I've always enjoyed baking bread - the satisfaction of kneading the dough at the end of the long day, the beauty of bread rising and proving and the fantastic smell when the bread is baking. I've started to bake bread about 22 years ago when I moved from Prague to London and couldn't find the type of bread I liked locally. In those days, they were no artisan bakeries to speak of, and supermarkets only sold white or brown toast bread. For somebody who was used to rye sourdough bread, that was ... Read More about Easy Homemade Bread Recipe
Gryffindor Strip inspired Bath Bombs Tutorial
I live in a house full of Harry Potter fans. They love all things Harry Potter. The books, the movies, meals from the Harry Potter Cookbook, etc. I also have many friends who are Harry Potter fans, and when I'm looking for unique Harry Potter Gift Ideas, I thought I could whip up some Harry Potter Gryffindor Bath Bombs to give them. I enjoy using Bath Bombs, especially those I've found in boutiques, at farmers markets, or speciality shops. However, sometimes that can get expensive. ... Read More about Gryffindor Strip inspired Bath Bombs Tutorial
How to Save Money When Shopping for New Clothes
There are few experiences quite as exciting as shopping for new items of clothing. That is until you realise what a sizeable chunk it takes out of your bank balance! The good news is that it is indeed possible to bulk up your wardrobe without over-spending on your budget. Here are some saving-savvy tips to keep in mind. Get rid of your old clothes If you love to keep up with new trends, you can earn some money back by selling last season's must-haves before topping up your ... Read More about How to Save Money When Shopping for New Clothes
Simple & budget-friendly ways to decorate a guest bedroom
If, like much of the rest of the world, you are spending more time at home than normal and you feel like being extra-productive, rejigging the look of a guest bedroom may be in your plans. Research by NBCUniversal’s subscription service, Bluprint, has found that around 75% of Americans have creative hobbies, and statistics are similar across Europe. If design is yours, find the inspiration from the following frugal tips, and turn your home into a true oasis you can show off when ... Read More about Simple & budget-friendly ways to decorate a guest bedroom
12 Frugal Uses for Baking Soda
It looks like baking soda can be used for many jobs and it’s often more effective than a shop-bought cleaning product. And of course, if you compare the cost, baking soda wins every time. Here is my favourite list of baking soda applications that really work around the house. I've always enjoyed cake baking and use baking soda pretty much all the time. I would even use it to clean around the kitchen, but I’ve not realised how many other uses there! 1. Cleaning your drains I’ve done ... Read More about 12 Frugal Uses for Baking Soda
How to choose the perfect theme for your blog
So, finally, you have done it! You've decided to start your lifestyle blog, got your domain and hosting, downloaded WordPress, but now you are stuck staring on TwentyTwenty Theme wondering how you are going to turn THIS into your new blog! Sure enough, you want your new blog to be original, not just in content but also in design and you start to wonder whether the plead of free WordPress themes is going to be up to the job. I completely understand, because like you, I was in the same ... Read More about How to choose the perfect theme for your blog