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The journey to parenthood has just begun and we are all in. We have been preparing ourselves for many months, but as first timers you can never be ready enough. During the previous months we tried not to exaggerate on spending and buying until we knew for sure that something was indeed needed. Week 01 was more about getting to know our little girl -our mega gain- a lot of cuddles, sleepless nights, first time parents' anxiety and trying to do everything we were told as best a

I always knew I'm not a 'freezer meal' friendly person. I have never pre-cooked, froze and thawed ready-meals to eat. I remember being a student back in 2006 and most of my uni friends in Athens were carrying over within their luggages like tons of frozen meals from home. Never worked for me; it's just too much hassle, isn't it? I am mostly interested in healthy quick meal recipes that are freshly made, easy to prepare and still yummy. I am a slow cook myself, even though I h

This will probably be my last weekly buys post. As I am approaching my due date, I am trying to slow down spending money and at the same time slow down in general. Welcoming our new baby to the world while it's expected to be one of the happiest moments in our so far lives, it looks like it's coming with a big 'cost' in the literal kind of sense. LOL. Our credit cards are all loaded with baby stuff for months now, but I am positive that we've covered most of the things we nee

As I am still on a skincare detox, I will be sharing with you some of the beauty essentials that I am currently using. Most of them, if not all of them, are 100% natural, vegan friendly and paraben-free. 1) Clarins Tonic Treatment Oil - Firming/Toning. A firming body oil that tones and improves elasticity, ideal for stretch marks prevention and removal. From 100% pure plant extracts. 2) Konjac Sponge Co. A Konjac Sponge Puff with added French Red Clay, perfect for dry, sensit