Our wellness industry is flooded with oceans of information on how healthy smoothies and juices are and how consuming them we absorb a rich mix of vitamins, fiber and other nutrients. However, the truth is that the difference between the poison and the cure is in the amount. I was doing my master’s degree in Amsterdam when my sun-loving nature was completely swept away by a nightfall at 4pm; weather that changes more dynamically and than the mood of a woman in menopause and winds stronger than a typhoon. As a result, I fell into one of those dark periods that psychologists call depression. I called it “hungry for everything…
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7 SMALL SECRECTS TO GET KIDS ENJOY TOOTHBRUSHING
I anticipated many challenges in motherhood, but brushing teeth has never been one of them. Even after countless wars of diaper change and lengthy hair-washing negotiations, I never dreamed that a day would come when fighting for brushing thw teeth would come on the agenda. Until recently, this process for my already 4-year-old daughter was a stream of virtuous negotiations and long stories about life, but NOT teeth brushing 🙂 I knew there had to be something to make this daunting task more enjoyable, so I went hunting for ideas on how M to have this pearly white smile without the exhausting fuss in the bathroom. In this article, I…
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THE MOTIVATION TO EXERCISE AT HOME
The strongest motivation is the one that comes from our hearts and minds. It is the things that we dream of from the bottom of our souls that ignite the fire in us and give us the strength to continue our journey. Have you noticed how sometimes we put the idea that we need to lose weight very urgently in our head? But instead of making a change, we nest even more comfortably in our sedentary lifestyle and eat even more passionately from the chocolate hidden in the drawer. Obviously, weight loss is not a REAL priority at this point. Things start to happen when we really want them. Because…
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HOGMANAY – THE SCOTTISH NEW YEAR
We have been living in Scotland for so many years and I yet have not told you about the Scottish New Year – Hogmanay. Edinburgh’s Hogmanay festival has become one of the largest New Year’s celebrations in the world taking place on the streets of Edinburgh with the Castle of Edinburgh as a background. It is a 3 day festival full of events that include a torchlight procession, live music concerts, family events, a massive street party, traditional dancing, fireworks, and a cold dip in the sea! Torchlight Procession /30 Dec/ The interesting thing about Hogmanay is that it officially starts on the night before the New Year’s Eve with…
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MINUTES OF WISDOM – END OF YEAR REFLECTION
For the last few days I have been tormented by a growing wisdom tooth. How come it decided to pop up exactly on New Year’s Eve? 2020 obviously will be the beginning of many new adventures. And since a new wisdom is emerging in me (may the fourth wisdom tooth miss me), I decided to pose you a serious question. Did you do your end of year reflection? 🙂 🙂 🙂 I know – it is debatable shall we do it or not. Some completely deny its usefulness. Others are waiting for the end of the year to make it. I’m somewhere in the middle. I try to reflect on…
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MY FESTIVE COSMETICS SELECTION
Women have two weapons – cosmetics and tears. And since it is the most magical time of the year, I would rather focus on the first. When I was younger I used to stick to the skincare cosmetics I was happy with. Nowadays, however, I love trying new things. Every time I am to buy a new skincare product, I am looking for brands I have not used before or new care from the brands that I love. I am a picky customer, however. I always do my research before buying anything new. I love treating my skincare as jewlery for the face. And since we are in the most glamorous…
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HEALTHY HOMEMADE MARZIPAN CANDIES
Merry Christmas, mermaids! I love the feeling of this holiday so much! It carries the aroma of peace and tranquility. Home comfort and late mornings under the blankets. Snowmen and mulled wine. A burning fireplace and the warm embrace of a loved one in slippers with the muzzle of the reindeer Rudolf. All this home idyll is just inviting the senses to taste something sweet. After all, during the holidays not only the soul but also the senses rejoice 🙂 We saturated our taste buds with a homemade marzipan, which we prepared in just a few minutes with my little one. It’s not a traditional Christmas dessert, but it is…
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10 ESSENTIAL RULES OF A LADY
#1 “Don’t be a woman that needs a man, be a woman that a man needs.” #2 “A woman wears her tears like jewelry.” #3 “If a man whistles at you, don’t respond. You’re a lady, not a dog.” #4 “Cinderella didn’t need to take off her dress to get her Prince Charming, and neither do you.” #5 “Don’t waste your tears on someone who doesn’t deserve to see your smile.” #6 “You are allowed to scream, you are allowed to cry, but do not GIVE UP.” #7 “You are stronger than you seem, braver than you believe…
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13 TIPS TO STAY IN SHAPE DURING THE HOLIDAYS
The X-mas and New Year’s holidays are a great opportunity to spend more time with our beloved ones, get rid of the work stress and gather strength and inspiration for everything that comes after. However, they are also an occasion to indulge into more culinary temptations and laziness than usual, and hence gain extra weight. Ever since I have a kid, laziness has been long forgotten. However, with all the family gatherings and going out with friends, I have more options to break my healthy diet. That is why I have created several rules that, when successfully applied, guarantee the preservation of our weight, great tone and shape not only…
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THE BEAUTIFUL SKIN REQUIRES COMMITMENT & CARE, NOT A MIRACLE
Having a healthy and radiant skin is one of the most wonderful gifts we can make for ourselves. Our skin is constantly exposed to different climatic conditions, stress, polluted air, excessive sun exposure and more. That is why today we will talk with Petya Petkova how to adapt our facial skin care in a way to respond to its needs in the context of the environmental and seasonal impact. You know Petya from our previous interview – We are never fully dressed without perfume. All the tips that Petya shares with us here are subject to her past experience and personal observations in the cosmetics industry. It is important to…
