Consumer awareness is on the rise when it comes to fashion sustainability and making ethical fashion choices. This is one trend you want to be on board with! Simple purchase decisions you make from this moment on, really can positively impact our environment and the lives of those who make our garments. Reports like the Baptist World Aid Ethical Fashion Guide are great resources if you’re purchasing new, or eco stylists like Faye De Lanty are inspirations when it comes to reinventing pre-loved pieces. Faye joined me in an interview today to share some fresh ideas on how to create the latest looks with increased mindfulness.
Latest Posts
Father & Son bond through Play on Mid-Deployment Reunion + LEGO giveaway!
After 3.5 months apart due to an army deployment, my son Finn (21 months old) was going to be with his Dad again. Our mid-deployment family reunion was highly anticipated and I wanted to make it something memorable for all of us, but particularly a time for Finn to reconnect with his Dad. You see, we have FaceTime whilst he’s away but it’s much harder for a toddler to connect with someone like this.
So how does a child best build relationships and feel connected? I asked creative play and parenting expert, Dr Justin Coulson before I left, and his advice was amazing! Even if you don’t have time apart from your loved ones, this creative play advice is essential for any parents or friends of toddlers.
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Vegetarian Low FODMAP Lentil Patties
I love vegetarian patties but sadly there are pre-made no store bought varieties I can enjoy as they are all packed with onion and garlic. Don’t get me wrong – that’s delicious, but unfortunately I am intolerant to garlic and onion as it triggers IBS for me. This situation is particularly frustrating as the packets are labelled with ‘herbs and spices’ so you don’t actually know (until you’ve eaten it) if that includes garlic and onion. So left to my own devices, I’ve created these delicious FODMAP friendly vegetarian lentil patties which I am currently OBSESSED with. You can put them with a greek yogurt dip and vegetables (salad/vege recipe options below), or enjoy them on a vegetarian hamburger.
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Helping Young Women to Love Themselves in a World of Social Media
I’ve been away in Thailand for a couple of weeks with my husband on his deployment holiday. During this trip I had a over week off social media (it’s been years since I fully disconnected and didn’t even look at other people’s posts!) and a two weeks away from work. As I rested during this time, I reflected on a lot of things, including many aspects of my work as editor of Eat Pray Workout. This role comes with a lot of time on social media and after some time without it, I really noticed the toll it has on my mind. It impacts my self worth, confidence, positivity and contentment. It’s not always immediately apparent, but often it subconsciously builds up and leads to negative thoughts and/or thought patterns for myself. If this is the affect it has on me, someone who is already very aware of the impact of social media can have, imagine how it is impacting younger women and girls who are both less aware and living the years of their lives where their core values, beliefs and outlooks on life are still being established. So this post has a few ideas of things we can do to help young women love and value themselves in a world of social media that screams ‘you’re not good enough’.
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20 Minute Full Body Home Workout using Dumbbells
This workout is sure to get your heart rate up and build lean muscle. With little to no rest between sets this 20 minute full body home workout using dumbbells combines strength and plyometric exercises to help you tone and get lean. Complete each exercise as listed below and continue to rotate through each of them as many times as possible for 20 minutes. Use 3-4kg dumbbells and work as hard as you can – this is supposed to be short and intense! I tested this workout again on holidays in Thailand at the gym – check out the video below!…
What Defence Wives Want You to Understand
I don’t often write or speak much about what it’s like to be an army wife. This is for two reasons. Firstly, I’m usually a little afraid that if I talk about what it’s really like when things are tough, that I won’t be able to continue to be strong and get through the times apart. Secondly, I feel for wives who have it worse than me and I don’t want to ‘whinge’ when others have it worse.
This week I’ve been contemplating this. Whilst it’s hard to talk about, many of you on instagram encouraged me to share what it’s like. So I spoke to about 10 other defence wives to put together an insight into what defence life can be like for the wives/partners including what we want you to understand, so you can support us when our husbands are away.
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How to Read Food Labels to Understand if a Product is Really Healthy
With tens of thousands of products on the supermarket shelves all screaming out for shoppers’ attention, it can become overwhelming for busy shoppers to figure out who to listen to. Today, we welcome Amanda Clark, an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian to share about how to read food labels and determine if a product is really a healthy choice.
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Banana Protein Pancakes (Chocolate and Vanilla Recipes)
Looking for some ideas for a quick, healthy breakfast, or a post workout snack? I have recently adapted my ‘4 ingredient Healthy Banana Pancake’ recipe to incorporate some extra protein to give me more energy for the day, keep me fuller for longer, and to speed up the recovery from my active lifestyle. It also happens to be REALLY yummy! There’s a recipe for a chocolate banana pancake, and a banana, vanilla and cinnamon pancake.
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Wellbeing
We’re all guilty of being distracted. One minute you’re checking emails, the next you’re updating your ASOS cart and before you know it, you’re Facebook stalking your ex-class mates from high school – don’t lie, we’ve all been there. With all this in mind, it’s not hard to believe that we spend approximately 47% of…
Can technological devices actually help us relax? This post reviews a little gadget called the Pip, a small teardrop shaped device with a finger print touchpad. The Pip links to apps on your phone that reflect your real time stress reactions. Does this form of technological relaxation work, or it is simply more screen time?
Meals
Chicken, Cranberry & Pecan Pinwheel Sandwiches
Inspired by a lovely Aunty who made pinwheel sandwiches for the high tea at my baby shower, I decided to make these yummy chicken, cranberry and pecan pinwheel sandwiches afternoon tea. They are simple but look oh so sophisticated paired with a pretty tea cup.
Faith
Could Prioritising Spiritual Health be the Key to Positive Body Image & Weight Management?
God speaks when we listen – balancing a desire for outer beauty
The questions to ask yourself if you’re feeling distant from God
Saying Goodbye to my Body Expectations and Hello to Resting in God’s Grace
Vision Sisters – we fundraised for and packed 200 birthing kits!
