*this is a collaborative post, but all opinions are my own* Winter is well on it’s way. As I sit and type this, I am huddled under a warm blanket, the heating has been on for an hour, and I have dug out all my soft and warm winter jumpers from storage and the children […]
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I can see clearly now with new contact lenses
*this is a post written in partnership with Johnston & Johnston about my journey to getting varifocal contact lenses. I was provided with a trial of lenses to review. All opinions are my own* The alternative title to this post should be “actually, I can read my phone screen better and I don’t have to […]
READ MOREKeeping going with Pharmaton
*this is a collaborative post, I was kindly sent some product to review. All opinions are my own* As a busy working mum and wife, I don’t get a lot of time to sit around just watching the world go by, and to be honest, my self care and needs do tend to be put […]
READ MOREWhy I support the restricting of laxatives from sale within the UK…
*this post discusses eating disorders, the use of laxatives, bulimia and mental health. If any of these are a trigger issue for you, it may be best you don’t read on. However, if you read this and would like to reach out for some help, or know you are not alone, please do contact me […]
READ MORENot pregnant yet, but feeling very positive thanks to Ava.
I shared a few weeks ago that I was trying out the Ava Fertility Bracelet. A clever tracker device that you slip onto your wrist before you go to sleep, that when worn for the recommended time, can effectively record and monitor certain things happening with your body, like temperature, breathing, etc, to […]
READ MOREBug bites and itchy stings? Anthisan to the rescue…
*This is a collaborative post with Anthisan, all opinions are our own* Bug bites and stings have to be one of my most hated things. I have lived in and grown up around the world in all sorts of places, with insects and biting bugs and I have scratched many a bug bite in my […]
READ MOREI don’t want to breathe in other people’s vaping fumes!!
I strongly believe that vaping is unhealthy and bad for people and that at some point we are going to realise as we did with actual smoking that it’s unhealthy and dangerous. Apparently, even though vaping hasn’t really been around long enough to actually say for sure, it’s considered less harmful than smoking and should […]
READ MOREPsoriasis – hair habits that work for me
Psoriasis is horrible. I have suffered with it, since I was 12 or 13. I mainly struggle with patches on my scalp and behind my ears and on my neck. I have tried a lot of treatments, shampoos, ointments, creams, lotions, potions, rinses, medications, and some have worked, and some have not. The Mayo Clinic […]
READ MOREFixing a Long Term injury to your Teeth
If you have ever taken a heavy blow to your mouth or jaw that resulted in severe damage to your teeth or gums, such as a sports injury where you were hit with a ball, racket, club or bat, you may have been left with soreness or problems that have plagued you for years. But […]
READ MORESummer holidays? Found some head lice? Don’t panic!
*This is a partnership post, written with Hedrin and if you have found some head lice in your child’s hair this might be helpful* In the UK it’s the summer holidays. Most children are breaking up from school this week and next. We have a long, hopefully relaxing and lovely break ahead before the children […]
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