People always ask me for business advice and whilst I’m certainly no expert, I’ve picked up a couple of things over the last 5 years. So, here are some things I’ve learnt and along with the best advice I’ve received from people far more successful than me… 👉 There’s never a right time
Beauty
Ethical Beauty: 5 Cosmetic Brands That Don’t Cost The Earth
As part of my New Year’s resolution I commitment myself (again) to be a more conscious consumer. I do this most years but I tend to put in place some structure so it’s easier to stick to my goals. This year I focussed on simple swaps. I love this idea because simple swaps are easy
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Health
68 Simple Ways I’m Being Kinder To The Planet (And You Can Too) 🌎
It’s Plastic-Free July… and whilst I don’t usually jump on these content marketing calendar dates, this is something that’s been half-written in my notes for months, so I figured now was the time to post. I’ve included some things that I do to be a little kinder to the environment. It’s not an exhausted list
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Home Decor
Ways To Style a Loft Conversion & Get The Most Out Of The Space
Earlier this year we agreed on a sale on a lovely 4 bedroom house overlooking the Nature Reserve next to the beach in Cornwall. With everything happening in the world right now, it’s meant our house move has been delayed. It’s not all doom and gloom though, it’s given us a little extra time to
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Health
I Took CBD Oil Everyday For 30 Days And Here’s What Happened
Feeling anxious or stressed because of COVID-19? Are you getting cabin fever because of lockdown? Your feelings as valid but it doesn’t have to be this way. Anxiety is tough to deal with at the best of times. When the economy is falling apart, you’re worried for the health of your loved ones, and
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Fashion
How To Declutter Your Wardrobe (AND Be Kind To The Environment!)
Every year we do a big Spring clean, clearing out old items that we no longer need and have a proper deep clean. I find it really satisfying and essential for a healthy, happy mind. This year has been our biggest Spring clean yet, and even as we move into Summer, we’re still taking inventory
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Business
Today Strawberry Squeeze Turns 7 Years Old!: Popular Post Round-Up
Today marks 7 years since I started up my silly little blog. I always call it that “my silly little blog”. But the thing is, it’s not actually that silly. This platform became a huge part of my life and the crazy thing is, I never really saw it coming. I’ve almost reached 1,000 posts,
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Health
The Power Of Herbs: Top 3 Adaptogens To Boost Your Health 🌿
I’ve recently switched to 100% natural cosmetics and makeup, and it’s got me thinking about herbal properties. I’ve been doing so much research to make natural switches. This is when I started looking in adaptogens. Adaptogens are a pharmacological group of drugs of natural or artificial origin, capable of increasing the non-specific resistance of the
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Beauty
How To Replace 70 Products With a Handful Of Natural Ingredients
I’ve always been mindful of what I’m putting on my skin because I suffer from breakouts. I never really thought too hard about what ingredients I put on my hair though. It got me thinking and I started raiding my bathroom caddy which was overflowing with plastic bottles full of chemicals which couldn’t possibly be