Lifestyle

Last January I was lucky enough to go along to Neal’s Yard in Covent Garden and experience their introduction to aromatherapy course, thanks to my family clubbing together for my Christmas present. Having wanted to gain more of an understanding of the benefits of Aromatherapy […]

It’s been awhile since I last posted on here. It’s been a bit of an intentional break. The second half of last year was pretty tough, and blogging was the last thing I could deal with. So, I took a bit of a break and […]

Tis the season of indulgence and all that. I’m trying not to give in too much to my sugar cravings but I’ve succumbed to temptation and it is mainly in chocolate form. These brownies are so good. I like my brownies to be the perfect amount […]

Pancakes have become one of my favourite things about weekends. As I’ve been making more I think I’ve perfected their density and fluffiness, and this flavour combo is definitely a winner. These are pretty thick american styleee and the batter makes about four but you […]

Is it me or is Christmas getting earlier each year? Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE Christmas, but just not in November. I’m about to contradict myself majorly because this loaf cake is PERFECT for Christmas, and technically we’re not quite in December territory yet…my bad! […]

Christmas is coming and the goose won’t be getting fat in our house (well Turkey, we always used to have Turkey). This will be our third vegan Christmas and we’re slowly starting to plan what we’ll be serving up on the big day, Amy’s Brussels […]

If all this changeable Autumnal weather is just too much for your skin then you might be heading to the shop to pick up a face mask to soothe your stressed skin. Well, stop right there! Shop-bought face masks are mostly full of nasty chemicals, […]

Sometimes life is busy, too busy and we just need to press the pause button.Amy is currently away living the dream learning about all things permaculture and camping somewhere in the middle of Dorset. I’m so jealous, especially as the weather this weekend is the perfect […]

Here at Wrapped in Newspaper we are always trying to do our best to minimise our negative impact on the planet. Whether that’s through not consuming animal products, eating local, seasonal produce or avoiding unethical companies, we are always seeking alternative ways of doing things. So […]

The day I found out I had won my place in the ballot for the London Marathon 2015, I actually jumped with joy! I was going to realise my dream. The one I had had for years, the one I didn’t really believe I would […]