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#GetBaking | Vegan Chocolate Cake Recipe

This is a really simple and delicious large cake that can be served in many different ways. You could make a large rectangular cake with a layer of ganache on top. You could also make a double layer round cake with buttercream inside and ganache on top. We have made it into a vegan black forest gateau, and it’s the perfect cake for a kids’ party 🙂

5 Simple, Safe And Natural Ways To Boost Your Energy Levels

Our increasingly busy lifestyles both in and out of work before the covid-19 pandemic had placed more demands on us than ever. Now, even though most of us have been living under restrictions and working from home since it begun, if you are anything like me though; i’ve basically cut out the strain of commuting to and from work or place of business, and replaced it with an increased sedentary lifestyle our energy levels have taken a sharp dive.

The Three in One Wonder Product Hike Hiko

I was very excited to be given the opportunity to work with the brand Hike Hiko, their THREE in ONE wonder product THE GRAFTER works to add moisture, to condition and to soothe your hands, hair and body. Yes, it takes care of all three key areas!

A Pinterest Inspired Look

As I am getting older, I am getting that more experimental with my look. I’ve found that my style of dress has changed quite dramatically and clothing that I loved even up to a year ago, I have come to find I no longer reach for. I’ve also become open to researching looks online; getting inspiration from websites like SheerLuxe and Pinterest to influence the looks I put together to wear day to day, as well as for evening events and blog shoots.

Changing Habits: Finding Healthier Alternatives

You get to a certain stage of life and your patterns and habits start to have a detrimental effect, perhaps you put on extra weight, feel some discomfort in your lungs, or notice that drinking is not what it once was. Now is a time to make some progressive changes that will help you to slim down and refocus your habits and your life. Read on for five great alternatives to common lifestyle patterns.

The Dock pro- Redefining Remote working

I am in love with start-ups that create innovative and necessary products that redefine the way we work and play. Since the global pandemic changed our lives 14 months ago, the vast majority of us have had to work from home. I for one have been working from home since the start of the Covid19 outbreak and having been accustomed to working from an office setting. It was challenging to get used to this new way of working.

10 Packing Essentials You Should Never Travel Without

Nothing feels worse when you reach your travel destination, open your suitcase, and your skin serum, or even worse, your wallet, is missing. But most mishaps, regardless of their level of inconvenience, are preventable.

How To Build An Outdoor Exercise Area That You Will Use

Exercising has always been a significant part of life, but it’s been made more important by the arrival of Covid-19. While gyms and indoor spaces appear to be opening up, there’s no telling if another wave of the virus will land us in lockdown again.

If that happens, you need a space you can use to stay in shape. With the spring and summer seasons approaching, it’s more motivating to do it outside rather than in a stale, stuffy box room. However, curating an outdoor workout area isn’t a piece of cake if you haven’t done it before.

How to Entertain Yourself When Living Alone

The most affected people by the lockdown regulations are those who stay alone. It gets even more challenging if you have to work from home, which means you spend 90% of your time alone. Even with the less strict physical distancing rules, which make it possible to venture out more often, you still have to mind your health and avoid crowded places or social gatherings. It means spending most of the time alone.

4 Things I wish I Knew In my 20’s

That takes me onto the subject of this post. As much as I love being in my 30’s and I honestly do mean that. I have found that on my numerous hours of reflections (and I mean numerous hours!) I have found that there are a few things that if I could go back I would do a LOT differently. As much as I try my best not to have any regrets (which is pretty impossible to be fair) I have pondered on what life would have been like; had I had a different perspective in my 20’s .