At the end of 2019 I had filled most of my Leuchtturm1917 journal, and decided that it was time for an upgrade. My choice? The Dingbats Wildlife Bullet Journal. Read more
I’m so happy that there are more eco-friendly shops, both physical and online, popping up these days. It is becoming easier to develop a more sustainable lifestyle by investing in fewer, but long-lasting products, whether that is for the kitchen, bathroom or generally around the house. An online store stocking eco-friendly goods is Net Zero Co. I thought I would share my opinions on some of their products and you never know, you may be inspired to further your eco home transformation. Read more
It’s 2020!! I’m back from a blogging break, following another Crohn’s hospital spell and some tough personal moments. If there is anything that the past few weeks have taught me, is that you really have to make the most of your time as you never know what will happen. So, as it’s a new year and a chance for a fresh start, here’s how to make everyday count in 2020! Read more
After a year away from university, getting back into the work mindset was hard. I had a whole year to focus solely on my blog and my health, so trying to juggle those with university is a struggle at times. However, now I have been back for a couple of months now, I am realising the best strategies that keep me motivated, productive and on top of my work. I know that everyone is different, but here are my top productivity tips that really help me and hopefully you can adapt them to suit your lifestyle. Read more
When I went self-hosted on my blog, I first chose Siteground. People had recommended that it was a good hosting company to start with because of the offers during your first year. Following a year of understanding all that self-hosting entails though, I decided to change from Siteground to Lyrical Host. Read more
Recently, I’ve tried to cut back on palm oil. The trouble is it seems to be in everything. Food, toiletries, cleaning products. Finding free from products is proving to be tough and the brands that I have found are often more expensive. If so many things contain it though, why is it so bad? Read more
Knowing how to deal with a sudden diagnosis can be tough.
Getting diagnosed with Crohn’s in March was such a shock. I hadn’t had any symptoms before and the doctors thought I was having an appendicitis because of how quickly everything happened. Read more
Happy August! I love the new month, fresh start feeling. July was busy with a holiday and a couple of trips up north, and while they were all great, blogging did take a backseat. I’m back though, and have found some new motivation. My August bullet journal setup is also different this month thanks to a trip to PlannerFest. Read more
Ok, this isn’t a sponsored post or anything, I just really want to tell you more about Grow & Glow because doors have officially reopened! Read more
Let’s cut to the chase. It’s been 11 days since my last blog post, which for me is pretty unusual. With social media and blogging, there can be this pressure to constantly be online. When you read blogging tips, the thing that always comes up is consistency. You can only grow your blog/business when you’re always showing up. But what do you do when it gets overwhelming and you need to step back for a moment? Here’s why it’s OK to take a break. Read more
