1| Wrap up warm and go hiking with friends on a weekend morning 2| Dedicate half an hour an evening to learn something new 3| Forage for conkers 4| Go to a seasonal festival or event to officially celebrate autumn 5| Make a new seasonal recipe 6| Take cuttings, if you haven’t already, from your favourite outdoor plants 7| Bring sun-loving herbs indoors to a bright windowsill 8| Invest in quality waterproof clothing so you can enjoy the outdoors no matter…

  Disclosure: Collaborative Post Keep Britain Tidy have an awesome campaign running this September called #SwapforGood encouraging people to reduce single-use plastics by making waste saving swaps. Earlier in the year I ditched using facial wipes completely, and I’m no longer using makeup remover pads (I have washable ones now). This has been an easy swap to build into my daily routine and I wish I started this new habit earlier. I already have tote bag(s), a reusable mug and…

Due to all sorts of adult tomfoolery, I’ve needed some time-out from the blog. Not because I wanted a digital break, or any of that jazz, but simply because I needed to focus on the basics: work, health and tackling the laundry pile. Keeping myself to myself, with support from those closest to me, has helped me cope with some crappy things lately. In short, things are getting pretty heavy with regards to my dad’s health, and my mum caring for…

Disclosure: Collaborative Post Hello chums! There seems to be more homewares in this Treat Yo’ Self Ten list than usual which must mean it’s springtime. Every spring, you see, I have the urge to refresh and update corners of my home. Whether that’s decorating a room with plants (rather than paint), buying new bedding or enjoying a scented candle that smells of an English summer. I’d love to bring more natural products into our bedroom to make it feel lighter…

The natural and digital world are both a big part of my thirty-something life. So in praise of the internet, here’s some more of my web wanderings (a new series on the blog), including tips, resources and light-bulb moments, that I’ve discovered online lately. Read previous posts here. On social | On perfection, Matt Haig said: Your work will never be finished. Your inbox will never be empty. Your body will never be perfect. Your striving will never end. Don’t race life.…

With February 14th looming, I thought it might be nice to share a choice selection of goods that you might like to treat yo’ self to. Instead of feeling disgruntled by Valentine’s Day, use it as a prompt to look after number one, and give yourself some attention! Here’s some products and brands that I’ve been enjoying/coveting: How cute is this womens loungewear set from V by Very? Any item of clothing that’s effortless, easy to wear and comfortable to boot,…

We made it through January, folks. Didn’t we do well? I think our survival deserves a large glass of whatever you fancy, and a long nap too. A+ effort, all round. In full disclosure though, I am that annoying person that enjoys the first month of the year (feel free to punch me in the face). I simply don’t mind the drab weather, plus I relish the quiet and calm after the frivolities of December (a month of not having…

Best Day in 2018 Completing the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge in 10 hours in July. I did the challenge in 2017 too, but this year I, alongside by sister and brother in law, hiked 26 miles and three peaks (mountains sound more impressive) on one of the hottest days in summer. AND I beat my previous year’s time by over an hour. I’m very proud of that, and the funds we raised for Alzheimer’s Society too. It was a brilliant…