Love? Life? Joy!
Leaving Soho a little worse for wear late one Saturday night on a quest to find something, ANYTHING to eat I stumbled upon the holy grail of all drunken foods: Falafel. And, having stuffed my face with a tasty snack I didn’t later regret, I thought I’d give it a go. Some time on and baked falafel still ranks top as... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Domestic Goddess Ilona's Weekly Munchies
Last Tuesday evening I underwent a major catastrophe. I had to get to an evening class in central London straight after work and I had no money on my Oyster card. THEN I realised I had left my purse at home. By this time, there was no-one in the nearby area from whom I could borrow any money without begging... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: From the Heart
It’s an issue affecting over 80% of women globally, from London to Lima. A phenomenon that not only crosses cultural boundaries but also spans generational lines. It can be verbal or physical, and make walking in public anywhere from annoying to downright dangerous. I’m talking about street harassment.
Categories: Empowerment: Man! I feel Like a Woman! Erin Johnson Fire me up baby!
So I’m a temp. I have no idea in what direction my life is going so I decided not to commit to anything long term and actually it’s worked out pretty well. A few weeks ago I was working at a building surveyor company, the next I was working at BMW. This week I was actually working at the company that... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Empowerment: Man! I feel Like a Woman! Wise up!
A few days ago I received an email from a mystery man who had come across our blog. In the letter I was posed an unexpected conundrum… “My problem, so to say, is a girl problem. I really like her, have feelings towards her but when we went out for a lunch, I understood or she implied that I have... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Dating Advice for Guys Love & Relationships Yazmin Joy
aliljoy.com is a inclusive community that aims to celebrate and empower everyday chicks by facing the challenges of love, life and society with courage and confidence. In celebration of International Women’s Day we have put together some of our favourite quotes that I hope will inspire you to go forth and kick arse! ‘A girl should be two things: who... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: a little piece of joy Empowerment: Man! I feel Like a Woman!
After having a conversation with a few friends recently, I started noticing a disheartening pattern forming. Apparently, even with a few of us approaching 25, we still find it bloody awkward to communicate about sex. (Image via) It’s not necessarily our fault that we still get all squeamish about it, we’re Brits! We can be the worst at handling awkward... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Empowerment: Man! I feel Like a Woman! Love & Relationships
For me this time of year is Birthday-intensive, which gets me in the mood for making mini food. Here are a couple of my favourite, super easy party treats: THE RECIPE: Mini Mushroom Pies Useful Info This Recipe Is: Vegetarian Ingredients (Makes 20) 500G Ready Made Puff Pastry Handful Spinach 2 Portobello Mushrooms 50-100g Stilton Olive Oil 1 Egg Method... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Domestic Goddess Ilona's Weekly Munchies
So you’re blissfully in love. Snuggling next your top totty every night. (Gotta luuuuurve the snuggling!) Romantic candle lit meals at that quaint little Italian place in town. Oo oo oo, remember that time when you got cappuccino froth on your chin? You looked like a ‘cutsey wootsy Papa Smurf’, and then your beaux wiped it off with her handkerchief... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Love & Relationships Rant Yazmin Joy
Tomorrow is Shrove Tuesday – more fondly known as pancake day – which in turn means that Lent starts on Wednesday. I think there’s something interesting about a society of people who, although the majority of whom would not call themselves Christian, let alone Catholic*, still see it necessary to consider giving something up for seven weeks of their lives.... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: a little piece of joy Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement