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 …
When you think of a summer holiday, you probably think of being outdoors in the sun. Perhaps lounging on the beach, hiking in nature or visiting outdoor family attractions. Whatever your ideal summer holiday, chances are you imagine it with a blue sky and the sun shining! But of course, we can’t control the weather …
Sometimes I just don’t feel productive, and I can’t get myself to get on with things. It all feels like too much effort and I’m not in the mood. Do you get days like that too? It’s totally okay and normal to feel like that sometimes, and often it’s a sign that we need a …
Summer is a popular time for weddings, and for good reason! The weather is generally nice and the evenings are lighter, which is ideal for an outdoor wedding reception. The travel conditions are better – I once got stranded in the snow after attending a winter wedding! That won’t happen in the summer. Another advantage of …
Setting goals is a proven way to get more done. Personally, I have been setting myself goals on a regular basis for about the last 5 years. However, I don’t always reach them! One thing that really increases my chances of reaching my goals is to promise myself a reward when I do reach them …
Avocado is such a versatile food. It can be eaten alone, added to salads, mashed onto toast or blended to make guacamole. One of my favourite ways to eat avocado is to mix it with rice, and that is the basis for this simple, yet delicious, recipe. By mixing avocado and brown rice, and adding …
Are there certain things that you just can’t stop buying, even though you already have lots that you haven’t used? Maybe you have dozens of unused make-up palettes but you still ‘need’ to have that new one. Or are you a stationery addict with 50 unused notebooks in your drawer, yet you keep buying more? …
Do you sometimes get a craving for pizza, but you don’t have one in the fridge or freezer? Plus, you are too lazy to make one and you can’t justify the expense of ordering takeaway? I have you covered with this lazy toast pizza recipe that only takes 5 minutes to make! Disclosure: This post …
This recipe combines two of my favourite comfort foods – peanut butter and pasta. In the past, I never would have thought of putting these two ingredients together. But once I tried it, I was hooked and now this recipe is a staple of mine. The combination of ingredients is mouthwateringly savoury and satisfying, and incredibly …
Welcome to the 5th and final part of my University Tips from a Graduate series! In this part, I will be talking about how to save money as a student, as well as sharing a few ways to earn some extra cash! For many students, money is limited, so every penny counts. I remember a …
