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My 2019 Workout / Running Playlist + WIN 1 of 2 Plantronics headphones

April 10, 2019 by Amy Darcy 39 Comments

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 ...

City2Surf 2 Hour Running Playlist 2018

August 1, 2018 by Amy Darcy 67 Comments

City2Surf is only 11 days away! If you want to join the fun you can register here (closes 11 Aug 5pm). It's time to get organised with what I find the most motivational thing during my runs - a ...

20 Pop Songs that Will Leave You Feeling Empowered

December 30, 2017 by Amy Darcy 55 Comments

Whether you’re going for a job interview, feeling down, or just needing some motivation to either get through that to-do list or get your butt to the gym, these songs will have you singing, dancing ...

endota Organics nurture – an impressive skincare collection for mum’s and bub’s + WIN the collection (valued at $155)

When it comes to mother and baby skin care products, I’m very particular. I am passionate about using safe, well-researched and correctly labelled products. I am pleased to share that endota spa has just released an impressive mother and baby range, endota OrganicsTM nurture. It has been developed alongside Dr Hayley Dickinson BSc (Hons), PhD…

How to Choose a Quality Rosehip Oil

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…

How Mindful Eating can Change your Relationship with Food

How often do you tell yourself off for eating something you have mixed feelings about? On the one hand you really want the comfort, but on the other hand you want to stick to your intention to eat healthier. We humans have a complicated relationship with food, but honestly, it’s not our fault. It has…

Six things you can do to improve the moisture in your skin

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…

The most important thing you can do this Christmas.

Christmas is only five sleeps away. Eeeeeee. Are you ready for everything? Have you got all your decorations in place? Do you have your menu planned and your Christmas Eve grocery list written out? Did you remember to get the Bon Bon’s and the Christmas serviettes? And importantly – have you checked out my 2018…

3 Ways to Cut Costs While Travelling

Let’s face it: Travelling is expensive. After you’ve bought the flights, paid for hire cars, accommodation and travel insurance, you’ve already spent the majority of your budget before you’ve even walked out your front door. I know first hand how much travelling can impact your bank account, and how painful it can feel to constantly…

Elyse Knowles on overcoming the comparison trap – PLUS Win 1 of 5 copies of her new book!

If you hadn’t heard of her before, you probably became familiar with the name Elyse Knowles when she and her boyfriend Josh joined (and won) The Block in 2017. She’s an Australian model, Ambassador, Entrepreneur, TV ambassador and Influencer and she’s only 25! Talk about impressive! She’s also recently released her first book, ‘Living with…

Psychologists share How to Optimise Your Thinking to Achieve Your Goals + Book giveaway

Have you ever made a resolution that the diet starts today, only to succumb to the lure of a salted caramel brownie as you grab your morning coffee? Have you ever found yourself investing hours browsing dream holiday destinations online, when you knew you should be starting that overdue tax return? Or have you ever…

How to Make Homemade Coconut Butter

After posting my crunchy breakfast muesli cookie recipe, a few of you contacted me asking where to buy coconut butter that was included in the recipe list. I’m not sure about where you can buy it (perhaps a health food store?) but I make my own from home and it is a pantry staple that…

Healthy Corn Fritters and Chilli Guacamole Recipe

Over the weekend I endeavored to make a healthy, gluten free version of my favourite cafe breakfast, corn fritters. These beauties are my go to on any breakfast menu and are the dish which is largely persuasive in my critique of a cafe. I’ve found some cafe’s smother them in oil but I really prefer…

Poached Egg and Avocado on Quinoa

I’ve pronounced ‘quinoa’ wrong for a long time now and if you’re following my facebook page, you would know I’ve been scouting out recipe ideas but until now, had never cooked with it! It’s pronounced /ˈkiːnwɑ:/. Most recipes use it in a salad, but as a lover of entertaining with breakfasts I tried something different. Its…

Morning Delights & Strawberry Oats + GIVEAWAY

Today isn’t just any old Tuesday, today is the beginning of the end. My first day of my last semester of university. BRING IT ON! After 6 years of pain, I am very over it and perhaps even a little apprehensive at the idea of another semester of the same. Sweet strawberries with oats, coffee, cute puppies and…

Coconut Flour Banana Pancakes

This is one breakfast recipe you must try! Plus I’ve got some tips to share with you about cooking with coconut flour (I’ve learnt after too many failed attempts at using it and it is too expensive to waste!).