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I’ve always had sensitive skin, but during my first pregnancy in 2015, I began having allergic reactions to all sorts of products that I had previously been fine with – moisturisers, hand wash, deodorants, detergents, bleached/normal toilet paper, feminine hygiene products… The only thing that made any difference was using products that were as natural …
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Sometimes self-care isn’t just about gym time or nourishing food, or getting a massage or having some time out. It could be as simple as the ritual of putting on an outfit for the day that makes you look and feel amazeballs ❤ (even if you’re not going anywhere or seeing anyone, you’ve only had …
With Christmas approaching soon, I figured it’s a good time to finally get this review online as it’s right up there on the health and fitness technology must-haves list for this year which means it would make a fantastic present. The Fitbit Versa has been around since mid-April and I had all intentions on doing …
Last year I went to the launch of Fitbit’s latest wrist tracker – the Fitbit Ionic – and came away with one to review. For those of you who follow my blog and social media regularly you’ll know I’m a huge Fitbit fan so you can imagine how gutted I was that I was in …
Whether you do the commercialised flowers and choccies, you prefer to take a more sentimental experiential approach or you don’t buy into it at all, Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to show someone you really care about just how important they are to you. As our lives get increasingly busy, we often forget to …
10 ways to show yourself some love this Valentine’s Day Read More »
I’ve long been a user of Eco Tan’s Invisible Tan lotion and happily rant and rave about it to anyone who asks for my opinion on home self-tanning. It’s one of the few products that leaves my skin with a healthy summer glow (rather than an oompa loompa orange one!). Vegan, toxic free, certified organic, …
I love Christmas. It’s honestly one of my favourite times of year. I love getting a real Christmas tree, decorating it with the family, baking and assembling gift baskets, wrapping presents, and of course the big day itself. To celebrate the festive season along with the opening of my new blog shop, I’ve raided the …
Wedding days are larger than life. There’s so much planning, excitement, organisation, preparation and love that goes into the leadup to it. On the day you barely have time to process it all coming together, then you settle back into your pre-wedding routine and things can seem pretty much the same as they did before …
Why wedding anniversaries are important (+ She Said Yes ‘I Still Do’ journal review) Read More »
GoPro cameras are known for their versatility, ruggedness and ability to take footage pretty much anywhere – from surfing to rockclimbing, car racing to snowboarding. Anything exciting you can think to record videos of; a GoPro is your best bet. When GoPro sent me a HERO5 Session camera for road testing, I was ridiculously excited …
Now that I’m pregnant again, I’m revisiting my beauty cupboard and replacing items with more natural substitutes. This happened last pregnancy; while I do generally prefer to use natural beauty products on a regular basis, certain not-so-natural items tend to creep back into my daily routine if they’re particularly effective. However, something shifts in my …
Product Test: Weleda Citrus 24h Roll-On Deodorant Read More »
Typically I prefer to buy natural health and beauty products anyway, but whenever I’m pregnant I make it a top priority to try and avoid chemical nasties in our home environment and the products I put on and into my body. Now that second baby is on its way, it’s time to restock my beauty …
There’s nothing quite like learning something new to get you excited, inspired and motivated; things I feel are so important for our mental health and wellness. Throughout my adult life I’ve constantly found myself returning back to education, not just to open up new career options and increase my knowledge, but also for personal growth. …
Feed your inspiration: Getting back into learning Read More »