I feel in love with rosehip oil many years ago when I noticed how effective it was at improving the elasticity and hydration of my skin. It also helped heal my acne scars. In fact, it was the first oil I ever used on my skin. Unfortunately, my second bottle of Rosehip Oil (a different brand) was not as effective as the first and the texture felt different, although I wasn’t sure why. I figured that like Olive Oil it must vary in quality based on production methods. I’ve since done some research and narrowed down a few things that are important to look for when choosing a Rosehip Oil for your skincare routine.
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Want a very simple family favourite made to look like it came from someone that knows what they are doing in the kitchen? Then this is the dish for you to serve! The main attraction – the potato rose, is really simple to make and looks amazing! There’s a beautiful mix of spices used through the mince to flavour it too. If you’re vegan or vegetarian, you could definitely make something similar using lentils.
Want a tasty, healthy recipe that the whole family will go BANANAS for? Look no further than my mouth-watering Banana Bread! This yummy loaf is quick and easy and will satisfy those sugar cravings with some decadent dark chocolate thrown in…-dee-lish! In addition to its amazing aroma, my Banana Bread is also packed with all the good stuff your body needs like potassium, fibre and protein. Whether you serve it fresh or toast it later, one thing’s for sure- your loved ones will go APE for it!
I realised today that I haven’t bought my Mum or Mother-in-Law anything for Mother’s Day yet, so I thought I had better get a list of gift ideas together to discuss with hubby. Then I thought heck, I should do a blog post on it, surely it would help other unorganised people like me too! Here’s a list of my favourite last minute gift ideas for Mother’s Day 2019. There is a range of price points and I’ve included a few active living gifts because I always think it’s important to encourage exercise – happy shopping!
The war on waste is here, with many Australian’s standing up to plastic waste and making sustainable changes inside and outside of their homes. I am one of these people after seeing up close the horrifying impact that it has on our sea life (turtles in particular, who think plastic bags are jelly fish to eat). Honestly, at first, this journey of living with less plastic can be overwhelming and it is often difficult to know where the best places are to start. This is why Lottie Dalziel created 
Sometimes all I need to get me out the door, in the zone and moving my body is my headphones on with a pumping playlist. It’s like it takes me to another place and reminds me – hey exercising actually makes me feel really good and I WANT to do this! I made this running / workout playlist for my 2019 workouts but it will also be great for my post pregnancy running training later in the year. I hope you love the playlist too – it will definitely help get your heart rate up, head in the game and smashing those workout or running goals!
Who doesn’t love that hydrated, dewy, fresh and healthy skin look? It’s #skingoals right? Well, over the years I’ve sought to find out what helps keep my skin like this and I thought I would share what I’ve learnt. I believe there are two parts to maintaining and/or improving the moisture in your skin. Today I’m sharing my top six tips (plus a bonus one thrown in for good measure!) to improve the moisture in your skin. Have a read and see if you do them too!
