12 Things To Help Keep You Healthy This Summer

The WellNow Co Summer

I wanted to put together a post with lots of helpful tools, gadgets and products for you to feel more healthy, organsied, eco-friendly and amazing all at the same time this summer. I thought this list of 12 things to help keep you healthy this summer should hit the spot for most people. You’ll find all these products are really practical and useful and will help you make better choices to stay healthy and well along the way.

Whether you are looking to get more handy in the kitchen while we continue to dine at home a lot more than before, or looking for useful on-the-go products for when you’re out and about picnicking with family and friends, or you want to give your skin and hair a bit more love and attention. It’s all here, we’ve got you covered. 

You can find a wider selection of products than this summer edit in our shop. And like our shop, this article contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a small fee for promoting the products, but you won’t pay any more.

Cool Kitchen gadgets

1. Ice Pop Moulds

Cool down with these fun ice pop moulds

Ice pop moulds are one of the most used ‘toys’ in our kitchen over the summer. They are such a great way to have a cooling, sweet treat that isn’t packed with additives and loaded with added sugar. You can have great fun playing with flavours – pineapple and mango is a firm favourite. I particularly love these because of the lids being attached to the body of the mould. It avoids anyone distractedly throwing the lid out by accident!

2. Glass Storage Containers

The WellNow Co Shop Pyrex Cook and Freeze rectangular dish with lid

The great thing about using glass storage containers is that you can avoid cling film and still be really organised. These ones can be stored in the freezer and used in the oven. Reducing food waste has a huge impact on the environment, and your wallet too!

The WellNow Shop Glass Preserving Jars

These fermenting jars come in loads of different sizes. I have a range of them and use them for so many things from pasta and rice, to nuts and seeds. They keep everything really fresh, are handy to bring to bulk food shops and look pretty too!

3. Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls

The WellNow Co Shop Set of 5 stackable stainless steel bowls with lids

These were a game-changer for our kitchen. I always had a mish-mash of bowls, so to have a selection of different sized bowls, that stack so don’t take up much space and have lids so can store things and keep them fresh is amazing. They clean well and easily and I’m now never short of bowls when prepping multiple salads, dressings and marinades.

4. Stainless Steel Coffee Pod

The WellNow Co Shop Stianless Steel Reusable Coffee Pod

I used to feel a pang of guilt every time I used a plastic pod in the coffee machine. When I discovered these I was so excited. I now have a swagger as the machine goes bbbrrrrrr with the coffee I love in it.

On The Go

5. Mother Reusable Bottles

The WellNow Co Shop Mother Reusables Urban 2 Obamerama

The beautiful range of stainless steel bottles from Irish company, Mother Reusables are like a work of art. They are an ethical company with serious credentials. You are not just supporting Irish, but helping the environment by reducing single use plastic water bottles and for every bottle sold they will plant a tree. The bottles will keep you cold drinks cold or hot drinks hot. Perfect for a day outing!

The WellNow Co Shop Mother Reusables Dinky 4 Captain Planet

They even have a gorgeous range of kids bottles which are a really handy size. Check them out for the full range.

6. Bento boxes for picnics

The WellNow Co Shop GA Homefavor Stainless Steel Bento Lunchbox

These bento box lunchboxes are so handy for summer picnics, not to mention school lunches and work lunches. They are great for bringing a variety of salads, food types and flavours and not have them all crossing over. They come in different sizes and configurations but this is my personal favourite. Easy to manage and the perfect size.

7. Stainless steel straws and cutlery

The WellNow Co Shop Longzon Stainless Steel Straw 12 pack with silicone tips

Whether you’re looking to reduce your plastic at home or on-the-go, these stainless steel straws are a really smart option. There are 12 straws and they come with different coloured silicone tips to make it easy to claim your own. It also comes with two handy cleaning brushes and a cloth pouch to keep them all together.

Another handy option for picnics, but also for when you’re back working at the office and getting take-out lunches, is this neat set. A stainless steel cutlery set with chop sticks and two straws. So handy for on-the-go.

The WellNow Shop Timgou 7 piece stainless steel travel cutlery set

8. Coffee Cups

These stainless steel Keep Cups are the ultimate in re-usable cups. They keep your hot drinks hot for longer or cold for longer. They are easy to look after and designed for life. Get yours now!

PERSONAL CARE

9. Indeora deodorant

WellNow Shop Indeora Deodorant Discount Code

For any of you that already follow us on Instagram or Facebook you will know that Indeora is our fave healthy deodorant. No nasty chemicals so perfect for keeping your toxic load under check while also adding magnesium. Good for you, and also great for teens and tweens in these warm sporty months. Use ‘WELLNOW15‘ for your discount of 15%.

10. Yogandha Oils

The WellNow Co Shop Mindfulness Pack

We have been using Yogandha Oils for years and just can’t get enough. The quality and texture of the oils is just luxury in a bottle . The range covers relax to muscle soothe to balance and beyond. This Irish company is internationally renowned and I can’t recommend enough. I use the roll-on oil in the morning to balance my mood and instead of perfume. Try it for yourself!

11. Green People Sunscreen

You may be aware of our bulk shopping offering. We have loads of home cleaning and personal care products in 5 litres sizes to help reduce plastic use, save money and be super convenient too. We added the award winning Green People sunscreen to this offering. Note: The sunscreen is not a bulk item but compliments any busy family’s bulk order perfectly!

12. Faith In Nature Shampoo & Conditioner

WellNow Shop Bulk and Clean Products - 5 litres

These are our favourite shampoo and conditioner. We have a whole range of their beautiful scents. They say it best themselves:

“All our natural vegan shampoos are animal cruelty free, are SLS and paraben free and are vegetarian. We use no synthetic colouring, fragrances or artificial preservatives in our shampoos to ensure that they are as natural as possible. We pride ourselves in creating paraben free shampoos made with 100% natural fragrance.”

That should keep you healthy and well for the summer! If you have any suggestions of products that have really helped you stay on track with your health goals, I’d love to hear from you. Drop me a line at suzanne@thewellnowco.com and let me know your top products so I can share. And if you use any of the above I’d love to hear how you get on with them too!

Boost Your Wellness & Self Care Routine this Winter with our Wellness Giveaway

November Winter Wellness Giveaway WellNow Indeora Kocoono

By Emer Flnnery, Kocoono

Winter can sometimes be a difficult time to keep up with our positive wellbeing routine: gone are those long and sunny days when we exercised outside and spent time away, leaving our daily worries behind. Those positive lifestyle factors and ability to spend time in nature tend to reduce in the Winter time.We stay at home more, eat more and, at times, find it difficult managing our stress within our own four walls.  To help you keep up with your wellbeing and positive routine in Winter, we have put together a giveaway worth over €400 of Wellness Goodies For you and a buddy!

To Enter, Simply go to our post below or Click Here 





PRIZES

The giveaway includes these 3 amazing wellness products (all of them from Irish businesses☘️) :

Prize 1: Kocoono™ Shoulder Hug. RRP €75

Shoulder Hug Kocoono

Too much tension in your shoulder area? Do you feel stressed? Our Kocoono™ shoulder hug creates a hug like feeling reducing tension and anxiety immediately. It is particularly beneficial for anyone with shoulder tension, fibromyalgia, stress, anxiety or those with a heightened nervous system. It is a great tool to use while sitting at your desk, Watching TV, Reading and Meditating 

Prize 2:  A Years Supply of Award Winning Indeora Healthy Magnesium Deodorant worth RRP: €69.99

Get one year supply of the natural deodorant shortlisted by The Vogue Beauty Awards 2020 and the finalist of Irish Made Awards 2020. Why people are loving it? :

  • It has a Natural Magnesium Formula that Safely Neutralises body odour for up to 24 hours.
  • FREE from Chemicals.
  • Does not block your pores.
  • Fragranced with Natural Coconut & Vanilla Oils.
  • Does Not Stain Clothing.
  • It is Vegan & Cruelty Free
  • Breath Easy Natural Spray

Prize 3: Two Wellness Programmes (one for you & one for your buddy) RRP €69 each

The WellNow Co. is Ireland’s leading provider of online health coaching solutions based in Dublin.  If you win the giveaway you and your friend can enjoy a choice From Either Their 7 Week Stress Management Course or 3-Steps to Meal Planning For Health.

Learn More About Our Female Led, Irish Based Sponsors 

  • Indeora: Nominated in this year’s British Vogue Awards for Best In Wellness, Indeora Healthy Magnesium Deodorant, offers next generation healthy underarm care. Designed as a natural mist spray, Indeora is perfect to keep you protected naturally, on the go. Learn More about the health benefits of Indeora deodorant here.
  • The WellNow Co: The WellNow Co.’s mission is to empower you to establish and achieve your health and wellness goals. Through health coaching either online or in person, one-to-one coaching or group coaching, or through any of our online health and wellness programs we can help you to improve your life the way you want to. So whether it is a corporate wellness strategy, a new workplace wellness initiative or you’re an individual looking to improve your life, The WellNow Co has a course to help you. Learn More Here.
  •  Kocoono: Kocoono™ Weighted Blanket systems are designed to reduce stress, increase quality sleep and support your body and mind. Kocoono™ is the brainchild of Emer Flannery, a psychology professional from Belmullet, in the West of Ireland. Emer has worked in psychology for the last 9 years, in various care sectors both in Ireland and abroad. Learn more about Kocoono here.

* WINNERS ANNOUNCED THURSDAY NOVEMBER 26th