Wellbeing

With young kids, a career and never-ending housework, it can be hard to find time for our husbands. Sometimes, all we can do is squeeze in a quick hug or kiss before we leave for work. When we’re busy, it’s easy to put our relationships on the back burner. But that’s not good for either […]

Moms, we all know the feeling. After years of planning and dreaming, our babies are born into our lives. We find ourselves responsible for everything and anything that goes on in their little lives. And as much as we might want to, we can’t help but lose ourselves in our new roles. When I became

This is a guest post. Whether you’re a new mom, a busy professional, or both, physical fitness helps facilitate recovery from stressful times. It releases feel-good chemistry that helps reduce your body’s stress response, both in the moment and in the future. It improves overall quality of life, adds structure that requires setting and achieving

Ever felt like you just want to hide from your baby? I have. Some weeks almost every day. I love my kids, but sometimes I just want 10 minutes to myself.  Just a few minutes (or hours) of ‘me time’ can help you feel calmer, recharge and give you the energy to go on. When

I used to have coarse dark hair on my legs and armpits. I would shave regularly but the hair grows back within a few days and my legs would feel stubby and scratchy. I tried every hair removal method out there with varying, sometimes painful results. Then I looked into having professional laser hair removal

When I got my first Philips Lumea, I was ecstatic! And also scared. There were hardly any guides or tutorials around. I was terrified I would make a mistake and hurt myself, or worse, damage my most expensive home hair removal device yet. Looking online recently, there were still not many tutorials about the Philips

This article was updated on the 23rd of June 2021. Want to buy a home laser hair removal or light (IPL) hair removal device but worried you will buy the wrong one? Wondering where to start with all the different options out there? I’ve personally owned and used all the Philips Lumea models over the

What do all moms with young kids have in common? Lack of sleep. What does lack of sleep cause? Dull, tired skin. Yes, I feel your pain. Thankfully, there is the magic of makeup. But if you have a cool skin tone and you’re using the wrong makeup, this can make your face look even

This article was first published on the 7th of August 2020 and updated on the 14th of June 2021. There is nothing worse than being sleep-deprived. EXCEPT looking sleep-deprived. The last thing you need when you feel like crawling back under the covers is to have someone ask ‘are you sick’? Thankfully, makeup has come

You cut your hair to suit the shape of your face and wear clothes that flatter your figure. Why don’t you wear underwear that accentuates your bum and give you sexier curves?  I’ve never given much thought to my bum shape, always having gone for my usual bikini briefs (full briefs during my 3rd and

Did you know wrinkles can start forming from your 20s?! Especially if you spent more than your fair share of time in the sun or live a stressful lifestyle. I know when I became a mom, I looked 10 years older overnight. Face masks are awesome and an irreplaceable step in your anti-aging skin care

Your face is one of the first things other people notice about you and one of the first things you notice about yourself when you look in the mirror. Your skin health has a powerful impact on your wellbeing and having unhealthy skin can negatively affect your self-confidence. Having healthy skin helps boost your self-esteem

Self-care is one of those things you know you’re supposed to do but when it comes to actually doing it, most of us prioritize everything else on our to-do list. Because self-care can be done any old time. But any old time never arrives. Here is the cincher, the busier you are, the more important

Wearing makeup can give you a boost in confidence and help you be more sensual. Everybody loves a good makeup kit that works. But building a good makeup collection that is perfect for you can be intimidating and expensive, especially when you are a busy woman with no time and a limited budget for ‘trial

Have you ever caught yourself feeling distressed or guilty about something you have done? Even when no one was hurt or it wasn’t your fault? Have you ever felt that you were not good enough? Not smart enough? Not beautiful enough? If you have, this guide to reframing your life story is for you. With

As I pick up yet another toy and clear yet another plate my husband has left on the kitchen counter, I sigh (again). There are so many better things I can be doing than this drudgery. But who else will do the job of keeping the house in order? Have you recently felt this way

2020 didn’t start off very well with the COVID-19 pandemic and almost half a year has gone by now. As mothers, we bear the brunt of shouldering not just the additional work but also the increased anxiety for our families. But on mother’s day, it’s time to give yourself a break with these free mother’s

I initially thought essential oils sounded like something for people with no kids and some actual time on their hands, not me. The only ‘essential’ I thought I needed was a solid night’s sleep. However, there was a sale on IHerb, I bought a few bottles and I was hooked! The sense of smell is