My Experience of the Mirena Coil – Two Years On

I have previously written about my experience of having the Mirena coil, both shortly after having it fitted, and a second post a year on to reflect on how I felt about it after everything settled down. I decided to write a further update as I now feel that my periods have returned to normal following the use of the norethisterone tablet to delay my period over our wedding in...

Getting Hands On Over Half Term with Strictly Briks

Half term is always a bit tricky with the three children. Finding activities to keep them all occupied, without it costing the earth, can be challenging. This February half term we were very lucky with the weather and managed to get out and about a lot and went on lots of lovely walks by the seaside and in the New Forest, but when we were back at home, I had...

My 5 Favourite Apps on iPhone

I am the first to admit that I am a little reliant on my phone. Working on social media accounts, I am quite often found phone in hand. These are 5 of my current favourite apps on my iPhone. Instagram Love it or hate it, Instagram seems to be the most used social media platform currently and I upload daily alongside several stories. I find it the easiest app to...

Combatting a Flaky Itchy Scalp

Suffering from eczema, I am no stranger to dry skin but was perplexed to discover my scalp was feeling very dry and scaly over Christmas. My eczema is often aggravated by stress and, during the festivities I was feeling incredibly anxious, meaning both my skin and head were feeling super sore and sensitive. I was actually prescribed a medicated shampoo for contact dermatitis, which I really couldn’t get on with...

Buzzing into Spring with So Divine

Look away now mum, I’m talking sex toys again (hashtag sorry, not sorry – I believe it’s important to break down the taboo around sex). Saying that, I am aware this kind of content isn’t for everybody so, if it’s likely to offend, look away now. I have previously featured So Divine in my Valentine’s Gift Guides and I love everything about the brand. They have a fantastic range of...

10 Weird and Wonderful Things About Flats

Over the past ten years I have moved several times. Although I now live in a house, our last property was a maisonette and I have lived in a couple of flats as well. Flats account for a high proportion of homes in the UK – about an eighth of residences in England alone.  With the global population predicted to rise even higher in the next few decades, and city...

February Beauty Favourites

Didn’t January feel like it would last forever? I must admit, I have a bit of a soft spot for February. Yes, it is still pretty cold and grey and gloomy, but the sun seems to be peeking through the clouds that little bit more and the mornings are that little bit brighter. Plus there’s Valentine’s Day and I have lots of family birthdays to celebrate as well. I have...

What I’ve Been Reading so Far in 2019

I absolutely love reading, and I really love putting together mini review posts like these but I am awful at prioritising time for myself to read! For this reason, these posts are few and far between, but as I have managed to read a few different books recently, I thought I would share what I’ve been reading so far in 2019. An Unwanted Guest I absolutely loved Shari Lapena’s The...