You’ve got to love a workout DVD that comes with directions like these (and I quote): The Space: Find a quiet space. No children, pets, deliveries or badly timed visits from the Vicar. Don’t get distracted by everyone and everything. Clothing: Wearing workout gear will do wonders for your motivation. Save your pyjamas for slobbing ... Read more.
Like many nonstopmamas with good intentions, I have countless fitness DVDs yet to make it out of their packaging (do I think they will spontaneously unshrinkwrap themselves?). The great, ‘will be perfect for that Zumba class I keep meaning to get to’ leggings which made me feel fitter the moment I got them at Gap have, ... Read more.
This past weekend, we had family to stay – my lovely little cousin, who I need to get into my head is now NOT still a little girl (or toddler, as – scarier still, I can even remember that – she was born in the Eighties!!) – but is all grown-up and has a husband ... Read more.
I’ve been truly inspired by bestselling author and ‘home cook’ Sally Bee. A few recipes from the mama of three’s new book Read more.
Call them the Charlie’s Angels of the mama beauty market. Three girlfriends and mamas on a mission Read more.
A new week, another countdown to the next Strictly (can you tell we’re big fans of the giant glitterball?). We were thrilled Tess Daly agreed to catch up with us. Read more.
After running our review of the first Spanx ‘Slimming Swimsuit’, we were contacted by the online boutique Beau Dame Lingerie, which specialises in expertly, um, constructed ‘shapewear’. Read more.
We love a multi-tasking beauty product at nonstopmama – anything to help a girl feel more pulled together (‘polished’ may be pushing it) in as little time as possible – and here’s one of our latest discoveries. It’s not new, it’s just (we think) fab: Aveda’s Energizing Composition (£18). A bit of a treat (although ... Read more.
At home or away, during the summer holidays most of us spend more time poolside. With the importance of safety and slowly building children’s water confidence uppermost in parents and caregivers’ minds, nonstopmama asked Laura Molloy – mother of two, a qualified swimming instructor and founder of Swimbabes – for some pro tips. Swimbabes offers ... Read more.
When we heard that SPANX had done swimsuits, we joked we’d be tempted to wear them around the clock. Actually, we nearly did. They’re not kidding when they warn you, on the tag, “our one piece suits are snug to put on, but comfortable once you’re in!”. But, true to their word, the ‘Slimming Swimsuit’ we ... Read more.
Nonstopmama is edited by Jenni Baden Howard. Former beauty writer for The Daily Telegraph, Jenni has contributed to many British newspapers, supplements and glossies, including Elle, Marie Claire, Health & Fitness and more. Read more.
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