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WINTER SKINCARE SWITCHUP: Simple Changes Your Skin Needs Now

January 8, 2026 No Comments

Hiya!

I hope you’re keeping warm and enjoying the New Year so far. I’m doing great, but I’ve definitely noticed the dry, crisp air chill—and my skin has noticed too!
Just like we swap out our light summer clothes for cosy knits, our skincare routine needs a little seasonal maintenance. When the humidity drops, and we start using indoor heating, our skin can get dry, flaky, and a little bit sensitive.
You know I’m all about simple, skincare that makes sense in real life. This isn’t about buying 10 new products, although I have done that before; it’s about making a few simple substitutions to keep your skin hydrated all season long.
Here are the three simplest swaps to make in your beauty routine this winter:

1. SWAP YOUR CLEANSER (Go Creamy, Not Foamy)

That super-foaming gel cleanser you loved in the summer for controlling oil? It might be too harsh now. Foaming cleansers can strip your skin’s natural moisture barrier, leaving it tight and irritated in the cold.
Instead, move to a cream, milk, or oil cleanser. These formulas cleanse just as effectively but are much gentler. They keep essential moisture locked in, which is crucial for fighting off dryness. My skin immediately feels calmer and less sensitive when I make this change!

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8 KITCHEN GADGETS FOR EASIER COOKING

January 1, 2026 4 Comments

Happy New Year,

If you’re currently reading this while surrounded by leftover holiday snacks and a slightly exhausted Christmas tree, please know: you are my people. While the rest of the world seems to be shouting about “New Year, New Me,” I’m over here just trying to remember what day of the week it is.

The truth is, big changes don’t have to happen overnight. If you aren’t feeling that “grand transformation” spark just yet, don’t worry, you aren’t behind. Today’s post is all about easing into the year at your own pace and finding joy in the small, messy and wonderful beginnings. So, how about checking out these 8 clever kitchen gadgets for easier cooking?

1. The Multi-blade Vegetable Chopper

If you find yourself procrastinating on cooking because of the “mountain of onions” standing in your way, this is your new best friend. These choppers allow you to dice, slice, and spiralize an entire onion or bell pepper in one swift motion. It cuts prep time and keeps the onion vapours away from your eyes. Usually best when used for batch cooking, salads, and homemade salsas.

2. Smart Wireless Meat Thermometer

No more cutting into a steak to “see if it’s done” or hovering over the oven. A wireless thermometer (like the Meater) syncs to your phone and alerts you the second your meat reaches the perfect internal temperature. It eliminates the guesswork and ensures you never serve dry chicken or overcooked roast again. Great for Sunday roasts, grilling, and thick-cut steaks.

3. Clip-On Pot Strainer

Bulky colanders take up half the dishwasher and even more space in the cabinet. A silicone clip-on strainer (often called a Snap N’ Strain) attaches directly to the edge of almost any pot or pan. You can drain pasta or grease with one hand, and it’s small enough to tuck into a drawer. Useful during pasta nights and browning ground beef.

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THE 3-STEP HAIR GROWTH ROUTINE YOU NEED WITH SCANDINAVIAN BIOLABS

November 5, 2025 15 Comments

Hello Everyone,

I hope you’re all doing great and having a good start of the month, September is already here and I still can’t believe it. Schools opened for us and let’s just say it was an eventful first morning and school run. Anyway, today I am back with another post for you and if you’ve been with me for a while then you already know that I’ve had my natural hair for 4-5 years now and never looked back. I pretty much do my own hair be it braiding, trimming, you name it so when I get to try out new products, I know exactly how I would like my hair to feel and look. Today I decided to share with you the 3-step hair growth routine you need with Scandinavian biolabs.

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KITCHEN STAPLES YOU CAN USE FOR BEAUTY TREATMENTS

June 1, 2023 63 Comments

Did you know

There are many products and ingredients in our kitchens that can help you when it comes to beauty. Well, I am going to save you time and tell you how many things you have in your kitchen that you may be ignoring instead of using them in your daily routines. Here are some of the kitchen staples you can use for beauty treatments.

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5 HEALTHY KITCHEN ACCESSORIES TO ACHIEVE YOUR WEIGHT LOSS GOALS

February 17, 2023 31 Comments

Hello Everyone,

I hope you are all doing fine and ready for the weekend. January is already underway and very soon it will be over. If one of your goals this year was to maintain good health or even achieve some weight loss goals, then this post is just for you. I am also trying to take care of myself and avoiding sugar is one of them so far, I can’t complain. Today I am here with 5 healthy kitchen accessories to achieve your weight loss goals this year and hopefully, none of you has given up already. Also, save yourself some money with these few tips.

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GIFT GUIDE IDEAS FOR THE COOK IN YOU

November 24, 2022 12 Comments

Happy New Month,

Yes December is here, I still can’t believe how this year has flown by but I guess it’s only me who thinks that. Anyway how was your weekend? I hope you had a great one and that you took advantage of Black Friday. Now that the season is beginning to look a little bit more festive, I am back today with a post on gift guide ideas for the cook in you. You don’t really have to be a great one but so long as you can whip up something in the kitchen or just use it once in a while then this will definitely apply to you too.

In the beginning of the year, I gave you new year new ways to cook and also accessories to help you achieve your weight loss goals. So since that included mostly cooking equipment which most of you already have, I decided to focus more on unique things for the cook in you. So, here we go

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MY FACE MASK REVIEW

July 13, 2021 2 Comments

Hello Everyone,

I hope you’re all having a great start to the week. If you read my updated skincare routine, then you already know how I have changed it up quite a bit from trying Korean skincare to avoiding some products entirely. I have been into skincare for quite some time now, and after getting the routine that suits me and my skin type, it still hasn’t made it easy when my skin decides to just breakout out of nowhere or sometimes due to the dreaded hormones, either way, it’s a battle I am trying to conquer. I added some facial masks to my routine which I am liking. This is my face mask review and it’s an updated version.

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MY SKINCARE ROUTINE UPDATED VERSION

April 7, 2021 26 Comments

Let’s talk skincare,

It took me a while to figure out what my skin really needs, and had to learn how to keep up with it during changing seasons and hormonal breakouts. I started researching more about Korean skincare, and the number of steps it takes for daytime and night-time routines were too much for me. After trying it for a while I noticed that I needed to reduce some of the products since my skin was taking none of that layering system, so I decided to create my own spin on Korean skincare with the number of products my skin can take. If you read my post on the best tips for sensitive skin, then you now know that my skin has become super sensitive and I have to be very careful when I choose products to apply to my skin and body too. This is my skincare routine updated version.

I also know that with this pandemic, self-care is important so before we are released to the world without restrictions, I decided to just share what has been working for me and if you need some ideas for some products. Also, it’s been a long time coming for me to actually stick to a routine that works and hasn’t caused me major skin problems hence the no photo sessions in most of my posts. Hoping to change that soon since my camera roll is empty.

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MINIMALIST AND SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLE WITH NORDGREEN

July 10, 2020 21 Comments

Hello Everyone,

I hope you’re all doing great and still pushing on be it indoors or starting to venture out a bit. Now I don’t know about you but when it comes to fashion, I am not one to follow trends or go with the crowd. I prefer having something I really do like and fits in with my minimalist and sustainable lifestyle and thanks to Nordgreen, I get to do just that by adding a Native black leather watch to my wardrobe essentials which suits me perfectly and I couldn’t be happier. If you haven’t heard about Nordgreen, well it’s a Danish watch company that offers a sustainable, functional yet affordable collection of men’s / women’s watches with classic Scandinavian design.

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6 SKINCARE PRODUCTS I WANT TO TRY OUT THIS YEAR

April 9, 2019 39 Comments

Hiya,

I hope you all had a fabulous weekend. Spring is here and as much as I’d like to be happy and cheerful, it usually comes with some consequences for me. I am not saying hay fever and sneezing but mine is like double that where it not only attacks my eyes but from last year, my face has decided to get coin like swellings out of the blue either on the side of my face or dead centre on my forehead or the current one right on the side of my nose. The funny thing is it only comes during Spring, decides to stay all through Summer and then Autumn checks in and my face is clear again. The only thing that has been helping is pills on a daily basis, loads of concealer and the thought of these 6 skincare products I want to try out this year.

Anyway, I didn’t come today to say about my skin issues but it’s nice to say it so that if you meet me anywhere and see something bulging from my face just know it’s my Spring allergies. So today I have a post on skincare products I would love to try, I already wrote about products that didn’t work for me a while back do check them out here. There are so many but I just chose the ones I have been keeping my eyes on for a while.