, with 73% of global consumers prepared to change their consumption habits to positively impact…

12 one-minute tips for an amazing festive season By Sid Madge, Meee It has been a strange year but whether you celebrate Christmas or enjoy the festivities some other way there are still plenty ways to make the 2020 holidays special for you and your family.  I’m a great believer in the power of micro…

We are Rachel and Pippa, founders of The Conscious Party Box. We met about 11 years ago through our partners. Between us we have 5 children, one husband, one fiancé, a dog, cat & a hamster. The combination of a web designer with a fashion & lifestyle designer means we are a pretty well covered skills-wise…

3-INGREDIENT MINI CHRISTMAS CAKES These 3-ingredient fruit cakes are based on a 4-ingredient Christmas cake and have been a hit every year I make them! They can be turned into gluten-free cakes too if gluten-free flour is used. 3-INGREDIENT MINI CHRISTMAS CAKES Ingredients 1 kg mixed dried fruit 3 cups cranberry juice 3 cups self-raising…