Lifestyle: My Only Bottle by Sodastream.

SodaStream, het bruiswatermerk dat het verschil wil maken door plastic wegwerpflessen overbodig te maken, introduceert een nieuw product: My Only Bottle. Het is de eerste herbruikbare én vaatwasserbestendige fles waarmee je ook bruiswater kunt maken. Een enorm handige bottle voor onderweg, tijdens het sporten of wanneer je lekker aan het shoppen bent. Bijdragen aan een betere wereld was nog nooit zo makkelijk en smaakte nog nooit zo goed!

Voor de mensen die nog niet zo bekend zijn met Sodastream: Sodastream biedt een duurzaam alternatief voor bruisend water ( maar je kan ook smaakjes toevoegen!). Je kan je eigen toestel aankopen en thuis kraantjeswater omtoveren tot bruiswater. Zo zijn plastiek wegwerp flessen ook meteen overbodig!

Food: Foodbag.be

Time to try something new! As you know I have been testing the Hello Fresh boxes several times , today I try the Foodbag. I have to say that my preference goes out to Foodbag now. The dishes are tastier ( or maybe I just got lucky this week?) and the portions are also bigger. I went for the original box and got 4 delicious meals. The first recipe was a fish cookie with a salad of sweet potato, cucumber and an egg. A lot went wrong here, haha. I'm totally not a kitchen princess, and maybe this was just a little too difficult for me. The result looked not so great, That's why I don't have a picture. Luckily the following recipes went well. The following days there was chicken brochette, pork tenderloin and pad thai on the menu. I really love to eat Pad Thai and it was fun to make this myself for once It was a vegetarian version, not bad but next time I would add some chicken to it. Our ultimate favorite was the pork tenderloin, which we certainly are going to prepare more often! What do you think of the whole foodbox concept? I am really a fan of this kind of stuff, makes life a lot easier!

Travel: One night in Ypres.

Last weekend I went to the historic city Ypres, at the other side of the country. It was my first time there, so I was very curious. On a “regular” citytrip my boyfriend and myself always end up shopping in the city, but this time it was a little bit different. Our weekend kicked off in the Ariane hotel, where we received a very nice reception, the weekend couldn’t have started better!

In the evening we were invited to try “The Table”, a brand new concept in the hotel. Trust me, it’s really worth a try! “The Table” is a big table with seats for 20 people, the top of the table slides between the restaurant and the kitchen. We went for the “complete experience”, which means a 6 course menu with the table looking different with each course. Each course has a different presentation and gives you that “wow” effect. Truly a unique happening. The meals were stunning and tasty from the first course to the last.

Which is also nice about this concept: you are able to meet and conversate with many people you have never met before. It’s remarkable that all those people praised the hotel. Most of them were people from close to Ypres, who frequently visit the hotel and stay there for the night, which says a lot about the hotel. We learned that the kitchen works with local products. For example all the bread is delivered by the local baker. We also learned that the hotel won the price of best “four stars” hotel in Belgium , according to “Trip Advisor” and this for the fifth time in a row. We weren’t surprised at all.

In the morning a delicious breakfast was waiting. Tasty fresh bread, coffee cakes, fresh fruit, cornflakes, muesli and bacon and eggs. You won’t leave the hotel hungry! We regret we couldn’t stay an extra day, but unfortunately we also have a job.

The rest of the day we spent sightseeing. All historic places, like “the Big Market” and the “Meensepoort” are at walking distance from the hotel. We can truly recommend a city trip to Ypres, including a dinner at “The Table” in the Ariane Hotel.

Lifestyle: Cake cake cake.

Birthday parties, who doesn't love them? Good company, a delicious cake and the day is complete. Only the search for the perfect cake can be quite stressful sometimes. You don't have time or you simply don't find the cake that you had in mind. I finally found the solution for this problem! During my search for the perfect cake I came across a website where you can make your own cake, and they deliver it at home. Quick and easy! I was a little bit scared that the cake wouldn't taste good or it would be broken, but fortunately everything was ok! I ordered a double figure cake and the cake was really super well packed, it was really impossible that this cake wouldn't arrive like it should. The cake was also really surprisingly big, I think you could eat this easily with 30 people. I chose the chocolate cake with chocolate filling, really super yummy! Now that I found this website, I will never have 'cake stress' again! ;)

Lifestyle: HelloFresh Quick & Easy.

I will never be a kitchen princess. I really don't like to cook, good food on the other hand, I do like way too much. That is why I think the concept of HelloFresh is so convenient. You don't need to think about what you're going to cook and go find everything yourself in the supermarket. It all comes neatly packaged with a clear recipe at home. Ideal right? 

Recently HelloFresh came with a new box. The Quick & Easy box contains recipes that are ready within 20 & 25-minutes. I have tested some recipes, and they are really super easy, quick and surprisingly delicious! My absolute favorite was the coconut noodle soup with chicken thighs. It sounded and looked difficult ,but that was absolutely not the case. I was pretty proud of my plate! This recipe and the cod fillet with chive mayonnaise I will definitely make again! Do you already have experience with HelloFresh?

Travel: Novotel Charleroi Centre.

Last weekend I had the chance to do something really fun: spend a night in a brand new Novotel hotel. I was very curious about this new hotel in Charleroi. The hotel opened it's doors in December and it looks really great. Everything is very modern, and really every corner is Instagrammable! 

If you like shopping you will love this hotel, because the hotel is next to Shopping Centre Rive Gauche. I didn't knew the Mall, but it was also really nice. Super modern and 3 floors of shopping and food fun! 

I arrived at the hotel on Friday night, and the atmosphere in the bar was really great. You could enjoy some good music, a drink and in the Gourmet bar you can also enjoy a nice meal. I went for the veggie pasta and my boyfriend for the burger. 

The rooms themselves are also not unimportant of course. The rooms are very modern, very minimalistic but still cozy. The beds are really amazing here. Also nice, there is a large TV in the room where you can request movies (if you pay extra). You can't go to the rooms with the elevator, if you don't have a key card, which gave me an extra safe feeling. This hotel is definitely worth to visit if you want to enjoy a little getaway!

Travel: Hotspot Strogoff Luxembourg.

Usually when I go on holiday/trip, I'm searching on the internet weeks in advance for all the nice places that I really want to visit. This time it was like that too, but I found it pretty hard to find some good places online. So I had no plan! The only thing that I do knew, is that we went shopping, duh! All parkings in the Center were full, so we drove a little further from the Centre and we parked there, to walk to the city and explore the neighbourhood. Good idea, because that's how we found Strogoff. It directly catched our eyes, because the restaurant is on the first floor, and in the window are big letters with lights.

When we entered, we were really surprised how nice this restaurant is. Really every corner, even the toilet, was super Instagrammable! Fortunately the food was also good. It is an Italian restaurant where you can eat super tasty pasta and pizza, but also a good steak. You literally eat your dessert with golden spoons, how fun is that! Later I discovered that they also have a restaurant in Paris, so when I'm in Paris, I will definitely go to Strogoff!

Travel: Sofitel Luxembourg Europe.

Luxembourg, I had no idea what to expect. I thought especially of nature, lots of nature! I'm not such a nature person, so fortunately, Luxembourg had more to offer than only that. We stayed at the Sofitel Luxembourg Europe hotel. My boyfriend and I do like some luxury, so we had high expectations of this hotel. Fortunately the hotel realised all of our expectations, it was even better than that. If you need a break and you do like some luxury, I can definitely recommend this hotel. The staff is super friendly, really nowhere have I felt so welcome as here. You can spend a whole evening here, without being bored. There are 2 restaurants, a cocktail bar and a cigar bar, enough to do ! We chose Le Stübli restaurant. Super good food ( They have Salted caramel macaroons!) , and the Interior is so cosy. You can imagine yourself sitting in a chalet here, so cool!

The rooms are very spacious, I also think this is the biggest room we have ever had in a hotel. The bed, that you should really try to believe, is really so comfortable! You can have breakfast until 11 am, which I also very positive, then you can sleep a little longer. The breakfast was also so good, they have everything you can think of. This hotel was not sponsored. I sincerely think it really is a very good hotel! Have you been in a Sofitel hotel before?

Lifestyle: Honeywell Lyric T6

As you might know, my boyfriend and I bought a house 2 years ago. I don't post a lot about things like this, but every now and then, I also like to share some ' home ' things with you. I recently got the chance try to the Honeywell Lyric products, the thermostat, water leakage and frost detector and the Wi-Fi security camera. 

I was very curious about the camera. I have quite a lot of ' scare ' for burglars and such things, so a camera like this will be useful for me! It really fits well in our interior. If you download the Lyric app , it helps you step by step to install this camera. You can get notifications through the app that when there is motion or noise detected they send you an e-mail, and the app even makes recordings. So you can always see and hear what's going on at home!

The water leakage and frost detector is also super easy to connect with the Lyric app. You get a nice overview of the humidity and temperature as well. May not be the most exciting product, but I think everyone would like to know if there is a water leak or a frozen lead in the house , right?

The thermostat is slightly more difficult to install, so if you're not so handy you can best choose to let someone install it for you. If the thermostat is connected to the app, you can use geofencing for the temperature setting of the thermostat based on the location of your smartphone. So you are sure you always come home in a comfortable warm house and you never unnecessarily waste energy when you're not there.

Lifestyle: Lazy Sundays with Hunkemöller.

Sunday, my favorite day of the week! Nothing compares to a lazy sunday at home. Cozy in PJ's, wake up late and have late breakfast. All day watching movies and series, just perfect! Unfortunately, there are not so many lazy Sundays for me. Sunday is the only day that my  boyfriend and I have a day off together so we are always busy with taking pictures for instagram and the blog. Also fun of course! If there is a lazy Sunday for us, we enjoy it to the fullest!

When I get home after work during the week, I immediately put on my PJ's. Nice and comfortable! You can imagine that I have a huge collection of PJ's and homewear! I love to go to Hunkemöller for this, they always have the most beautiful night- & homewear. I'm wearing my silk PJ's with colorful print from Hunkemöller here. Comfortable, yet still sexy! The fun thing about Hunkemöller is that they also have super cool accessories. Drinking coffee in the morning is always more fun with a nice cup, right?! For the colder evenings, I have a foot heater from Hunkemöller in the shape of a Bunny, I only need to be careful that my dog won't steal it, lol! What do you guys love to do on a sunday?

Travel: Jardin Botanique Marimurtra

A botanical garden, I never really wanted to visit that. But this year I wanted to go and see what it was all about. Am I glad I did! We drove there, and that was quite exciting because you have to go on a mountain with all these narrow streets. But I would recommend this because you discover many new places like that! The entrance of the garden is €6.50 but it is really worth it. The garden itself is also quite large, which I did not expect. You really need a plan and then you even get lost . 

The best thing about the garden are the places with the sea view. Also all cacti there are quite spectacular. In the garden itself is a small snack bar where you can drink and eat pizza at honest prices, because usually the prices at tourist spots are rather expensive. You can really easily spend half a day in the garden! After our visit to the Garden we did some hiking and we discovered another small Bay (Cala Sant Francesc) with a restaurant. Super quiet, with hardly any people on the beach. Also you can hike between the rocks up the mountain and you have again those breathtaking views! Definitely a must visit!

Travel: Cala Banys

Who thinks about Lloret de Mar, thinks about a vibrant nightlife. Not really the prettiest place that you can think of in Spain, full of teenagers who are there to go out and drink. I definitely thought about Lloret de Mar like that. Never thought that I would discover 1 of the most beautiful spots that I already have seen in Spain. In Lloret de Mar have you a little bay where they have build a beautiful bar. You really have the most beautiful view, and at the same time you can enjoy some cocktails. You don't have to go there for just the cocktails, because they are not that good, but the view really makes it all good! 

You can enjoy a whole day in the sun in the bar or simply between the rocks, but you can also go for a walk. If you walk through the mountain, the busy main beach of Lloret de Mar is just around the corner. Never thought that there was something so beautiful hiding itself behind that mountain!

Lifestyle: Brunch with Veuve Clicquot.

Who knows me, knows that I looove to eat. So if I get an invite for a brunch with Veuve Clicquot , I say yes! The brunch was last Sunday in Lazy Jack. I wanted to visit that place for a while already, so I was happy that I could finally go there. I had already heard and seen much good, so I was very curious. Luckily Lazy Jack was everything I expected it to be. The Interior is really super, pretty AND Insta proof too!

There was an extensive buffet, from toast to omelets, it couldn't be better! It was a super cosy afternoon with a lot of good food, drinks and good company. After dinner, you could also take photos, which were afterwards printed on a wooden block. Super nice, I gave mine a nice spot at home!

Lifestyle: Restaurant Món.

Recently I got the chance to do what I love the most, Trying a new restaurant. The restaurant was not open for the general public, so it was pretty exciting. I did not quite know what to expect. I only knew that it was in a castle and I thought that was already promising!

Once we arrived we were immediately impressed, such a beautiful location! The castle is completely renovated and it looks really great. They have a very nice and large terrace and inside it is really even more beautiful. The decor is really beautiful with beautiful copper lamps and a marble bar.

And then the food, so good! I can really say that this was the best meat that I had ever eaten. They serve the Limousin beef from their own ' Milesvaches ' farm on the Plateau de Milesvaches in France. That meat is also cut into their own butchers atelier Milevaches opposite the MAS. To be honest, I'm not really such a meat lover but this was really great.

You not only have a restaurant on the domain, but also beautiful banquet rooms. We also got a tour through the domain and of course this was equally nice. There are 5 bars (also all in marble) and 4 kitchens so here you can have a party! The great thing is that you are in the city, but you don't have that feeling. It really seems like you're somewhere quiet in the countryside. Ideal for a relaxing evening, right?

Lifestyle: Hoesjes outlet. (NL)

Ik weet niet hoe het bij jullie zit, maar vanaf mijn iphone aan 50% zit krijg ik al lichtjes paniek aanvallen. Mijn gsm moet echt altijd opgeladen zijn. Ik heb dan ook overal opladers klaarliggen. Ik ben er zeker van dat ik niet de enige ben, toch? Bij hoesjes outlet vond ik enkele handige accessoires, een desktop dock charger, een powerbank en een extra lange oplaadkabel.

Lifestyle: Doggy Box

The people who follow me on instagram know that I really have the cutest frenchie ever and I also like to spoil him with new toys and candies. I discovered Doggy-Box and I immediately liked it. You will spoil your dog with new toys and sweets, but the good thing is that you can help another dog without owner. For each ordered Doggy-Box they donate to the welfare of dogs worldwide. Nice, right? I am really a huge animal lover and this is such a nice initiative. You can order a single box for € 29.90. Really not expensive, because I think if you would go and buy this in a pet shop it would be more expensive AND you help a dog in need! If you want to spoil your dog even harder you can order a box for 6 or 12 months, then it's also cheaper. If you really love dogs, I don't think you can resist this!

Home: Mylène room sticks.

Everyone loves a fresh smelling home. Believe me, I already tried so many different sprays and fragrance sticks , but there was never really a good one. Finally I found one!

Quite by accident actually, on the beauty speed date a while ago. There was somebody from the brand Mylène. I knew the brand already, especially of the home parties. I never used anything from them. They have really such a wide range of products. We got a goodie bag to take home and there were the ' Caribou ' room sticks in it. I tried them right away when I got home and wow, they smell really good! Caribou is based on vanilla, flowers and musk and this is really my favorite scent. Also a plus, they are very decorative. It is certainly no ugly thing that you need to put in your living room!

Soon I wanted even more room sticks from Mylène for the rest of the house. For my dressing, I chose ' Froya '. That's a very fresh scent. This fragrance really gives you such a pleasant spring feeling. Perfect for the dressing room !

In the bathroom I have ' Hammam '. This one is based on caramel, citrus, musk, orange blossom and jasmine. This is a slightly warmer scent and gives you that hammam feeling!

You can find everything on the webshop or you can just have yourself one of those cozy home party's and smell it all yourself! ;)

Hotspot: The village.

A while ago I was invited to do something that I really love, tasting food in a new restaurant! I really love to eat, and certainly Asian food! The restaurant calls ' The village ' and it is situated in Antwerp, 'T'zuid'. The chef is also no stranger here in Belgium, David Lim. I can assure you, the food is delicious. Really the best sushi that I have already eaten, and I am quite difficult with sushi.

That evening we could also make our own sushi. Really super fun to do, but I'm going to leave it to the Pro's, haha! Let us say that you could eat it, but that was it. David Lim himself explained everything step by step. He not only showed us how to make sushi but also Gyoza, which by the way is really nice at The village!

I can't wait to go there again, and I advise you to do just the same if you are in Antwerp!

Musthave: #MomentsbyReload

Recently I told you all about the perfume sprays from Reload, today they have something new! I am constantly on the road for my job, and since I discovered Reload there is always one in my car. So convenient! Now they come with new scents. There are three different ' collections '. #Travel, #Lifestyle and #Night. I tried one of each collection and #Ibiza is came out as my ultimate favorite. You can buy a spray for 12.90 € and a refill only costs € 5. Ideal if you want to try out new perfumes. 
TIP: A reload spray with some refills sounds like the perfect Christmas gift to me! ;)

Lifestyle: Bodyboss

Nowadays it is quite hip to go to the fitness and eat healthy .Chapeau for the people that go to the gym every day and just eat healthy. Quite honestly, that is really nothing for me. There is nothing that makes me happier than some French fries or some chips. Believe me, I wish I could, but it's just not me. I'm often looking for a way to work out and doesn't take too much time. In the summer I always regret not going to the gym, so this fall it is time for a change.

I discovered Body boss. It's a fitness plan from 12 weeks with great results. You only have to work out 3 times a week for 24 minutes AND you can do it at home. Sounds ideal, right? Enough for me to give it a try. If you guys see me soon with the perfect bikini body, you guys know what to do! ;)

The plan is divided into 4 steps, each step takes 3 weeks.Each cycle is designed to lift the performance of the muscles and gradually increase in difficulty and intensity as the body adapts to the training. Bosses don't like to be bored! I'll keep you posted on the results!