I am crazy about bath and beauty product DIYs. I mean, I love the non-DIY ones (with natural ingredients) too. Just breathing deeply in the vicinity of my local Lush shop brings me back to when I was 16 and sitting on their powdery floor in a group interview for a job I was sure would change my life. I didn't ...
Klara Donovan
7 Warning Signs That You’re In Burn-Out And Urgently Need Self Care
I am willing to bet that every human on the planet has experienced burn-out multiple times in their lives. Decades ago, people lived more simple, quiet lives. But today's mindset seems to be that if you're not running yourself flat, you're not busy enough. Busy-ness is everyone's normal; it's a state we are all well ...
Easy, Budget-Friendly Hair Care Tips for Healthy, Happy Hair
Today I want to talk about budget-friendly hair care. If you had told me a year ago that I would be writing a post about hair care, budget-friendly or otherwise, I probably would have chuckled good-naturedly and patted you on the head like a little pet that I'm fond of. I had no hair care routine to speak of, and no ...
7 Simple But Powerful Tips for Self Care at Christmas Time
Have you considered the importance of self care at Christmas time? Christmas is a crazy time of year. But I didn't need to tell you that. You're probably already looking ahead at the holiday season with that annual mix of giddiness for all the fun things in your calendar, and dread over, well, all the things in your ...
Rustic Spinach Ricotta Puffs (they’re Italian-approved!)
I LOVE PARTY FOOD. Party snacks. Party appetizers. They are my jam. I am unashamedly admitting to you right now that I'm the gal who hovers around the food table at a party, forgoing socializing and general party fun, until allllll the mini sausage rolls have disappeared. Because when else do you get an ...
The Most Popular Gifts For Plant Lovers For Christmas 2021
Do you have a crazy plant lady in your life? Of course you do. Maybe even multiple crazy plant ladies. Maybe you're the crazy plant lady! Plants are really having their moment, and homemakers around the world are soooo on board. Plants are basically the new cats (and are way less stinky to clean up after!) But ...
16 Sassy Christmas Mugs You Need To Add To Your Collection This Christmas
I collect Christmas mugs. My collection is modest, but growing. This week I put the finishing touches on a Christmas Bucket List, and (spoiler alert!) one of the items I've put on there is "buy a new Christmas mug". I was going to plop in a link or two of mug suggestions but half an hour later I was elbow-deep in a ...
Savvy Staycation Tips: How To Plan A Kick-Ass Stay-At-Home Holiday
I am a big fan of the staycation. In case you're not familiar with the meaning, a staycation is a vacation at home. Literally. In. Your. Home. It's easy on the budget, and it suits short holidays as it really maximizes your time (no excessive hours of travel required!). Plus, you can save more dollars in between your ...
How to Self Care (what is – and what isn’t – proper self care)
Self care is really having its moment right now, isn't it? And so it should be. Mental health issues seem to be on the rise. People are leading the busiest, most complex lives that have ever been lived (and are subsequently burning out). Our world is saturated with craziness and we're fully immersed in it, whether ...
Tips For Ditching Negative First Impressions and Changing Your Mind About People
I think I'm a pretty good judge of character. But then we all do, don't we? I make up my mind about people swiftly. I have opinion-forming down to a fine art, and can make a firm judgment call with very little background information. First impressions are my jam. It looks silly written down, but you know ...
Preventing Split Ends – 6 Genius Tricks To Try
Split ends are the bane of any long-haired lady's existence. You can pamper your hair with the most high-end products and still be plagued with the little nasties. My husband, Chris, will tell you that one of my most common complaints when we're out in the sun (AKA the most unflattering light for hair flaws) goes along ...
Easy Christmas Candied Pecans (The Perfect Holiday Snack)
Oh hey! This bangin' Christmas recipe has moved to its new home on my other blog, Every Minute Mum. Check out the best candied cinnamon sugar pecans recipe here. It's the exact same recipe. Promise. ...