Time - Book of Elsa

Now is the time to believe in magic 

Now is the time to believe in people

Their goodness, openess and ability for kindness

Now is the time to put trust in our neighbours 

Believing that they mean us no harm.

They want the same things we all do.  

When our world is shutting down, everywhere we look nothing but bad news. Fake news.

There's time to spread something else too. 

If not you then who? not now?! I hear you... 

But when and whom?

They say change is slow.

I disagree. Change is people.

It is you and it's me

Now is the time to be the change you wish to see. 

Start small: have a conversation...

How about right now?

Book of Elsa

Book Review | Victim Without a Face - Stefan Ahnhem

Christmas 2015 | Book of Elsa

Merry Christmas,

I wish you all peace and happiness this festive season.

Elsa 

xo

Mickhaels' 12th Birthday - Book Of Elsa

Saturday Haul a Video | Book Of Elsa

So... I went shopping! 

Spent a whole load of my very hard earned cash and here is what I got. If you're interested that is. 

Have a great weekend, whatever you're up to.
Book of Elsa 

xo
 

Let's Talk About Guacamole - Book of Elsa

There's a debate going on in the world about TRUE MEXICAN GUACAMOLE. Tomato or no Tomato?! 

Please pay attention. Very serious stuff going on here.... 

Original recipes contain tomato (mostly); However, I tend to find that it makes the guacamole too liquid-y also I don't like the red interfering with all the other shades of green.

Summer Sales | Book of Elsa

Hi Lovelies,

Summer sales are in full swing, as usual I went shopping for something very specific in mind (winter boots FYI) and ended up with some delicious looking robe, pants and heels. The elusive perfect winter boots evaded my debit card this time but I can't wait to have another go...

I hope you like the video.

Laters, xxo

Random Clip - Book Of Elsa

Let's Talk About Periods - Book Of Elsa

It has come to my attention that I've had periods for fourteen years!

In all that time it is only just now that I've managed to get it under control. 

The first sight of my monthlies no longer induces sheer panic but more of a relief annoyance.

As it can be a bit scary time for teenager girls I thought a guide to periods would be most welcome.

I was way to embarrassed to want to talk about it. So here is some of my knowledge.

1. It will take a year or two for your cycle to become regular. sorry ladies but that's a fact. Mine actually took five years before I could predict when they would happen so always (and I cannot emphasise this point enough) carry a pad/tampon with you at all times. If however, you forget like me plenty of times at lets say a cinema. Go to the bathroom and ask a lady for one. She will understand and most likely help you.
2. Day one of a cycle is the 1st day of your period and your cycle last until the beggining of the next one which is between 28 to 30 days.
3. There are a wide variety of products on the market but I would suggest starting with pads.

What I've Been Up To?! - Book of Elsa

Plane Essentials - Book of Elsa

Plane Essentials

Travelling is one of my fave thing to do however, it can get quite stressful so here I suggest what things I take on planes, hopefully it will help you guys.

Also, if you're not travelling alone it might be more economical to share hold luggage between you because honestly being free of bags on a journey is worth the money! 

THE LIST includes but is not limited to:

Magazines

Books

Playing Cards

Ipod/Phone

Headphones

Chargers/Adaptors

Passports

Snacks

Blanket

Sunglasses

What's in my bag | Book of Elsa

My Black Is Beautiful - ZINHLE MLOTSHWA

My Black Is Beautiful - ZINHLE MLOTSHWA 

Yes, I'm black, darker than most, 

But in my blackness I boast.

Boasting of my own? No! 

But boasting of the quality

Which He: my God gave me! 

From the curvature of my hips

To the thickness of my thighs, 

Yes; even down to my big brown eyes? 

He made my black beautiful! 

And for the first time in a long

Time, I'm loving me and mine.

Come to the truth, should have

Known it from my youth, 

But now that I know my

Black is beautiful, 

You cannot use me, mistreat

Or abuse me.

It is no longer a allusion but

I have come to the conclusion

Even if it means me loving

Me, cause you see

I have the power to love

Myself hour after hour.

I am God's creation. Yes, 

A master plan even the

Absence of a man.

I still stand tall yell, 

Refusing to fall, screaming

Loud and very proud, 

MY BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL! 

It is more worth than gold, 

Cause my black runs deep

Into my only soul.

Not just for external for

Staring and glaring, 

But it is the inner me

That God would have you see.

And it causes me to

Shout beyond the shadow

Of a doubt, MY BLACK

IS BEAUTIFUL! So if

You are a woman

And you are real and you

Feel what I feel.

Do not be ashamed to

Proclaim what he said

And what you read.

Fearfully and wonderfully

Made god very good

With what I wish you

Would tell somebody, 

Anybody, your body, 

MY BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL! 

Week In Pictures - 9th April '15

Her name is Smudge and she is the best Guinea Pig in the world.

First draft of a poem.

Nothing better than a chicken and two (types of) potato dinner.

Cinnamon toast recipe from The Pioneer Woman find it here.

Art in silver frames new pieces from my fave Charmaine Olivia - Find her here.

Sunday Funday - Book of Elsa

Sunday Funday 

Weekends were made for this...
xxo

Top Three Beauty Box Deals - Book of Elsa

Top Three Beauty Box Deals - Book of Elsa

It started with Youtube videos, I discovered vastly different mail order beauty products for under £15. Hosts of subscription beauty boxes have launched online in the UK after growing popularity in the United States. The idea is that you subscribe and then each month receive a box full (between 5-8) of new samples, travel and full size beauty products. 

While you can’t choose what’s in the box, you can decide which Beauty Box you sign-up for. Here are some of the best I could find due to the diversity of their products, price and customer reviews.

Is Love Ever Enough - Book of Elsa

Is Love Ever Enough

As humans we have been spoilt: with food, with shelter, with ease. That has made us entitled to want everything else. AAAAND WHY NOT???

The world owes us right? We need to have our lives perfected an art of Kung Fu. Our men need to love us to death and respect us and be macho manly but secure in their own skin too. Ah. 

They need to be everything all the time otherwise what's the point? We can have it all! Wrong.

Relationships do not work that way, I've come to realise... It's all a game of give and take. Pass the parcel with hearts, minds and feelings; everyone is a player. Like it or not we all have skin in the game. And it's never enough. We keep chasing THE NEXT BEST shoes, house, boyfriend and for what?!

Book of Elsa 

Book Wishlist - 2015

Books on my Wishlist 

Probably will not end up reading all the books on my wishlist this year. I can tell you there are many, however these five are the ones I'm really looking forwarding to reading once I track them down (half the fun if I'm being completely honest)

 Extraordinary books are coming out every day/week thus it's only fair I read as many as possible right? 

Also, please don't feel like you have to buy books! Public libraries do fantastic work with their stock, and it's FREE!!! So, without further ado....

My Favourite Brownie Recipe - Book Of Elsa

My Favourite Brownie Recipe 

Made brownies to take over to my mums' on Christmas Eve and this is my favourite recipe. Ever.

By the way you can find the actual recipe here.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 

XO

Making Of: Our First Batch "Oh Naturel" THE BODY BUTTER

Hello everyone! This is our 100th post here at Book Of Elsa and it's a special one...

Very exciting week here because my sister and I made the very first batch of our products ready to sale online (coming soon!). Of course I videoed it all :) hope you like.

Have a great Sunday,

Book Of Elsa 

xo