Sunday, 16 November 2014
Tuesday, 11 November 2014
Benefit Cheeky Sweet Spot Gift Set Review
Hellooo,
I have a really exciting gift set to show today, Benefit Cheeky Sweet Spot. Which for the first time ever is a blush set, not with just one but 5 blush, 1 bronzer and 1 highlighter. Keep reading to find out more :)
I first came across this set because of Gemma from Miss Makeup Magpie, you can see her post on it by clicking here.
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Okay so I am not usually a fan of Benefit, I hold my hands up and admit that - please do not shoot. I was not keen on the cult product They're Real Mascara but I do however love Bad Gal Lash Mascara which I use on a daily basis. I also love It's Potent Eye Cream but why are the prices so expensive?!
I had however ALWAYS wanted to try one of their blushes, but at £23.50 for roughly 7g I couldn't justify it. Plus I wouldn't of been able to choose just one. So when this kit came out, it was the perfect way for someone like me to try a few of them all :)
So here is swatches, not the greatest so I do apologise - pictures taken in the sunlight:
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This retails at £29.50 which I thought was such a good price. It was also a pleasant surprise when it actually came in a metal tin box which I was not expecting. But this gift set is in fact a bargain. You see, remember how I just said that it is £23.50 for 7g well all 6 of these in this gift set are 5g. So not much difference really?!
I don't even know what I can say about this set because clearly everyone knows how good Benefit is and it is too pretty to refuse to buy? Besides being an absolute bargain, they are all so pretty and pigmented. They are buildable though :) It is just everything you want out of blushes but in a set with choice. My favourite is Rockateur, which is actually the UK No.1 selling blush!
So what do you think? Are you going to go pick this up? :)
I have a really exciting gift set to show today, Benefit Cheeky Sweet Spot. Which for the first time ever is a blush set, not with just one but 5 blush, 1 bronzer and 1 highlighter. Keep reading to find out more :)
I first came across this set because of Gemma from Miss Makeup Magpie, you can see her post on it by clicking here.
Okay so I am not usually a fan of Benefit, I hold my hands up and admit that - please do not shoot. I was not keen on the cult product They're Real Mascara but I do however love Bad Gal Lash Mascara which I use on a daily basis. I also love It's Potent Eye Cream but why are the prices so expensive?!
I had however ALWAYS wanted to try one of their blushes, but at £23.50 for roughly 7g I couldn't justify it. Plus I wouldn't of been able to choose just one. So when this kit came out, it was the perfect way for someone like me to try a few of them all :)
So here is swatches, not the greatest so I do apologise - pictures taken in the sunlight:
Left to Right - Hoola, Dandelion, Bella Bamba, Sugar Bomb, Rockateur and Coralista
This retails at £29.50 which I thought was such a good price. It was also a pleasant surprise when it actually came in a metal tin box which I was not expecting. But this gift set is in fact a bargain. You see, remember how I just said that it is £23.50 for 7g well all 6 of these in this gift set are 5g. So not much difference really?!
I don't even know what I can say about this set because clearly everyone knows how good Benefit is and it is too pretty to refuse to buy? Besides being an absolute bargain, they are all so pretty and pigmented. They are buildable though :) It is just everything you want out of blushes but in a set with choice. My favourite is Rockateur, which is actually the UK No.1 selling blush!
So what do you think? Are you going to go pick this up? :)
Love, Gemma xo
Sunday, 9 November 2014
Friday, 7 November 2014
Educating Pre-Schoolers: Top 5 Children Books
Hellooo,
It has been a while since I have written something for my 'Educating Pre-Schoolers' series because of my break but now we are back into business so here we go. Kicking off with my top 5 children books we use to read at bed-time or whenever he feels like :)
I absolutely love these authors and I can not wait to have the whole collections one day. They are the perfect length, being not too short or not too long. I love the way they are kind of poems or rhymths in such a way as it makes it more enjoyable and fun for both Corey and I. They may be silly, but we can read them over again and still laugh without getting bored.
Corey has never really been interested much into books at mine or anywhere in fact. Besides at his dad but that is just one evening every other weekend. It took us quite a long time to get sorted into a routine. But reading every day is important for many reasons but mainly it doesn't take long to spare 5 minutes a day for a calm book read one to one session with your child/children :)
Corey can't read now and won't probably for a while I assume as he is still only learning to read letters and numbers. But the whole point of this series is to show ways we are taking the learning seriously and how we are doing so. You can read my introduction on why by clicking here.
What is your favourite bed time stories for your children, whatever there ages may be? The Hungry Caterpiller is always one of our favourites too!
It has been a while since I have written something for my 'Educating Pre-Schoolers' series because of my break but now we are back into business so here we go. Kicking off with my top 5 children books we use to read at bed-time or whenever he feels like :)
TOP 5 BOOKS
Pirates Love Underpants, Superworm, Ants In Your Pants, Tiddler and Big Blue Train
I absolutely love these authors and I can not wait to have the whole collections one day. They are the perfect length, being not too short or not too long. I love the way they are kind of poems or rhymths in such a way as it makes it more enjoyable and fun for both Corey and I. They may be silly, but we can read them over again and still laugh without getting bored.
Corey has never really been interested much into books at mine or anywhere in fact. Besides at his dad but that is just one evening every other weekend. It took us quite a long time to get sorted into a routine. But reading every day is important for many reasons but mainly it doesn't take long to spare 5 minutes a day for a calm book read one to one session with your child/children :)
Corey can't read now and won't probably for a while I assume as he is still only learning to read letters and numbers. But the whole point of this series is to show ways we are taking the learning seriously and how we are doing so. You can read my introduction on why by clicking here.
What is your favourite bed time stories for your children, whatever there ages may be? The Hungry Caterpiller is always one of our favourites too!
Love, Gemma xo
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education
Wednesday, 5 November 2014
Trunki PaddlePak Review*
Helloo,
I have been absolutely in love with the whole Trunki products ever since I first set eyes on them so was absolutely over the moon when I was given the chance to work with them for a review. They are an award winning company, one that if you have children its just a must have!! I got to choose one of their PaddlePak and I chose a shark who is called Fin retailing at £24.99. Here are some pictures:
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- Lightweight
- Water resistance - made so water can not get in or out!
- Padded straps for comfort
- Very spacious
- Reflective
- Breakaway safety buckle
- Secret small zip compartment in the tail (I would use for locker room change)
They have two sizes available; 2+ and 5+ plus many colourful and fun designs with aquatic themes which I just think are so adorable. I want them all! You can view them all by clicking here.
It is really good strong quality and will certainly grow with Corey as there was plenty of room for him and he is fairly tall for his age at almost 4.
The purpose of these specially designed backpacks is so that they can be used on holiday for the beach etc. But I am going to be using for our trips to the swimming pool. I thought it would be fun for Corey to have some good exciting things to take with him such as a cool bag so he can carry his own things for the short walk. In the near future I will have a post on over coming Corey's fear of water/swimming which this bag will be featured on too so keep an eye out :)
We are finally for the first time ever taking a holiday abroad next year so this will come in super handy for Corey's hand luggage to put entertainment bits in then for our beach trips - yaaaay :) If you team it with one of their Ride On Suitcases, you would have one happy little munchkin for a holiday trip!
What do you think of these PaddlePaks? Super cute aren't they? :)
I have been absolutely in love with the whole Trunki products ever since I first set eyes on them so was absolutely over the moon when I was given the chance to work with them for a review. They are an award winning company, one that if you have children its just a must have!! I got to choose one of their PaddlePak and I chose a shark who is called Fin retailing at £24.99. Here are some pictures:
- Lightweight
- Water resistance - made so water can not get in or out!
- Padded straps for comfort
- Very spacious
- Reflective
- Breakaway safety buckle
- Secret small zip compartment in the tail (I would use for locker room change)
They have two sizes available; 2+ and 5+ plus many colourful and fun designs with aquatic themes which I just think are so adorable. I want them all! You can view them all by clicking here.
It is really good strong quality and will certainly grow with Corey as there was plenty of room for him and he is fairly tall for his age at almost 4.
The purpose of these specially designed backpacks is so that they can be used on holiday for the beach etc. But I am going to be using for our trips to the swimming pool. I thought it would be fun for Corey to have some good exciting things to take with him such as a cool bag so he can carry his own things for the short walk. In the near future I will have a post on over coming Corey's fear of water/swimming which this bag will be featured on too so keep an eye out :)
We are finally for the first time ever taking a holiday abroad next year so this will come in super handy for Corey's hand luggage to put entertainment bits in then for our beach trips - yaaaay :) If you team it with one of their Ride On Suitcases, you would have one happy little munchkin for a holiday trip!
What do you think of these PaddlePaks? Super cute aren't they? :)
Love, Gemma xo
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reviews
Sunday, 2 November 2014
Saturday, 1 November 2014
Halloween 2014
Helloo,
So another year of Halloween fun has passed. Last year I went all out in my new house with decorations and first time of ever carving a pumpkin which you can read all about here. But this year time just went too quickly and I left it too late. I didn't want to go into the attic on my own really (never know what is hiding up there!)
I admit I do love Halloween a fair bit, its like 3rd best holiday of the year after Christmas and Valentine's Day. I know some people don't like to celebrate because of the true meaning behind it of the "devil" reasons etc but I see it as a good excuse to have a dress up, eat sweets and have fun!
We ended up spending the evening with some good friends. You see Corey has a little girlfriend who happens to be his godmothers niece. So the lot of us went to a local party at a hall which had a disco, children's games and fireworks. Corey's first experience of apple bobbing and he loved it, even done pin the nose of the pumpkin. We ended up back at our friends having a giggle and a bit of a rather late night - whoopsie!
.JPG "Halloween 2014")
.JPG "Halloween 2014")
Corey had been set on being Spiderman ever since he realised halloween was coming, so that is what he was. Not scary but just a typical boy thing. He still looks like my little cutie pie. I had found an amazing easy face paint tutorial for Spiderman but I never got round to it - gutted. Maybe another day just for a fun!
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His girlfriend went as a witch, who had cobweb tights etc, they were absolutely fascinated by matching. Literally should of had a cute couple award :)
.JPG "Halloween 2014")
Mum had brought some pretty cool glasses so I thought I could get away with wearing them. But then all us adults decided to do some face stuff to play the part a bit. One was a vampire, one was a kind of dead zombie. I didn't want to mess my make-up so just drew a spider on my cheek teamed with red lip and the cobweb glasses. I don't think it looked too bad at all - simple but sweet!
Only realised when I was taking the picture above that we were matching mummy and son spider - how freaking cute do we look? Bias I know but loving it :) Literally now in love with this picture!
So we may not have gone all out this year but it was great fun to spend it with great friends. Maybe next year I will have a party, although us grown ups agreed it will be probably be spent drunk down the pub for us! Corey went trick or treating 2 years ago now, but no one in my town really answers the door any more which is such a shame!
How did you spend your Halloween? :) I hope you had a good day/evening regardless of what your plans were. What did you and your little ones dress up as?
So another year of Halloween fun has passed. Last year I went all out in my new house with decorations and first time of ever carving a pumpkin which you can read all about here. But this year time just went too quickly and I left it too late. I didn't want to go into the attic on my own really (never know what is hiding up there!)
I admit I do love Halloween a fair bit, its like 3rd best holiday of the year after Christmas and Valentine's Day. I know some people don't like to celebrate because of the true meaning behind it of the "devil" reasons etc but I see it as a good excuse to have a dress up, eat sweets and have fun!
We ended up spending the evening with some good friends. You see Corey has a little girlfriend who happens to be his godmothers niece. So the lot of us went to a local party at a hall which had a disco, children's games and fireworks. Corey's first experience of apple bobbing and he loved it, even done pin the nose of the pumpkin. We ended up back at our friends having a giggle and a bit of a rather late night - whoopsie!
Corey had been set on being Spiderman ever since he realised halloween was coming, so that is what he was. Not scary but just a typical boy thing. He still looks like my little cutie pie. I had found an amazing easy face paint tutorial for Spiderman but I never got round to it - gutted. Maybe another day just for a fun!
His girlfriend went as a witch, who had cobweb tights etc, they were absolutely fascinated by matching. Literally should of had a cute couple award :)
Mum had brought some pretty cool glasses so I thought I could get away with wearing them. But then all us adults decided to do some face stuff to play the part a bit. One was a vampire, one was a kind of dead zombie. I didn't want to mess my make-up so just drew a spider on my cheek teamed with red lip and the cobweb glasses. I don't think it looked too bad at all - simple but sweet!
Only realised when I was taking the picture above that we were matching mummy and son spider - how freaking cute do we look? Bias I know but loving it :) Literally now in love with this picture!
So we may not have gone all out this year but it was great fun to spend it with great friends. Maybe next year I will have a party, although us grown ups agreed it will be probably be spent drunk down the pub for us! Corey went trick or treating 2 years ago now, but no one in my town really answers the door any more which is such a shame!
How did you spend your Halloween? :) I hope you had a good day/evening regardless of what your plans were. What did you and your little ones dress up as?
Love, Gemma xo
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halloween
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