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Morning “Self Care” Routine
It is day 11 of the #31daystobettermental health and today is all about creating a morning self-care routine. We often ask “did you get out of the wrong side of the bed?” to those around us in a bad mood. This means that they have started the day wrong. So I want to give you some top tips and tricks to get you in the best possible outlook for starting your day! Get rid of the snooze button Seriously! I have been known in the past to repeatedly hit the snooze button. However, it means that when you do get up you are tired and pressed for time. This…
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Why I am not watching Love Island
Why I am not watching Love Island. It is that time of year again when the whole of the planet seems to go cuckoo for the Love Island series. I can honestly say I have never watched it. And to be honest I have no intention of ever watching it. here’s why. Reality TV Seriously showing my age here but after the Nasty Nick on Big Brother, I can honestly say I lost my love for reality TV. I don’t watch anything like it. I feel that you never can tell if they are playing up to the camera. Sure I could just watch a bad slasher movie…
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10 things to do this summer
10 things to do this summer. I am a complete sucker for reading lists like this on MSN and google so I thought I would create my own! 1.Learn to ice skate Its usually a winter sport so why not get ready for the winter and learn to skate. Or improve your game. Check out your local ice rink for details of summer lessons. Click here if you are in Northern Ireland for details of the summer lessons available at Dundonald Ice Rink. 2. Make Homemade Ice Cream There are literally thousands of recipes out there for making your own ice cream. I have linked my favourite one here.…
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How to clean your engagement ring at home
How to clean your engagement ring at home. So I’ve been engaged for a few months now. Its been a great time with lots of friends and relatives oohing and ahhing over the ring. I love it. It’s an Aquamarine stone which is my birthstone set on a Celtic white gold band. It’s perfect! But I have started to notice my ring looking a little less like it did at first. The stone isn’t looking as sparkly and the stones on the band are looking slightly grubby. Not what you want when you are showing it off every day. You can take the ring into a local jeweller or…
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Sensual Sorcery by Stella Ralfini
I recently got my hands of the new book by Stella Ralfini, Sensual Sorcery. I was initially put off by the name as I thought it may be a little ‘hocus pocus’ for my liking. However, after reading the first few pages, I was hooked! At 72, Stella looks stunning! She credits her health to her homemade recipes which use essential oils. The books tag line reads ‘Natural Beauty and Health Recipes.’ Sensual Sorcery is crammed full of natural recipes for all skin care concerns. This is Stella’s third book. Stella has compiled an easy to follow guide detailing her favourite recipes for natural beauty. She believes that you…
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ACE Laundry Products
ACE Laundry Products. Laundry It’s my nemesis. In fact, I don’t think I’ve met anyone who says “Ohh I love doing the laundry” I dislike laundry when it is a straightforward affair so you can imagine my disdain when stains are involved. As a busy mum, I seem to spend way too much time wrestling with the washing machine and dryer. This is the time I should be spending relaxing or playing with the kids. That’s when I turn to Ace Clean UK. Their fantastic range of products makes laundry a breeze. Best of all the range starts at only £2 so it is friendly on the pocket as…
