Once upon a time, little girls were told to look pretty and act demure as their purpose in life was to gain “happily every after” by marrying a rich, handsome prince and their only contribution to society was to bring forth fat little heirs. Well that was then and this is now. Judging by the… Continue reading Why We Should All Want Our Little Girls To Grow Up To Be A Princess

Hi, I was once you and now I’m me. I hear you before I see you, revving your engine, squealing your tyres, racing up the road just an inch off the car in front. I stand there shaking my head at you, disgusted at your speed and  disregard for the rules of the road. I… Continue reading Boy Racer

Have you ever wondered about your ancestors? Wondered what stories they would have to tell? Wondered what trials and tribulations they’ve endured? Wondered what they have excelled at? More and more people are using ancestry websites to find out about their family, and every single one of my friends who has started researching their family… Continue reading Mixed Race! Well Who Isn’t If You Go Back Far Enough?

Recently, I took my life in my hands: I went to “The Big City”. I’m just a country lass and although I always enjoy London when I get there, I still get a bit intimidated by its sheer size and all the terrible murders Sherlock Holmes has to solve. Therefore, I was a little anxious… Continue reading Here Lies Rachel Coverdale

Spring is just around the corner and parents all over the country can’t wait to release their tightly coiled toddlers into the garden! Many, quite wisely, haven’t waited for Spring and have been throwing them out into the garden, parks and mountains all winter. After all, so long as they’re wrapped up warm, it’s definitely… Continue reading Are you as brave as a toddler?