Flowers. Chocolates. Home-made jewellery. All this mama wants for Mother’s Day is some alone time. And she’s not afraid to say it. By Ava Wilde As a mum of a 6 month old and a two year old, I’ve been learning to navigate the beautiful chaos of motherhood. And I’ve …
15 Quotes By Female Icons Who Understood The Assignment
If you’re looking to upgrade your mindset and stop letting people kill your vibe, these women aren’t just strong, they’re the original trendsetters of unapologetic energy. 1. ANGELINA JOLIE “Figure out who are you separate from your family. Find who you are in this world and what you need to …
Emma Heaphy: Healing words for those in the thick of motherhood
Author and mum-of-three Emma Heaphy turns her real and raw motherhood musings into healing words, including the poem, Being a Mother. By Emma Heaphy Being a mother isn’t always easy, But I wouldn’t change it. Not a single thing. Not the tired. Not the relentlessness. Not the hard. No matter …
Emily Blunt’s 5 Biggest Life Lessons in Motherhood
She’s the star of Devil Wears Prada 2. And she’s also a mother of two. We sat down with Emily Blunt to learn how she does the juggle. Having children changed the way Emily Blunt wanted to live her day-to-day life. Together with husband John Krasinksi, and daughters Hazel and …
The best at-home hair mask you could ever need
Breathe new life into your mermaid locks with this Ayurdevic hair mask that will leave your hair feeling like silk. Hello home spa. By Chasca Summerville It is common for hair to dry out due to changes in season, exposure to the sun, salt or chlorinated water, hair dye, styling tools …
What you need to know about rice water and the viral beauty hack
Have you been letting your beauty regime go down the drain? If the trending rice water hack is anything to go by, you literally have. By Harper Steele Okay, so let’s talk about rice water. It’s like the secret weapon your grandma probably knew about but forgot to pass down …
Hair porosity is going viral on TikTok – here’s what it means
Another day, another TikTok trend. This time it’s hair porosity. Let’s find out WTF it means for you and your lovely locks. By Emily Quinn Hair porosity refers to your hair’s ability to absorb and retain moisture. Think of it as your hair’s personality – is it high maintenance or …
The natural body butter recipe that will make your skin glow like a teen
This rose body butter recipe is where it’s at. Make it, slather it on, light a ciggy (not really, lol) and relax. By Chasca Summerville Ayurveda offers many beautiful self-care practices that you can follow from the comfort of your own home, using simple ingredients and tools. These practices are designed …
How to care less about what others think and back yourself
Newsflash: disapproval and rejection are healthy. Here’s how to make them work to your advantage and care less about what other people think. By Carlii Lyon I suddenly realised, at the age of 35, that certain forms of disapproval and rejection are healthy. And if anything, a good sign of progress. …
Mastering the motherhood juggle – 5 key strategies for better balance
Feeling the pressure of being a mum and everything else? Follow these 5 steps to overcome the juggle of motherhood. By Amy Molloy 1. A REMINDER TO RELEASE LETTING GO OF YOUR GRIP Whenever I feel out of my comfort zone, I can fall into a space of ‘over-coping’, refusing …