Monday 30 April 2018

Fall in love with Disney Baby


Disney is the magic that holds most childhoods together so it was inevitable that Disney would some how find its way into Joshua's life too. My sister had already started to buy some plush for his toy collection with Pua and Meeko being welcomed into our home so when Disney got in touch and wanted to send some of their Disney Baby collection to Joshua, we, of course, said yes. Before we knew it, a big box arrived and as I opened the box, we did a collective awww.
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Friday 27 April 2018

Our Five Sleeping Essentials


Sleep. Everyone wants to know how you and your baby are sleeping. From co-sleeping to a cot, to up all night to sleeping through. I can't even begin to tell you how many cashiers have asked me how Joshua is sleeping and when I reply, "really well actually" it's as if that wasn't the answer they were looking for. Weird. The sleep talk when it comes to babies also ignites some form of jealously between parents but we're not here to talk about that, we're here to talk about what baby items have worked for us when it comes to sleep.

We're not a co-sleeping family, Joshua has always slept in his own space even if it has taken hours to keep him there but we have been relatively lucky in the sleep department and have always had just the one milk wake up even in the newborn days. I spoke about our routine in my Soothed, Settled and Skin happy for sleep post if you wanted to have a read but here are five things that are our sleeping essentials. 
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Wednesday 25 April 2018

Petit Pai Skincare for Babies



I'm really careful with what I use on Joshua's skin as both Arran and I had really sensitive skin as babies and I don't want to risk an irritation. The Petit Pai range is developed with the purest ingredients so using it keeps my mind at rest. They stock a mother and baby range, suitable for use from bump to darling bundle meaning happy skin from the very beginning. 

All the products are free from petrochemicals, free from artificial fragrance and free from drying agents. They're just really love products to use to keep babies skin soft and subtle. 
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Monday 23 April 2018

Our Five Weaning Essentials


Weaning is a hot topic for parents and it seems everyone is interested in how and when you're going to be doing it. We made the decision on how we were going to be weaning while I was pregnant and stuck to it when the time came. We started weaning at four and a half months due to his milk allergy and him trying to nab food off our own plates. It was the right time for all of us, he seemed ready and he took to it really well. It is recommended to start weaning from six months but you know your own baby, just do as much research as you can to make the best informed decision for you as a family. 

We've kept to traditional weaning as it works for us, our lifestyle and Joshua. Baby led weaning didn't appeal at all, although Joshua does have the odd finger food that's as far as we go. I think the most important thing is that it works for each individual family. It can be a bit of a minefield so I thought I'd share five things that have been absolute essentials for us on our new journey.

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Sunday 22 April 2018

Deliciously Vegan at The Real Greek



Arran and I aren't vegan but we do try and eat as carefully and as respectfully as we can so we were both really looking forward to trying the new vegan menu at The Real Greek. We're huge fans of the Greek restaurant, especially since it opened in Southampton so nabbing a date night away from bubba and trying some very delicious food was something we weren't about to turn down. The Greek vegan tradition is centuries old and the new menu brings a mix of traditional and more modern dishes into the spotlight. 
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Friday 20 April 2018

Discovering Trilogy Skincare


My skin changed a lot while I was pregnant. I experienced skin complaints I've never had to deal with before and I've been trying to really look after my skin ever since. A product that was recommended to me again and again was Trilogy's Rosehip Oil so that was swiftly added to my skincare routine along with three of their other products. Trilogy was created by two sisters in 2002 after they discovered the benefits of rosehip oil for skin, the brand is now loved by many and sold in over 20 countries and I can totally see why.

The original product line consisted of just five rosehip products, fast forward to now and the line has well and truly expanded to over forty products. Creating a brand that was passionate about sourcing the purest organic ingredients was important to both sisters as was doing it in an ethical and sustainable way. 
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Thursday 19 April 2018

Titanic the Musical Mayflower Theatre



Titanic the Musical graces the stage at The Mayflower this April and it couldn't be more fitting. This April, it is 106 years since the Titanic set sail from Southampton on that fateful maiden voyage. The RMS Titanic sank in the final hour of 14th April 1912 with 1517 men, women and children losing their lives in the tragic disaster. Across Southampton, there are memorials commemorating the lives lost so it couldn't be more fitting that Titanic the Musical launches the very first UK tour from Mayflower Theatre in Southampton. I went along with Southampton Bloggers to see the musical in all its glory and was completely blown away. 
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Wednesday 18 April 2018

Lord & Berry Prodigious Mascara


There aren't many mascaras that make it on to my blog, you only have to search mascara to see I've only done five full reviews on mascara. I like what I know and there are not many that would steer me away from my faves but every now and then something comes along and I'm like hold up... this is actually pretty good. Enter Prodigious from Lord & Berry. 
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Monday 16 April 2018

Light The Way Aveda x WaterAid



This April, it's the 48th anniversary of earth month and Aveda's 20th year of earth month celebrations. During April, the entire Aveda network comes to together to support fundraising efforts for the Global Greengrants Fund through the sale the of the Light The Way Candle as well as helping raise money for WaterAid through various fundraising efforts.
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Sunday 15 April 2018

NARSissist Lip Pencil Trio Exclusive to World Duty Free



If there is one thing I'm a sucker for, it's a matte lip and Nars Cosmetics are up there with the best of them. I recently had the Narsissist Lip Pencil Trio fall into my hands thanks to the babes at World Duty Free and my inner matte lover did a little squeal because L O O K  A T  I T! 

You're gonna want to treat ya self to this if you see it at duty free. 
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Friday 13 April 2018

Too Faced Natural Eyes



I'm having a love in with Too Faced at the moment. The love affair started when Arran bought the Chocolate Bar eyeshadow palette for my birthday and I've been filling online baskets with what I want next ever since. One of the palettes on my lust list was Too Faced Natural Eyes so when a friend needed to re-home her practically brand new one I stepped up and welcomed the little beauty into my arms. Someone had to right?! Let me tell you, I'm so glad I did because it's fast become a fave.
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Wednesday 11 April 2018

Birchbox x Cath Kidston



This month's Birchbox is pretty special, pretty floral and pretty fabulous because for April, Birchbox have partnered with Cath Kidston in celebration of 25 years of the iconic brand. Cath Kidston, the quintessentially British brand of all things modern vintage present the Brighten up your Day box full of treats and ways to stay positive this month. 
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Monday 9 April 2018

The lastest Pixi Pretties Collection



Over the last year, Pixi have teamed up with some much loved influencers to release the Pixi Pretties Collection. The second installment has just landed and it is B E A U T I F U L!

Chloe Morello, Dulce Candy and Weylie Hoang have helped create six gorgeous products and I can guarantee you're going to fall in love with at least one of them. The must have collection is available to buy now and here's a peek at what you can choose from...
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Sunday 8 April 2018

Two Travel Exclusives worth grabbing at the airport



What's the second best bit about flying away to another land for some rest and relaxation? World Duty Free of course! World Duty Free is a beauty addicts temple and I have been know to leave a little bit earlier than necessary so I can have an uninterrupted browse before jetting off. I tend to fly short haul from Bournemouth or Southampton, both of which have beauty sections full of tax free bargains to treat yourself to. Two travel exclusives that have been on my radar this month are from skincare gods, Elemis and one of my favourite nail brands, O.P.I. 
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Wednesday 4 April 2018

Why CND Vinylux really are the best



Painted nails is my thing, if my nails aren't painted then there's something up. I always remember having a really stressful week but not mentioning it to anyone until I saw my best friend. She took one look at my nails, ordered me a drink and told me to talk. I even made sure my nails were perfect for when I went in to have Joshua with a deep red on my toenails to distract me from all that was going on. 
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Monday 2 April 2018

A Taste of Mauritius at Lakaz Maman


We're spoilt for food choices in Southampton but one place that has been on my list to try for the longest time was Lakaz Maman. I walked past it daily when I worked in Bedford Place, always mentioning to Arran that we really must give it a try but we just never quite got round to it and now I'm kicking myself because we didn't try it sooner. Lakaz Maman, meaning Mum's House in Mauritian Creole was opened by Shelina Permalloo who won Masterchef in 2012 and we finally visited last week as Southampton Bloggers held their latest Bloggers Brunch there and it did not disappoint. 
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