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Caring for Your Skin During Winter*
I have never had an easy ride when it comes to skin, especially in winter. It’s not like i’ve had acne, but my skin seems to change type rather randomly which is frustrating when you just find a routine that works. As a teenager I had incredibly sensitive skin to the point I could only use products that were prescribed by a doctor. Over the years it’s gradually improved but it was always more on the dry side especially on my cheeks and around my eyes and mouth (poor Little Miss seems to have inherited this). Team this with horrible under the skin pimples and hormonal break outs and it’s…
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5 Things I Love About Winter*
Okay, so I’m having a bad week, and a lot of it is down to the weather. Storms keeping LM awake meaning she’s in my bed most nights (the back of my house is like a wind tunnel and so loud in a storm), the cold meaning I wake in the night anyway because breathing in the cold air makes me cough. Constantly getting caught in the rain because of the showers and the fact the bus doesn’t go towards LM’s school. It’s making me really miserable and grumpy. So to combat that today I’m going to share 5 things about winter I do actually enjoy (that aren’t Christmas or…
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7 Exciting Ways to Make Your Home More Christmassy*
Whether you have decided to start fresh with Christmas decorations or dust off old favourites, with one month to go it’s time to spruce up your home. We have some sparkling ideas that are easy and quick to manage especially for the busy person(s) with a wish list a mile long. Let There Be Light Decide where the main activities will be held this year and build around the main focus. If it’s the fireplace and the Christmas tree for example then start working out the lighting. This element is the main draw as it establishes the feel of the space. When family and guests start arriving, the room will…
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Really Simple Tips to Keep Your Baby Safe*
As a parent, the one thing you’re usually most concerned about is keeping your baby safe. There are books and articles you can read, as well as professionals you can speak to. There are all kinds of things out there to tell you what to do and what not to do with your baby. Providing you’re doing the best you can, then you don’t need to worry. Here are some really simple tips to keep your baby safe! Watch What You Put in their Cot When you put your baby down to sleep, make sure you haven’t put anything dangerous in their cot. There should be absolutely nothing in here…
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5 Holiday Party Attire Must-Haves*
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… That’s right, the holidays are right around the corner! It’s time to gear up for those coveted days full of fun festivities and the nights filled with good drinks and even better company. With all the holiday hubbub, surely there will be a host of gatherings and parties to attend. And while these events are always fun, sometimes they can be stressful when having to plan out all the different outfits, special to each and every holiday party. After all, you can never repeat an outfit when it comes to these types of festivities! When the holidays hit, you never know who…
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Parenting Content // Treasure The Spare Time You Have As A Parent*
When you’re a parent, it can seem like your spare time is precious. Perhaps because there never seems to be enough of it. I have found this all too true. It’s not that I don’t love parenting so, please don’t misunderstand me. It’s just that, like any mum, sometimes everything gets on top of me, and I need just a few moments to myself. You might be wondering what I do when I get some spare time. Well, that’s exactly what I’m going to talk about on this post. Catch Up On Reading You might have noticed on my blog that I read a lot of books to my kids,…
