November, wow! This month has been all about my darling baby Cara Grace who was born this month. There are only 4 items in my empties this month, for obvious reasons. With a 2 week old baby plus a toddler to care for, my routine has been stripped right down to the very basics. Natural […]
Cara Grace’s birth story
I’m so excited to finally have time to share Cara’s birth story here on my blog. Her birth was a truly amazing experience, I still can’t quite believe it. I’m so proud of her, myself, and my husband for staying calm. It was a normal Wednesday and although I’d previously guessed Cara would arrive on the 14th, […]
Sumptuous basics with Botanicals skincare
This is my first post after the birth of my darling Cara Grace. In it, I’d love to share with you some sumptuous basics I’ve been using from the fabulous Botanicals skincare range. I was over the moon to be asked to try some products from the Botanicals range, and selected some lovely skincare basics […]
Weleda Pomegranate Deodorant review
Weleda Pomegranate Deodorant is a wonderfully refreshing and effective natural deodorant that is free from aluminium salts and won’t clog pores. I love it so much that it’s appeared twice in my empties posts in the last year! My favourite natural deodorant is Elsa’s Organics Deodorant, but this is my very close second favourite. I love […]
Pregnancy foot scrub to reduce swelling & cramping
Are you pregnant and suffering with uncomfortable swollen feet, or feet that cramp painfully during the night? If so, then I really hope my DIY pregnancy foot scrub can help you as much as it’s helped me! My scrub contains beneficial ingredients known to help with swollen and cramping feet. Like other foot scrubs, it […]
October 2018 natural beauty empties
October, how excited I am to see the end of you! This is a particularly poignant empties post for me, as it will be the last before our new baby is born. Expect to find some quite everyday items this month, like natural deodorant, cleansing milk, and oil-free night serum, along with Jonah’s empties – […]
Natural hospital bag and postpartum essentials
This is the last post in my pregnancy series before I have my baby. I really hope you enjoy my natural hospital bag and postpartum essentials. These are the natural health and beauty products I’ll be taking to help me recover from labour, plus the things I’ll need for my overnight stay. It really is […]
Multivitamins for toddlers – 6 reviewed
This post discusses the need for multivitamins for toddlers and reviews 6 popular multivitamins that are suitable for older babies and toddlers. My 2 year old son Jonah and I have tested 6 popular multivitamins for toddlers over a period of several months. At the end of the post, you can find our verdict on […]
Pregnancy natural beauty tips
Looking for the most natural beauty and skincare while you’re expecting? While there’s no evidence that everyday beauty and skincare products cause harm to unborn babies, many women choose to avoid certain ingredients during pregnancy. When we hear about some ingredients having detrimental effects, why wouldn’t we want to avoid them? Pregnancy is a life changing […]
The Castilian Soap Company Castilian Soap review
I was a little disappointed when I learned the September LoveLula box contained The Castilian Soap Company Castilian Soap. That’s because I put the brakes on the box until after my baby is born, so I didn’t get my box in September – no soap for me. But every cloud has a silver lining! An […]
