Nourish and Nurture

🎀 Today marks the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

There are two reasons why that’s important to us at Nourish & Nurture.

💗 1. For those going through treatment

When someone is having cancer treatment, their skin can become more sensitive and their skin barrier can be compromised. That can mean having to think a little more carefully about the products they use.

Tropic has a wide range of products containing naturally-derived ingredients, and choosing the right products for their individual needs can be a lovely way to support their skin and give them a little bit of comfort and care. 🌿

💗 2. For those caring alongside them

As carers, we may be supporting someone through treatment too.

There are appointments, phone calls, treatment days, waiting around, travelling, trying to remember what needs doing next… and sometimes just being there.

It's important to know how we can support the person we care for, including being mindful of the products they use.

But it's also important to remember you.

Those 5-minutes Just For You might be while you're sitting in the waiting room, waiting for a phone call, sitting alongside someone during treatment, or finally getting home at the end of a long day.

Five minutes to breathe.
Five minutes to switch off.
Five minutes that are just yours. 🫶

So, throughout October, let's take a little time to focus on those going through treatment and those travelling the path alongside them. 💗

And if you're a carer, don't forget to put yourself somewhere on that list too.

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🌿 A little tip for carers…

One of the things I’ve noticed as a carer is that the best-laid plans can regularly go completely AWOL! 😂

You planned to go out.
You planned to pop to the pharmacy.
You planned a specific lunch.

And then…

You can’t get them out of bed in time.
A medical emergency means you don’t get to the pharmacy.
The lovely lunch you planned suddenly isn’t what they want to eat that day.

Sound familiar? 🙈

So, when you can, plan ahead.

If you know they’re going into respite, pack a few things each day rather than leaving one huge job for the day before.

Do the food shop a few days ahead, so you don’t run out of essentials on the one day you simply can’t get to the shops.

If you’ve got weddings, birthdays, celebrations or other things coming up, get the outfits, gifts and decorations sorted well ahead of time.

Because if you don’t manage to get out and do it, you’ve still got plenty of time.

Leave it until the weekend before and suddenly that little job becomes one more thing sending your stress levels through the roof. 😬

And actually… this is why I’ve started thinking about Christmas earlier too.

Getting a few gifts sorted while I’ve got the time means one less thing on the list later.

Sometimes 5-minutes Just For You isn’t about sitting down with a cuppa.

Sometimes it’s about doing one small thing now that makes life a little easier later. 💚🫶

What’s one thing you could get ahead with this week?

Ps, I'm just at Costa and got this. We all need to be a little more fearless ✨️

Ok folks… 👀🎄

THIS ONE is absolutely amazing value — but only available until tomorrow!

And if you’re a carer, you’ll know that Christmas can get very expensive when there are so many people to buy for.

Secret Santa 🎁
A little something to add some cash to 💷
Great nieces and nephews
Friends you want to give a little something to
Neighbours, teachers, colleagues…

You might only be looking for a small gift, but that doesn’t mean it has to feel like a token gift.

So… how does 6 gorgeous Tropic gift sets for £93 sound?! 😍

Included are:

✨ Dream Team Selection
🥭 Mango Brûlée Hand & Lip Selection
🌺 Frangipani Santal Hand Selection
🥥 Coconut & Tonka Macaron Selection
🪨 Pebble Patisserie Selection
💜 So Sleepy Bath Duo

And honestly… these are the kind of gifts that say:

“I thought about you.” 🫶

Because sometimes a little gift that encourages someone to take 5-minutes Just For You can mean far more than something bigger and more expensive.

A little hand cream.
A lovely bath.
A moment to switch off.
A few minutes where nobody needs anything from you. 💚

And there’s more…

🎁 Free gift wrapping
💳 Pay in 3 available if Christmas saving hasn’t quite gone to plan!

So if you’ve got lots of smaller gifts to buy this year, this is definitely one to have a look at.

6 beautiful gifts for £93, available until tomorrow only. 🎄✨

Only available directly from me 💚🫶🌿

🌿 Carer hack of the day…

Don’t wait for a whole hour of “me time”.

If you’ve got 5 minutes, use them. 🫶

Make a brew. Step outside. Put your feet up. Do your skincare. Take a few deep breaths.

It might not change your day completely, but 5 minutes that are just for you still count. 💚

Good morning 🍂

Just a quick one to start the day…

This little offer has just landed in my inbox and I thought I’d share it with you 💜

✨ THE OFFER ✨
🛍️ Spend £90
🛁 Receive a So Sleepy Bath Duo FREE
⏰ Available until tomorrow night only

And if you’re a carer, you’ll know that sometimes those little moments of switching off at the end of a long day are so important. 💜

A warm bath, a few quiet minutes, and something lovely to help you relax before bed… your 5-minutes Just For You might be exactly what you need. 🫧🌙

Whether you’re getting ahead with your gift buying, topping up your own skincare, or simply fancy treating yourself while getting a little extra thrown in… this one is worth a look.

Don’t leave it too late though — this offer disappears tomorrow night ⏰

Message me if you’d like to know more 🌿💚

🎄 Is it too early to mention Christmas?

Maybe… but with 12 gorgeous collections to share, I’m starting anyway! 😆

And they’re not just for Christmas — they’d make lovely birthday, thank-you or celebration gifts too. 🎁

I’m starting with one of my favourites…

✨ The Warm Down Ritual ✨

Originally designed as a lovely way to warm down after exercise, I think it’s equally perfect for warming down after a long day of caring. 🫶

🧖‍♀️ Warming Magnesium Polish
Gently buffs away dead skin while that gorgeous, cosy scent helps you relax.

🥛 Mineral Milk Magnesium Lotion
Smooth it on in circular motions, breathe in the scent and start switching from busy day to calming night.

💆‍♀️ Deep Recovery Restorative Balm
Perfect for giving a little extra TLC to areas that feel tired after a day on your feet, lifting or simply doing all the things.

And there’s something about following the same little routine each time that helps you stop, slow down and let the day go.

That subtle warming, cosy scent is just perfect for the colder months. 🍂

And this one?

I’ll definitely be getting extra… just for me. 💚

Because sometimes your 5-minutes Just For You really can be as simple as a warm shower, a little pampering and five minutes where nobody needs anything from you. 🌿

Good morning all 🌿

It’s Monday, and I’ve got a busy one ahead!

There’s caring stuff to do, my Tropic festive collections to sort, a new bulb to get fitted in my car headlight 🚗💡 and plenty of cleaning that could do with doing…

But I’m also meeting my sister for a brew ☕️, so I’m making sure there’s a little bit of time in the day for me too. 💚

Because your 5-minutes Just For You doesn’t have to be anything complicated. Sometimes it’s simply sitting down with someone you love, having a cuppa and taking a few minutes to breathe.

So, how are you going to spend your 5-minutes Just For You today? 🫶