Aside from the blue tint of Skin Creamery The Balm, there’s no need to be blue this new year

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skin creamery the balm

I am a fan of the South African brand Skin Creamery. Their products are simple (insofar as a product can be simple) but they work well for me if I want something uncomplicated. They’re gentle on my skin, and do an amazing job at being a simple and effective natural skincare.

When I first came across their (then) new Skin Creamery The Balm, I was intrigued.

I am a big big fan of May Lindstrom’s Blue Cocoon, and this jar of blue balm made me wonder if it was similar in some way (at a fraction of the price!) 🙂

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2023 – Be Focused, Be Disciplined and Be Kind

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beagle looking at a biscuit with 2023 on the bottom

I promised myself I’d get back on the bandwagon quickly this year, and get cracking with blogging as the year gets off to a start. Writing and offering my opinions on products I’ve tried, or just talking into the ether is something I’ve been doing for over 15 years, and realistically, I don’t think I’ll be stopping just yet 🙂

I however failed in this resolution, because life decided to come at me hard and fast in the form of rebuilding my little business and to bring it back to life. Still, everything needs hard work, so that’s something I’ll take as part and parcel of learning and growing 🙂

While I don’t make resolutions, I do try to have a little mantra to live by for the year. For this year, there are 2 – to be a little more focused and disciplined, and to be kind.

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Looking back to see if there was more laughter than tears this past year

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2022 recap

Hello friends!

That’s another year almost done and dusted for us all. Some highs, some lows, as is wont to happen each year.

If you look back on your year and find more highs than lows, more laughter than tears, then you’ve had a good year 🙂

For the most part, life has been good to me. It hasn’t always been smooth sailing (whose is?), and there are times and occasions that make me question my decisions and judgment. But if at all there’s anything I’ve learnt from my journey through 2022, is that sometimes, your prayers aren’t answered in the straightforward manner you think they would be.

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The Empties Edition: Discovering a really nice hydrating serum amidst the empty bottles

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skincare empty bottles

I’ve been sticking to my resolve to use up products as much as I can, without leaving too many half-opened jars and bottles lying around. The only way I know if a product works for my skin, or if I love it, is if I’m able to finish it.

Better yet, I finish it, and yearn for a new bottle or jar! 😀

Here are some of my recent empties, because everyone loves a post about empties 😉

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