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The Calm Living Blog
Welcome to our lifestyle blog, where we embrace the beauty of calm, organised, and cosy family living. Here, you'll find inspiring posts that blend practical tips, heartfelt stories, and curated product recommendations to enhance your everyday life. Whether you're a busy parent or simply seeking ways create a more cosy home environment, our content designed to resonate with readers of all ages who prioritise family lifestyle and self-care. Join us on this journey to cultivate a warm and inviting space for you and your loved ones.
Delicious and Nutritious Meals to Keep You Warm This Winter
As the temperature drops and the days grow shorter, our cravings often shift towards warm, comforting meals. Winter is the perfect season to indulge in delicious and nutritious recipes that not only warm your body but also nurture your health. From hearty soups to flavourful casseroles, this blog post will explore some fantastic winter recipes that will keep you cosy all season long. Comforting Winter Recipes Winter meals are typically about warmth and comfort. It's the time
Aug 21, 20254 min read
How to Stay Organised and Maintain Wellbeing in Your Daily Life
Staying organised while maintaining your wellbeing can feel like a balancing act. With busy schedules, work demands, and personal commitments, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. However, by adopting practical organisation tips and focusing on your mental and physical health, you can create a daily routine that supports both productivity and happiness. This guide will walk you through effective strategies to help you stay on top of your tasks and nurture your wellbeing every day.
Aug 20, 20254 min read
Delicious and Nourishing Cold Weather Recipes to Keep You Warm and Cosy
Autumn and winter are the perfect seasons to indulge in hearty, comforting meals that not only warm you up but also nourish your body. As the temperature drops, our bodies crave foods that provide energy and warmth. This blog post explores a variety of delicious winter recipes that are both satisfying and packed with nutrients. Whether you are looking for soups, stews, or baked dishes, these recipes will keep you cosy and healthy throughout the cold months. Warm and Hearty Co
Aug 19, 20253 min read
Finding The Balance: Simple Strategies to Organise Your Life and Regain Motivation When Feeling Overwhelmed
Feeling overwhelmed or unmotivated is something everyone experiences at some point. Whether it's due to work, personal responsibilities, or just a chaotic environment, finding balance and clarity can feel impossible. Fortunately, there are straightforward strategies to organise your life and boost your motivation. This post shares practical tips that can help you navigate through tough times. Understanding the Overwhelm to help you find the balance Before diving into organisi
Jul 14, 20254 min read
Unlocking Your Best Self: The Crucial Importance of Self Care and Stress Management Tips
In our busy lives, taking care of ourselves can feel like a daunting task. With constant pressures from work, family, and daily commitments, it’s all too easy to forget our own needs. Yet, self-care is not merely a luxury; it is a vital part of living a balanced life and the importance of self-care cannot be emphasised enough. Embracing self-care and effective stress management techniques can transform you into a healthier and happier person. Understanding the Importance of S
Jul 9, 20254 min read
Simple and Delicious Meals to Keep You Warm This Winter
As the temperatures drop and winter settles in, our cravings shift towards hearty and comforting meals. Nothing is quite as satisfying as a warm bowl of soup or a savoury casserole after a long, chilly day. In this blog post, we will explore a range of simple and delicious winter recipes that will not only warm your soul but also provide nourishment during the colder months. Winter Recipes: Cosy Soups to Savour Soups are a classic choice for winter meals. They are not only ea
Jul 4, 20255 min read
Chill Out This Summer with Refreshing Recipes and Hydration Tips for the Whole Family
As the sun shines brighter and temperatures soar, summer brings a wonderful opportunity to enjoy fresh, tasty treats while keeping our health on track. In this post, you will find a delicious selection of summer recipes, from revitalising drinks to vibrant meals, perfect for family gatherings. You’ll also discover essential tips to stay hydrated, ensuring everyone, including picky eaters, enjoys healthy options this season. Refreshing Summer Recipes 1. Watermelon and Feta Sal
Jul 3, 20254 min read
How to Stay Organised and Maintain Wellbeing Every Day
In today's fast-paced world, staying organised and maintaining wellbeing has become crucial for success and happiness. We often juggle multiple responsibilities, whether it is work, family, or personal goals. The key to a fulfilling life lies in finding a balance. This article will provide practical tips and strategies you can implement every day to enhance your organisation and wellbeing. Organisation and Wellbeing Being organised can significantly improve your mental and ph
Jun 23, 20254 min read
Delicious and Nutritious Meals for Cold Weather
As the chill of winter is barely a few months away, many of us find comfort in hearty meals that warm both our bodies and souls. Winter is the perfect time to indulge in delicious and nutritious recipes that not only satisfy our cravings but also provide essential nutrients to keep us healthy during the colder months. This blog post explores some amazing winter recipes, highlighting the importance of warmth, nourishment, and flavour. The next few months are the perfect time t
Jun 16, 20255 min read
Delicious Ideas for Cosy and Nutritious Winter Meals
As the cold weather settles in, nothing warms the heart and soul quite like a hearty meal. Winter is the perfect time to indulge in cosy, nutritious dishes that not only satisfy hunger but also nurture our bodies. In this blog post, we’ll explore a variety of delicious ideas for winter recipes that are both comforting and health-conscious. Nutritious Winter Recipes to Savour When thinking about winter meals, hearty soups and stews come to mind. They are not only easy to prepa
Jun 12, 20253 min read
How to Stay Organised and Maintain Your Wellbeing
Staying organised is not just about keeping a tidy workspace; it involves enhancing your overall wellbeing. In today’s fast-paced world, balancing personal and professional commitments can be challenging. However, effective organization can alleviate stress, improve productivity, and lead to a healthier lifestyle. In this article, we will explore various strategies to help you stay organized while maintaining your mental and physical health. Organisation and Its Importance Or
Jun 5, 20254 min read
White Chocolate And Dried Cranberry Cookie Mix In A Jar! A Cute Little Gift For Valentine's Day, Easter Or As A Budget Friendly Inexpensive Last Minute Gift For Any Occasion.
What you’ll need (makes 1 x 750g white chocolate and dried cranberry cookie mix in a jar, remember you can make multiple of these to give as last minute gifts on any occasion (including Valentine's Day ❤️😉) as they are designed to be budget friendly and inexpensive): 750ml airtight glass jars 160 Caster sugar 1 teaspoon salt 300g plain flour 2 tablespoons corn flour 1.5 teaspoons baking powder 200g white chocolate chips 100g chopped dried cranberries Individual squares of wh
Jan 26, 20242 min read
Skincare Part 2 - The Top 10 Beauty And Skincare Accessories To Keep In Your Boudoir To Keep You Looking Youthful & Glam Without The Need For Botox Or Fillers
In part 1 of this post, we covered skincare products that are definitely worth a try. They are well worth the monetary investment and leave your skin feeling amazing. If you’ve already ordered any of them, then you’ve got good taste! 😉 So, let’s have a look at which skincare and beauty accessories should be added to your “boudoir” to compliment your collection. I’m going to level with you, when I’ve got make-up on. I quite like my face; it makes me feel confident. My skin
Jan 22, 20248 min read
My Cookie Mix in a Jar! A Great Last Minute Money Saving Gift For Just About Any Occasion!
There's nothing worse than being invited to someone's house for a nice meal, a party or a BBQ and realising you've nothing to bring for the host or hostess. You look at the clock, realise it's already time for the shops to shut and start to panic! Well panic no more. These cookie jars are so ridiculously easy to make and most people have these dry ingredients in their kitchens anyway. The principle behind a cookie jar is that you provide the dry mix only, layered in an airtig
Jan 10, 20242 min read
Laura’s Fall Curried Pumpkin And Lentil Soup Recipe
Ingredients (makes roughly 10 good sized portions): 1kg diced fresh or frozen pumpkin/butternut squash 3 large brown onions, roughly chopped / roughly diced 5 large carrots, roughly sliced (skin on or off, up to you) or a bag of frozen carrots 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped 3 spring onions, roughly chopped 1 teaspoon Oregano 1 ½ heaped teaspoons of mild curry paste (I prefer Pataak’s mild curry paste but you use whatever you prefer, including curry powder
Nov 15, 20232 min read
Laura’s Slow Cooker Hearty Lamb Casserole With Red Wine And Italian Herbs!
Ingredients: 1kg baking potatoes – peeled and cut into small chunks 600g lamb shoulder or leg – cut into small chunks 1 large turnip – peeled and cut into small chunks 4/5 large carrots – peeled and cut reasonably thickly into diagonal slices 1 large swede – peeled and cut into small chunks 2 large brown onions – peeled, cut in half and the cut into slim strips 2 large leeks – sliced lengthways and sliced into 1cm strips 50g butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons plain f
Nov 15, 20233 min read
My Italian Herb Mix
Ingredients: 10 heaped teaspoons dried Oregano 6 heaped teaspoons dried Thyme 6 heaped teaspoons dried Basil 4 heaped teaspoons dried Red Pepper Flakes 5 heaped teaspoons dried Rosemary 4 heaped teaspoons dried Sage 3 heaped teaspoons dried Parsley ½ teaspoon Garlic Salt Method: Add all the ingredients to a container you can put a lid on. Shake the container with the lid sealed shut to thoroughly combine. Either keep in the container if it is airtight or transfer to a spice
Nov 15, 20231 min read
Youthful Skin Without Botox: 8 Proven Skincare Tips for Glowing, Healthy Skin
I don’t know about you, but youthful skin without Botox? Yes please! For years now I have found my skin changes from season to season. One season it gets sweaty and covered in spots, the next it’s dry, scratchy and irritated from both the cold outside and the dry heat indoors and don’t even get me started on the monthly PMS hormonal changes! I know skin is skin, that’s common sense! But everybody’s skin has different needs depending on what conditions your skin or your body m
Nov 11, 20237 min read
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