Super simple tuna, parsley and olive salad (that even tuna haters will love!)

January 11, 2018 Lauren Natalia

As many others do when a new year begins, I've set myself a health related "resolution" or "intention" and this year it's all about promoting wellness and energy through mindful eating
(+ movement!)

I'm not someone who is particularly enthusiastic about spending time in the kitchen, but I'm slowly adding simple and healthy recipes to my repertoire and have actually been really enjoying the process!

I thought that I would share some of these "cooking adventures" on the blog as I go along, in the hopes that it will inspire you too! ... and if I can make them anyone can - trust me!

First up is this yummy (and simple) tuna, parsley and olive salad. Even if you're not a fan of tuna (Tom doesn't usually eat it but really enjoyed this meal!) I'd recommend giving this a go as the other ingredients mean it doesn't taste "tuna-y" at all!

Esperance Chalet Village - A Rave Review

January 4, 2018 Lauren Natalia

As I mentioned in my Esperance Travel Guide, I very much enjoyed staying at Esperance Chalet Village and wanted to give this place a full post to itself because I couldn't recommend it more highly. Set on a beautiful property, just out of town, there are a number of chalets and cabins of varying sizes that can accommodate from 2 to 5 guests. Quiet, private and serene but also only a short drive to town and a great base to explore from.

One Question To Ask Yourself When Planning For The Year Ahead

January 1, 2018 Lauren Natalia

I've always been someone who loves the "fresh start" a New Year brings, and although I believe we can make changes and set intentions anytime, there's definitely something very motivating about the first of January.

Whether you're someone who likes to set resolutions or not, I think it's always beneficial to look back on the year, celebrate the achievements and learn from the lows (that we all have no matter how fabulous life may look on social media).

Christmas Traditions

December 24, 2017 Lauren Natalia

Have you seen that meme that's floating around about "The Two Kinds of People at Christmas"? Well I'm very firmly in the Elf category - I absolutely love this time of year - the decorations, the weather (I'm a summer lover and despite the magic of a white Christmas, hot summery days just scream Christmas to me - what can I say, I'm an Aussie!), and the fact that people just all round seem nicer and kinder this time of year!

For some reason though I haven't been feeling particularly Christmassy yet (and it's already Christmas Eve!) so I thought I'd share a few of our Christmas traditions - some old, some new - in the hopes that it will leave me feeling a little more festive and give you some inspiration too!

Esperance Travel Guide - Where to Stay, What to Do and The Best Places to Eat & Drink

December 7, 2017 Lauren Natalia

Today I'm sharing a little Esperance Travel Guide - What to do, where to stay and of course my food and drink recommendations! Tom and I spent 3 days in Esperance for our honeymoon (or "mini-moon" as we're calling it - we have plans for a bigger trip next year!) and had such a fab time. Being a 7.5 hour drive from Perth, it was somewhere that neither of us had been before and it really was lovely to explore a little more of Western Australia, this amazing state we get to call home.

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