I thought I’d better try on the work clothes that are gathering dust at the back of the wardrobe. It wasn’t pretty. Then I tried on my jeans … got them half-way up my thighs and thought, shit.
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Talking is not ‘Ovaryacting’: The Perimenopausal Princess Papers (Part 4)
Perimenopause and menopause are natural stages of life, not illnesses or diseases so dreadful and fearful that only the brave can whisper their names.
The ‘So Just Be’ Favourite Life Hack List
Life is hard enough right now, so let us make things a little easier. The internet is bursting with life hacks and, let’s be honest, most of them are a little bit shit. We have taken the pain out of the search and compiled our favourites that really are useful: 01 Chill wine with frozenContinue reading “The ‘So Just Be’ Favourite Life Hack List”
Toxic Perfection – How to Survive Social Media
Sick and tired of seeing another perfect post from your favourite celebrity? Hate-following someone you can’t stand because you can’t understand why their life is so perfect (and feel jealous and insecure about your own)? Worried that everyone on social media is living their best life whilst you can barely cope with the constant cycle of work, housework and remembering to put the bins out once a week? Well, don’t worry. You’re not alone!
Valentine’s in Lockdown – Top Tips For Keeping the Romance Alive
As Valentine’s day draws near, we’ve scoured the land for some hints and tips on how to keep the romance alive in Lockdown and we humbly present them to you below. We hope that they get you thinking and relight the fires of your stay-at-home romance….
Lovestruck – Our Favourite Movie Romances
Let a love story into your heart this Valentine’s Day and join us for a bit of romance as we take a look back at the onscreen movie romances that made us believe in love.
50 Things to do Before You’re 50
We’ve got some big birthdays coming up in our So Just Be family over the next few years, and it got us thinking about what we should be doing to mark the occasion in style. Do we go for big pressies, mid-life crisis purchases, big holiday (remember them?), party (if we are allowed to mingle?),Continue reading “50 Things to do Before You’re 50”
10 So Just Be Blogs you might have missed …
We are feeling quite proud of ourselves at So Just Be. In fact, we might just give ourselves a pat on the back. And why do we feel like this? Because of you lovely lot! If you told the two slightly inebriated women who came up with the idea for all this (we’d had ratherContinue reading “10 So Just Be Blogs you might have missed …”
Easily Irritated: The Perimenopausal Princess Papers (Part 3)
These days most people get on my tits. In fact, not just people; noise, smells, tastes, theme tunes, phone notifications, radio DJs making small talk, the postman taking a shortcut over my front lawn that is the size of a postage stamp (lazy bastard). I hadn’t thought anything of it – just assumed I wasContinue reading “Easily Irritated: The Perimenopausal Princess Papers (Part 3)”
No Smiles in the Aisles – Unexpected Grump in Baggage Area
I used to be one of those strange people who actually enjoyed doing the weekly shopping. I’d write my list the night before, put my shopping bags by the front door and then shoot off first thing on a Saturday morning to my local supermarket. I’d get there, park up, grab a trolley and startContinue reading “No Smiles in the Aisles – Unexpected Grump in Baggage Area”
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