Mental Health Awareness Week 2020 Sometimes life takes on a mind of its own. Sometimes it feels like life is on a one way mission and you’re being dragged along for the ride, making you feel helpless, out of control and quite frankly, petrified. Sometimes you just want to scream but no matter how hard... Continue Reading →
Let’s Talk Skincare
I have been searching for a skincare brand that works with my skin for as long as I can remember. I've tried numerous things to try and help my blemish prone skin and at the same time try to find something as natural as possible. A couple of months ago I bit the bullet and... Continue Reading →
Easy VE Day Sponge Cake
Any excuse for cake! Today we are celebrating VE Day with a yummy Union Jack flag sponge cake. Ingredients 8oz self raising flour 8oz caster sugar 8oz unsalted butter 4 medium eggs 4oz icing sugar Water 50-60 blueberries 4-6 strawberries Method Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Using a hand whisk, mix all the... Continue Reading →
DIY Antibacterial Spray
Are you struggling to find antibacterial spray in the shops at the moment? Our local co-op never seems to have any in. So I decided to make my own, natural spray. It's really easy and inexpensive. Here's how! Materials 1 x empty spray bottle (I used our finished method bottle) 3 x cups water Half... Continue Reading →
9 Healthy Habits for 2020
The start of a new year usually sparks ideas of diets, weight loss and how we're going to be a better version of ourselves. Well this year I've decided to scrap all of that and just focus on making healthy choices for my body and for my mind. Here are my top 9 healthy habits... Continue Reading →
What are your thoughts on parenthood?
Parenthood refers to 'the state of being a parent and the responsibilities involved'. For me, becoming a parent was something I craved from a young age. I knew I wanted to be a mum, without a shadow of a doubt. I was aware of the financial responsibility of bringing a baby into this world, as... Continue Reading →
Saving The Planet One Pad at a Time
Photo courtesy of Eco Femme Let's talk periods. I know, I know, this is still not a topic that is openly talked about. We still feel the need to keep it to ourselves. But us women are all in the same red boat on a monthly basis! I came across reusable cloth sanitary pads a... Continue Reading →
Savoury Egg Muffins
If you fancy something yummy, cheap and easy to make, these Savoury Egg Muffins fit the bill! Ingredients 6 medium eggs 1 oz grated cheddar Half pepper, diced 1 medium tomato, diced 1 - 2 closed cup mushrooms, diced Splash of milk Salt and pepper Method Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Beat all... Continue Reading →
Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products
As you may know, I am trying to be more environmentally friendly. I have been looking into chemical free products for a while now. Using chemicals for everything just doesn't sit right with me. I think we just get caught up in buying what we think will clean our homes (99.9% of bacteria) as well... Continue Reading →
And Breath….
'Under your canopy I feel sheltered and protected. Your branches shield me from the wind and rain, the weather of everyday life. Your height and majesty remind me to be thankful. Your roots remind me to stay grounded in my thoughts and actions. Your changing colours remind me to take the time to look around... Continue Reading →