Useful & Beautiful

08/03/2022

Please check out my latest page if you are looking for a unique and comfortable stay in the wilds of West Wales.

22/04/2021

I'll be honest with you the past few months have been tough. I am sorry have failed to be current with Useful & Beautiful. I feel I should explain, I have unfortunately had to refuse to help clients with requests that I would of loved to assist. I have had to admit to commit to self-care and family first as I have been suffering with a variety of symptoms that have been diagnosed as Long COVID. It took me quite a while to admit that I had an issue, which just made things worse. I have had to slow down and take time out to recover. Love to you all Xx

03/11/2020

Busy making body butter, it's so simple and so good.. This one is made using mango butter, shea butter, coconut oil, sweet almond oil.. I added a little rosehip oil which is supposed to be good for healing scars and scented it with rose absolute and ylang-ylang... These will be gifts for friends X

01/11/2020

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1916705775135274&id=513656005440265

It's been a particularly stressful year.. Let's take more time out to do the things that restore us and make us laugh and smile..X

Bite-Size UnBusy Holiday Challenges 👉🏾
becomingunbusy.com/take-back-your-holiday
*We start Nov 1 💛

15/10/2020

That frost this morning has prompted me to pick the last of our rosehips to turn into delicious syrup.. I made it for the first time the other week. I was super impressed by how easy it was to do and so good on the morning porridge.. Apparently its actually healthy for you too.. Xx

02/10/2020

In a world where we all have differences.. Be kind X

02/09/2020

WATT a thoroughly inspiring book, so glad it arrived in a rainy day so I could devour it.. (Thank you Thea de klein for trying to get me to the group.. I've got the book instead!), highly recommend it!

07/08/2020

https://becomingunbusy.com/documentaries

A great list of the top Netflix documentaries to watch with your family. These documentaries will open the door to life-changing discussions with your kids.

02/07/2020

Useful tips for a less stressful house move..

Ideally allow yourself 6 weeks to prepare.

Collect packing supplies. (bubble wrap, tape, marker pens, newspapers, boxes)

Ideally choose sturdy boxes of the same size, this will make stacking easier and maximise use of space. (Ensure they are securely taped!)

Collect more boxes than you think you'll need.

Declutter as much as possible! Donate/Sell. Only take what you think you'll want in your new home. Pair down your bookshelf too.

When dismantling furniture keep all bolts and screws in a zip lock bag and tape securely to the item, careful not place where paint maybe pulled off though.

Sharpies at the ready label boxes clearly.

Label according to destination room, number each box with a list of whats in each (ideally).

Pack the rooms that are used least first to be unpacked last.

Pack heavy items in smaller boxes where possible, consider being able to lift it!

Pack a box of essential items, such as the tea/ kettle/snacks/first aid/scissors/cleaning products to be packed last or kept close to hand.

Each family member should pack a suitcase for the first night, to include their necessary items for that time, children's favourite book or teddy as well as toothbrush and jamis.

Pack all bedding together to be packed last.

Pack 'like with like'.

Take photos of leads that are complicated to put back.. This will help take the stress out of reconstruction.

Ask a professional to help if you are short of time or want the move to be less stressful.

Remember preparation is the key to self-care and less stress.

Happy moving!

P. S Don't pack your cat in a box!

02/07/2020

https://nosidebar.com/things-minimalists-dont-do/ Sorry its not my post, but I consider there are some relevant tips for you all.

Give yourself some breathing room by skipping these 10 things that minimalists don’t do.

18/04/2020

Another thing, I have found time to commit to the Wim Hof, I have been interested in his method for years, but always found the excuse of no time to do it, even though it's literally 20minutes out of my day to do the BREATHING! It's a free app, useful guided breathing bubble. There has never been a better time to do this, deep breathing is key to de-stress, STRENGTHENING of your immune system and preparing for Covid 19.
I share because I care and he is a beautiful man. X