Claire 
For a long time, I thought I couldn’t afford self-care. Then I realised I was already doing some of it for free: a long bath, baking, a slow hair day. This post is everything I’ve learned about self-care on a budget since I started doing it on purpose. Self-care on a budget means looking at … Read more
The day is beautiful outside, but you still feel gloomy. Some things didn’t go your way. Someone isn’t returning your texts or calls. You’re snippy, and everyone around you is quietly avoiding you. I’ve had that day more than once. Nothing is wrong enough to explain it, and nothing feels right either. These are the … Read more
Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links, see our disclaimer page here. There’s a feeling I get when fall comes around. It’s the same feeling I get on a rainy day. The mornings are starting to feel a little different, a little chillier, and the leaves are starting to turn brown. It’s the feeling of … Read more
A quick note: I’m not a dermatologist; everything here comes from my own research, trial and error, and expert sources I’ve linked throughout. If you have a skin condition or you’re not sure what’s right for your skin, it’s always worth checking with a dermatologist before trying something new. Toners have always had a reputation … Read more
Looking for productive things to do at home? It’s oddly harder than staying productive at school or work. You hardly spend hours staring at a blank page or screen. Everyone around you is doing the same thing. There’s also the pressure from teachers or bosses expecting something from you. The authority makes you not want … Read more
A toxic trait can show up in everyday life, often in ways we don’t notice until it affects others. Someone says something dressed up like a joke, but instead of being my usual quiet self, I let my emotions take over, releasing everything I’ve pent up. When I look back, the person on the receiving … Read more
I was doomscrolling this morning, the kind of morning that makes you realize how much I needed to protect my peace. My heart was racing; one video after another was about a topic I felt strongly about, and the comments were pure chaos. I could feel my chest tighten, even after putting my phone down. … Read more
Growing up, weve all had routines that are shaped but skincare myths. I’ve never actually done the whole steam-then-cold-water thing myself, but I grew up seeing it everywhere, adverts showing someone’s face all steamed up, water splashing, some voiceover talking about pores “opening” so the dirt comes out and then “closing” again afterward. I never … Read more
Is beauty sleep actually a thing? We’ve all had that kind of morning. The one where you catch yourself in the mirror after a rough night, and there’s just… less of you there. Duller skin, puffier eyes, hair that looks like it gave up sometime around 3am, and you just feel a bit unpretty. Someone … Read more
There are certain signs you are a homebody that you probably don’t even think twice about. You cancel on something and instead of the guilt you’re supposed to feel, there’s just relief. Don’t get it twisted, you love your people. But you also love your own company, and when you’re not working, that’s the only … Read more