Cake in a mug, could life get any better? When this concept first came to my attention many years ago, I was so amazed that one of the best desserts could be made in miniature in a matter of minutes with only a few ingredients! There was a time when I would have nothing but … More Gluten-Free & Vegan Chocolate Mugcake
As I opened up a new tab to write for this blog, I realised that it has been the longest time that I have taken away from sharing something with you all. Though it was with good reasons and intentions that I have done so, I felt complied to write a piece for Mental Health … More Kindness & Compassion | Mental Health Awareness Week 2020
As you can see by the title, this blog post is definitely breaking new barriers to my usual style of writing. In fact, this is one of the big changes that I want to make with ‘The Growing Butterfly’; write how I would talk to you if you were to be sat across from me. … More Why It’s Vital You Stop Giving Too Many F**ks || The ‘Not Sorry Method’ by Sarah Knight
First of all, welcome to the first Wellness Wednesday installation in a new series of blog posts on this little space in the online world! Since my last post, I have been working on establishing more of what I am about into the content and messages I share with you all. This series will echo … More Skincare is Self-care || with Saint Iris Adriatica
Goodness, it has been a while, hasn’t it? Though I would usually apologise for being so absent across all platforms including this blog, as the title says I am about to begin a new chapter with ‘The Growing Butterfly’. I am the worst for being sorry when I don’t really need to be. The level … More Starting A New Chapter || The Growing Butterfly Evolves
It was ironic that on the day that I planned to write this, Facebook popped up with this status: “I see the graduate caps and wonder if that will be me in a years time… I really don’t like making this decision I have found myself in” – 2015 See at the time, I was in my … More Overcoming the Odds to Graduate || A Message of Hope
Since becoming more aware of the man-made damage that has been created to our environment, I have been stepping my game up to do even more to help make a difference to our eco-system and food waste in this country. Now, I do not like to waste food. It is not in my nature to part … More Healthy Gluten-Free & Vegan Banana Bread
How many of you knew that it was Men’s Health Week? Being truthfully honest with you, I didn’t before the week even began which I do feel guilty over. As someone who chose to explore men’s experiences that relate to masculinity for their dissertation, it seemed slightly ironic that I didn’t even know this was … More Changing ‘Man Up’ to ‘Open Up’ || Men’s Health Week 2019
