CURLY AND CANDID

Many of you will know that I have challenged myself somewhat to go back to basics when it comes to shopping and cooking. For the main part this for budget reasons as I find it so much cheaper to shop this way and less time consuming. Of course, on top of the financial benefits the health implications are also undeniable.

Recently I’ve been asked to review nutritional supplements for children. I firmly believe that unless there is a very good reason why not that children should get all of the nutrients that they need from their meals and drinks. We eat as healthily as we can, make food fun, try new things and I actively encourage the boys to enjoy helping out in the kitchen. I really do feel that fostering a love of good wholesome food early on is important for on-going health.

Now, *climbs off soapbox*, while I am not keen on supplementing the kid’s diet with pharmaceuticals I do use them myself. Not everything can be sourced from food, certainly not everything an adult needs. I suffer with pcos and have for some time used star flower, a natural supplement to help with symptoms. I have also been known to use other supplements. One that I am strongly considering using is Pycnogenol which amongst other key benefits helps with menstrual related discomfort. This is a supplement which is produced from natural ingredients and is also known, according to scientific research to help with joint health, controlling glucose levels (another pcos related benefit for me as glucose intolerance is a risk for many women with it) and more.

Another supplement I am considering is Omega 7. One of the important benefits of boosting Omega 3 intake is that it aids the suppression of inflammatory substances. I have an ongoing neck pain issue which I believe might help with this issue.

I have many friends who use supplements such as these alongside conventional medications for problems or issues that they might have and have had some decent results myself. I am curious though, what do my readers feel about using supplements (for adults). I’m talking about using naturally sourced ingredients to boost health on a regular basis. I’d be interested to hear what if anything you all use (if that isn’t too personal !).

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Fortunately my boys aren’t very brand aware when it comes to clothing. Actually that probably isn’t entirely true as Kieran at nearly seven probably is yet doesn’t seem to care. As long as he looks “cool” and is comfortable he’s all set.

As cool as he may be he still manages to put the knees through his supermarket jeans (so does Taylor!) and has the ability to turn into a scruff bag with thirty seconds notice. While cheap and cheerful clothing works for very rough and tumble play such as the climbing and jumping they seem to favour it is nice to have more quality pieces in the wardrobe which tend to last longer!

You don’t need need to have daughters to play at dressing your kids up in fab clothing fortunately as my handsome fellas are just as much fun. On my travels I’ve come across a number of great items such as these Ecco Kids Shoes which aren’t overly expensive yet look great. These shoes look very much like Clarks and yet open the door to new design. Taylor needs decent ankle support, as do all little ones and so these look like winner and are similar to the shoe shop price I would pay anyway.

While Taylor doesn’t care Kieran will browse with me and enjoy looking at different colours and styles, especially for a special occasion. We have a christening coming up very soon and a gorgeous blazer from the Mayoral range has caught his eye. Being very slender yet tall the cut of this one looks as if it will work well for him.

With a new niece on the way in October and my two growing so fast clothes shopping is a regular occurrence in this house. I enjoy browsing new boutiques and online store for good quality clothing which doesn’t blow the budget and which looks just a bit different. My question for you all today is: What is the piece of clothing that your child or children just won’t do without? Right now Kieran has a pair of skinny jeans that he just won’t do without and a Ben Sherman jumper which is running the risk of being washed to death.

Handsome little fellas — They are handsome little fellas aren’t they?

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