Now that the cooler weather is coming to an end, we can look forward to springtime rearing its beautiful head. This is the perfect time to get back into the garden to clear up any mess that winter has left behind and begin preparing for the summer. So, here are some spring gardening tips …
How To Cut Down On Spending This Christmas (And Still Have A Great Time)
The cost-of-living crisis is affecting many of us this year and inevitably it will have an effect on Christmas. Maybe you are worried about how you are going to afford to celebrate and buy presents, or you might be feeling down about the prospect of cutting back and missing out on some of …
7 Eco-Friendly Decor Ideas to Brighten Up Your Home
As we approach the new year, I know that many of you will be preparing for a ‘glow up’, whether it’s for your health, productivity, or your home. The new year is the perfect time to re-think your surroundings and create changes in your home to make it a more functional, beautiful and inspiring place to …
25 Fun Things To Do in October, Even If You Don’t Celebrate Halloween
In my opinion, autumn is one of the most atmospheric times of the year. The weather turns cool and crisp, the leaves turn orange and brown and there is a scent of bonfires in the air. We’ve had a warm September here in the UK and I’ve been holding onto summer. But now that October …
Reducing Microfibre Pollution with the Guppyfriend Washing Bag
I am always on the lookout for ways to live a more sustainable lifestyle, and I recently came across the Guppyfriend Washing Bag. This is a bag designed to catch microfibres that are released when we wash our clothes. What are microfibres? Microfibres are small strands of plastic that are released from the synthetic materials …
An Autumnal Picnic in the Park
Today I needed to pop into town to get some things. I decided to incorporate an Autumnal picnic into my trip. There is a big park in the middle of town and I knew that the trees would be looking stunning at this time of year. Buying picnic food I went into my favourite whole-foods …
Autumnal Photography in my Garden
My garden is looking very Autumnal at the moment. Today, I went outside to take some Autumnal photos! It was raining outside, as you will be able to tell from the photos. I think this added to the atmosphere. Here are some of the Autumnal things I found: Colourful Leaves Here are just some of …
Colouring my Hair with Henna
Today I decided to colour my hair with henna. You may be thinking, what’s that got to do with an Autumnal theme? Well, the henna will turn my hair reddish, which is the colour of Autumn leaves! My red hair will also complement my Autumnal wardrobe. This is not a new venture for me – I …
Blackberry Picking
Today, I decided to go blackberry picking! I set off down the country lanes this morning, armed with my camera and a pot to collect blackberries in. Blackberry picking is an activity that I associate with late Summer and early Autumn, and I had wanted to do this activity near the beginning of October because …
Should I Use Antiperspirant or Natural Deodorant?
This post is going to be all about deodorant. Let’s face it, it’s natural to get sweaty, stinky armpits from time to time, and most of us choose to control it in some way. But are we really aware of what we are applying to our bodies? Why do we smell? Certain parts of our …