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The Exercise Mistakes We Make When We Do Too Much, Too Soon

Getting healthy and reclaiming your life is partly to do with getting a good quality exercise regime. As we all know, going outdoors, or staying in and doing a good quality workout will do plenty for your body, as well as your mind. But when we make the decision that we want to get back on the horse and finally get fit and healthy, surprisingly, we can end up falling flat before we take off. We can make a big mistake when starting an exercise regime, and this is to do with doing too much, too soon. But why is this, and what other mistakes do we make when we embark on a fitness regime?

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Bouncing Back from Christmas Overspending

There is no denying that Christmas is a fantastic time of year. You get to spend time with those who are important to you and you get to give them a few treats too. The only trouble with Christmas is that it is all too easy to overspend, which means that as soon as January comes around you are going to be feeling grey and miserable. As well as a little poor too. Continue reading “Bouncing Back from Christmas Overspending”

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The Beginners Guide to Meal Prep

Meal prep is often something that people either do religiously, or they’ll try it once and never do it again. The concept of meal prepping is quite appealing. You have your meals ready each day so you only need to spend a single day cooking and it saves you money on dining out. What’s more, it encourages you to eat better because what you eat is what you see in front of you. So, why is it so difficult for people to stick to it?

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Money Making Mischief: Side Jobs You Can Do At Home

Side Jobs You Can Do At Home

Office life isn’t for everyone. Although working in an office for a while during your life can offer a sense of routine and stability which we all need; after a while, the same thing every day can become taxing and like a chore. This is why so many people these days are stepping away from the office for good and heading in a new direction. Now that January is here it is time for a fresh start; and here are some side jobs you can do at home while you start looking for the ideal career for you.

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Vegan Cookbooks to help you Smash Veganuary!

vegan cookbooks to help you smash veganuary

Happy New Year everyone! It’s cliche to say that the year has flown by, but that’s because it’s true. So much has been accomplished within the last 12 months, especially in terms of vegan progress! Veganism has soared in popularity over the last year. If you haven’t gone vegan yet, you may be curious about trying Veganuary, and there are plenty of vegan cookbooks to help you enjoy the challenge.

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How to have a Zero-Waste Christmas

I feel like this should have been the first in my Christmas series. I think I was too excited to share my tips for alternatives to traditional wrapping paper that I forgot to begin with an overview. This year, I am hoping for a zero-waste Christmas. I mean, I want a completely zero-waste life, but Christmas is always packed with waste. We buy wrapping paper, crackers, tinsel, and more. These are all things that will simply be thrown away and replaced the following year.

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4 Alternatives to Traditional Wrapping Paper

You may not be aware, but traditional wrapping paper often can’t be recycled. Isn’t that insane!? Yet we use it every single year without a second thought. I think the element of surprise is wonderful, but we certainly need to start being more aware of how much disposable products we use. Especially at this time of the year! Almost all wrapping paper ends up in a landfill, but this can be easily avoided. So, I’m waving goodbye to the single-use option this year. If you want to do the same, here are some suitable alternatives to traditional wrapping paper.

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Hacks to Stay Warm and Save Money on Energy this Winter

Wow, is it cold or what!? I’m not sure if you are aware, but my boyfriend and I are currently residing in an old, Victorian building that has been converted into flats. It’s freezing, but we’re trying to keep things as cheap as possible. Not to mention, we want to keep our carbon footprint to an absolute minimum where we can. This is why we manage to keep our heating on for no longer than an hour a day. How? We have our very own list of hacks to stay warm and save money on energy.

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