Butterfly Kiss: An indulgent yet healthy elixir, rich in raspberries, with butterfly pea kefir.

Sober Oktoberfest: Mocktail Sweetness with the Butterfly Kiss

by Evin // August 30, 2023 // No Comments

Today, I’m sharing a delightful mocktail to ease into autumn with something vibrant in your glass. This recipe is courtesy of PiQi Water Kefir. Reward your inner self with PiQi’s luscious gut-loving, raspberry and butterfly pea elixir. I’ve only posted... Continue reading →

10 Steps for Beating Stress Using a Mathematical Thinking Model

by Evin // March 30, 2023 // No Comments

Today, I’m sharing this meaningful guest post by Francis Keith Robins, author of ‘Power of Objective Thinking’. As you know, I’ve been working through a tough couple of years with the loss of both my parents and some big changes.... Continue reading →

Jonna is knitting the Cassiopeia KAL | EvinOK

Knit and Crochet Designers in Ireland

by Evin // March 16, 2023 // 1 Comment

Did you know there are dozens of hand dyers in Ireland? I researched and created a fairly thorough list which I update regularly. There are also countless knit and crochet designers in Ireland. From someone who may have documented a... Continue reading →

Cover of The Otter Who Tried against a hand-crocheted baby blanket

The Little Otter Who Tried by Katie O’Donoghue

by Evin // March 16, 2023 // No Comments

Katie O’Donoghue has a new book, The Little Otter Who Tried (Gill Books, 2023) and it’s just as wonderful as her first book The Little Squirrel Who Worried (Gill Books, 2021). As with her first book, she weaves together her... Continue reading →

Silhouette of a person trail running with the sunrise or sunset behind.

How to Reduce the Risks of Running Injuries

by Evin // February 23, 2023 // 2 Comments

Running seems like a simple way to improve fitness. After all, you know how to do it. But do you know how to avoid injuries so that you can keep doing it? The human body is not a machine, the... Continue reading →

A Few Tips for Relocating to a New Country with a Toddler

by Evin // January 31, 2023 // No Comments

I’m honoured to share this guest post by Ashley Verma, Bizzimumzi. Through the early 2000s, I lived and breathed New York City. I was a master at moving. I have moved through a hurricane, moved through the most outrageous break-ups,... Continue reading →

A Cake for All Seasons: Caramelised Pear Upside Down Cake

by Evin // October 18, 2022 // No Comments

Today, I’m sharing a guest post by Holly Taylor, chef and co-founder of Kindling Restaurant in Brighton, with a cake for all seasons, her Caramelised Pear Upside Down Cake. You may fondly recall previous guest posts from the talented chefs of Kindling... Continue reading →

Falling in Love With Maths is Fun – Or At Least it Should Be

by Evin // September 1, 2022 // No Comments

Today, I’m sharing a guest post by Jon Goga, math tutor and founder of BrainySpinach Math because Jon shares my family’s love of mathematics! Not every child is born a Maths genius that can calculate crazy problems in their... Continue reading →

Stuck indoors on a rainy day – activities to coax your children away from the iPad

by Evin // August 16, 2022 // No Comments

Isabell Fisher, co-founder of Little Hands Learning, wrote today’s guest post listing ideas when you’re stuck indoors on a rainy day. She shares 10 activities to coax your children away from the iPad. It doesn’t matter how many fingers you cross,... Continue reading →

How to recognise truly sustainable ingredients (and not get fooled by greenwashing)

by Evin // August 9, 2022 // No Comments

Today, I’m sharing a guest post by Holly Taylor, chef and co-founder of Kindling Restaurant in Brighton, on how to recognise truly sustainable ingredients (and not get fooled by greenwashing). When you do your food shop, there are a variety... Continue reading →

Why Shoe Size Matters

by Evin // July 28, 2022 // No Comments

Today, I’m thrilled to share a guest post on Why Shoe Size Matters by Christophe Champs, PODO Clinic and Workshop Unless you have only bought one type, make and brand of shoe—which is super unlikely—you will know that the size... Continue reading →

Activities to Boost Your Child’s Learning Skills

by Evin // July 19, 2022 // No Comments

This week, I’m sharing a brilliant guest post by Alex Hasell, co-founder of Little Hands Learning, with activities to boost your child’s learning skills. How a child learns is more important that what they already know when they start school.... Continue reading →

Listen to Your Heart to Transform Your Business

by Evin // June 16, 2022 // No Comments

Kat Byles of True Business School has graciously penned a guest post for today. Bex Shindler, plant-based chef and founder of The Mindful Kitchen, was stuck from a fear of failing. Maddy Cooper, founder of sustainability marketing agency, Brilliant Noise was burnt out.... Continue reading →

Kindling Mutton Shoulder | Kindling Restaurant

Slow Roast Shoulder of Mutton with Carrot, Tomatoes, and Red Wine

by Evin // June 14, 2022 // No Comments

This Father’s Day why not try Kindling Restaurant’s slow roast mutton shoulder as a centre piece for your table. A classic combination of seasonal flavours from Chef Toby Geneen’s childhood, this dish is rich, comforting and perfect for a family... Continue reading →

White Chocolate Fudge with Dark Chocolate Crumb

by Evin // June 9, 2022 // No Comments

To celebrate Father’s Day, here’s a special recipe from Kindling Restaurant – their White chocolate fudge with dark chocolate crumb. Created by Chef Holly Taylor, this is Kindling’s signature petit-four, but it also makes an excellent Father’s Day treat. Sweet, creamy and soft... Continue reading →

Introducing books and a love reading to your children

by Evin // June 2, 2022 // No Comments

Today, I’m honoured to be sharing a guest post by Isabell Fisher, co-founder of Little Hands Learning. She writes about the joy and practicalities of introducing books and a love reading to your children. I’ve admired their Instagram account for ages for the approachable and... Continue reading →

silvery metallic sign spelling out 'play' in plain capital letters

Finding the Magic in March…and beyond

by Evin // March 18, 2022 // No Comments

Guest post by Sid Madge, Meee Although there are lots of magic moments during winter it can feel like a re-awakening when we get to March. The days are getting longer again, and the weather is improving (hopefully); the start... Continue reading →

Sid Madge, author of the ‘Meee in a minute’ series of books

How to help our younger generations adapt to our ever-changing world

by Evin // December 22, 2021 // No Comments

My five-year-old doesn’t remember life before the first lockdown (March 2020) and my 10-year-old is learning and adapting daily. Which is why I’m so grateful to be sharing this guest post today. How to help our younger generations adapt to... Continue reading →

Beautiful black baby dressed in little Santa Claus costume

Engage Your Audience by Being Authentic & Inclusive on your Social Media Platforms

by Evin // December 17, 2021 // No Comments

Today, I’m sharing a helpful and insightful guest post from Emeka Ikechi, Director, Vanity Studios. You may remember Emeka wrote a previous guest post for EvinOK earlier this year titled, How can you make sure you get wonderful pictures from professional photoshoot?. Both... Continue reading →

12 delicious, traditional Christmas foods from around the world

by Evin // December 9, 2021 // No Comments

We have a great guest post today amidst a busy week. Today, I’m sharing 12 delicious, traditional Christmas foods from around the world by Erik Wolf, Executive Director, World Food Travel Association Holiday traditions offer a variety of wonderful and unique... Continue reading →