I started writing this post in July 2018. Twelve months later I still feel the same way so I thought I would publish it… I have been quiet on Instagram lately for two reasons. Firstly I am avoiding temptations as part of my impulse shopping ban. Have you noticed that Instagram is turning into one […]
Buying less…an update
A lot has happened since I committed to a shopping ban as part of my Year of Less Challenge last year. I kept a diary (electronic of course) of my milestones along the way and I finally felt ready to share them with you below. Update 1 (July 2018) 6 months have passed since I […]
Paying it forward
I must admit that I had to Google the Liebster Award when I received a nomination from my good friend and fellow blogger, Nicola Judkins, recently. Nicola had been nominated herself (you can read her own post here) and was paying it forward, which is the very purpose of the Liebster Award. The award is given […]
My year of less challenge
Spending my days at home with baby Zara has put my OCD into overdrive. I see clutter and chaos EVERYWHERE – the bookshelf of magazines and books I will never read again, baking goods in the pantry that are past their best before date, clothes that I haven’t worn for years in the wardrobe, the […]
Wonder Woman Series: Erin Williams
This is my first post since our gorgeous baby girl Zara arrived in September and it feels great to be back! Becoming a mum has been such a whirlwind of mixed feelings (crazy love, fear, overwhelm, happiness, gratitude), so I thought it was only fitting to introduce our first amazing lady as part of the […]
Life lessons from pregnancy
This week marked the start of my maternity leave, yet I still can’t believe that I am at the end of my pregnancy! Having never taken more than three weeks off work since I started my role in an accounting firm over 13 years ago, this “transition” period feels strange, yet exciting and scary at […]
A message for young women
With a baby girl on the way I am feeling an even stronger sense of responsibility when it comes to helping women and girls to live their best life. At the perfect time, Megan Street entered my life. She had written a book inspired from her difficult journey through adolescence and having experienced the loss of a friend to […]
Wellness…simplified with Leesa Young
Introducing our next Gorgeous Guest…Leesa Young from Wellness Simplified. Leesa is one of my favourite “online” friends and has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to nutrition and naturopathy. Her passion to empower women by simplifying nutrition really resonates with me, because a simple change in mindset can do wonders for your health. I […]