Finding joy in every day life
Hello, I am Dina, a mom, a wife and a person who loves life. This blog is my virtual jar of notes on what brings me joy in day to day life. It includes time with kids, time without kids, food recipes and much more.
January Blues and Consolations
It’s hard to go back to work and routine after holidays. Even harder when it’s dark and cold outside. And even harder when living in a global pandemic. I put together some little joys that help me to lift my spirit day-to-day and to enjoy living in the present.
Ten Ideas for a Fun Date
Dates during the days are the best. Not only because I actually have the energy for quality time together, but dates during the day also offer such a fantastic variety of activities. Basically, pretty much everything that can be done in the evening and much much more fun is possible during the day. This post is a collection of ideas for the dates during the day.
Preparing to Come Back to Work after Maternity Leave
My maternity leave is coming to an end, It’s an emotional time. I could surely spend longer with kids enjoying cuddles and the beautiful baby smell that comes with all the hard work and sleepless nights. But I am also ready for a change, ready to have a bit of life of my own and to do something different in a day. Here is how I prepare.
Boosting Immune System Tips for Kids and Adults
As my kids are starting nursery we are expecting a tough year ahead. Not one, but two little immune systems will be challenged and tested. And with them, our adults’ immune systems will be challenged too. I know this first year will help to build my children’s immune system for the life ahead. But I also can’t help wanting to ease the process and reduce the amount of nose-blocked suffering they and us have to go through. Below are some ideas on how to boost the immune system that we will try to follow and I hope you will find them helpful too!
Post-Pregnancy Fashion Picks for Spring 2021
If, like me, you feel excited to dress up for spring and summer, but can not yet comfortably wear pre-pregnancy clothes, here are my picks that make me feel fabulous in my post-pregnancy form!
Perfect Lips Care Tips
When we think about skincare we focus on the face, maybe hands, and body but rarely remember about lips. Yet a little care for lips goes a long way. It’s amazing how much prettier a lipstick looks on nourished lips and how much longer it stays and even more importantly how soft and sensual the nourished lips feel!
Movie night: “Downsizing” Review
Home date night for Valentines’ doesn’t have to be boring. Here is a review of the movie “Downsizing”. It’s a perfect movie for a date night. Especially if you want something lighthearted yet captivating and unusual.
Postnatal Recovery in 5 Steps
During my recovery journey in the first year, I was surprised to find that the key elements to the recovery don’t seem to be common knowledge. I was lucky enough to have a brilliant postnatal pilates teacher and also to have access to general and specialist physios to guide me through the journey. Here is a summary of what I learnt, my recommendation for the 5 recovery streps, and the discount code for the best program I have tried!
Gadgets For Christmas
Christmas is fast approaching and Santa is reading our letters to him. What have you asked for? Maybe a new gadget? Or are you thinking about what to give to a loved one for Christmas? Here is the list of my favourite gadgets I would recommend.
Autumn Fashion and Beauty
Autumn is in full swing right now pleasing our eye with all shades of yellow, orange, and red. The colours make me want to join in nature myself with my fashion and beauty choices.
Me time
Busy parent’s life doesn’t leave much time for us, here are two ideas how to carve that precious relaxation time