Republished columns from the tongue-in-cheek blog of UK Parents Lounge member Alistron - which you can read here.
Guide to being beautiful
A few weeks ago I looked in the mirror and realised that I looked a bit rubbish! No longer was I an 18 year old babe who could stumble out the house in ripped jeans and a jumper and look ruddy gorgeous.
A few weeks ago I looked in the mirror and realised that I looked a bit rubbish! No longer was I an 18 year old babe who could stumble out the house in ripped jeans and a jumper and look ruddy gorgeous.
The Slack Mums Guide to Going on Holiday. Part 2.
So, you have decided where you are going to go on holiday, and you have sorted out your holiday accommodation. You might be forgiven for thinking that this is the point where you can relax.
So, you have decided where you are going to go on holiday, and you have sorted out your holiday accommodation. You might be forgiven for thinking that this is the point where you can relax.
The Slack Mums Guide to Going on Holiday. Part 1.
It's that time of year when our thoughts all turn to holidays.
It's that time of year when our thoughts all turn to holidays.
Slacker's Guide: Choosing A Secondary School
The lazy parent's guide to chucking your kids out of one school and into another.
The lazy parent's guide to chucking your kids out of one school and into another.
Guide to Romantic Fiction (pt 4)
Eventually Chase was allowed to leave the hospital. He went with Sherry back to her comfortable town house to recuperate.
Eventually Chase was allowed to leave the hospital. He went with Sherry back to her comfortable town house to recuperate.
Guide to Romantic Fiction (pt 3)
Another instalment in the romantic story. You can just feel the passion.
Another instalment in the romantic story. You can just feel the passion.
Guide to Romantic Fiction (pt 2)
After his encounter with the mysterious red haired woman Chase was unsettled.
After his encounter with the mysterious red haired woman Chase was unsettled.
Guide to Romantic Fiction (pt 1)
I have decided to have a go at writing romantic fiction. My ambition is to become the Barbara Cartland of the interweb.
I have decided to have a go at writing romantic fiction. My ambition is to become the Barbara Cartland of the interweb.
Slackers Guide: Christmas Part 4
In this final guide to Christmas I am going to talk about shopping. We all have to do it. There is no escape.
In this final guide to Christmas I am going to talk about shopping. We all have to do it. There is no escape.
Slackers Guide: Christmas Part 3
The time has come in my guide to 'Surviving Christmas the Slack Way' for me to discuss 'Family Gatherings'.
The time has come in my guide to 'Surviving Christmas the Slack Way' for me to discuss 'Family Gatherings'.
Slackers Guide: Christmas. Part 1.
This is the first in a series of modules designed to guide you through the season of good will. If you pay attention to this course you should be able to navigate the festive season without getting arrested or visiting a divorce lawyer.
This is the first in a series of modules designed to guide you through the season of good will. If you pay attention to this course you should be able to navigate the festive season without getting arrested or visiting a divorce lawyer.
Slackers Guide: The Love Doctor
This guide is designed to iron out the relationship 'issues' that can sometimes crop up after slackers are blessed with children. It is aimed at men and it concentrates on two areas that men struggle with. Sex and Communication.
This guide is designed to iron out the relationship 'issues' that can sometimes crop up after slackers are blessed with children. It is aimed at men and it concentrates on two areas that men struggle with. Sex and Communication.
Slackers Guide: Advanced Course. Hangover101.
PL forum member Alistron imparts some post-drinking wisdom for parents.
PL forum member Alistron imparts some post-drinking wisdom for parents.
