Look deeper

Have you ever said hello to someone who replies with 'fine', 'alright' or 'I'm ok'? If so, then did you pursue that conversation any further? Probably not if they are not a good friend as the conversation has now lost your interest or died.

Well next time, maybe look a bit deeper in the persons response. Is this person saying this because they don't know me, they don't want to have a conversation with me, or is it because they feel crap or sad or physically feel they cannot have a conversation with you because they are insecure, feel insignificant or maybe they feel invaluable.

Continue on the conversation! Maybe make them talk. Talk about yourself and raw them out, talk about topics that are neutral or if you are a good friend, then talk about something that interestes them or what you know they would want to talk about. Make them forget about their worries and insecurities. Make them feel valued.

If only just for a second; minute; moment. Make them feel positive and valuable. Make them have a purpose.

.......... or maybe just be there to listen.

I have had a very real personal experience with this want and need. Please take a look at my blog, Heal.For.Life, to read my story and share your thoughts about anything you may have experienced or from other people you know.
I want to irradiate this feeling and the labels that are given to it.

HealForLifeProject.blogspot.com

No one can give you a label and define you, you define yourself!

Giggles play centre

I took my nephew to Giggles yesterday due to Lemur Landings having no play area available for under 2's, as they are having refurbishments.

On first impressions, the place was very crowded and quite a small play area for the amount of people there. There were 2 parties going on at the same time, so there was no space in the cafe to sit and have a coffee or something to eat, however we finally managed to grab a table, right around the back of the play area, so quite inconvient, considering the under 2's play area was no where to be seen from our table.

The play area is a good size and accommodates for all ages, with different areas for different ages. However due to the size of the play area, this mean the cafe and surrounding areas to sit are very limited and minimal.

There are no children's shoes allowed in the centre, so shoes are taken at the reception, to be collected on your way out, so much like bowling in that sense. I don't know if this is a good idea or not, as my nephew has only just learnt to walk and so needs his shoes for support when walking.

During our time there, we did order some food, which I must let you know, took at least 45 mins to 1 hour to come, which wasn't great.
When it did come though, it went cold within seconds.
We had cheesy chips and a cheese toastie, which looked presentable with tortilla chips and a side salad, however due to it getting cold so quickly, the cheese became like a glue and when picking up one chip, the whole pile came as well.

I would say, if I went again, I wouldn't steer clear of the toasted and or cheese items and maybe go with a sandwich, wrap or some fish fingers/chicken nuggets.

It may have just been a busy day at the office due to the parties, but overall, a great play area, not so great cafe.

What can I say about Wareham?

Wareham is one of those quaint places that when driving through, you might say to yourself, "oh, what a lovely little place!"

Well next time, why not stop your car and go for a little stroll through the dainty high street and back roads, as it is a peaceful and enjoyable place to have a browse, if only for a few hours, or as a brief stop off on your way to your next destination.

There's charming restaurants and cafes lining the high street, including The Old Granary, perched on the riverbank. There's a weigh and save shop where you can buy your best nuts and a butchers you can buy your Prime meats, as well as shops intermingled between them and a few charity shops as well.

Who doesn't love a charity shop! You never know what you'll find!

Or, why not bring your dog along?
There's lovely, peaceful walks on offer, along the river and there's even a 'Saxon Wall Walk', to add a bit of history to your day.

At Wareham you can learn about medieval fairies, rough justice and also how the Saxon walls protected us from the vikings. This is all for free and is laced all through the area of Wareham!

Why not, after your refreshing walk, stop off one of the cafes or restaurants and have a cream tea or light lunch? There are lots of places to choose from, including the bakers, Williams Bakers, on the corner!

The coffee saloon

We dropped in here for a mid-afternoon snack and a much needed drink, after a charming walk along Wareham's river line. (The river Frome).

Well, we couldn't have picked a better place to try!

The saloon has a quirky and vibrant menu, that is made fresh for you when you order, from toasters to  smoothies, there is a lot to choose from. You can even have orange juice that is freshly made for you and can even watch the process happening, from the squeezing and pressing to the finished product.

I had a tea and it was lovely and soothing. It was hard to pick though, due to the vast selection of fruit teas as well and I couldn't help but notice the wide array of naughty pastries and cakes lining the vintage display crates........  I just had to have a try of one and I am so glad I did as it was one of the best pastries I had ever had, so flaky and buttery! (I'm surprised I didn't go back for another one!

My friend had a coffee and savoury scone that both looked delightful and she said it was absolutely Devine!

At this point, I have to mention the funky decor, as the word 'saloon' describes it perfectly, with wooden panels even nailed to the walls. It vibe has been mingled with an indie flare, with lights draping down over the counters to give that sense of home and comfort, as well as that uniqueness everyone tries to find.

The staff are beyond friendly (and funky) too!

There are also dog biscuits and free tap water for you to help yourself to.

What more could you ask for!

I would definately suggest you try this place out when next in Wareham, Canford Cliffs or down the bottom of Poole Highstreet.

Cheerios are fab!

I know that most people are terrified when it comes to eating cereal and which ones to buy.

How much sugar is in this?
Is it healthy for me?
Do I gain any nutrients from cereal or would I be better with toast and avocado?

Well let me give you a little help.

Cereals are high in sugar and yes are bad for you, but that all depends on which ones you buy.
If you stem towards cereal that are coated in chocolate and sugar, such as frosted cereals, then yes these should only be eaten occasionally when curbing a craving or when you really fancy it.

But not all cereals are bad for you!

What about museli or granola? When choosing, go for the lighter ranges and your can't go wrong. These types of cereals have everything going for them.
There's oats, which slowly release energy throughout the day, saving you until lunch or maybe even further.
There's raisins and dried fruits, depending on which ones you choose, which are great for curbing cravings as they give you that sweet zingy to your tastebuds, giving you that sugar buzz, evidently making you feel happier.
Alpen light, Swiss style is a great one to choose.

Or if you don't like cereals such as museli or granola, then go for something such as cheerios, which are a source of calcium, have 9 vitamins and minerals, are made with 5 whole grains, are high in fibre and DON'T have any artificial colours or flavours.

Now what is guilty about that?

Yes, I know that there are other, healthy options that you've grasped from diet programmes and websites or even articles in magazines, much of which include a lot of toast or yoghurt with something, but when your not fancying any of that and just want some old fashioned, comforting cereal, then you can't go wrong with Cheerios.

Why not find out some other cereals that are healthy for you within a balanced diet and let me know. I'll try them and post them on here to let others know about them too!

Enjoy your bowl of cereal today!