Life Hacks

Black Friday can be a fantastic way of bagging a bargain when doing your Christmas shopping. But have you ever wondered where the holiday got its name from? Some people believe we call the day after Thanksgiving Black Friday because shops would go from operating at a loss, or being “in the red,” to earning a profit, or being “in the black...

How do you feel after exercising? Worn out and ready to collapse on the sofa – maybe, but we bet you’re also pretty happy with yourself for giving it a go. As well as the mood boost, you’ll most likely feel more energised and those problems previously buzzing around your anxious head may not be quite as loud and troublesome as before. This ...

While we count down the days till the clocks spring forward (come on 27th March!), now is the best time to focus our energies on getting organised and welcome the new year with a fresh start. Many of us are natural organisers, whereas some of us need a little more inspiration! So we’ve put together some handy tips to get your home in good shape ...

The New Year is the perfect time to kickstart a fresh new routine and be your most productive self. But while we commit to new year intentions, it’s also important not to expect too much and pile on the pressure to be our ‘best and most productive’ selves. The Traffic Light System is a great way to gain control over your energy levels and ...

We still haven’t quite gotten over the excitement of launching our epic new vegan Meringue Bars last month, just in time for #Veganuary! We’ve got all your snacking needs covered, but what other ways can we help to make this #Veganuary the best one yet? Know why you’re doing it.Whether it’s to challenge yourself to try something new, for ...

The Christmas holidays and “healthy” rarely go hand in hand. But there are a few tweaks you can make during the holidays to ensure you’re feeling your best as we enter the new year. ProteinProtein regulates your appetite, so if you have a big lunch or dinner in the pipeline, start the day with a good quality, protein filled breakfast. When ...

What is #ZeroWasteWeek?Welcome to #ZeroWasteWeek, the annual campaign that challenges us to focus on wasting less and support each other in our zero waste journey. Zero Waste Week was founded in 2008 by Rachelle Strauss to act against the environmental impact of climate change and now, over 80 countries get involved with the campaign each year. We...