When I first started the campaign to rid my life of harmful toxins and irritants, I was shocked to learn that one of the most toxic places was my home! One of the most overlooked aspects of ‘clean living’ is the air in our home.  Without ventilation, the air around us becomes toxic over time, with the air inside the average home being up to…

Fancy opening a ‘surprise’ box of health and beauty treats every month? Following in the footsteps of beauty boxes such as Glossybox, BirchBox and Mintd, Natural Wellness have launched the Natural Wellness Box. This health and well-being subscription box contains a different selection of treats every month (or you can order one-off or bi-monthly boxes to suit your budget).  Subscription boxes are the perfect a…

Hemsley Organics skincare is a new range of products infused with the healing vibration of Reiki Energy.  And judging by the fact that Hemsley have already won Bronze at the Green Parents Awards, and been Commended in the Beauty Shortlist Awards, they are set for success.  While there are plenty of organic beauty products out there, the fact that the Hemsley range is enhanced using…

I grew up in Scotland where socialising is mainly based around drinking alcohol. My home was a place for rowdy parties and fun times.  But there is a darker side, where alcohol has been a source of anxiety for me. I’ve experienced many family events where arguments and fights broke out simply down to over-indulgence in alcohol.  Don’t get me wrong. I’ve had a lot…

I read recently that one of easiest ways to make money is through gym memberships. Most gym-goers sign up to hefty annual contracts (often around £60 per month), but only show up at the gym 4 to 5 times a month. And believe it or not, a whopping 70%  don’t show up at all! Having recently had a rather negative experience at a gym where…

Can a scented candle really conjure up memories and emotions? That’s the thinking and inspiration behind Cocochi, a new range of scented candles. The creators of Cocochi kindly sent me one of their beautiful candles to try, and I was touched by their story. Founded by the co-owners after the loss of their spouses, they decided to put their energy into something positive and life-affirming,…