How to make a Tincture

How to make a Tincture

How to make a Tincture I absolutely adore natural remedies, and even better if they are straight from my garden or kitchen. However, I’ve always been really intimidated by the thought of tinctures. What are they and how do I use them? Well this year I embarked on a...

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The Ultimate Slow Living Guide

The Ultimate Slow Living Guide

What is Slow Living? Slow Living is having a bit of a moment. I notice the phrase popping up more and more on my daily Instagram binge, our local coffee shop is part of the slow food network (as are we!) and consumers are looking for more ethical and sustainable...

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Natural Beauty-RMS “Un” Cover-up Review Shade 22

Natural Beauty-RMS “Un” Cover-up Review Shade 22

Natural Beauty-RMS “Un” Cover-up Review I’ve managed to detox alot of my life from toxic nasties-the kitchen, my haircare and my skincare but I’ve been holding off on replacing my makeup until recently. The high prices and reputed unsatisfactory results initially left...

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My Natural Skincare Routine & Favourite Recipes

My Natural Skincare Routine & Favourite Recipes

My Natural Skincare Routine I’ve always been a skincare and beauty junkie. My first forays into serious skincare was through the Lush Times catalogue, which I would read cover to cover as a child and learn all the ingredients off by heart. It proved a good education...

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Staycations, Northern Irish Coast Guide

Staycations, Northern Irish Coast Guide

Staycations- Northern Irish Coast Guide I’ve never been one to crave travel. While I certainly wouldn’t turn down any trip abroad (Japan in cherry blossom season would be amazing), I don’t have that hard to satisfy wanderlust that some others seem to have. However, as...

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Reflections on Pregnancy

Reflections on Pregnancy

I am writing this on the eve of my scheduled C-section. I’m sitting on the sofa, dog at my feet and cat curled up beside me, feeling so many waves of emotion. I’m terrified, excited, in awe and sad too. This is the last night of having my bump and the comfort of being...

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Hi I’m Becky! I’m a family herbalist, gardener and mama living on our sustainable farm in Northern Ireland. I came across the concept of slow living and living in tune with nature when I was diagnosed with hashimotos and realised I needed to reconnect back to nature and learn how to nourish myself from within. Since then I have studied herbalism and natural skincare and garden with a focus on edibles. You can catch me monthly on BBC Radio 2 & I’m currently writing my first book to be published in 2022.  

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