Black Old Chewing Gum

Pick Your Poison! A Sunscreen Week

Svea — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 20:15:50 +0000

Hi friends! Yes, I‘m still alive! And I‘m back! A long time has passed since I posted my last article. I’ve been very, very busy in the last weeks, and I feel a bit guilty about letting down my readers for such a long time. But now I‘m here – with good news! It’s that …

Bad Hair Day? Hair Washing Alternatives

Svea — Sat, 12 May 2012 13:34:21 +0000

I haven’t washed my hair with shampoo for a few years now. And guess what? My hair has never felt better! And to be honest, I don’t know if it has looked that healthy in the years before! I have washed my hair with rhassoul and aritha powder, horse chestnut deconctions and eggs. Yes, I …

Am I Addicted to the Internet?

Svea — Mon, 07 May 2012 19:22:52 +0000

I‘m not seduced by ALL gadgets. For example, I don‘t have a television set. I simply don‘t need it. I don‘t listen to the radio and I have no interest in acquiring one. I may have one of the oldest mobile phones in Western Europe. At least I believe so. But, oh god, I could NEVER, …

Make Your Own Deodorant! It‘s Simple!

Svea — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:05:38 +0000

Please don‘t worry, I’m not going to transform this blog into an all-over beauty blog! However, yesterday I spontaneously made my own deodorant spray out of water and baking soda. This spray and some other natural deodorant recipes I have tried recently, seem to be the only “products” that both work AND are gentle on …

Sweet Cravings? Healthy Recipes!

Svea — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:17:16 +0000

Hi friends! Read on! I ensure you that you’ll become very hungry, guys! I love to cook! Are you ready for some totally obsession-worthy miracle desserts? Get up! Spoil your kitchen! The ‘sweeties’ I want to share with you today, are my new best friends and I can’t wait to play with them more. We …

Are You a Skincare-Messie?

Svea — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:29:25 +0000

I admit, I was! I was addicted to skincare! I put a lot of effort into my morning and my night routine. I felt my skin would fall off if I didn’t. So I was using a day cream, a night cream, another special product for my eyes, sunscreen, cleansing lotions, facial scrubs and masks: …

Am I Beautiful? Ten Minutes Photoshop

Svea — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:39:13 +0000

It‘s annoying. We are permanently bombarded with beautiful bodies and superlunary faces. Every single day in our life. Everywhere. In films, on the internet, in television shows, on the billboards, in glossy magazines. Supermodels on cover images look fantastic, let‘s admit it. But let‘s also admit that it can‘t only be the grace of nature …

Waste Your Time!

Svea — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:02:57 +0000

“So why the hell did you call your blog ‘Black Old Chewing Gum’?” Hi friend! I hear you! It‘s a good question! I was listening to a song from an Irish band called The Devlins the other day. Apart from the fact that it‘s another great song from a far too underrated band, I just …

Welcome to my Blog!

Svea — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:43:52 +0000

Man, oh, man! I was going to wait until tomorrow and then until the next day, next week, next year or even until my next life to publish this blog. I‘d like to share my daily adventures and discoveries with the world and help people struggling with everyday‘s little (or enormous) obstacles. I hope I …