(Quick disclaimer - if you're pregnant go in store and seek the advice of those trained in aromatherapy as some essential oils such as clary sage and rosemary aren't safe in some stages of pregnancy) Aromatherapy is something I always considered a bit hippy before my pregnancy, but at about 17 weeks, I began to …
I really wanted to share a new found love for a brand that specifies in pregnancy and post pregnancy products. They have very sweetly sent me some of their pregnancy products which I can't wait to review for you expectant mama's! Whenever I get sent a product, I like to test it out for a …
After loving rejoining Birchbox, I wanted to share another little Birchbox review with you! And after the gorgeous weather we were treated to in May, this Birchbox is aptly named Palm Leaves & Warm Breeze - which just made me dream of being on a warm beach holiday, with some brilliant summery products to suit. …
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As some of you may have read, I previously wrote a make-up routine on my former blog Bumped Head And Bruised Soul, where I detailed how everyday I wore a full face of make up; contour, eyebrows and all. But now I'm writing for my new blog and so close to my first baby's due …
Today I wanted to share a review of the monthly subscription box Birchbox with you. Birchbox is a monthly beauty subscription box, where 5 sample size products ranging from make up to hair care to little surprise gifts, arrive on your doorstep, lovingly packaged in beautifully designed boxes. Birchbox have recently turned 5 years old …
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Today I really wanted to share with you some current skin care loves; I've never really taken skin care that seriously or religiously until recently so thought it was worth sharing some products that have helped me to maintain my pregnancy glow. My skin care regime has really stepped up its game during my pregnancy …
So, I wanted to share another little update on my pregnancy - luckily my second trimester was much more positive than my first! My sickness which had initially made me bed bound in the first trimester, had now eased off massively by 14 weeks (I mistakenly believed that my sickness would disappear by 12 weeks, …
I will never forget that Monday afternoon. I received a text message from Elle asking what time I’d be home from work as I’m a teacher at a middle school. It was fairly normal that I’d stay behind and get some marking or planning done - I might even have needed to go and argue …
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My mental health has never been something I shy away from discussing; I was diagnosed with Generalised Anxiety Disorder and Depression in 2014, received Cognitive Behavioural Therapy the following year and have had a fairly positive recovery since. However, my pregnancy bought something new to the playing field. Having not received professional help for three …
Expectant moms, prep yourselves, the "glow" isn't a light switch and sometimes doesn't exist at all ... As some of you may know I had some serious difficulties with my first trimester - from sickness and nausea to bleeds and depression. But was constantly told "don't worry, get to the 12 week mark and the …
