It may only be October but it seems the Christmas countdown has well and truly begun. Cards and advent calendars grace the shelves and we’re being bombarded with constant reminders to book our Christmas festivities. The season of joy is for many the season of stress so we asked Marlow Mum and reflexologist, Susanne Coupland to explain how reflexology can help and why this ancient therapy is the perfect antidote to the demands of modern life. “There’s so much pressure these da

Christine Lithgow Smith , a Marlow Mum, professional coach and founder of Chrisalyst Coaching talks to us about reflection and the importance of giving time to our inner voice. Hello darkness my old friend, I’ve come to talk with you again…. I’m not old enough to know Simon and Garfunkel so had to Google who sang this incredibly soulful tune that seems to resonate with me so deeply. Paul Simon says he wrote the song when he was 21 years old in the bathroom and turned the lig

Are your kids ‘starving hungry’ when they come out of school? Avoid processed snacks by making this healthy easy granola bar recipe. The protein from the nuts, combined with the slow release carbohydrate from the oats helps to balance blood sugar levels. Better still, let your kid’s make this recipe themselves on a weekend ready for the week ahead. It keeps for 2 weeks! Ingredients: Makes around 8 slices (double up on ingredients and keep in an airtight container for up to 2

So…. the summer holidays are finally here. You may feel like you’ve just crossed the finish line from the turmoil of school or be anxious of such a long period ahead with no pre-school and over crowded local attractions. Wherever you are at, Christine Lithgow-Smith, local Marlow Mum Coach talks to us about how to have a happy holiday. Hello ladies. I trust you’ve all been enjoying this gorgeous stretch of sunshine that we’ve been lucky enough to experience over the past few w

Cool off the kids in this hot weather with this healthy vitamin packed lolly recipe from Marlow nutritionist Sue Bedford. Berries are packed full of antioxidants and vital vitamins including vitamin C and manganese. They are are an excellent source of fibre, help regulate insulin levels, reduce cholesterol, give skin a glow, help protect against cancer and keep the arteries healthy…. to name just a few benefits. A cooling ice lollie treat can also be a healthy treat! Ingredi

Looking for a healthy family pudding? Try out this delicious nutrient packed watermelon sorbet Watermelon is packed full of goodness, is low calorie and just bursting with vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin E and lycopene. Lycopene is a carotenoid – a powerful antioxidant that gives the watermelon it’s great colour too! Lycopene is important for heart health, helping to reduce cholesterol, male fertility- improving sperm quality and also in hydration. Watermelon is great to reach

This Mezze bowl is a fantastic way to introduce your child to new foods they may never have tried before. It can also be adapted for an after school/pre-school ‘grazing bowl’, perfect for getting some veggies down when your child is super hungry! This is a top tip for fussy eaters or for introducing new food- create a colourful mezze! Choose some fruit/veg that you know that your children like and then pick a few that they have not tried before or some that they are not sure

According to my 7-year old, kids are happy when their Mum’s are. We need to feel good and to that, we need balance in our lives Written by Christine Lithgow Smith This week, I was writing a blog for my business clients in which I recounted my recent accomplishment of learning to paddle-board, and how this links to leadership, which got me to think about Marlow Mums in two ways: Mums are leaders; perhaps the most influential ones we ever know in our lives. Balance. This month

My 8 year old recently asked if we could make some homemade burgers together so we did! Why not give it a go?” Says Sue Bedford Ingredients: 1 onion2 x cloves garlic500g lean steak mince2 eggsOregano (fresh if poss)Sage (fresh if poss)2 slices brown bread for breadcrumbs How to make: We placed a splash of olive oil into a pan and heated gently then added one chopped onion and 2 cloves of chopped garlic. Whilst that simmered gently, in a separate bowl he mixed 500g of lean ste

Christine Lithgow Smith , a Marlow Mum, professional coach and founder of Chrisalyst Coaching talks to us about what we can learn from the lessons of Brexit and apply to our own lives. While the rest of the country has been discussing Brexit, in my house we’ve been translating this into Chocxit. I was coming down the stairs in a rush to get to work when hubby tells me the polling cards have arrived. “Polling cards?” I ask. “European elections.” “But we’re leaving Europe!” “I