Wednesday, 30 December 2015

December 2015 - Monthly Favourites

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Oh wow the last favourites of the 2015 year!! Plus being my absolute favourite time of year anyways :) I've done a joint 'loves' list this month as we both enjoyed so much together

*Mummy & Corey Loves*
School Christmas Fayre (Organised by me!!)
School Christmas Play
Corey's 5th Birthday
Seeing Aladdin in MK Pantomime
Christmas!!!!
Got a puppy - Gracie :)

I know that doesn't really look like much at all but it has been an extremely busy and such an amazing month with so many big things happen. I couldn't of asked for a better ending to 2015 and it makes me even more excited to see what 2016 brings :) Check out my new years post here.

This month's favourite family photo. I couldn't choose just one, so I chose a few!! 


What was your favourite thing of this month? :)

Love, Gemma xo

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Monday, 21 December 2015

Corey's 5th Birthday :)

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A post all about a 5th birthday :)


Saturday 19th marked the day, a massive 5 year mark of the best day of my life. 5 years ago Corey was born. 5 years ago I had been in hospital for a few days in a fair amount of pain worrying to death at the thought of my baby possibly being 6 weeks premature. After already having treatment to try control my blood pressure and steroids to help Corey's main organs grow a little faster. 

But later that day I had family visiting. I started to feel ill, I started to feel my throat swelling. A silly nurse told me it was nothing to worry about without really checking. So I waited, but I couldn't for long as it just got worse. Finally someone came and checked both me and Corey, it was then decided that I had to be prepped for an emergency c-section. The one thing my little green book said I didn't want. At this point it was all a bit of a blur. I remember ringing my mum so she could rush down and she got there as I was going down the lift. Perfect timing! 

I was asleep by 6.30pm as surgery started, Corey was born at 6.45pm and I didn't wake up until roughly 7.15pm. As I came out of surgery of course an absolute mess. Corey had been taken to antenatal ward to be checked over, I got shown a picture - that was it. I actually didn't see Corey as I got wheeled in on my bed at around 1 am on my own and couldn't even hold him. It was until I managed to get up around lunch time the next day that I got to hold his hand and actually have a cuddle. The most magical moment. The moment that changed my life and gave me a whole new meaning of love and happiness.

So the years have gone by, through lots of good and some bad (you know the usual little tantrums). Or even the part where I almost lost him at 6 weeks old. But we have grown together and together we are a team of not only mother and son but best friends. A bond that grows stronger day by day. Watching my little munchkin moo over the years, watching him grow into the proper little cheeky lad that he is becoming, seeing him exceeding in school with his reading and writing. I couldn't be prouder!

With Christmas being so close to his birthday, sometimes I see it as a bad thing but then I remember it is my favourite time of year, always has been and now for two reasons. It makes the best week ever :)

I actually wrote this before his birthday but never got round to posting it so I am going to also share what we got up too over his long birthday weekend :)

Friday was his last day at school before Christmas and pretty much the only time all weekend we had just the two of us so I took him out to dinner at Frankie & Benny's just for some us time :) I ordered a yummy pizza and Corey had a kids spaghetti bolegense, except the cheeky monkey decided he wanted my pizza instead so yes we swapped and yes he ate almost most of the adults pizza!!


Saturday, the actual birthday day we started the day off early at mums for breakfast, opened some presents from his uncle before heading out to Wacky Warehouse for his birthday party with some friends from school. It was great fun and love seeing all his friends playing so nice together :) In the afternoon Corey then went to his dads until bed time.


Sunday, the best day in my opinion. We headed over to Milton Keynes Theatre to watch Aladdin pantomime. It had stars such as Priscilla Presley and Ben Adams from A1 band (just wow!). It is our yearly tradition to go and it was better than I expected and extremely funny. I cried with laughter!!


Then after that we headed to my nans for a family party and after waiting all weekend Corey finally got to open his presents from all of us. We really do love family time and no matter way then celebrating his birthday!


So there we have it, one extremely long exhausting weekend but one of the best birthday's so far. Now onto Christmas :):)

Love, Gemma xo

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Friday, 27 November 2015

November 2015 - Monthly Favourites #8

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So due to a little blog break which hopefully I will over come that I missed October favourites last month, but I am back with yet another  #monthlyfavourites post so lets just get straight into it..

*Mummy Loves*
Random long walks
Lush bath bombs!
Starting the Christmas shopping
School mums night out

*Corey Loves*
Fireworks night
Getting Minion Bob at Build A Bear
Movie nights
Football training

This month's favourite family photo..
What was your favourite thing of this month? :)

Love, Gemma xo

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Sunday, 11 October 2015

My Sunday Photo #63

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Welcome to My Sunday Photo - a favourite photo that I have snapped this week.



Love, Gemma xo

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Friday, 9 October 2015

My Christmas Wishlist

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It has been a while since I last done a wishlist. I'm told I don't do them far enough in advance. So you know with 3 months till Christmas, I'm preparing early for my favourite time of the year :)


£45 - Next

£38 - Debenhams

£70 - Pandora

£12.95 - Disney Store

£19.99 - Disney Store

£12.95 - Disney Store

£32 - Argos

$59 - Sephora

£39 - Fiorelli 

So there you have it, a very varied wishlist of some bits and bobs I am truly lusting over! I'll be back next week with a wishlist for Corey. What is at the top of your wishlist for this Christmas? :)

Love, Gemma xo

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Sunday, 4 October 2015

My Sunday Photo #62

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Welcome to My Sunday Photo - a favourite photo that I have snapped this week.

This photo is now one of my top favourites of Corey!! :) He looks way too grown up though, not my little baby anymore!


Love, Gemma xo

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Wednesday, 30 September 2015

September 2015 - Monthly Favourites #7

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Back with yet another #monthlyfavourites post so lets just get straight into it..

*Mummy Loves*
Prison Break on Netflix
Winter sun
Watching England at Twickenham :)
Being PTA Vice Chair at Corey's school!

*Corey Loves*
Being back at school
Getting into sports
First rugby match
Lots of birthday parties

This month's favourite family photo..


What was your favourite thing of this month? :)

Love, Gemma xo

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Sunday, 27 September 2015

My Sunday Photo #61

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Welcome to My Sunday Photo - a favourite photo that I have snapped this week.



Love, Gemma xo

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Monday, 21 September 2015

YouTube - Weekly Vlog // Back To School & First Rugby Match

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I have been dabbing back into YouTube again, I have already done a London Day Trip Out Vlog and a GRWM Acne Coverage :)

This week I am back with a Weekly Vlog which was meant to go up last Wednesday but I spent two days trying to upload and struggled so I thought I would wait until next Wednesday but it somehow uploaded yesterday without me knowing. So I am sharing with you now :)




DON'T FORGET TO GIVE THE VIDEO A THUMBS UP TOO PLEASE :)

There will be a new video every Wednesday, probably going up at around 8am like all my posts do - but don't count me on it. I'm a proper newbie with the whole YouTube thing and frankly I suck. But there will be a mixture of vlogs, tutorials, chit chats and a bit of everything. Pretty please subscribe to help me out, give thumbs up, let me know your thoughts and if there is anything you would like to see :)

Love, Gemma xo

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Song Of The Week #4

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Every Monday is a part of my new series on my favourite song of the week :)

This is a new song that Corey and I have found and love. We have to play it every time in the car and sings long at the top of his voice it is so cute. Despite being a weird choice of song for a four year old!

It is R. City - Locked Away ft Adam Levine.

Can I just take a moment to say how hot is Adam Levine?! 


So I absolutely love it, what do you think? :)

Love, Gemma xo

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Sunday, 20 September 2015

My Sunday Photo #60

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Welcome to My Sunday Photo - a favourite photo that I have snapped this week.



Love, Gemma xo

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Sunday, 13 September 2015

My Sunday Photo #59

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Welcome to My Sunday Photo - a favourite photo that I have snapped this week.

Corey's first ever Rugby match :)


Love, Gemma xo

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Wednesday, 9 September 2015

YouTube - GRWM Acne Full Coverage Simple Everyday School Run Look

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Last week I started back up on YouTube again, you know 5th time lucky. I started with a vlog from mine and Corey's day out in London visiting Sealife and London Eye. So be sure to check that out by clicking here.

This week's video is a 'Get Ready With Me' based on my simple every day make-up look that I wear for the daily life of school runs etc. Except mine isn't as basic as I do a full coverage base for my acne and oily prone skin. I know some mum's wouldn't even bother with make-up. Each to their own but for confidence I wouldn't even leave the house without make-up so here is what I do.

Apologies for the voice over, I was really nervous and feeling a bit ill so I screwed up a bit but hopefully it is okay :) Pretty please with a cherry on top let me know what you think.. 




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There will be a new video every Wednesday, probably going up at around 8am like all my posts do - but don't count me on it. I'm a proper newbie with the whole YouTube thing and frankly I suck. But there will be a mixture of vlogs, tutorials, chit chats and a bit of everything. Pretty please subscribe to help me out, give thumbs up, let me know your thoughts and if there is anything you would like to see :)

Love, Gemma xo

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Monday, 7 September 2015

Song Of The Week #3

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Every Monday is a part of my new series on my favourite song of the week :)

This week is about Drake's new song Hotline Bling, which I think is great. However, I wouldn't actually know of this song if I hadn't of been watching Hobbie Stuart vlog and frankly I prefer his sort of acoustic cover version of the song so I just had to share :) I don't usually watch vlogs like ever, so really glad I watched the one where I found a love for this song! His video also shows his cover of The Weeknd - Can't Feel My Face.



So I absolutely love it, what do you think? :)

Love, Gemma xo

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Thursday, 3 September 2015

2nd Blogiversary & Giveaway :)

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2nd Blogiversary :)

It was 2 years ago yesterday on the 2nd September that I sat in my new home, on complete bed rest recovering from surgery that I started a blog. At the time I had no idea what so ever what it would lead too or even really have any clue about it all and the massive community around it. I remember starting out wanting to just do a bit of an online diary and well as regular readers may know that it is far from that now. My blog has changed through a couple of names which you can read about here and many design layouts. With a new layout coming soon, certainly before Christmas with any luck :) I love how much my blog has grown over the 2 years and what amazing opportunities it has presented me, as well as the amazing friends I have made along the way. I have had to take breaks at times with bits of writers block or just needing an actual break. But at times this blog has been my savour when I have been able to write from the heart on some personal issues. Sharing all the good times I have had with Corey and many more randomly wonderful posts. I have started to add some extras and another attempt at YouTube with a vlog that started yesterday so check that out :)

Big massive thank you to everyone who reads my blog whether it be reguarly or the once off t help me get to where I am today! I am really lucky to be able to be self employed full time blogger now. Can't wait to see what more years of blogging will bring in the future :)

Because of blogging, almost 20 months ago I also started the @mummy_bloggers twitter community with the weekly #mblogchat which is were parent bloggers can talk Friday nights 8-9pm and the weekly #mummymonday linky which is for any post/video, any topic, old or new. These have both been massive successes and I am really proud of the little community which such lovely fellow bloggers get involved with :)

Giveway - £20 Voucher Of Your Choice

So with all this in mind, I thought to celebrate my 2nd blogiversary besides with the little cupcake from in the picture that I will be having later. It looks so yummy! I had to resist until I had snapped a photo, blogger's know how hard that is!! But anyways to the point, I am going to celebrate with a little giveaway..

Rules/Terms & Conditions

1. Must be aged 18 or over and a resident within the UK
2. The winner can select a £20 voucher of their choice and it can be an online voucher or one that will be posted.
3. Everyone must have done all the required entries via the form, otherwise will be disqualified. Other entries are optional but will give you more chances of winning.
5. Winner will be picked and announced within 4 days of giveaway closing date.
6. Winner will have 7 days from announcement to contact with how their prize choice.
7. Winner must allow 28 working days from contacting with prize choice to receive prize.
8. Giveaway starts 3nd September 2015, 8am and closes 17th September 2015, 8pm.
Thank you for taking the time to read this post, thank you for entering if you did and very best of luck :)

Love, Gemma xo

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Wednesday, 2 September 2015

YouTube - London Day Trip Out Vlog

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Last week I wrote a post on how I was going to start up YouTube, again (like 5th time I swear!). But anyways I shared an old one of a house tour that I done. Now I am back with a brand new video, a vlog of mine and Corey's day trip out in London visiting Sealife & London Eye. 




DON'T FORGET TO GIVE THE VIDEO A THUMBS UP TOO PLEASE :)

There will be a new video every Wednesday, probably going up at around 8am like all my posts do - but don't count me on it. I'm a proper newbie with the whole YouTube thing and frankly I suck. But there will be a mixture of vlogs, tutorials, chit chats and a bit of everything. Pretty please subscribe to help me out, give thumbs up, let me know your thoughts and if there is anything you would like to see :)

Love, Gemma xo

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Monday, 31 August 2015

Song Of The Week #2

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Last week I started a new little thing of sharing a song that either myself or Corey have been loving. It won't always be everyone's taste of course but it is ours :) I actually have a song that I only discovered this week and it has pretty much been on repeat. It's such a lovely song!

There isn't actually an official video for this yet so I have posted the lyric version so you actually have something to look at rather than just a picture!


Such a beautiful song - what do you think? :)

Love, Gemma xo

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Sunday, 30 August 2015

My Sunday Photo #58

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Welcome to My Sunday Photo - a favourite photo that I have snapped this week.


Love, Gemma xo

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Friday, 28 August 2015

Young Boy's Wedding Outfit ❤

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I've never really done fashion before on the blog, but I am going to try start to do a weekly feature every Friday now, whether it be something of Corey, accessories or myself. I'm not sure how well they will go as I am no pro at this, okay far from it really.

This time last week Corey and I got to go to a family wedding so I thought I would share what he wore as he looked so very handsome :) I just can't help but say 'awww' every time I look at these photos of him!!Considering he was the only child at the wedding, he was SO well behaved for a change. Everyone made a fuss over him and mentioned all the time by strangers on how much of a credit he is to me. *super proud mummy moment* :)

Enough of the wedding chit chat and onto the outfit..


Trousers - £14
Shoes - £32

These all came from good old Next who are my guilty pleasure for all things children and homeware. I absolutely love them. I actually brought the shoes a long time ago for school in size 12. They fit him perfectly now and he said how comfy there were. Although I really would not have paid £32 for them however these are what they have in stock at the moment and look identical. As for the suit well I had my eye on it for ages and I wasn't going to purchase but I did in the end a few days before in size 4-5.. Fit perfectly but no growing room at all especially in the trousers which were tight around his bum. Really could of done with 5-6 in them but they were out of stock. Such good quality and he loved it being navy and he just looked so handsome. How many times can I say handsome ey? I'm bias but it's so true! 

So there you have it my first fashion post, it was pretty nerve wrecking pressing publish on this so pretty please let me know what you think and if you would like to see more..

Love, Gemma xo

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Thursday, 27 August 2015

August 2015 - Monthly Favourites #6

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Back with yet another #monthlyfavourites post so lets just get straight into it..

Because it is the summer holidays, we have been doing everything together - with that in mind this month's favourites are kind of combined :)

*Mummy & Corey Loves*
School Holidays
London Eye & Sealife
Family Wedding
Cadbury's World Trip

This month's family photo.. It was that hard to get a nice photo of both of us, that I had to stick two together as we both looked good in different ones. Hence the massive line down the middle. But either way, I really do love this photo :)


What was your favourite thing of this month? :)

Love, Gemma xo

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Wednesday, 26 August 2015

YouTube - House Tour

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So guess what?! I will be starting YouTube again, hopefully. There will be a video every Wednesday.

I didn't have time to sort out one for this week, as well today I am in London filming a vlog of mine and Corey's day trip out :) So I am sharing an old one I done of a house tour, please have a nosey.




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Like I mentioned there will be a new video every Wednesday, probably going up at around 8am like all my posts do - but don't count me on it. I'm a proper newbie with the whole YouTube thing and frankly I suck. But there will be vlogs, tutorials, chit chats and a bit of everything. Pretty please subscribe to help me out and let me know if there is anything you would like to see :)

Love, Gemma xo

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Tuesday, 25 August 2015

MAC Studio Fix Fluid & Powder Foundation - Review

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This time last year I took the plunge and ordered the Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation which has been my absolute holy grail ever since. But I had wanted to the infamous MAC Studio Fix for a while, so I finally decided too and thought I would share my thoughts..











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Okay so below is pictures on how it looks on the skin. In the first picture I have done my usual skincare routine with Body Shop Tea Tree and Aveeno Cream. I have also primed with Body Shop Tea Tree Pore Primer which is silicone based so great for smoothing my uneven skin. I also use the Bare Minerals Prime Time Neutralising Primer which is yellow and looks scary, but it really does help balance out my redness and is really great. 



So just a bit of background on my skin type, I am super pale and have very oily acne prone skin. It sucks but you know lots of us suffer. The shade I picked up was NW10 in both the liquid foundation and powder foundation. This is the lightest shade possible, I didn't swatch or try before hand. It seems to suit me quite well actually. Compared to Estee Lauder I have in Shell, the lightest shade which is still slightly a bit dark for me. I was told that the powder foundation oxidises and comes out darker so I admit I was a little worried. I have tried each out in many ways, however, I prefer them seperately. The liquid foundation is amazing and I have to admit may just be replacing my Estee Lauder but I do not like it with the powder foundation on top - it changes the colour and looks weird. The powder foundation on its own for when I am just relaxing at home or whatever is absolutely amazing. They both have really good full coverage. Price is expensive but I think worth it and I will certainly repurchase the liquid foundation. Hopefully they will last a long time :)

There's my review. If you have either of these please let me know your thoughts or if you have maybe a drugstore alternative I would really love to know :) 

Love, Gemma xo

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Monday, 24 August 2015

Song Of The Week #1

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A new little feature that I am starting is my favourite song of the week, it's a bit random and I know my taste isn't everyone's taste. There will be some old school songs and some current charts or really random that I've found. I know it is a bit random but music is a big part of my life - Corey and I regularly have sing a longs in the car. So I am starting of with one of Corey's favourite songs at the moment, he knows word for word and he loves it :) Well who doesn't love a bit of Ed Sheeran ey?!



Love, Gemma xo

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Sunday, 23 August 2015

My Sunday Photo #57

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Welcome to My Sunday Photo - a favourite photo that I have snapped this week.



Love, Gemma xo

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Monday, 17 August 2015

22nd Birthday - What I Got!

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I thought I would share with you what I got for my 22nd birthday which now was very almost a month ago - whoops! Blogging has taken a bit of a back seat due to the summer holidays and my wifi not working but finally back to normality. I had a great birthday, just a relaxed day and yummy meal with the family before heading out with the girls into town. I suffered from my first ever hangover, it was not nice. But the night was worth it! Then a long drive to Wales on the Monday to get away for a few days which was just absolutely lush - read about that here :) I've included some bits that were picked up there too as just had to share the cuteness of some of it! 

BIRTHDAY 

I forgot two of my main presents, a new camera and a gorgeous Fiorelli handbag :) I am sure they will make an appearance on the blog soon! Plus I received money to do my own bits of shopping :)


This 'Peachy Keen' scent is incredible! I'm obsessed with bath and shower things, I just love the smells.









WALES





These are some bits that Corey picked up with his money, of course all Avenger theme and he also got a few bits of clothes and a Captain America costume complete with shield!! :) Found a new love for ASDA clothing! 

Below are the most comfiest and cutest pyjamas ever, from Primark!


So there you have it - some of the bits I got for my birthday and picked up in Wales :) Is there anything here that caught your eye that you like the look of? Or what is at the top of your wishlist?

Love, Gemma xo

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