On the JJ Barnes Blog, I check out advice from the experts at Bulk for what food to include in your healthy breakfast, and why it will help improve your life! I’m not very good at breakfast. When left to my own devices, I generally start the day with coffee, then have some more coffee, […]
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I check out some of the most widely believed sleep myths, and evidence from experts that debunks them! I’ve shared many times about my struggles with sleep, and I have an enduring fascination with how my body can both need something desperately, and yet constantly self saboutage against achieving. Because […]
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I check out research into Britain’s favourite take away, and then get very, very hungry. If you have ever followed me on social media, you’ll know that food is a huge part of my life. I love eating, I love cooking, I love buying food. I plan trips around what […]
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I share my experiences of being creative parents raising creative children, and how we are trying to encourage and support their creative passions. Creative Parents When Jon and I met in November 2014, one of the first things we bonded over was our love of creativity. He is a passionate […]
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I am excited to share my new shop! I am finding beautiful, interesting, and intriguing products that I love, and working with different artists and suppliers to sell them directly through my site. An exciting new chapter in my life!
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I check out advice from experts at Satia about the foods and drinks that will stain your smile, and what I can do to try and keep my teeth pearly white!
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I check out ten tips for how to help children taking the the 11+ exam from education experts. My oldest daughter and step son are in year five, and scary as this feels (they’re growing up so fast!!) it’s time to start thinking about their secondary education. There are some […]
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I check out advice from experts at Glamira for how to care for jewellery properly, without having to resort to weird online hacks that can do more harm than good. Most of my jewellery is cheap costume chains and pendants, bought in supermarkets or from high street fashion shops. […]
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I discover the most expensive cities in the Mediterranean to go on holiday, and what makes them so pricey!
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I check out tips from Benjamin Bowers at Satia.com for how I can preserve nutrition when cooking vegetables so I can get the most out of mealtimes.
