Staying active has numerous health benefits which can be increasingly important as we get older. Keeping fit will not only help you to keep up with the grandkids, but reduce the risk of conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Exercise will not only benefit your body, but your mind too! No one is suggesting you climb Mount Everest (unless that is your thing), … [Read more...]
10 Ways To Look After Your Body Better
When it comes to being healthy, it’s not always easy for you to know what you should be doing for the best. Because in this digital area, there’s so much information online, you may find that you’re reading lots of information and you’re still not sure what you should be doing for the best. Or, worse, you’re trying lots of things and not getting the results you want. Whether … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Improve Your Sleep
The more and more hectic our lives become, the harder and harder we find it to get a decent night’s sleep. Maybe you’re getting to bed super late because you’ve been up working into the night, or grabbing a drink with friends, or watching the next must-see series to drop on Netflix. Maybe you’re constantly finding yourself waking up in the middle of the night, or having to get … [Read more...]
Recipe: Vanilla Shortcakes with Maple-Roasted Pears
This comfort food recipe is the perfect dish for the cooler weather, and comes courtesy of Califia Farms. 6 servings Ingredients ¼ cup pure cane sugar½ vanilla bean2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder½ teaspoon fine sea salt4 tablespoons chilled coconut oil, divided1 cup Califia Farms Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk2 tablespoons maple syrup1 tablespoon … [Read more...]
Recipe: Baked Espresso Doughnuts with Mocha Glaze
This vegan recipe comes courtesy of Califia Farms, just in time for Veganuary! 12 Doughnuts Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour½ cup pure cane sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon instant espresso powder (optional)½ teaspoon fine sea salt¼ teaspoon baking soda1 cup Califia Farms XX Espresso Cold Brew Coffee¼ cup coconut oil, … [Read more...]
Recipe: Banana Custard Pie
Serves: 6 – 8 Prep: 30 mins + 4 hours chilling Cooking time: 10 minutes Ingredients 3 egg yolks ¾ cup caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla bean paste ¼ cup custard powder 2 tbs cornflour 2 cups full cream milk 200g dark chocolate 250g packet butternut snap biscuits 100g butter, melted 200ml thickened cream, … [Read more...]
Palm Beach Collection Candles
More candles for Christmas we say! This time our heart is melting for the cuties from Palm Beach Collection. Stripes are in, and so, we choose the Summer Bellini Scented Soy Candle and the Winter Pine Mini Christmas Candle. Summer Bellini is refreshing, it reminds us of fruit tingles. It has top notes of green, orange and mandarin, a heart of peach, strawberry and apple, and … [Read more...]
Carrol Boyes Tea Pot Man
If you are looking for a Christmas gift idea which is both practical and artistic, look no further than the Tea Pot Man from South African artist and designer, Carrol Boyes. This beautiful creation is made from strong, yet lightweight stainless steel and will become a much loved feature in any home. We have only recently discovered the Carrol Boyes collection, and are … [Read more...]
Browns Brothers Limited Edition Prosecco
Any celebration is made better with a little bit of a pop, and the limited edition Prosecco and Prosecco Rosé are on our gift giving list. The brand has collaborated with artist George Rose to give the bottles their unique designs. The Prosecco sparkling wine comes from the Victorian King Valley and is packaged in a fun purple bottle. It's fresh and light for summer and has … [Read more...]
Pilot Pen Pintor Paint Markers
Pilot Pen have a crafty idea for your homemade presents this year, with the range of Pintor paint markers. You can put these in the creative person's stocking, OR make your own unique, one of a kind gift. These multi surface markers are essentially water based paint - in a pen! All of the lovely qualities of paint, in vivid shades (you can mix them too), without the … [Read more...]
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