Have you done all your Christmas shopping yet? More to the point, have you wrapped it? Gift wrap really adds a whole additional layer (literally) of excitement and colour to any gift. The problem is that 540,000 tonnes of waste from wrapping paper and other gift-wrapping products end up in landfill after every holiday …
The Best Sustainable Christmas Gifts for 2022
December is well underway, and unless you are super organised, the realisation may just be hitting you that you still have lots of Christmas shopping to do! Don’t panic – this gift guide is here to provide all the inspiration. I’ve got some lovely products to show you here so hopefully, there will be …
18 Fun Birthday Party Ideas for Adults
When you think of birthday parties, you are probably reminded of your childhood and teen years. We tend to tone down our birthday celebrations the older we get. However, in my opinion, every year we get through, whether we have struggled or sailed through, is something to celebrate! There’s no reason why we should stop …
11 Relaxing Screen-Free Activities To Do Before Bed
What do you normally do in the few hours before going to bed? Common activities for me include watching YouTube videos, playing online games, and reading social media. In a way, these activities help me to relax and wind down, but at the same time they end up keeping me awake for longer. What these …
My Experience Having Covid-19
You are probably tired of the subject of Covid, but I wanted to share my experience having Covid-19 earlier this year. Before you get worried, thankfully I didn’t get it too badly! Obviously, everyone’s experience having Covid is very different, so I wouldn’t describe my experience as a typical Covid experience, nor a particularly unusual …
Experimental (but Delicious!) Kimchi Fried Rice Recipe
It’s been a while since I posted a recipe on my blog, so I thought I’d post something I’ve been making recently. Kimchi fried rice is a popular Korean dish and is otherwise known as Bokkeumbap. My recipe here is inspired by a Bokkeumbap I had in a restaurant a couple of weeks ago. I …
My Thoughts on ‘Becoming Guise-Wise’ by Michael Waters
Personal development is a subject I love to immerse myself in. Having read many personal development books and blogs over the years, I was excited to have the opportunity to read and review ‘Becoming Guise-Wise’ by Michael Waters. The premise of this book intrigued me, with its claims that by making one small change …
Unboxing a Mystery Box from Love Layla
I love choosing gifts for people. It’s not always easy to find the perfect gift, but once I do, one of the most satisfying parts is choosing the finishing touches like cards, wrapping paper and gift bags to style it. That’s why I was excited to have the opportunity to review a mystery box of …
5 Switches To Make For Organic September
Have you ever heard of Organic September? It is a campaign run by The Soil Association with the aim to raise awareness of organic products and the benefits they can have for people and the environment. We may be near the end of September now but it’s not too late to acknowledge Organic September and …
A Herbal Tea For Every Time of Day
Drinking herbal tea is an absolute staple part of my daily routine. There is such a wide variety of great-tasting teas to explore, and I love knowing that they have health benefits as varied as their flavours. There’s a tea for every mood, occasion and time of day, whether you need something stimulating, refreshing …