Okay, before you go ‘What in the world is “Gung-Ho!” and why do I need to be “Gung-Ho!”?’, let me tell you two things: 1) it’s fun and 2) you need to do it! When lovely people from Be Gung-Ho!* invited…
Spring Favourites 2018 + Giveaway
Since May somehow (and most of June! – how? when? where?) has flown by like The Flash on a mission, I decided not to write “May Favourites” but call this post “Spring Favourites” and do a little round-up of my…
6 Weeks Without Blogging: Reasons, Lessons and What’s Next
I have been attempting to write this many times. I’ve also been toying with how I was going to title this post. It’s been a while since I posted here on the blog. 6 weeks, to be exact. 6 weeks…
Blogging Tips: Dos and Don’ts For New Bloggers Part 1
How long has it been since I last shared my thoughts and/or advice on all things blogging here on Miel and Mint? WAY. TOO. LONG. If you have been with me for a couple of years, you might remember my How…
February Favourites 2018 + Anastasia Beverly Hills Aurora Glow Kit Giveaway
When February was over and everyone posted their “hello March” updates yesterday, I didn’t expect everything to go in full bloom right away. But I also didn’t expect we’d be snowed in! Where have you been around Christmas, snow? By…
How To Live In The Moment and Love Your Life Now
“Where do you see yourself in 5 years?” I feel like we are constantly bombarded by this adult version of a good ol’ childhood question “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Or maybe it’s just me….
January Favourites 2018 + Molton Brown Giveaway
I have genuinely missed my Monthly Favourites posts which have always been a lovely blend of everything lifestyle, travel and beauty related. So why not bring them back, right? The longest month of the year is finished (I’m telling you,…
6 Habits That Changed My Skincare Game + ELEMIS Giveaway
It’s been a while since I last talked about beauty / skincare so I’m excited about this post. I have a (terrible) secret to share with you: I was deliberately ignoring any sort of skincare in my teens as well…
10 Thoughts of an Expat in the UK
Every time I am out and about, whether it’s at the supermarket, my local post office or a shop, I get asked one question A LOT. “Where are you from?” Some think I’m from Northern Ireland. Some try and guess…
Goodbye 2017, Hello 2018
I really enjoyed writing this post last year so I thought why not make it an annual thing. So I made myself a huge cup of coffee and sat down to read my Goodbye 2016, Hello 2017 post. There’s so…
Exclusive Interview with Andrew Brady from The Apprentice
Andrew walks over and gives us (myself and my photographer/close friend Helen) a huge smile along with a warm hello, and sits down with his coffee. He places his shopping bags on the chair beside and claims that it’s “my…
17 Things To Do In 2017
My first blog post on WordPress. I can’t believe I (finally!) made a move. It still feels surreal, and a little bit scary. It’s a learning curve, and I hope you give me grace while I navigate through it all….
