Crack ’em, Wear ’em, Find your Luck and Share ’em Lydia and I had a really fun day together in London to celebrate the launch of WowWee’s brand new, exciting, collectable toy cookies. What is…
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I suffer badly with Health Hypochondria and earlier this year I decided I didn’t want to take my sertraline tablets anymore because they were making me so hot and uncomfortable amongst other side effects, so instead of weaning my self off them I just stopped. The withdrawal was awful, I felt sick, dizzy, had mouth ulcers, spaced out, tired, it felt like I was floating or the room was spinning. I said to my family and friends I wonder if this is similar to what an addict feels like as I knew all I needed to do for it to stop was to take my tablets.
I went to the doctors because I thought I was dying and understandably got told off for just stopping my medication. They wanted to take a blood sample to make sure nothing else was going on which then got my anxiety levels up even more. I had the blood test the next morning and I was so scared for the results I was calling every two hours to see if they were back yet. I explained to the lady on the phone about my health anxiety and she was very understanding and asked me to call back after 3 pm. I called back to be told they had come back slightly abnormal and she couldn’t tell me any more so she had asked the doctor to call me back within the hour to explain. In between that short space of time I had literally made my self sick from panicking and was pacing up and down like a mad man.
The Doctor had explained that my white blood cells were a little lower than the normal range because of how I had stopped my medication and that I should re-test in six weeks to make sure they are all back to normal.
Well, nine maybe ten weeks later I had finally plucked up the courage to re-book my test in. I was so scared that there was something seriously wrong with me that I didn’t even want to go and find out.
I plucked up the courage to go and have it redone on Monday and they came back normal- Phew.
I am so lazy that I drive to school, which is pointless because it actually takes longer to get the girls strapped in the car then it does drive to the school. We live less than two minutes away in the car and about a 10-15 minute walk depending on how slow they want to be, so this week I decided I would get ready a little quicker, leave a little earlier and I managed to walk with them most mornings. We all loved the fresh air and I worked out that from my house to school and back is just over four thousand steps.
The next day I walked to school and back again and then decided I would take a big step and walk the short journey to the gym ( when I say short I mean literally ten minutes if that). If you don’t know why this was such a big step for me then you can read why here. It was the first time in three years that I had stepped outside of my comfort zone with no dog with me completely on my own. I was armed with my alarm, my anxiety was high and my heart was beating super fast… but I DID IT.
The ironic thing about this one is that I was actually wearing my Syndey backpack from Mia Tui at the time. My friend Shannon came round at 2.30pm ready for a slow walk to school. I picked up my phone and put it in my back pocket and we walked to school, when I got home I realised it had gone and I couldn’t even phone it to see if it was in the house as both my mum and Leo had no credit and I had thrown away our house phone a few weeks before. Shannon tried calling it but it was off (battery was low anyway so must have died). We retraced our steps back to school. I felt strongly that it wouldn’t be found but I was due some good Karma so remained optimistic. Unfortunately, it was definitely gone but as a silver lining, it is insured and I had hit 13k steps by 4 pm which never blooming happens.
Thanks to my little sister I have also recovered all of my photos from the phone on my google drive. Thanks, Jay
Again, another one that I had been putting off for a long long time because I thought I had something seriously wrong going on inside my eyes. My mum, sister and friend had all given me a pep talk the weekend before when we were at soft play which got me off my arse to get these things checked out and ticked off.
I do have a pair of glasses which were prescribed to me about five years ago for watching TV, driving and computer work. I very rarely wore these because; 1. I just kept forgetting I had them, 2. I went for style over comfort and the small frames kept pissing me off and 3. I didn’t really NEED to wear them as they were just a little aid for when I got tired.
This last year I have noticed my left eye getting worse, not bad, but enough for me to notice that when I am watching TV I am finding my self rubbing my eyes to try and clear them if that makes sense. The font on the laptop isn’t as sharp to see in my left eye as it is in my right eye.
So I booked myself an eye test, went along to the appointment where they recommended glasses. My prescription is nothing compared to most peoples but enough to annoy me, so this time I chose bigger frames as well as some prescription sunglasses. I do feel ripped off though because I didn’t necessarily need to wear them and it had just cost me £99… But it is another thing checked off my list.
Leo, Lydia and Emily all attend weekly swimming lessons and are all progressing well. Emily is like a little pocket rocket the way she kicks her legs to swim. Lydia is doing really well and is becoming more confident going under water. Leo is doing amazing with his lessons considering a year ago he would have freaked out if water had so much of touched his face. The girls have their lessons together and Leo does a disability class on a different day so, whilst the girls are doing theirs, David and I are in the main pool helping Leo with therapy.
Leo started a Disability football club back in January and looks forward to going weekly. It’s run by our local football club and this particular group is just for kids with additional needs. His grandad (Farthy) comes to watch him every week and Leo loves seeing him there supporting him. His confidence with football has definitely improved since joining and he has made some new friends and reunited with an old friend who he has known since they were both toddlers. They went primary school together and then separated at secondary to be reunited at football.
Ballet is my chilled forty-five minutes. Emily started this class back in March and really looks forward to going. Her favourite film is Ballerina and she aspires to be like Felicie from the film who works hard and achieves her dreams. I brought her some Ballet bars of our local facebook selling page and she is always practising on them.
This week at Majorettes the girls had their inter-troupe competition which is a fun laid back competition where the girls get to choose a piece of equipment and show off for 30 seconds in front of three judges. The little majorettes got paired up with the big majorettes for the second half and they got to perform a routine that they had made up themselves. They all had a good time and Lydia won 2nd place for her solo.
Emily has started to read us bedtime stories most nights now. I love how much she enjoying reading now and how hard she is trying with blending the sounds together and trying different books. Lydia has been begging me for the ‘Snail and the Whale’ book this week so we surprised her with it after school on Friday and she hasn’t put it down since.
There’s no doubt about it; women are under a lot of pressure to look a certain way. The media floods us with images of ultra-slim ladies, then as soon as we visit Facebook or Instagram, there are yet more images of females with flawless skin, perfect pouts and immaculate tans.
It’s enough to make a woman weep – which is why it’s so important to fight to be more body confident. Here are a few handy tips.
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(I was sent these products in exchange for inclusion in my gift guide)
Hello and welcome to this year’s Fathers day gift guide. I have put together a fantastic range of gift idea’s this year for those of you who want or need some inspiration. I like to keep my gift guides affordable and pocket-friendly whilst still retaining good quality items for the special men in our lives, also of which they will find very useful.
The new Wilkinson Sword Hydro 5 Sense razor (RRP £12.00) will do the thinking for him thanks to shock-absorb technology which auto-adjusts the amount of pressure it is putting on your face. Giving him the ultimate customised shave. It would be great if you could consider including Wilkinson Sword in your Father’s Day roundup!
Award-winning high street skincare brand Super Facialist is excited to enter the Men’s category with a collection of results-driven and specially formulated products to address men’s skincare needs.
Super Facialist for men expertly blends Vitamin B3 and Hyaluronic acid alongside natural extracts of cactus water and volcanic sands. the performance-driven formulations combining science and nature, deliver real results at affordable prices on the high street.
Presidio® STAY CLEAR slim cases stay clearly beautiful longer. Their high-tech coating resists UV rays, oils, and other substances to help prevent discolouration. A patented two-layer design absorbs and disperses shock on impact. Engineered to withstand drops of up to 8 feet, these cases have been tested by third-party laboratories to ensure superior protection. A raised bezel helps to protect your screen from scratching and shattering if your phone falls face-down.
Good things come in small packages… The Speck GrabTab [4] is a slim grip-assist accessory that provides a secure hold on your device without adding extra bulk.
A sock company that helps protect some of the world’s most critically endangered animals (and critically endangered animal dads). The socks themselves are made from a beautifully soft and sustainable blend of bamboo and cotton. The socks, which come in five designs and two sizes, and retail at £12 a pair.
Their socks are not sustainable. Fashion brands aren’t sustainable. The more items they sell, the more resources they consume. But they do try to be as kind to our blue planet as they can. Like using bamboo, a biodegradable, natural material which is incredibly fast growing. And making sure all their materials are Oeko-Tex certified, which means they are certified free of any harmful chemicals.
The socks are made from a soft blend of 40% bamboo, 40% cotton, 15% polyester and 5% spandex.
The Snowball iCE is a compact cardioid microphone, great at capturing vocals, music, podcast recordings or for gaming. It comes in either black or white and is currently retailing on Amazon for £44.99 – so affordable for those looking for a quality mic or present on a budget.
A pocket-sized indoor SmartCam that can be controlled from the Neos app. The SmartCam is incredibly affordable (only £20), easy to set-up and can be used by dads to keep an eye on their home, kids and pets – all from a Smartphone. It is also compatible with Alexa.
Powerful, quick and accurate. Inflates a 13″ tyre from flat to 35psi in under 2 mins. The flat design remains stable when inflating. Features include a quick-set dial, large backlit digital screen and a bright, integrated LED light. Powered directly from a vehicles 12V socket with the attached 3m power cable. The specially designed compartment on the back of unit stores the 0.5m airline. Supplied with case, 3 piece adaptor set and spare valve caps.
rechargeable hand warmer keeps you warm from the office to the woods. The convenient power bank feature also recharges your USB compatible device, so you can stay connected while enjoying the outdoors.
Hand made by British craftsmen from sturdy plywood, this brilliant carry case comes complete with 6 bottles of quality British beer.
6 x 500ml bottles of beer from award-winning breweries – 2 pale ales, 2 golden beers and 2 Best Bitters – ideal for quenching thirst.
Featuring a geometric botanical design, we incorporate up to 12 letters through the leaves to create our modern take on the family tree. Your surname is added to the centre along with ‘Dad Heart of the ‘___’ Family’, a message that Dad will love to read each time he uses the glass.
Love Layla Designs put a fresh twist on traditional Father’s Day cards, wrapping paper and gifts, with designs that are original, hilarious and often very inappropriate!
The brand has a hilarious range of rude, daring and inclusive cards to give to whoever is filling the role of ‘Dad’, providing recognition without actually having to say “I Love You!”.
Australian men’s skin care brand Black Leopard have newly launched in the UK! Created by men, for men!
Launching with an initial range of six hero products which includes their Anti-Wrinkle Eye Serum– Black Leopard ingredients are naturally derived and scientifically proven products that won’t harm your skin or the earth.
Designed to hydrate, plump and revitalise your skin, ensuring you feel good at every stage of the day.
I hope you have gained inspiration from the gifts I have showcased for you for Fathers day and I would love to hear from you if you have purchased any of them after seeing them here on my blog, just pop a comment below 🙂
Thank you for popping by,
Jo
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MOJI POPS
– switch moods, flip faces, change emotions, love life –
We received a really exciting parcel this week and I have made the girls wait until this weekend to open it, which has been perfect to keep the kids from arguing all week.
Lydia and Emily have been having a blast playing and reviewing the new series 1 Moji Pops collection from Magic box toys. These fun little characters hit the shelves last month (March 2019) with their flip face emotions that are a huge hit with the girls.
Moji Pops are small toy characters based on real life objects with a removable face. On each side of the face, there is a different emotion which you can pop out and flip over to change the mood of your character. You can even swap the face with a different character. The characters have a rubbery feel to them which makes it easier to pop the face out ready to flip or swap over. Emily especially loved the feel of these.
There are 90 different characters to collect, from the worlds of pets, home, nature, travel, music, food and sport, including six ultra-rare Glitter Moji Pops. With a variety of different sets to collect to suit all budgets making these pocket money friendly toys too. Each pack includes a collectors guide so they could tick off their characters as they unbox.
(This is the back of the blister pack, the collectors guides are folded up individually in the blind bags and boxed story sets)
Em and Lydia were ecstatic to find some Ultra-rares in our un-boxing haul.
(These are the Ultra-rare Glitter Moji Pops)
Available in this range there is:
The play sets are pretty cool. We received the ‘I Like Party’ and ‘I Like Ice Cream’ play sets and the girls have spent hours in their bedroom role playing different scenes and creating different stories using the flip faces for different moods.
Yes I would. They are fun and affordable. I love that you can switch their faces and that they can fit into a little bag so children can take them along on their adventures to keep them entertained and are available to buy here.Moji Pops
***We were sent these products in exchange for an honest review, all opinions are my own***
