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…
Fitness tips this January
It's likely you're reassessing your diet and fitness regime to find ways to improve it
Reducing dark under-eye circles
A few simple changes to your fashion & beauty regime could work wonders
Why breakfast is is your most important meal
Breakfast is necessary in restoring key nutrients, vitamins and minerals
Secrets to a good night’s sleep
Children who receive more sleep tend to find it easier to concentrate at school
Time to include protein in your breakfast?
Family health and eating patterns should adapt to shifts in temperatures
Reduce the risk of bowel cancer
Colorectal cancer risk can be reduced by having a high intake of fibre
Helping your child to save for a brighter future
Family life can become difficult as children grow older
Coffee may prevent mental health conditions
Caffeine found in the drink may alter the brain's chemistry
