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Who feels like there’s never enough time in the day to get everything on your to-do list done? I’ll put my hand up… and I’m not ashamed to say I fail time and time again to get everything done. Between a full-time job, running a home, trying to get in shape for my wedding and maintaining a social life of sorts, I find it hard to fit all those things into daily life. And even when I do fit them…

Everything You’ve Ever Wanted To Know About Getting The Mirena IUD.

Birth control is a massive pain in the butt – I know most women would agree. It’s always been up to us to prevent pregnancy… and many of us experience nasty side effects with the medications we end up taking. But with very few options available to us, we learn to live with the weight gain, migraines and sometimes the very real risk of blood clots. It’s why I decided to get the IUD three weeks…

Everybody loves cheesecake right? But when you’re watching your waistline cheesecake becomes a big no-no (boo). Well, the good news is that with a little creativity you can create a guilt-free treat…AND you can eat it for breakfast! I’ve tried to make this before and it was revolting. I had a rubbish blender so ended up with big chunks of strawberry, floating cream cheese and a really runny…

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25 Fabulous Wedding Centerpieces Without Flowers

Hey there! I’d love it if you’d take a look at the article I’ve written for EverAfterGuide.com – a wedding planning website. It’s all about wedding centerpieces that don’t feature flowers…who knew there we so many options available! Link: 25 Fabulous Wedding Centerpieces Without Flowers  Let me know what you think! x

We’ve all got bad habits. It’s unfortunately part of being human. We reach for the potato chips when we’re bored. Or secretly munch a few blocks of chocolate after supper because…well, that’s what we’ve always done. And boy oh boy, bad habits are HARD to break! I watched an interesting clip this morning from Ephipheo about habits. How do you define a habit? The textbook definition of a habit is…

Get your mind right, girl!

It has been ages since I practiced willpower. Probably 3 years to be exact. I have struggled to say no to all the yummy (but real bad) things…like wine, pizza, pasta, bread…and cheese, glorious cheese. I used to have iron will and I’d exercise regularly. But then I got comfortable in my relationship and my friends told me I was lame for never drinking or choosing salad over pizza (said friends…

Must Have of the Week

I don’t know about you, but I’m kind of obsessed with boots. Ankle, knee-high or thigh-high, I love them all. They go with everything and make your legs look long and lean. But, there’s a boot that’s caught my eye more than any other! The 70s boot is the current object of my affection. It’s got a sturdy heel and more often than not, reaches the mid-calf. What to wear them with? I think they’d…

The #1 rule to remember in the fashion industry

Since I was a kid, I’ve always loved fashion. While some of my outfit choices were questionable as a youngster, as I grew up my tastes became more refined and I really began to learn what looked good on me, what colours worked against my skin tone and tricks on how to style pieces a lot of people may not consider actually putting together. For me, fashion feels innate. Putting a look together…

Your VDay beauty essentials

Pretty in pink – just the thing for a summer romance With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, I’ve put together a haul of my favourite beauty products that will get you ready for romance in a flash! Read on to see how you too can feel pretty in pink… MAC lipstick in a fun shade of pink. Not everyone is brave enough to rock hot pink so choose a shade that suits your personality AND your skin tone.…

Choosing what you want to do with the rest of your life is the hardest decision you’ll ever make. And if you’re like me, the pressure is on the minute you graduate to have it all figured out! Well, I haven’t managed that yet and I graduated a year ago. I have an idea of what I want and what I like, but the jobs I’ve tried since graduating have all been the wrong fit. The current one is the worst…

Smoked Chicken & Avocado Flatbreads

When there’s a chill in the air and the rain is pitter-pattering on your windows, it does something to your stomach. You become hungrier than usual and you crave all the naughty things like cheesy pizza and creamy pasta. That’s what happened to me this weekend, but instead of giving in to those evil cravings I made the healthier version of the pizza I was craving. Meet my smoked chicken and…

I don’t know about you but I am kind of obsessed with overnight oats. I find it a much more appealing breakfast option than traditional warm oats. Plus it’s a really convenient and quick breakfast to make because prep takes less than 10 minutes and you can make enough to last you the week! Who wouldn’t love that, right? On top of being a fan of the bircher, I am also a chocoholic. And that isn’t…

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That 70’s Style

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