I love planting! It's a new and exciting hobby of mine, one I truly wish to turn into a lifestyle. I’m not surprised by my newfound interest. The common thread in my life has revolved around freedom and being self-reliant, I’m convinced this is just another expression within the same life theme. I envision one …
This fudge is incredibly satisfying! Seriously, after my first bite I couldn't contain myself and the piece was gone before I knew it. It’s dangerously easy and quick to whip together, delicious and filling! The star of the recipe is peanut butter (any type of nut butter will do). I’m hesitant to call it a …
Continue reading Satisfying yet harmless homemade fudge (vegan + sugar free)
10 years ago, I was enrolled in a course on positive psychology, my favorite type of psychology! Traditional psychology mainly focuses on dysfunction and what does not work. On the flip side, positive psychology aims to understand what does work, meaning what contributes to our flourishing, increased happiness and life satisfaction. I don't recall a …
Continue reading A simple exercise to feel better (the power of gratitude)
After having intensively traveled (Brisbane down to the Gold Coast via an inland loop to Byron Bay down to Sydney, over to Adelaide, up to Cairns and then returning to Adelaide) it was time to settle down, recharge and work. While in Adelaide I came across a work ad for a position at a hotel …
Continue reading Pinnaroo – highlights from my Australian small town experience
Do you ever get chocolate cravings? I do! But there’s such a difference between chocolate and chocolate. I wanted to find a chocolaty treat that not only satisfies the urge but also is loaded with nutritional properties. So, I went on a digital hunt for inspiring recipes when I found “Cecilias avokadochoklad”, which hit the …
Continue reading Treat yourself with nutritious Avocado Chocolate Balls (vegan, sugar & gluten free)
I’ve tried out countless brands of shampoos and conditioners of all prices, with the result always being the same; overly dry hair, scalp covered in build up and leaving hair trails everywhere. It annoyed me to the point of refusing to purchase commercial hair products (seriously, washing my hair with only water is a better …
Continue reading Make your own personalized shampoo and conditioner (DIY)
Blueberry season is sadly coming to an end, so I made sure to have a field day in the woods where I scooped up as many berries as I could. Most of the blueberries went in the freezer but I also wanted to bake with freshly picked ones. There are so many delicious pastries which …
Continue reading Super moist blueberry & banana cake (vegan, sugar & gluten-free)
My name is Nouseibah and I’m a recovering people pleaser (“Hi Nouseibah”). People pleasing is a well hidden, dysfunctional yet socially awarded way of living. The mechanics of people pleasing are simple: it's an exaggerated agreeableness and helpfulness at the expense of oneself. Behaviour wise, the primary motivation is externally driven: moving according to other …
I go for a walk twice each day. Once when the sun is out to catch the sunlight and at night time when most are in bed (I love the dark and silence). While wandering I’ve made it a habit to pick up five pieces of trash along the way. I’ll mainly focus and garbage …
Unbenounced to me, last week it was Apple day here in Sweden (25th of September). Definitely the perfect day for it, being the peak of apple season. My parents have an apple tree with fruits perfect for making jam and sauce but not baking unfortunately. On the bright side, I live around the corner from …
Continue reading Celebrating Apple Day with a tasty cake (vegan, sugar & gluten-free)
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