Using retinol for healthy and glowing skin
Retinol has gained widespread popularity for its remarkable ability to address various skin concerns, from fine lines and wrinkles to acne and uneven skin tone. However, like any potent skincare ingredient, it requires careful consideration and proper usage to maximize its benefits and minimize potential side effects. I am not a skincare expert or professional […]
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Make your bedroom a sleep heaven
Creating a sleep heaven in your bedroom involves a thoughtful combination of ambiance, comfort, and relaxation. By paying attention to various aspects of your bedroom environment, you can transform it into a sanctuary that promotes restful sleep. It isn’t hard to make the space you sleep in more cosy and sleep inducing. We have some […]
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Managing my menopausal blood sugar with Nutrikane
*This is a partnership post, with Nutrikane. I am sharing my story as I deal with menopause and managing health issues around that. You should always seek medical input and advice before making dietary or lifestyle changes when dealing with health issues* I have been struggling with some health issues for some time. Nothing life […]
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Why you should use sunscreen all year round.
I am very fair skinned and tend to burn very easily, even in the shade, it’s a bit of a running joke, to my friends and family, that I burn when it’s raining or snowing and I will always be seen slapping sunscreen on no matter where the sun happens to be. However I was […]
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Delicious and Easy Flapjacks
This is our easy recipe for flapjacks, that I make when I need to put something baked together fast. The ingredients are all mostly store cupboard things you would normally have and you can fancy them up by adding chocolate chips or dried fruit if you want to. Ingredients: 300g of oats – if like […]
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Make your own cat litter freshener
If you have cats, then you probably change their cat litter, and you may also need or use cat litter freshener to keep the litter tray smelling fresh and clean, in between full cleans and poop and clump scoop sessions. Most cat owners clean out their cat litter trays regularly. Unless you have one of […]
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Katsu curry sauce & gluten-free panko breadcrumbs
I adore Katsu curry, and when I am at work, it’s my weekly treat to pop to the local Japanese pop-up cafe that does delicious tofu katsu curry, for lunch. I have managed to convert my family to my ways, and they also love it, so I make it at home. It’s not actually that […]
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Easy carbonara recipe with gluten-free pasta
We make carbonara round here and love it. Because carbonara is made with pecorino which is a sheep’s milk cheese and my husband isn’t allergic to that, it means he can enjoy carbonara if we source really good gluten free pasta. So that’s what we do. Carbonara, properly made, doesn’t need cream or anything to […]
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How to deal with fungal nail infections
Fungal nail infections are a nuisance but also very common, and can be hard to deal with and get rid of. It may mean you can’t wear your nice summer sandals because your feet look unsightly, and an infection can spread to other toe nails too. This post contains affiliate links. If you click on […]
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What is an ear infection?
We are no strangers to the pain of an ear infection, and have dealt with them in childhood with our son, but also as an older child into his teen years. Fortunately as he has got older, they have decreased in frequency, and he had grommet surgery when he was three which made a huge […]
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