My journey to a cleaner living life
If you love fruity gin, then you're going to love this tipple. With gin's popularity showing no signs of abating there's so much choice around, but it's great fun experimenting with your own flavours. Having been a bit of a late-comer to gin, since I discovered a liking to the G&T, I have enjoyed infusing … Continue reading How to make elderflower and lemon gin
Over the last couple of years I've developed a bit of a craving for courgettes and it seems like I am not the only one as this once unloved veg has become such a healthy eaters favourite that in January 2017 in the UK, a shortage of courgettes led to a courgette-crisis! But how do … Continue reading 5 ways to go crazy for courgettes
Over the last couple of years my love of dahlias has grown. So much so that through late August and through September I usually always have a vase of them in my home. I just love their symmetrical form and dazzling colours. Last September I took a trip to Anglesey Abbey (the gorgeous National … Continue reading Where to find the most dazzling dahlias
If I counted how many times I have holidayed in St Ives I would run out of fingers. It feels like my second home and I simply love it. But St Ives is not only great for amazing beaches and views it also has some great eateries. Here’s my top 5. Cornish Catch I was … Continue reading My top 5 eats in St Ives
So what's happened with gin of late? It's become the on-trend, must-have drink. Having become a recent convert I thought I'd have a go at making some flavoured gin. Gin and I have never been friends. Up until a month ago I had only drunk gin once in my life, way back in my early … Continue reading How to easily make Rhubarb & Elderflower Gin
So 4 weeks ago today I decided to start the #plankchallenge. Did I manage to complete it ... and if so what has happened between then and now? So yes I DID it! Admittedly I had a couple of days off whilst on a mini-break to Italy, but other than that I have stuck at … Continue reading #plank challenge – 1 month on
Every week I have been doing planks at my pilates class for quite some time. They are hard but I know that they are good for me. But let's face it once a week is not enough to make a difference so ..... I've decided to set my own #plankchallenge. A plank a day for … Continue reading 6 benefits of doing planks everyday
I don’t know about you, but I sometimes find myself overly worrying about things. Worrying about how something might pan out, apprehensive about something big coming up and sometimes just worrying about worrying. Please tell me that I am not alone ........ If I am feeling a little anxious I turn to Bach’s Rescue Remedy. … Continue reading How to keep cool, calm and collected
My idea of clean living yes of course includes cleaner food, but it's also about a cleaner lifestyle and that means less stress and creating more hygge moments in my life (take a look at my blog on Hygge : what it is and why you need some in your life). Last week I was lucky enough … Continue reading My mini adventure to Venice
If you’ve not visited before then a trip to Venice needs to be on your bucket list. Last week I was lucky enough to spend a couple of, child and work free, days in this Adriatic gem and it did not disappoint. Prior to going I was a little concerned on what the food options … Continue reading Can you eat clean in Venice?
Clean Living Clare 