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All of this cold weather has inspired long coats and knee high boots. I must keep warm, especially as I do a lot of walking. Walking helps to keep both my heart and mind healthy. Making sure I have a warm Winter coat and boots is an essential criteria to check off my Winter shopping lists. I really enjoyed shopping from Ideal World too, what a great idea to shop from your own home and see real life demonstrations of the items before you buy. VIEW the POST

Now I maybe biased, but this necklace from Daisy London is just gorgeous. It is called Isla shell. So as you can imagine it caught my attention. Does anyone else purchase jewellery with purpose? It has to mean something to me. This necklace is just perfect for our upcoming Spring holiday, which is what I chose it for. VIEW the POST

I have always wanted to get matching family pyjamas for Christmas, I think they look fun and the kiddies really love it. When we all put our new Santa PJs on from the Shinesty Christmas pyjamas collection, the kiddies faces just lit up. They loved matching Mummy & Daddy. VIEW the POST

I am a huge Pandora fan and when I was asked if I wanted to review one of the new Winter Collection pieces I jumped at the chance. Pandora, to me, isn't just about jewellery, its about the memories and feelings I get with every item. I love all the new ranges, Harry Potter Collection and the Christmas Collection. Such great gifts for Christmas. VIEW the POST

I don't wear a lot of make up. Hardly any to be honest. I do not spend a long time getting ready either, in fact I probably spend about 10 minutes getting ready in the mornings or if I am going out. Here are my top tips on getting ready, quickly, but not compromising on looking nice! VIEW the POST

What is this quinoaplex I hear you ask? Well all is to be revealed. It is an innovative product from the USA that makes your hair healthier and has a rapid hair renewal formula too. Did you know your hair is about 85% protein? This protein is lost through colouring, sun, sea and over styling. Quinoaplex helps to naturally add the protein back into your hair. VIEW the POST

As you know we like to get out and about as a family. We love walking and especially love getting fresh air together. Keen Footwear sent Isla and I some fabulous outdoor footwear, we love matching. VIEW the POST

Foreo have designed incredible and innovative toothbrushes for the little kiddies: mikro and ISSA mini. They are very stylish, designed for comfort and the children love them. Oh and they are really, really quiet...  VIEW the POST

Getting out and about in Autumn is what this season is all about. Donning your favourite boots or wellies. The kind of footwear that you can put on with big fluffy socks and get wrapped up warm. Not forgetting the big fluffy bobble hat too. We are never short of an outdoor activity or two in Autumn, even the simple things are so much more fun. Here's what we've been up to:  VIEW the POST

Autumn is going to be here very soon, you could say it is here with the weather doing it's thing this week. The park floors are covered with brown crispy leaves already. So, what to wear? Do you wear your Summer wardrobe or your Autumn wardrobe? I am finding I am too hot in jumpers at the moment but chilly in vests. I had fun styling the kiddies in their Autumn wear last year and this year it's my turn! Here are my Autumn fashion tips to help you get prepared...  VIEW the POST

It’s pretty likely that as a teenager, your son or daughter will develop acne. I know I have a good few years before this becomes an issue but it's always good to be prepared. It can be something that causes them a lot of stress and be upsetting for them.  I have put a list together of some things that you can do to help clear their skin and make it look a lot healthier should they get an acne breakout. VIEW the POST

I recently did a little Debenhams shopping haul and my favourite of the bunch was this rose print midi dress. It was in the sale too. Bargain! The first thing I thought is how I can wear it for different events in different weather. It's really versatile. I am in no way a fashionista, I have no clue what's hot and what's not right now - this is just a Mummy wardrobe hack! Enjoy. VIEW the POST

Spring is technically just around the corner now, but for many states across the country, it’s hard to tell as winter storms are still happening and the temperatures haven’t done much in terms of warming up. It’s about this time of year that most of us are pretty much done with winter and are looking for ways to warm up and get rid of the chill that settled in back in November. Perhaps you’ve been thinking about giving that sauna or steam room a try at your local health club, spa, or even at a friend’s house, but you’ve been holding back in fear of what it may do to your skin. It’s normal to have very dry sensitive skin at this time of year, so aggravating it isn’t high on the to-do list. So, are sauna and steam rooms good for your skin? VIEW the POST

With Christmas right around the corner, most people have already started giving and buying gifts. Although the holidays are for the whole family to enjoy, it's no secret that the kids look forward to the festivities the most. Toys are the most obvious and popular gifts given to children, but eventually, you'll run out of toy ideas, and expanding their wardrobe (with children's accessories) will undoubtedly come to mind.VIEW the POST

Clothing is a hard gift to get right. Even if you manage to nail a person’s preference, there’s the added pressure to get it in the right size. Here are a few dos and don’ts to consider when buying clothing to ensure your gift is a success.VIEW the POST

If you have someone to buy for and you are not quite sure what beauty regime they have, or whether they have a favourite brand. A great option is grab a kit that has small versions, so they can test it and then buy the larger products. Pure Beauty have this "Dermalogica favourites kit" which is perfect for trialling. Read below for my recommended daily regime... VIEW the POST

We live in a world where fashion trends are thrown in our faces constantly. Glossy magazines dictate what you should and shouldn’t wear with each coming season, and the ease of celebrities’ interaction with the public through social media sees followers attempting to imitate the look of their favorite models, musicians, actors, and socialites. It’s not all too surprising that sometimes we find it difficult to keep up. As soon as we purchase one fashion staple, the fad seems to have passed, and the item is cast aside as we chase the latest trend. But this doesn’t have to be the case. Why follow the crowd when you could have your own distinct, standout style? Perhaps Ralph Lauren put it best when he once said: “fashion is transient, trends come and go. I believe in style, not fashion". Here’s everything you need to know about curating your own, individual style rather ...