Invest in experiences, not things

New Year’s Eve has always been a time for looking back to the past, and more importantly, forward to the coming year. It’s a time to reflect on the changes we want to make and resolve to follow through on those changes. I never made a New Year’s Resolutions list, it was enough to think…

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Christmas spirit

Only one more sleep before Christmas. Clean home and all the presents under Christmas tree, cosy Christmas lights, and cinnamon candles. Two days ago we made gingerbread cookies and it was the last bit of my Christmas preparation.  I must say that was an incredibly exciting activity for my little one and I was impressed…

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Natural remedies | Immune System booster

As the weather gets windier and colder, flu and cold season kicks into gear.  I make this all-natural cold and flu remedy to prepare for when the germs start spreading. You can boost your immune system with this super easy homemade and natural mixture. All you need to do just mix grated ginger and chopped lemon…

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Cherry Blooms

On a rainy and cold day like this, summer memories warm me up. This time, I want to talk about beautiful celebration we had this summer- my daughter’s Christening. It took place in Lithuania, in a very special place – Liskiava, near my hometown. I was dreaming one day to celebrate my weddings there, however,…

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Play kitchen and Pretend Food

The play kitchen is definitely one of my daughter’s favourite things! She loves cooking and making tea parties for her teddy bears and dolls. We purchased the Duktig Play Kitchen from Ikea, however I have upgraded it a bit. I painted the surface in white (apart from the worktop) and added nice paper on a…

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Butternut Squash Soup

A good source of vitamins A and C, Butternut Squash is at its best in the UK from September to December. Perfect for adding some colour to your plate, butternut squash is a versatile ingredient that goes a long way – whether roasted, mashed or blended, the options are endless! Today I want to share a soup recipe. This…

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