This slow cooker beef stew is the perfect weekday meal. Simply place all of the ingredients into the slow cooker in the morning and by dinner time you have a hearty and healthy meal ready. This one pot meal contains tender beef, potatoes and carrots in a rich and tasty sauce. Its simple ingredients are…
Butternut Squash and Lentil Soup
This butternut squash and lentil soup recipe is so tasty and warming. It’s mildly spiced and packed with protein. It’s also gluten and dairy free. This recipe is easy to follow and uses simple ingredients. I have also included instructions on how to make this recipe in a slow cooker, as well as on the…
Simple Chicken Stew Recipe
This simple chicken stew is packed full of vegetables and is easy to make. There are no real fancy ingredients; this is back to basics, old fashioned cooking at its best. It’s the perfect warming meal to have on a cold day, or any time you may be in need of some extra nourishment. It…
Carrot and Coriander Soup Recipe
This carrot and coriander soup recipe is tasty, comforting and warming. It’s a great meal to have at lunchtime and is a real crowd pleaser. It’s also gluten and dairy free. This recipe is easy to follow and uses simple ingredients. It can either be made on the stove in a Dutch oven or a…
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Mother’s Day gift ideas to show you care. A carefully selected range of thoughtful and feminine gifts. These are items that I either have personal experience using, or they are on my wish list. These gifts fall under two main categories; homeware and self-care. There are a variety of unique gifts, to suit a wide…
Non-Toxic Personal Care Products
In this post I share my favourite non-toxic personal care products. One way we can reduce our exposure to harmful toxins is by choosing products that contain cleaner and safer ingredients. I have spent the last seven years trying out different brands and have finally settled on a handful of personal care products that both…
Non-Toxic Makeup: Clean Beauty That Works
In this post I share my favourite non-toxic makeup products. If you want to switch to using clean beauty products that are better for you and the environment then you are in the right place. I have spent the last few years trying different clean beauty brands and have finally settled on a handful of…
Non-Toxic Living: Simple Household Swaps
This post will provide you with simple household swaps that you can make to begin your journey towards non-toxic living. If you want to detox your home and start living a less toxic lifestyle then here are some ideas to get you started. Think about the items that you come into contact with most regularly…
How to Clean Brass
Learn how to clean brass objects effectively with this step by step guide. You only need two ingredients; vinegar and baking soda (aka bicarbonate of soda). Using these non-toxic ingredients are the best option for you and the environment. This technique is a cost effective way to clean your smaller brass objects. It will bring…
How to remove gel nail polish
How to remove gel nail polish at home. Follow this step by step guide to discover the easiest way to remove your gel nail polish at home, without having to use foil or acetone. If your gel nail polish is looking past its best and you want to avoid having to make an appointment at…