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Spring Cleaning Your Way to Wellness – Blog Updated for 2021

Posted by: Rhona Reid On May 19, 2021 12:00 pm

It’s that time of year again! Spring cleaning your home can feel cathartic and enormously rewarding – never underestimate the joy of living in a space that feels clean, calm and just how you like it.

We have some fabulous tips for getting the most out of your annual spring tidy, so roll up your sleeves and start getting your house in order!

 

Spring Cleaning Your Way to Wellness

 

First Things First

Don’t try to clean anything before you’ve had a thorough declutter first. Be firm about this and keep in mind how fabulous your house is going to look when it’s free from all the unnecessary stuff that never gets used/worn/read.

Donating items to charity or recycling them feels good and you have …

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5 Spring Destinations!

Posted by: Rhona Reid On April 5, 2016 9:00 am

 
Assemble the first picnic of the year, wear a few “whatever-the-weather” layers and load your nearest and dearest into the car for a day trip!

We’ve rounded up some inspiration for you, so all you need to remember is your GoodLife bottle and your shades.

Next time, we’re definitely taking the car.
Next time, we’re definitely taking the car.
  1. The Beach/Lake/River

Find the nearest body of water that’s suitable for swimming and chilling out, and unpack the family with an assortment of balls, rackets, inflatables and more food than you think you’ll need (appetites increase, the nearer to water you get).  Take a book to while away the quiet moments, and a stack of towels to hand out to the swimmers.  If you fancy hitting the …

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Only 5 Days Until Spring!

Posted by: Rhona Reid On March 17, 2016 9:00 am

 
I know! It’s exciting. Winter can be wonderful, with fires, Christmas and deeply-flavored casseroles blip-blipping away on the stove, but the promise of spring has a magic all of it’s own.

Of course, the weather might not change overnight, and there’ll still be chillier, breezy days, but generally, spring is definitely in the wings and about to make an appearance!

Spring mornings are made for enjoying!
Spring mornings are made for enjoying!

To be honest, I sometimes find it easier to realize fresh starts and good intentions now, rather than at New Year. The brighter skies, lighter evening and milder temperatures make it easier to tackle things head on than during those dark, cold January days.

These pointers are less resolutions, more life-tweaks to mark …

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Great Style Solutions to Wear this Spring!

Posted by: Rhona Reid On March 15, 2016 9:00 am

 
This time of year is notorious for being unpredictable weather-wise.   You go out in the morning in a padded coat to insulate against the chill, you need sunblock by lunchtime, and an umbrella on the way home.  So what’s the best way to beat the mixed up weather that marks early spring?

Layering. Not always easy to master.
Layering. Not always easy to master.

Smart, functional yet stylish layering is the way forward.  Thin, versatile layers are better than one or two heavy ones.  Wear natural fibres next to your skin and have a lightweight waterproof jacket that isn’t bulky to throw over the top.

Getting It Right

I saw a friend last week, dressed perfectly for the “Sunshowers”, as the Irish say.  With relaxed …

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