Hygge in Copenhagen

Hygge from Copenhagen It was with great pleasure that I was able to visit Copenhagen as my ‘mini moon’ after getting married recently. Why Copenhagen? Hygge of course! Having written the Hygge for Practitioner course in recent months I felt it only appropriate to visit for myself and really immerse myself in the culture. CopenhagenContinue reading "Hygge in Copenhagen"

3 Years with Neal’s Yard Remedies

A company I love! My journey with Neal's Yard Remedies started after many years with cystic acne. I had tried everything, all the creams, laser therapy, face peels, the lot and I even went on medication which helped a little but the side effects were not to be desired. I discovered Neal's Yard Remedies whenContinue reading "3 Years with Neal’s Yard Remedies"

Why I write in Scots by Nip Nebs author Susi Briggs

I have so many hats and croons it is sometimes tricky to know which ones to wear on any given day!  I am a storyteller, Music Matters leader, poet and singer in a blues band! Today I want to write about being a children’s author who writes in her native Scots language.  Folk sometimes confuseContinue reading "Why I write in Scots by Nip Nebs author Susi Briggs"

Top 5 Products for Breakouts

Our skin can sometimes play havoc and suffer with breakouts from time to time, this can be caused by a change in product, stress, hormonal imbalances, your cycle and the environment. Now more than ever we can look after our skin with the top 5 products for breakouts but first a few tips - CleansingContinue reading "Top 5 Products for Breakouts"

Anxiety, Fxck you

Anxiety as a child - I am scared to make new friends, it is hard to be shy but introverted I am. Will I fail at school, my handwriting is not the best, these shoes are not as cool as the rest, my hair doesn't sit right. Anxiety, Fxck you. Anxiety as a teen -Continue reading "Anxiety, Fxck you"

Motherly Love and D&G Baby Loss Awareness

Having created our collective book, with many stories of loss throughout, we, as co-authors wanted to find a charity that would be of significance to our local community. On a post shared asking for which charities we could raise money for D&G Baby Loss Awareness was the only charity to be mentioned therefore I contactedContinue reading "Motherly Love and D&G Baby Loss Awareness"

Mental Health Awareness

Mental health awareness week starts every year on the second Monday in May – in 2019 from 13 – 19 May. In a world that is increasingly opening up to – and understanding those with – mental health issues, it’s no surprise that Mental Health Awareness Week is now a firmer fixture on calendars around the UK andContinue reading "Mental Health Awareness"

Oh my ‘Thai’…

I had become interested in Thai Massage after I had one locally, in Dalbeattie with the lovely Noi. It really interested me as it was so different to, what we call, 'regular massage'. I then discovered it again on my Children's Yoga Teacher Training with Caytenna and after we learned a simple but effective sequenceContinue reading "Oh my ‘Thai’…"

A Touch of Wellbeing

"Touch has a memory" John Keats This quote is profound and gives us a clear understanding of why touch is so important. We remember when we have been touched kindly and this makes us feel safe and secure. In the womb the sense of touch is all around, floating then moving on to a moreContinue reading "A Touch of Wellbeing"