Amanda Blinkhorn is a freelance journalist who has been writing about money, family life and everything in between since she was 19.
She blogs here almost every day and writes the Money Matters finance column in Candis magazine as well as for The Sunday Times and other newspapers and magazines. She lives in London with her four children aged between 8 and 19. She has almost finished training to be an adult literacy teacher and will qualify this summer, if she ever finishes those pesky essays.
Check out some of Amanda’s recent blogs below…
Can computer habits damage your eyes?
Using the computer so often leaves my eyes feeling tired and strained
Does your body shape have to change as you age?
We all acknowledge that our bodies have changed since we had children
Is it time to slap on the suncream?
I better start planning my weekend so I don't miss out on all this lovely sunshine
Can you ever exercise successfully with glasses on?
I'm lost without my glasses, there are few occasions I'll take them off
Is hay fever season already upon us?
One thing that threatens to ruin signs of good weather it has to be hay fever
When does one drink become too many?
I prefer to enjoy a good glass of wine rather than get trollied
Can you handle National No Makeup Day?
70% of British ladies don't feel confident going to work without their full face on
Discipline is never an easy topic for parents
The way parents are told to discipline their kids is constantly evolving
Keeping skin happy in cold weather
My skin feels lacklustre and is in desperate need of some tender loving care
Tips for healthy winter hair
Help your hair through winter by giving it regular conditioning treatments
