Miranda Wood

I would not call myself the biggest reader ever, but I have really loved some books! Here is a list of all the books I wish I could go back and read again for the first time! Enjoy :)

I have been struggling with hormonal acne due to birth control and just the chaos of my hormones. It's taken me years to find a routine/a brand I really love, finally. Welcome to my perfected routine of my skin care favourites. It is primarily built around Paula's Choice, with a few other brands incorporated as well. I also really struggle with ingrown hairs - I get waxed every month, and it's so much better than shaving, but I still get ingrowns. I have figured out the things that work!

I think I figured out I was intolerant to diary when I was about 16/17. I remember eating a bowl of cereal one time and then promptly throwing it up! I used to love eating mini chocolate chips from the bag, and at some point those started making me feel sick, and I used to LIVE off of cereal. This was before many alternative milks existed, so I stopped having cereal for a while. I moved to the US from the UK in 2019 and started trying lactose-free milk (we didn't use to have this in England) which seemed to be okay for a little while, but soon started hurting me too. Sooo finally I stopped having almost any dairy (the exception of ice cream sometimes, and cheese… I just can't give us cheese ngl) and now I live mostly a dairy-free life and honestly I kinda like it. I have so much fun finding and trying new products. It's been a many a years now, so welcome to my list of knowledge!

The kitchen is my happy place. Whether I’m meal prepping dinners and lunches for the week, baking a single serve cookie to satisfy a craving, or whipping up an order of cinnamon rolls for a client, it’s my favourite place in the house. Since I spend so much time in it, I’ve come to fall in love with certain products over the years. I’m particular with my products, but also on a budget. So, here they all are concisely organised for you! I don’t need super fancy stuff, I prefer to be more hands on in the kitchen!

I found out I was gluten intolerant when I was 20 years old, and I really thought it was life over. I didn’t know what to do with myself, I had a total panic attack. However, 4 years later and I have this whole gluten free down! I have found so many replacements to my favourite things, and even healthier versions too. I’ve learned it’s not so hard or bad to be gf. Welcome to my top recommendations of how to survive being gf! These saved me over the years.

My husband and I brought home an adorable little (14lb) 1-year-old Yorkie/Maltese Mix in March 2025. She was our first dog, and we wanted to create a safe space for her and spoil her a little (okay, maybe a lot). The items in this list are our absolute favourites! Our little girl loves her setup, sleeps like a dream, and now thrives in life. I give a lot of credit to the items on this list!

My hair journey has been a long one, and it’s still not over (sigh). However, as I have progressed, I have learned many things. I have tried an ungodly number of products, from those that promise growth to expensive salon shampoos to “special” brushes meant to define my curls. After a lot of money wasted, I am finally on a consistent hair routine. These products and supplements are ones I have been using for years now, and are in-between budget-friendly and expensive. Some items lean a little more one way or the other. But I promise, worth it!!