I first found out about Essential Oils through a friend over Instagram. She was posting about oils and I was confused. What the heck are oils?? I had no idea, but I have to admit, I immediately judged. “That’s soooo strange”, I thought to myself. Like, hippie-strange. But I continued to follow her (in that ...
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How To Host A Clothing Swap (And Score Second-Hand Clothes For Free!)
Have you ever wondered how to host a clothing swap? Do you ever look into your wardrobe and see a multitude of items that are in great condition, but you just don’t feel like wearing anymore? Sick of spending money on clothes, shoes, jewellery or makeup you’ll only wear a few times and then be back at the shops ...
Apple Cider Vinegar For Hair and Skin!? Yep, It’s My Top Beauty Secret!
Have you tried using apple cider vinegar for your hair and skin? Listen up ladies! For the past few years I have been searching for the best products to help my hair grow faster while keeping it strong and healthy, and keep my skin blemish-free. I feel like I’ve tried everything! It can get exhausting, plus it's ...
10 Super Easy Ways To Reduce Waste In Your Home
The wave of banning plastic bags in shopping centres has begun, and my city is soon to be hit. While I personally applaud this change, signing petitions to help the cause be heard, it has honestly also caused some low-key panic. What on earth will I do when I run out of plastic bags?? I use them in my bins! How will I ...
DIY Reusable Grocery Bags (Eco Friendly & Great for Reducing Plastic!)
Reducing plastic was a big New Year's resolution for me this year. When it comes to over-using plastic, for me food shopping is a big culprit because: 1. Many fruits and veggies are packed unnecessarily in plastic. Does everything really have to be packed in plastic?? According to many grocery stores, the answer is ...
5 Essential Oils You NEED This Summer
Summer is coming! Yes, that’s right friends! The dreaded sunshine, and hot days lazing at the beach, and late nights spent grazing over BBQs and cheese platters and finally here! Can you tell Summer is my absolute favourite season?? I am so excited. But! It’s not everyone’s cup of tea. And even though I love the ...
When You’re Always Looking Forward… And You Reach The Finish Line
You know that feeling you get when you’re coming to the end of a really big goal you’ve been working towards and looking forward to reaching? Well, I got that feeling last week. It wasn’t quite the feeling I had expected.I guess there are lots of different types of goals, and they probably produce different emotions ...
Confessions Of An (Ex)Extrovert: Embracing a Quieter Me
I have always considered myself an extrovert. As I sit in my family’s holiday home, blinds open revealing the lake across the green grass and the setting sun creating a sparkle off the water through the bushes, I think about how peaceful it is. Going away with 7 of your family members straight after a busy ...
The Beauty and Power of Encouragement
We all need encouragement. There’s something beautiful about an encouraging word. It can be a moment of sharp, sweet air. The kind that takes you by pleasant surprise. It can be a life vest. The kind that stops you from floundering. It can be a flicker of light – the kind that dances in your eyes for minutes ...
Cleaning Naturally (Using Products You Already Own!)
We all want a clean, comfy home right? But does chemical-free aid or constrain that dream? Well, cleaning products you find at the shops are full of bleach, chemicals, and artificial scents. This is just the way it is - I naively thought. But when did our homes begin to require hospital-grade cleaning? And since ...
Be Still in the Weariness: What the Bible says about Burning Out
“I’m feeling really… tired,” I said to my husband as he brushed his teeth. He looked me in the eye, pulled me into a hug and said, “I know”. My head was really heavy and sore, unable to get the kind of rest it needed from the night’s sleep. I’m not one to use that phrase lightly. You tend to think differently about ...
Gluten Free Sweet Potato & Rosemary Slice
When I was little, one of the first things I learned to make in the kitchen with my mum was Zucchini Slice. I’ve made it many times, and it has evolved into many different versions of slice. It’s the meal I make when I’m running out of ingredients in the fridge – I always seem to have eggs, onion and corn in my kitchen ...