Landlocked Mermaid

I have said it before and I will no doubt say it again: I am not the biggest girl-girl that ever did girly-girl. That said, I do - on occasion - like to wear make up or paint my nails. I'm actually sporting a garish mix of orange and blue nails as we type. While I am not exactly in the market for any new make-up right now, my box is over flowing and I don't rightly have the money to spend on it presently, there is absolutely no harm in doing some research into some more eco-friendly options. This way, I'll be ready to spring straight into shopping when I am looking to replenish and revive my make-up collection. I think the last time I bought a lot of make-up was for my sister's wedding three years ago. I'm sure there are make-up experts balking at the fact that some of my make-up is three years old and still in circulation. I won't tell them about the items I have had since university... I've bought a couple bits and pieces since then - largely dark lipstic...

Made using Canva Now that I have a regular segment in my podcast called Reusable Corner, I thought I would expand upon what is discussed there. So today we are looking at the pros and cons of reusable baking sheets. If you want to listen to the original discussion, it is on the second episode: Gulp It Down! Ever the optimist, I will start with a pro. They are reusable and versatile. I will cook anything and everything on my baking sheets. Sweet, savoury, breakfast, lunch, dinner, midnight snack - you name it, I will cook it on there. I find they are great for stopping things sticking to the tray or, vice versa, the tray sticking to your dinner! There is nothing worse than biting down onto a slice of pizza with a bit of whatever anti-stick stuff your tray is coated in stuck onto the bottom. (Ok, so there are loads of worse things but in that moment, it tops it!) These baking sheets prevent that, so your dinner arrives in one piece and without extras. With my hit and...