Christmas and Materialism – Has The Meaning Of Christmas Changed?

Christmas and Materialism – Has The Meaning Of Christmas Changed?

What immediately enters your mind when you think of Christmas? Food, presents, laying down... oh and family time. What's happened to being grateful, living in the moment and attending midnight mass? Unheard of in today's generation. Indoctrination here is key. The decline in appreciating the meaning and concept of wholesome family time without the bells [...]

When Should You Put Your Christmas Tree Up?

When Should You Put Your Christmas Tree Up?

There's no right or wrong time to bring out the old tree to decorate. Or is there? Real trees of course have a specified shelf life which is usually December. But with artificial trees... now you're talking. I have been known to decorate a Christmas tree once or twice in September. I neither confirm nor [...]

The Best Beauty Advent Calendars 2023!

The Best Beauty Advent Calendars 2023!

The countdown to Christmas is just round the corner, chocolate advent calendars are so blasé. Behind every door is an early Christmas present, just for you. Treat yourself! Whether you separate a beauty calendar into individual Christmas gifts for your loved ones or keep these little bundles of joy for yourself, the possibilities are endless! [...]

Wordless Wednesday – Halloween Edition!

Wordless Wednesday – Halloween Edition!

Trick or treating, themed parties or having a quiet one indoors with spooky movies on surrounded by carved candlelit pumpkin, the latter is my go-to! How do you celebrate halloween? What's your favourite holiday of the year? Comment below!

Are We Making Ourselves Happy or Fulfilling Societal Expectations?

Are We Making Ourselves Happy or Fulfilling Societal Expectations?

Job, marriage, mortgage, kids; are these the expectations that narrate our reality? What makes you happy? We're constantly on a hamster wheel day in, day out. Sure, our life sequence is quite repetitive and may not be uplifting, but we've become so engrossed into what we should do and fulfil, the mass and materialistic consumption, [...]