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How to practice Zen breath counting

by Rachael Lythgoe

How to practice Zen breath counting

Making adjustments to the way we breathe can have a positive effect on our health and wellbeing; calming the nervous system and bringing a sense of...
Posted in breath counting, breathwork, facial steams, zen breath counting

Invite the scent of spring indoors with new reed diffuser scents

by Rachael Lythgoe

Invite the scent of spring indoors with new reed diffuser scents

Bring the fresh and fragrant scent of spring into your home with a College Green reed diffuser. I've added Bluebell, Parisian Spring and Lime, Basi...
Posted in reed diffusers

The benefits of bathing in a salt bath

by Rachael Lythgoe

The benefits of bathing in a salt bath

Showers may be quick and convenient - you can hop in and out when you're in a rush -  but there's no better way to relax and unwind than with a lon...
Posted in bath soak, magnesium salt baths, salt bath, wellness

Twelve reasons to visit Stroud Farmers' Market

by Rachael Lythgoe

Twelve reasons to visit Stroud Farmers' Market

Stroud's weekly farmers' market is home to around 50 stalls & widely acknowledged as being one of the busiest and best in the UK. Here are twelve reasons why you should plan a visit:
  1. It’s trailblazing. There are more than 1,000 farmers’ markets in the UK, and Stroud was one of the first, being founded back in 1999. 
Posted in Stroud, Stroud farmers market

How to repurpose the scarves you no longer wear (and bring joy to others)

by Rachael Lythgoe

How to repurpose the scarves you no longer wear (and bring joy to others)

If you have more scarves than you use (and speaking to friends, that seems to be many of us), why not repurpose those that you no longer wear and t...
Posted in furoshiki, gift wrap

Say goodbye to shaving foam: why you should embrace natural soap for a superior shave

by Rachael Lythgoe

Say goodbye to shaving foam: why you should embrace natural soap for a superior shave

If you use foam or gel to shave it's time to reconsider your shaving routine and discover the benefits of using natural soap instead. I'll explain ...
Posted in shaving

How to be happy

by Rachael Lythgoe

How to be happy

What makes you happy? Really happy? The subject of happiness is fascinating. Studies show that happiness is linked to better health and longer life...
Posted in Feel Better Live More, happiness, happy, Mo Gawdat

Soap story: how it all began

by Rachael Lythgoe

Soap story: how it all began

Once upon a rainy day, a mum of two small children bought a 'melt and pour' soap making kit as a fun indoor activity.... and that's how College Gre...

The art of gift giving

by Rachael Lythgoe

The art of gift giving

How many times have you spent too much money on the wrong gift because you can't find just the right thing, or have run out of time and/or patience...
Posted in gift box, gift ideas

College Green soaps are recommended by The Telegraph

by Rachael Lythgoe

College Green soaps are recommended by The Telegraph

What would you do if you had just 48 hours to explore the Cotswolds? The Telegraph Travel Insider Guide to the Cotswolds is bursting with inspirati...

Are you looking for a present for someone who needs some rest and relaxation? (Maybe that's you?)

by Rachael Lythgoe

Are you looking for a present for someone who needs some rest and relaxation? (Maybe that's you?)

A long hot bath is the perfect way to unwind and prepare for a good night's sleep and College Green bath soaks are bursting with sleep inducing nat...
Posted in bath soak, Christmas gift, relaxing

All about wax melts and why they make a great gift (with demonstration video!)

by Rachael Lythgoe

All about wax melts and why they make a great gift (with demonstration video!)

Not sure what a wax melt is? It's a small block of wax infused with fragrance oil - essentially a candle without a wick.  They fill a room with fab...
Posted in wax melt, wax warmer