Are you ever in so much pain that you can’t even begin to comprehend what to do to help yourself? I know I get to the point where the pain is so consuming that my brain simply won’t work and I have no answers to pull out of my bag. Where do I start? What do…
Month: November 2015
Toddler Life #2
KP – Bonjour, cheeky monkeyWelcome to the second post in my Toddler Life series. If you follow me on Twitter, you’ll be familiar with my #toddlerlife tweets, featuring my three year old nephew, Kaine (KP). Carry on reading for the funny things he says…KP – My having a party with pork pies, cake, chocolate, ham…
Jewellery Box Black Friday Reveal
How cute are they? *heart eyes emoji* When this adorable little box landed, I was having such a bad day and it instantly cheered me up, so thank you so much to Gemma at Jewellery Box, I really appreciate it. So, let’s get down to the nitty-gritty shall we? Jewellery Box are participating in their…
Skincare Haul: Antipodes, Bioderma, Ole Henriksen, Origins
Obviously, one of the best things about Christmas is all the gift sets brands come out with. I’ve wanted to try a few of these products before but the price tag on individual items put me off. However, I found some amazing deals on high-end skincare that you need to get your hands on. Origins…
Assertiveness: Passive, Aggressive and Assertive Communication
Are you confident enough to express your feelings and opinions whilst respecting those of others? Are you able to say ‘no’? Do you think your opinion matters? Can you recognise unhealthy communication styles?There are three main types of communication, Passive, Aggressive and Assertive. My communication style changes depending on the situation but I know I’m…
Why I love Autumn/Winter
I’ve read quite a few Autumnal posts and I’ve loved each one, so I thought I’d share a few reasons why Autumn and Winter are my favourite seasons. ❄ The pretty colours The leaves changing; the sky; the sunshine through the trees; the dew on the grass ❄ Dark nights There’s something glorious about it…
Stigma and Chronic Illness
Do you know how difficult it is to live with a chronic condition? I don’t just mean the pain (physical and/or emotional), the fatigue, the lack of sleep or concentration; I mean the judgement, the discrimination from other people, the constant questioning. That look you get from someone when you’re out in public and you…
Flying Without Fear
Let me introduce my younger brother, Darren. Since the age of nine, he’s been terrified of flying but last weekend he went on a Flying Without Fear course with Virgin Atlantic. He’s now 26, and said he was mainly afraid of flying due to a bad experience being on a plane when he was younger,…
Mac Prep + Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base Review
Mac Prep + Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base | £16 | Mac | Not only does this eye primer by Mac have the longest name ever, it’s also wizardry in a tube. I’ve tried various eyelid primers, Urban Decay Primer Potion (too wet), Too Faced Shadow Insurance (did nothing), Mac Painterly (still a fan), and…
Much Needed Family Time
Two weeks ago I headed back up north to spend a couple of weeks with my family and friends. My boyfriend and I moved to the village he grew up in at the beginning of the year, and that means I’m three hours away from the people I love most. I decided to spend two…