Next Stroud Farmers’ Market Saturday 26 April. Please note the online shop will be closed from 5 - 8 April. Orders placed during that time will be processed on 9 April.

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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

Where to buy bath soaks in Stroud

by Rachael Lythgoe

Where to buy bath soaks in Stroud

Made in Stroud shop in Stroud stocks three College Green bath soaks, under their brand Bathe in Stroud: Sleep Easy, Rosy Posy and Happy. Sleep Easy...
Posted in bath soak, Sleep Easy bath soak

Do Epsom Salt Baths Really Work?

by Rachael Lythgoe

Do Epsom Salt Baths Really Work?

Epsom salt baths have gained popularity for their purported health benefits. But do they really work? How do they work, and what evidence supports ...
Posted in Dead Sea salt, Epsom salt, Himalayan salt, magnesium, magnesium salt baths

Can you guess the secret ingredient in the College Green cleansing scrub soap?

by Rachael Lythgoe

Can you guess the secret ingredient in the College Green cleansing scrub soap?

Whether you’re spending your summer on the beach or at home in your garden, smooth, hydrated skin is a seasonal essential. And the easiest way to g...
Posted in summer, summer skin

Celebrate International Day of Happiness with a mood boosting bath soak

by Rachael Lythgoe

Celebrate International Day of Happiness with a mood boosting bath soak

Combat tiredness, banish negativity & boost your mood with the help of a blend of uplifting essential oils combined with skin soothing salts an...
Posted in bath, bath soak, Happy, International Day of Happiness, positive, uplifting

100 ways to slightly improve your life without really trying

by Rachael Lythgoe

100 ways to slightly improve your life without really trying

The list of simple ways to live a better life from The Guardian​, has 100 ways help you lead a better life, but no 20: `Can’t sleep? Try a relaxing soak with lavender bath oil before bed' caught my eye.

Why can a lavender bath help you sleep?

Not only does a warm bath offer relaxation benefits, but when combined with the right essential oils and supercharged with magnesium rich salts it becomes a powerful tool for promoting restful sleep and overall well-being. Let's dive into the science behind why a lavender bath can be your secret weapon for relaxation and help you get a peaceful night's sleep.

Posted in insomnia, lavender, sleep, Sleep Easy bath soak, valerian

This is the best time to go to sleep according to experts

by Rachael Lythgoe

This is the best time to go to sleep according to experts

Using science to help you get the best night's sleep Many of us struggle to determine the best time to go to sleep, leaving us feeling groggy a...
Posted in bath, bath soak, best time to sleep, lavender, sleep, when to sleep

Why taking a salt bath is one of the most effective self care rituals

by Rachael Lythgoe

Why taking a salt bath is one of the most effective self care rituals

The Mental Health Foundation has shared ten practical ways to look after your mental health, and taking a relaxing bath is one of them. Let’s explo...
Posted in bath soak, Epsom salt

I'm a Plastic Free Champion!

by Rachael Lythgoe

I'm a Plastic Free Champion!

I'm thrilled to have been awarded Plastic Free Champion status - and how appropriate during Plastic Free July! Surfers Against Sewage created the a...
Posted in palm oil free, plastic free, Stroud District Action on Plastic, Surfers Against Sewage

How are you celebrating International Self Care Day?

by Rachael Lythgoe

How are you celebrating International Self Care Day?

It's International Self Care Day today (24 July) - a day to promote self care, and the benefits of looking after yourself. But self care is more th...
Posted in International Self Care Day, Self care

We're raising a cheer to National Beer Day

by Rachael Lythgoe

We're raising a cheer to National Beer Day

Cheers! It's National Beer Day - an annual day to celebrate the British love of beer. As it falls on a weekday this year, we're raising a lather in...

There are 1,000 farmers' markets in the UK & Stroud's has been named one of the best - come and see why

by Rachael Lythgoe

There are 1,000 farmers' markets in the UK & Stroud's has been named one of the best - come and see why

According to the Daily Telegraph there are around 1,000 farmers' markets in the UK. It's no surprise to anyone who's been that Stroud Farmers' Mark...
Posted in Farmers' Market