The COVID-19 pandemic is challenging us in ways we could never have imagined, from unprecedented amounts of family time to home-schooling to working remotely – or not working at all. These sudden, rapid changes in the way we live, coupled …
Festive Baking: Spiced Banana Bread
Baking has always been a passion of mine. I love showing my daughter ways to bake up some yummy treats. A festive favourite in our house is a spiced banana bread. We often use the left over mix for my …
Gift Small This Christmas
It’s that time of year again and whilst consumerism is increasingly on the rise and materialism is frequently being pushed by huge corporations through the saturation of media, I feel that, as the founder of Sincerely Essie, I have a …
5 Habits of Self Love to Adopt In Your Life Right Now
Self love is so important in developing a positive mindset and being confident in who you are. When you love yourself you make the best decisions for yourself and become the best person you can be. There are various strategies …
The Societal Pressure For Modern Day Women
Since the very beginning of time women were supposed to stay in their caves, keep the fire lit and kids fed, while men, the heads of the families, were hunting. At that time, those gender roles were justified by men’s …
How To Prepare For Your First Cervical Smear Screening
Your first cervical smear screening at the age of 25 can be an incredible daunting thing. I was suffering from a severe anxiety disorder at the time of mine, so adequate preparation to keep my nerves in check was crucial …
5 Books You Need On Your Child’s Bookshelf
I’ve always loved reading, and as soon as I found out I was expecting my son, who is now nearly 4, I knew I wanted to pass on my love of literature. His bookshelves filled up quickly which made me …
Amplifying Black Voices
I’m sure you’ve all heard this phrase a lot, but do you know what it means and how to act on it? Let’s break it down. Amplifying black voices means allowing the black voices that were previously silenced to take …
5 Ways to Keep Your Kids Occupied At Home
With Covid-19 being declared a pandemic and countries going under lockdown, most people are now staying at home with their kids whilst working on a remote basis. Let’s be honest, it’s difficult enough to keep young ones occupied with something …
Trusting a Mother’s Instincts
Becoming a first-time mum is like riding a rollercoaster ride without a seatbelt. There are massive highs and rushes of adrenaline and joy, as well as plummeting lows that scare the hell out of you! They say that a mother …