It’s something I get called quite often and I’m just not a fan of it. Cute is something you call a puppy, a kitten, something pink and fluffy or a baby, not a grown woman. I think the reason I hate (I know hate is a strong word) it so much is that I’ve been
Dear Donna, Please will you keep this email anonymous? I kinda need some motherly advice, but cannot tell my mum because she’ll really judge me, probably rightly so. My boyfriend of seven years broke up with me during the first lockdown. We’d been together since we were eighteen and it broke my heart. I probably
There’s been a lot of discussion regarding baby loss and miscarriage in the press lately; October marks Baby Loss Awareness Week, and celebrities such as Binky Felstead and Chrissy Teigen have openly and honestly spoken out about their experiences. However, particularly on social media, there was a backlash with online trolls slating the women for
It’s that time of year when everyone likes to cosy up, be comfortable, and feel loved. With lots of places in local lockdowns, and the potential for another full lockdown, having a date night or romantic weekend away may seem impossible. Fear not, here are my handy tips for having a romantic date night without
Whew! I’m now 38 weeks pregnant and the countdown is officially on! So much planning goes into having a baby, from conception up until delivery and beyond and being prepared is always easier said than done. Especially in the current climate of COVID-19 where everything is changing day-by-day, our planning is at the mercy of
Autumn is here, winter is not too far away, and fashion needs to move accordingly with the seasons. Mid-season coats and winter coats are out of storage and now it is time to match all the accessories. What shoes should one wear in this gorgeous season? Boots? Knee-high boots? Thigh-high boots? No. The backbone of
Dear Donna, I hope you can help me with my problem. I feel like I’ve lost all my confidence in my appearance and I don’t know how to get it back. I’m overweight but always have been. I’m not obese or really unhealthy, I just like crisps a bit too much! Being
Break-ups? Sign me up! You know why? Simply because every break-up gifts you with the chance of a new, better beginning. I am now talking about all sorts of break-ups: friendships, love relationships, a former job, a place where you used to live, etc. They’re all break-ups to me. And I have to admit, I
Let me start off by saying I’m not claiming to a #healthqueen. As a self-confessed enemy of mornings, I do have a struggle getting into the day and am a big fan of rolling straight from bed into the car. However, like most of you now, whether you’re working or studying from home, my morning
Dear Donna, I have a problem that I hope you can help me with. It’s a bit personal, so please keep it anonymous. I love my brother very much, but I cannot condone his behaviour towards women. I don’t want it to come between our relationship, but as someone who has been cheated on and
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It's something I get called quite often and I'm just not a fan of it. Cute is something you call a puppy, a kitten, something pink and fluffy or a baby, not a grown woman. I think the reason I hate (I know hate is a strong word) it so much is that I've been called it so many times…
Dear Donna, Please will you keep this email anonymous? I kinda need some motherly advice, but cannot tell my mum because she'll really judge me, probably rightly so. My boyfriend of seven years broke up with me during the first lockdown. We'd been together since we were eighteen and it broke my heart. I probably knew it was coming as…
There’s been a lot of discussion regarding baby loss and miscarriage in the press lately; October marks Baby Loss Awareness Week, and celebrities such as Binky Felstead and Chrissy Teigen have openly and honestly spoken out about their experiences. However, particularly on social media, there was a backlash with online trolls slating the women for sharing a time that should…
It’s that time of year when everyone likes to cosy up, be comfortable, and feel loved. With lots of places in local lockdowns, and the potential for another full lockdown, having a date night or romantic weekend away may seem impossible. Fear not, here are my handy tips for having a romantic date night without breaking the law! Pre-date Preparation…
Whew! I’m now 38 weeks pregnant and the countdown is officially on! So much planning goes into having a baby, from conception up until delivery and beyond and being prepared is always easier said than done. Especially in the current climate of COVID-19 where everything is changing day-by-day, our planning is at the mercy of the change of the tides…
Autumn is here, winter is not too far away, and fashion needs to move accordingly with the seasons. Mid-season coats and winter coats are out of storage and now it is time to match all the accessories. What shoes should one wear in this gorgeous season? Boots? Knee-high boots? Thigh-high boots? No. The backbone of this wonderfully picturesque season are…
Dear Donna, I hope you can help me with my problem. I feel like I’ve lost all my confidence in my appearance and I don’t know how to get it back. I’m overweight but always have been. I’m not obese or really unhealthy, I just like crisps a bit too much! Being overweight was never something that…
Break-ups? Sign me up! You know why? Simply because every break-up gifts you with the chance of a new, better beginning. I am now talking about all sorts of break-ups: friendships, love relationships, a former job, a place where you used to live, etc. They're all break-ups to me. And I have to admit, I am usually the one that…
Let me start off by saying I’m not claiming to a #healthqueen. As a self-confessed enemy of mornings, I do have a struggle getting into the day and am a big fan of rolling straight from bed into the car. However, like most of you now, whether you’re working or studying from home, my morning routine is entirely different, and…
Dear Donna, I have a problem that I hope you can help me with. It's a bit personal, so please keep it anonymous. I love my brother very much, but I cannot condone his behaviour towards women. I don't want it to come between our relationship, but as someone who has been cheated on and been in a mildly abusive…