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How do you run when you have a 9-5?

breakfast when I want to fuel up for a run
breakfast when I want to fuel up for a run

How do you fit in a weekday run when you work 9-5, aren’t a morning person and have a busy 5-9? Welcome to my life. Here is my plan on how to successfully have a 30-minute lunchtime run midweek and be back in time for those afternoon Teams calls. If you get an hour’s lunch […]

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Thanks for reading. This article was written by me (Rachael) on February 2024 . I last updated it on: February 2024

It's tagged with the category: Couch to 5k Fitness

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Beginners Couch to 5k top 10 popular running questions answered

Ice your shin splints with these gel packs
Ice packs! Great for helping reduce inflammation

The couch to 5k program gets you running 5k in 30 minutes over a 9-week plan, by gradually increasing distance and total time running (instead of walking) each week. If you’re out of shape and want to improve your fitness, or never worked out, the program would be a great way for you to get […]

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Thanks for reading. This article was written by me (Rachael) on December 2023 . I last updated it on: February 2024

It's tagged with the category: Couch to 5k Fitness

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Top 10 Tips to Prepare For a First Time Cruise

Tips and advice for first time cruise
Tips and advice for first time cruise

If you’re going on a cruise for the first time and want some tips on how you can make it that little bit easier, read my tips below. I’ve been on 4 cruises with P&O Cruises now. From 2 weeks in the Caribbean to a week in the Mediterranean. Over this time I’ve added small […]

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Thanks for reading. This article was written by me (Rachael) on October 2023 . I last updated it on: October 2023

It's tagged with the category: Travel

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Shokz OpenFit Review after using for 2 months

Shokz OpenFit open-ear wireless Headphones review
Shokz OpenFit open-ear wireless Headphones review

I bought Shokz OpenFit for myself as a birthday present back in July. I figured it was about time I did a thorough review of how I’m using them, what I like, what I dislike and suggestions if you’re not sure about purchasing. First of all, they’re very unique headphones built with certain features, including: […]

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Thanks for reading. This article was written by me (Rachael) on August 2023 . I last updated it on: April 2024

It's tagged with the category: Fitness

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Dermatica Prescription Skincare Review for Melasma with Tretinoin

Tretinoin, 0.05% per tube - the first 2 months was 0.025 Hydroquinone, 4% per tube From looking at my upcoming formulas, they are introducing Niacinamide 4% and Azelaic Acid 4% in September (this will be my 5th month)
Dermatica personalised skincare review - with Tretinoin Hydroquinone Niacinamide Azelaic Acid

After returning from holiday, I had full-blown melasma/hyperpigmentation from sun damage across my forehead and down the sides of my face. It wasn’t anything I’d experienced, mainly acne and oily skin. This was entirely new for me so I had some investigating to do. I’d always had a slight discolouration on my forehead after getting […]

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Thanks for reading. This article was written by me (Rachael) on August 2023 . I last updated it on: April 2024

It's tagged with the category: Skincare

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London Nootropics Adaptogenic Mushroom Coffee review: My Top 10 Favourite Benefits

london nootropics mushroom coffee review - zen cbd ashwaganda
This is a sachet and shows how much you get - it's a lot!

After buying 8 large boxes since February 2022, I’ve got a thing or two to say about London Nootropics mushroom coffee! One of the biggest changes is how it’s replaced my morning filter coffee – my favourite thing. I now have ‘Flow’ which is one of the flavours available from the brand. Changing coffee to […]

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Thanks for reading. This article was written by me (Rachael) on June 2023 . I last updated it on: January 2024

It's tagged with the category: Health and Wellbeing

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Facetheory Skincare to the rescue after painful acne – my honest review

Facetheory skincare review moisturiser vitamin c hyaluronic acid
My full morning staple routine

Facetheory is a UK-based skincare brand; Leaping Bunny & PETA approved. I’ve been using them for years, as being a bit lazy, I love it when a website makes it super easy to choose products right for you. I go for products to support with oily skin, acne and hyperpigmentation. They have a ‘routine builder’ […]

Hi, welcome to my beauty blog. I am Rachael, and this is my beauty blog

Thanks for reading. This article was written by me (Rachael) on June 2023 . I last updated it on: December 2023

It's tagged with the category: Skincare

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BEIS Sport Sling Crossbody Bag in Beige – my full review

Beis sports sling bag review in beige
Beis sports sling bag review in beige

After buying the expandable backpack in September 2022, I’d been keeping my eye out for the sling to be available, as it’s currently out of stock everywhere. Little did I know my eagle-eyed husband signed up to receive stock updates on Revolve.com, and managed to snag one in the days it was in stock. It’s […]

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Thanks for reading. This article was written by me (Rachael) on March 2023 . I last updated it on: January 2024

It's tagged with the category: Fitness

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9 tips on how to reduce acne and take care of your oily, hormonal skin

The Body Shop camomile cleansing butter with Face halo
I use The Body Shop camomile cleansing butter with Face Halo

For the past few years I’ve started getting a lot of spots the week before my period is due – bigger spots around my face and smaller ones across my forehead. Not only that, I also get spots throughout the month – on the sides of my forehead, my cheeks and my chin. After a […]

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Thanks for reading. This article was written by me (Rachael) on December 2020 . I last updated it on: November 2021

It's tagged with the category: Skincare

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Removing make up with Chloe Morello’s Face Halo reusable face pad – honest review

The Body Shop Camomile Cleansing Butter

I’ve followed Chloe Morello for a while and noticed her promotions for Face Halo makeup remover that you can use only with water. They are kind on skin as they are made of white fibre strands, “100 times finer than human hair to remove and trap makeup”. Around the edge they have a black rim […]

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Thanks for reading. This article was written by me (Rachael) on September 2018 . I last updated it on: March 2021

It's tagged with the category: Make up Skincare

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What is the difference between vegan and cruelty-free makeup?

There’s a difference in Vegan and Cruelty-Free products: Vegan is when a product doesn’t contain any animal ingredients Cruelty-free is when the product hasn’t been tested on animals Facts about China With the amazing efforts of the Humaine Society International, China changed their laws in 2014 to the following: Foreign imported ordinary cosmetics – still require […]

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Thanks for reading. This article was written by me (Rachael) on July 2018 . I last updated it on: September 2020

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How I protected and nourished my hair on the beach with coconut oil

Did you know coconut oil can do wonders for your hair, especially if it’s dry? No, me neither! I only found out on holiday when I used it to keep my hair smooth and sleek in between swims in the sea.  Being in the sea so much, it causes my hair to go extremely dry […]

Hi, welcome to my beauty blog. I am Rachael, and this is my beauty blog

Thanks for reading. This article was written by me (Rachael) on June 2018 . I last updated it on: November 2023

It's tagged with the category: Skincare

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