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Brandi Chastain talks about girls and sports (and not the bra)

I met Brandi Chastain on the plane on my way to BlogHer11. At the time, I didn’t know she was possibly the most well-known women’s footballer in the world, and that upon kicking the winning goal for the US Team in the 1999 World Cup, she ripped off her shirt …

Kids bored this summer? Try these tried and tested recommendations

  Summer is always a challenge with kids. Lack of routine, changeable weather and lots of free time can take its toll. Sure there are lots of places to go, but many are expensive and it can be hit and miss finding a winner. Recommendations are always appreciated. When supersavvyme.com first contacted me …

A winter garden

Garden fountain 
It snowed in the Thames Valley yesterday. The flakes dissapeared as quickly as they came, but not before I had a chance to go into the garden and take some pics.

Football: Where are all the girls?

  My oldest (7) was very excited when we moved her schedule around this term so she could play football. She is keen on the sport and has played on and off since she was three. Her early years were spent in California, where “soccer” is as popular with girls as tap or …