When I started this blog just over two weeks ago, my intention was to to make it a primarily positive, happy place where I could help others, raise awareness of issues that are important to me and, most importantly, share some of the things I love. The main focus of the blog was always going… Continue reading Positivity
Meow human friends. Leo here. I am very pleased to see that some people have liked my diary entry from last week so I have hijacked mummy’s blog again today. This week I have learned a new trick. When my minions get up, I now lay on my back with my tummy in the air,… Continue reading #TheLeoDiaries part 2
Greetings humans. Leo here. Firstly, I should introduce myself. I am a cat. A furry little bundle of mischief if you will. I have two human minions who bow to my every beck and call. One is small and likes to pet me all the time, which I can put up with every now and… Continue reading #TheLeoDiaries part 1
We all hear about the debate over whether certain chemicals are safe to be used in cosmetics, but do most of us know where our beauty products come from? Based on how shocked I was to find out the origins of many common beauty ingredients, I highly doubt it. I’ve been vegetarian for twenty years… Continue reading Are moo-cows hiding in your lipstick?
After searching for vegan beauty tags, it doesn’t look like there are many out there so I’ve created my own. If you do this tag, please let me know and, if you use it on your blog, I’d love it if you could give harmlesslife.com a mention. Feel free to use as much or as… Continue reading #VeganBeauty tag
Whether we realise it or not, chances are we ALL know someone who has been affected by mental illness. Mental health should not be a taboo subject anymore. After all, we’re not living in the 19th century when anyone who showed a sign of mental weakness was locked away in an asylum! I’m hoping that… Continue reading #EndMentalStigma tag
This tag originally contained some US-specific questions, so I’ve amended it to a UK-friendly version. Makeup Blush or bronzer? Blush Lipgloss or lipstick? Gloss Eyeliner or mascara? Mascara Foundation or concealer? Concealer Neutral or colour eyeshadow? Neutral Pressed or loose eyeshadows? Pressed Brushes or sponges? Brushes Nails OPI or Barry M? Barry M Long or… Continue reading This or That: Beauty Edition (UK version) tag
Making the decision to switch to a vegan lifestyle can be daunting, especially when you realise just how many animal ingredients are out there. I hope anyone new to veganism, or anyone who just wants to reduce the animal-based products they buy, find these tips useful. 1. Take small steps if the big ones are… Continue reading 7 Tips for New Vegans
I went in search of tags that would help me introduce myself in a less rambly way, but the questions all seemed long so I’ve made my own with a bit of help from my boyfriend (hence the Star Wars reference) and other tags. I tag everyone who reads this – feel free to use… Continue reading #GetToKnowMeQuick tag
Welcome to my blog. I’m April and this will be my little corner of the internet where I try to help raise awareness of some issues that are important to me, along with injecting a bit of fun by sharing my beauty addiction with you. The blog has been a long time coming, as I’ve… Continue reading Finally started…
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