LoveLula subscription box is a great way of discovering some amazing green beauty and cruelty-free products. The box cost £12.50 a month, a great value for so many great products. I must say that December was definitely the best month so far. This is what I got:

Beauty brews - poise - Organic tea - Strawberry and Ginger
John Masters - 100% Argan oil
Madara - Total renewal night cream
Balm Balm - Eau de parfum (Bergamot)
PHB - sugar scrub

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My favourite organic teas

This time of year one of my favourite things to do is to make a nice cup of tea and make it comfortable on the sofa with a good book. I thought I share with you some of my favourite organic teas at the moment. These teas are all approved by soil association. 

Den här tiden på året är en av mina favoritsaker att brygga en kopp te och göra mig bekväm på soffan med en bra bok. Jag tänkte att jag skulle dela med mig av några av mina ekologiska te favoriter. Alla dessa är godkända av Soil Association.

Clipper is easy to find in most supermarkets at least in the UK. I've chosen the liquorice as I love the flavour but it's also one of the most beneficial teas to drink. Liquorice has anti-inflammatory properties that may ease pains for arthritis. It also eases PMS (pre-menstrual tension) and can also treat low blood pressure. 

Clipper är ett bra märke och i Storbritannien finns de överallt. Jag har valt Lakrits eftersom jag älskar smaken men också en av de mest välgörande teer att dricka. Lakrits har antiinflammatoriska egenskaper som kan lätta smärtor för artrit. Det lättar även pms och kan hjälpa mot lågt blodtryck. 

Pukka is another favourite brand of mine and feels like everyone in Sweden agrees with me. So far every house I've been to has at lead two or three Pukka boxes. 

My favourites at the moment are Supreme matcha green which is super antioxidant and metabolism-enhancing, stress-reducing, immune-boosting and cholesterol-lowering. 

Elderberry and Echinacea 

A great tea to drink when everyone around you having colds as echinacea is an herbal remedy great for stimulating our own immune system. 

Pukka är ett annat av mina favorit märken. Det känns som alla i Sverige håller med. Alla hem jag varit i har haft minst två eller tre Pukka teer. Mina favoriter just nu är Supreme matcha Green som är ett antioxidant och metabolism höjande, stress reducerande, stärker immunförsvaret och sänker kolesterolet. 

Elderberrry and Echinacea ett perfekt te att dricka när alla runt omkring är sjuka eftersom Echinacea är en ört medicin perfekt för att stärka immun försvaret. 

Higher living is a wonderful brand with many interesting tea flavours always with a little twist. My favourite by them is this Green tea and coconut. I love green tea and the added coconut makes it a little bit sweeter. 

Higher Living är en fantastiskt märke med många intressant te smaker alltid med en liten twist. Min favorit är Green Tea och Coconut. Jag älskar grönt te och med kokos blir den lite sötare. 

What's your favourite tea?

Vilket är ditt favorit te? 

5 easy changes you can do for organic September

You don't have to go completely organic for September. Doing too much at once can be too hard and normally won't make you stick to it.  However, there are a few easy ways you can make some small changes for Organic September this year. The next time you do your shopping,  consider the things you buy on a regular basis. Try and change them to organic alternatives. 

Du behöver inte gå helt ekologisk för september. Att göra för mycket på en gång kan bli för svårt och oftast orkar man inte fortsätta. Hursomhelst, det finns några små lätta ändringar du kan göra för organic september i år. Nästa gång du gör din shopping, tänk på sakerna du köper regelbundet. Försök och byt ut dem till ekologiska alternativ. 

Tea/coffee

Normal tea bags are usually bleached and the tea leaves aren't always washed before bagging which means you're putting pesticides and bleach in boiling hot water when you're having a cup of tea. Same goes for coffee beans that are washed in chemicals before they reach your morning coffee. Choosing organic tea or coffee will also help the growers avoid breathing in dangerous chemicals and pesticides. 

Normala tepåsar är normal blekta och  telöven är inte alltid tvättade innan de packas i påsarna, vilket betyder att du doppar pesticider och blekningsmedel i kokande vatten när du har en kopp te. Detsamma gäller kaffebönor som är tvättade i kemikalier innan det når din mugg av morgonkaffe. Att välja ekologiskt te eller kaffe undviker även odlarna att andas in farliga kemikalier och pesticider. 

Milk

Milk normally goes with the tea and coffee. Whether you drink milk or choose an alternative, next time try and swap to the organic one instead. 

It will give healthier cows, happier farmers and a better environment.

Mjölk går ofta hand i hand med te och kaffe. Vilket du dricker mjölk eller väljer ett alternativ. Nästa gång försök att byta till ekologiskt istället. Det kommer ge hälsosammare kor, gladare bönder och en bättre miljö. 

Fruit and vegetables

They're are sprayed with lots of pesticides which are bad for you, animals and nature. You can easily swap out one or two products each time you shop. You'll be surprised that it won't cost you much more. 

Frukt är sprayade med massor av pesticider, vilket är dåligt för dig, djur och naturen. Du kan lätt byta ut en eller två produkter varje gång du shoppar. Du kommer bli förvånad att det inte kommer kosta mycket mer. 

Beauty product

Try to swap just one product this month. My advice would be something you use a lot of or big parts of your body, like shower gel. Your skin will thank you as it won't dry out as quickly. It will also be kinder to the environment when it's going down the drain. 

Försök att byta bara en produkt denna månad. Mitt råd är något som du använder ofta eller på större delen av kroppen, som tex dusch gelé. Din hud kommer att tacka dig, eftersom den inte kommer torka ut lika fort. Det är även bättre för miljön när det spolas ner i avloppet. 

Hairdresser

Next time you need a haircut or your colour doing. Consider going to an organic hairdresser. The vast amount of dangerous chemicals that you expose yourself and your hairdresser for is not worth it. Imagine no harsh smells and healthier hair. 

Nästa gång du behöver klippa eller färga håret. Försök gå till en ekologisk frisör. Antalet farliga kemikalier som du utsätter dig själv och din frisör för är inte värt det. Föreställ dig hälsosammare hår utan hemska lukter. 

What things are you going to swap for organic this month? 

Vilka saker ska du byta till ekologiskt denna månad? 

November favourites 2015 - Birthday Edition | Sara Steele

November is over and here are my favourite things in November. 

I had my birthday in November so all my favourites are from my birthday presents. 

Mug - Kerstin Tilberg

Tea - Johan & Nyström - raspberry & vanilla

Mascara - ZAO makeup

Beauty sleep body butter - Neals Yard remedies. 

Faux leather Jacket - Marks and spencer limited edition

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31 facts about me

As today is my birthday I thought I'll be selfish and talk about myself. Here is 31 facts about me, one fact for each year.

1) My biggest wish every year growing up was that is would snow on my birthday. Most times it did. 

2) I've moved house 13 times.

3) I'm the youngest out of 4 siblings.

4) I was born in Sweden 

5) I moved to London when I was 19. 

6) I'm 163 cm (5.4 ft) 

7) Growing up my biggest dream was to become a journalist or a writer. 

8) My favourite animal are cats. 

9) I became an aunt age 12.

10) I met my husband when we both worked in a record shop together. That was a long time ago.

11) We've been married for 4 years.

12) I love tea and my favourite tea is the Swedish Söderblandning.

13) I'm slightly obsessive with big jumpers and cardigans. Unfortunately I'm always really hot so can hardly ever wear them. 

14) I love Care Bears.

15) My favourite Swedish place in London is Scandi kitchen. 

16) My favourite sweet is salt liquorice as the true swede that I am. 

17) I became a vegetarian when I was 13. 

18) My shoe size 5.5 or 6 (39)

19) My left foot is slightly bigger than my right. A reason to why I always prefer to wear comfy trainers. 

20) My favourite tv show as a teenager was "My So-Called Life" 

21) My favourite fruit in the summer is watermelon and in the winter it's satsuma. 

22) I photograph everything. 

23) I did work experience at greenpeace when I was 15.

24) Part from my family and friends the thing I missed the most from Sweden is probably snow. 

25) I went to Santa school (more than once).

26) The lead up to Christmas is my favourite time of the year. 

27) I'm really rubbish at deciding on my favourite thing is (film, song, book) because it always changes.

28) My favourite activity is to relax. I like to have a massage. 

29) My next holiday is Iceland and I'm so excited.

30) I always read a book that's based in the country of where I'm on holiday. 

31) I love having clean bedsheets. 

That was 31 facts about me. If there's anything else you ever wanted to know about me feel free to ask me in a comment below. 

I'm off to enjoy my birthday! 

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My favourite tea and mug

I love tea. I always buying tea and tea mugs. In this video I'm showing you my favourites from my tea and mug collection. If I showed you all of it, we would be here for hours and who has time for that. Get yourself a cup of tea and let's begin.

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Tea
1. Earl Grey loose - Götheborgs te & kaffehandel
2. Green Chai - Yogi tea
3. Green tea & coconut - higher living
4. Rose garden - the Lawn
5. Liquorice - Higher living
6. Eucalyptus -  Götheborgs te & kaffehandel
7. Söderblandning

Mugs
1. Stockholm
2. Love
3. Istanbul
4. Prague
5. Mykonos
6. Giant Tea mugs - Indiska

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