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Liberty Henwick
Mother of four born in the UK and living in Ireland, I spent most of my life living in South Africa. I write about life with kids, travel, food and the arts.
https://libertyonthelighterside.comRed Velvet Cupcakes with NO Red Food Colouring - Liberty on the Lighter SideDo you remember when red food colouring was considered spawn of the devil? And then then next thing we knew it, Red Velvet Cake became the hottest coffee shop item! Now we're all into healthy foods and wanting to eat what we like but with better ingredients.
1Bonbon beach: Romblon's hidden paradise - Julie Around The GlobeIf you’re looking to enjoy deserted beaches away from tourists, then Romblon is the right island for you. The beaches here are amazing, the people are super friendly, and best of all, you can easily end up being the only one on the beach. One of the island’s most famous island is Bonbon beach where …
414 Ways To Get Better Sleep To Feel More Productive & Energized – Glossy BelleOne of the worst things that can happen when you know you have a busy day ahead of you is to feel tired, fatigued, and unenergized. If you have trouble getting a good night's rest, here are 14 tips to get better sleep at night so you can feel more energized, focused, and ready to take on the day!
64The Courts Garden, Holt in February. • Old House in the ShiresI had a few hours free during half term so I went to visit a National Trust garden quite near me in Holt, Wiltshire. This is a garden that is best in the early Spring as it has so many beautiful Spring flowers. English garden TheRead More
3Struggling with my Teens, Tweens and their Screens plus 18 tips for safe screen usage - Liberty on the Lighter SideAs parents there is no way we can be digitally one step ahead of out kids as they are usually way more tech savvy than us already. However, we can set up some safety guidelines as well as chat to our kids about our expectations are.
5Do we convert our Attic? • Old House in the ShiresIf we’re honest, the majority of us could benefit from more space in our homes. Small country cottages might have met our needs years ago, but we now have more belongings than our ancestors. We’re also way past the trend of sharing our rooms andRead More
10My Mum shares her 13 tips for moving house with kids! - Liberty on the Lighter SideIt occurred to me in the middle of the night, as these things do, that my mum would have moved house at least seven times with three kids, all eighteeen months apart, under the age of eight. She is a housemoving legend!
9Toddlers are embarrassing!Toddlers are embarrassing! Toddlers say whatever they think, they do whatever they like and have the excuse of not knowing better. For us as the parents, totally socially conditioned we are often embarrassed, but don't worry we can pay them back when they are teenagers! Here are some funny toddlers tales for you!
251Reducing Stress by Learning the difference between Urgent Tasks and Important Tasks - Liberty on the Lighter SideKnowing how to determine the difference between urgent tasks and important tasks is a valuable skill to have when you're under pressure to make quick decisions or are under time contraints.
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