Get Sarah a Powerchair This is a hard post for me to write because I never thought I’d be in a position where I needed a wheelchair, let alone a wheelchair that is so expensive with functions I never knew existed. I have this constant stabbing in my chest because I’m so worried that I’ll…
Month: September 2016
September Favourites
September has certainly been busy, and not in the fun way. But let’s not dwell on the past and here’s hoping for an awesome October. Urgh, October, where the hell has this year gone?Clarins French Beauty Box* | £36 | World Duty Free |I’ve wanted to try Clarins skincare for absolutely ages but never knew…
Kikki-K Haul
As a planner addict Kikki-K is heaven to me, so when I knew I’d be spending a few days in London having tests a few weeks ago (you can read all about that here) I knew I had to visit one of their stores. Luckily our hotel was under a ten minute walk to Covent…
Mishka Mail Stationery Subscription Box
I’m back again with more stationery – I know, I know, I can’t help it. This time I have a subscription box all the way from Australia that ships worldwide!Mishka Mail by Graceful Avenue is a monthly stationery subscription box that you sign up for each month. Mishka Mail doesn’t keep any of your payment…
PoTS: Autonomic Tests at National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Last week I travelled down to London to spend three days having tests at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. I’d been a few months prior to see a new consultant who suggested I go through the autonomic tests so she would have a better idea on how to treat me. I was diagnosed…
Beauty Wish List
It’s been a while since I did a beauty wish list so I thought I’d share a few items I’ve got my eye on, and desperately need to add to my collection as soon as possible.Urban Decay Naked Ultimate Basics | Not yet released |Jouer Long-Wear Lip Creme Liquid Lipstick – Lychee | £15 |…
It’s Not a Miracle, Some Wheelchair Users Can Walk
There’s something about awkwardness and disability that seem to be intrinsically linked. Nobody likes awkward situations but when you have a disability it’s nigh on impossible to avoid. The majority of the times I leave my house I’ll be faced with an uncomfortable situation. I’m a powerchair user but I also rock a set of…
Train Journey’s Are Never Simple When You’re In A Wheelchair: My Disaster Trip
You’d think travelling via train in a wheelchair would be simple, wouldn’t you? What could go wrong? Passenger assistance is booked, the assistant meets you, gets a ramp, you wheel onto the train, and the same happens at the other end. Easy right? Hell-to-the-no. Nope. Nada. Nah.It’s becoming a joke now. Travelling by train is…
Products to Check Out
Soap, shampoo, lip balm and an eye mask – you might think this a random post, and I guess it kind of is, but humour me and you might potentially discover a company you’ve never heard of who produce some fab products.The English Soap Company – English Lavender Bath Soap | £4.95 | The English…
24 Things I Couldn’t Live Without As a Spoonie
Luckily in this day and age we have a lot of resources and equipment at our fingertips. As someone with a disability, there’s quite a few items I need in my everyday life to help it run more smoothly. Now, I don’t have unlimited funds (if only) so I don’t have every product that could…