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The healthiest baby food brands

The healthiest baby food brands

 

You always plan to create healthy and nutritious meals for your baby and then they reach 6 months old and life just keeps getting crazier.

 

Luckily there are some wonderful, healthy baby food brands available.

 

  1. Aldi Mamia

Aldi Mamia uses only organic ingredients in its products. It has a selection of puree pouches, fruit pots and meals which don’t contain any added sugar.

 

  1. Heinz Baby

Heinz promises to to make products as close to homemade as possible. The range includes products for every meal.

 

  1. Hipp Organic

Hipp Organic prides itself on sourcing organic ingredients from sustainable farms. The weaning range includes puree pouches, fruit pots, meals in trays or jars and breakfast cereals.

 

 

Top eco friendly beauty products

Top eco friendly beauty products

BYBI Babe Balm

BYBI – £18

This balm is 100% natural, vegan and cruelty-free. As far as we can tell, there isn’t a single winter-induced skin issue that this miracle balm can’t cure. Flaky lips? Gone. Ragged cuticles? What ragged cuticles? The packaging is totally eco-friendly too.

Tata Harper Clarifying Cleanser

Tata Harper Skincare – £60

If your skin is oily and prone to blemishes, you need Tata Harper’s new, 100% natural and non-toxic foaming cleanser in your life.

Sister & Co. Apricot, Lemon & Vanilla Body Melt

Sister & Co. – £27

All Sister & Co.’s products do not contain preservatives, synthetic compounds or toxins, so you’ll be doing your skin, and the environment, a whole world of good. 100% natural, this body balm is a treat for rough, scaly limbs.

WIN! a dance Introductory program worth £165

WIN a dance Introductory program worth £165

This includes

3 x 1 hour private lessons

3 x 1 group class

To enter this competition simply fill in the form below and like and share on Facebook and twitter!

Closing date 29th October 2018.
This offer is open to all UK residents.
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Winners will be informed via email
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WIN! A year’s skin health membership with Skinsmiths

WIN A YEAR’S MEMBERSHIP!! Skinsmiths are give away a Skin Health Membership including one High Intensity Treatment (worth £1,326)

For your chance to WIN simply fill in the form below and like and share on Facebook and Twitter.

Closing date 27th October 2018.
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You are only entered into this competition if you enter your full and correct email address.
Winners will be informed via email
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All you need to know about vegan leather

All you need to know about vegan leather

Vegan leather is made from synthetic materials like plastic, or natural materials such as cork, kelp or even pineapple leaves.

The most commonly used synthetic materials for vegan leather are polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or polyurethane (PU).

Just because vegan leather is good for the animals, don’t be under the illusion that all vegan leathers are good for the environment as well, due to the materials they can be made with. Synthetic vegan leathers don’t biodegrade.

If you want a truly eco-friendly vegan leather opt for a natural product that is sustainably sourced.

You can purchase this vegan Tote Bag here –https://vegetal.co.uk/product/vegan-leather-tote-handbag/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw_7HdBRDPARIsAN_ltcJcZA3cT3D3byRdA9Is-XkFS7NZV5diWacgNK5exUDVyEA-b-F-L5IaAi9aEALw_wcB

What to do if a friend is suffering with their mental health

What to do if a friend is suffering with their mental health

  1. Don’t ignore them. Look out for the signs, like anxiety or depression, tiredness, feeling down, snappier than usual, or just not themselves. Check in with them.

 

  1. Listen to them. Don’t offer advice, now isn’t the time to share your own experiences, theirs are unique to them, so let them talk. Let them know you are there and that you want to help.

 

  1. If you’re worried about saying the wrong thing, simply say ‘I’ve noticed you aren’t yourself, you seem a bit down at the moment’. Just showing you care will go a long way.

 

  1. Hold their hand and seek help together.

WIN! StorkSak Little Traveller Baby Toiletry Set

To win this amazing Toiletry Set, simply fill in the form below and like and share on Facebook and Twitter!

Includes: 1 x Floral reusable gift box, 1 x Baby Bath Wash & Shampoo 200ml, 1 x Baby Lotion 100ml, 1 x 100ml Baby Oil, 1 x Baby Balm 60g and a pack of 25 cotton Baby Wipes.

Features:

  • Dermatologically tested
  • Made in England
  • Ecocert certified organic
  • Perfect as a gift
  • Hypoallergenic and suitable for sensitive skin
  • Organic and natural ingredients
  • Wipes are made from biodegradable 100% organic cotton
  • Lovely scent of English pear, Chamomile extract and Honey
  • Responsibly sourced and recyclable packaging
  • No parabens, SLS, mineral oils, petrochemicals or synthetic fragrances are used

This set can be purchased here – Click here to view

Closing date 3rd November 2018.
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Winners will be informed via email
We cannot guarantee delivery date.
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How to get motivated to exercise in the winter

How to get motivated to exercise in the winter

Getting out of bed in the morning to train is tough enough without the added unpleasantness of the cold, wet and dark. But you know how important working out is for both your body and mind; use these tips to stay motivated to exercise in winter:

  1. Invest in lightweight workout clothing. Layers you can add or remove as you get warmer, or as you’re cooling down.
  2. Book a class or exercise with a friend. Having someone hold you to account will get you out of the door.
  3. Take a before photo and use it as motivation to keep you going; you can track real time body changes.

The surprising benefits of a cup of tea

Is there anything better than a warming cup of tea and a biscuit to relax? Now we’ve got even more reason to enjoy a brew…

It may help women to live longer

According to an Australian study in 2015 which studied the health records of 1,000 women aged 75 and up, it was shown that the women who had an average of two cuppas per day 40% were likely to live longer than women that didn’t.

It may help in preventing Dementia

Research conducted by the National University of Singapore suggested that

drinking black, oolong or green tea reduced the risk of cognitive impairment in older people by 50%. This risk was boosted to 86% for participants who were genetically at risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

It may help to keep that youthful glow

If you see any advert for face creams/serums/oils or any other lotions and potions you’ll know that most of them rave about containing anti-oxidant properties, but there’s no need to splash the cash on a new skincare routine. Tea contains anti-oxidants which can help slow down the appearance of ageing and help your cells to regenerate and repair.

Go on, put the kettle on!

 

 

 

Eco-friendly clothing brands

Eco-friendly clothing brands

Fashion can be a fast business and it’s damaging our planet. We live in a consumer driven society, where we want our cake and eat it, but we don’t want to pay for the privilege.

Let’s stop that mentality now and embrace eco-friendly fashion.

Choose fashion brands that are kind to the planet, kind to humanity and kind to your body.

Opt for organic cottons and sustainable bamboo. Demand products that have been made in countries with strict child labour laws. Pay more for better quality and learn to mend rather than discard damaged clothes.

Buy from brands such as:

Thought

Seasalt

Bibico