Roses Aren’t Just for Valentine’s Day!

Photo by Poppie Pack on Unsplash Ah, February! That time of year when thoughts turn to romance, roses and all things Cupid related. Giving red roses may be an obvious romantic gesture today, but it wasn’t until the late 17th century that giving flowers became a popular custom. The act …

These Are the Gifts Your Pregnant Friends Actually Want!

Image Source If you’ve recently had the exciting news that someone in your life is expecting a baby, there’s a good chance that you’re already thinking about what to get them as a gift to say congratulations. Obviously, there will be a lot of things that new parents will need …

The Pure Beauty Guide to Winter Self-Care

Photo by Rodolfo Sanches Carvalho on Unsplash We’ve all seen the memes and pithy comments about how January feels like the longest month of the year and how it seems like a huge stretch of time until things start to get moving again. Once Christmas and New Year are out …

New Year, New Skincare Routine

Photo by Angela Roma Although you might find it a bit of a cliche, January is the most popular time of the year to start a new habit, be it taking up a new hobby, looking after your health and wellbeing or simply instigating a new way of doing something. …

Should You Be “Sandwiching” Your Skincare?

Photo by Teona Swift Another day, another skincare trend, courtesy of social media. This time, it’s a phenomenon called “sandwiching”, which may sound odd or complicated, but is basically a method of layering your skincare to ensure you get the best results. It’s said to have started as part of …