Well-being & gluten free blog
As my 30th birthday draws ever closer, I keep finding myself thinking about how I can become a better version of myself. One of my biggest habits is snacking, from cakes, chocolate and biscuits I am forever reaching in to the cupboard. It wasn’t until a rainy windy afternoon, full of Netflix and surrounded by empty packets, that I realised how much sugar I was putting into my body.
When it comes to puddings, it is often tricky to find something which is homely and warming without being too sweet. One of mine and my Dad’s favorites is a gluten free version of the traditional Apple Crumble. The great thing about an Apple Crumble is that it is perfect any occasion, whether it be a birthday celebration or Christmas meal a gluten free Apple crumble is my trusty go too pudding.
Now the evenings are drawing darker, I find myself needing an extra pick me up each month. Having my Birchbox arrive with a few unknown surprises inside has really helped with my winter blues.
After purchasing a set of Real Techniques makeup brushes for my sister this year and lecturing her on the importance of keeping them clean, I decided it would be a great time to write a blog on how to successfully clean your makeup brushes.
As the beginning of October arrived I was growing excited but also anxious to find out more about my next Birchbox. From previous experience other subscriptions go down hill rather quickly after the initial sign up.
A little bit late to the running, but last month I decided to give the beauty subscription Birchbox a go. For £10 +£2.95 postage Birchbox sends you a tastefully designed box containing 5 samples of beauty treats straight to your door every month. So as much as I wanted to write this post, I wanted to give each of the products a good testing.
So, Dylan the African Pygmy Hedgehog is now 5 months old and fully settled in to our little family. With him being such a loved member of the family I love to spoil him with treats, toys and extra posh bedding.
With Autumn and winter just around the corner, mixed spices seem to be making their way back in to our cooking cupboards. Whether in coffees, hot chocolates or even in cakes mixed spices are a warming addition to a tasty snack.
After careful consideration we decided it was time for a new addition to our family, no not a baby but a spiky lovable African Pygmy Hedgehog.
Banana bread reminds me of summer time as a child, nothing beats a picnic with a slice of home made banana bread and copious amounts of fruit juice. When embarking on my gluten free adventure I quickly learnt banana bread was no longer going to be in my picnic basket unless I made it myself.