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Hello, my name is Jo and I have a vacuum cleaner obsession.
Growing up I have always loved cleaning and tidying. I would have the cleanest and tidiest part of the bedroom which I shared with my two sisters Jaymee (The mum Diaries) and Tasha (Mummyandmoose) I would regularly ask them if I could tidy their side of the room and then head on into my little brothers bedroom where I would sit and organise all of his toys before cleaning them and then his bedroom.
My first vacuum cleaner was a Henry which my father in law gave me and I loved it, He was such a great cleaner but there were two things I grew to dislike over the years. It wasn’t bag-less and I couldn’t stand it upright.
Then Dyson was all the rage and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on the rollerball version. I can’t remember I paid but I was so happy when it had arrived, I thought it was the bizz and I had it for about a year and a half before I gave it to my mum and invested in my first Shark.
My first shark was out of this world, amazing. I remember using my Dyson to clean upstairs where it was carpeted and then going over it in the afternoon with my new Shark and I kid you not the dust cup that collects everything was full to the brim! This was the start of my vacuum cleaner obsession.
Two very hairy Labradors later and a lot of dog hair I went on to acquire my second Shark which was a very kindly gifted to me from the brand, I couldn’t believe my luck. This machine would now be my downstairs vac and my older Shark would not be my upstairs vacuum cleaner. Then my luck came in again when Shark sent their **Klick n Flip automatic steam mop.
The next product I went on to buy was the Shark hand held cordless vacuum which I use to clean my huge six seater sofa. My dogs do not sit on the sofa yet it seems to always attract dog hair. I brought this mini cleaner specifically for my sofa because it was just more convenient to use.
My next vacuum cleaner I brought was an *Eufy robovac, I had seen this be recommended on the Labrador Facebook group that I am part of. Thankfully, my two dogs are past the having accidents inside stage as I had also read a lot of horror stories of robovacs smearing poo everywhere across the floor. My Eufy is controlled by the app and Alexa, the only thing I have to make sure I do is make sure the dogs haven’t dribbled water from their bowl across the floor and make sure the floor is clear from anything that could cause it to get jammed.
I then brought my first Shark cordless vacuum from Facebook second hand for £50 which I love and is also very convenient and quick to use although the battery is a bit poor.
So, in total I own five vacuum cleaners so far and I am not stopping! I can honestly say that I am on top of my dog hair problem but will never rule out reviewing new vacuum cleaners in the future.
To list I have:
Individual reviews will be added soon.
This is one of my reviews on YouTube
Five years ago I was imagining in my head what it would feel like to be 5 years post op when at that time it’s very difficult to envision. It takes up to a year after having double jaw surgery for the swelling in your face to go down and you don’t see your final result until around that mark. Sure that the majority of your face has significantly decreased due to the outside swelling going down but it’s the swelling inside your face that takes the longest time, leaving your cheeks feeling puffy and tender to touch.
As I had an 11mm overbite and gummy smile, the plan for my surgery was that I would have an operation called BSSO aka Bilateral sagittal split surgery and Le Fort 1. Together this is known as double jaw surgery because both jaws are having surgery on.
For my top jaw they did something on me called a LE FORT 1 osteotomy which is a horizontal incision across the maxilla jaw ( top jaw) In my case they cut quite a bit of bone out because I had a very gummy smile, they then moved my jaw up and backwards a little bit to put it into the correct place and then secured it using surgical hooks and screws.
BSSO Bilateral sagittal split osteotomy- To simplify my explanation for this is that they separated my lower jaw (mandible) from my face and then they cut the back part of my jaw in two places in a diagonal position, repositioned it and because my bottom jaw was too far back, they brought it forward to meet my upper jaw and secured it into place with hooks and screws.
Not only are they doing all of the above in surgery they are also having to make sure everything is aligned properly which is very intricate work. I remember when I woke up after coming round in ICU asking a nurse why I had a stitch put in between my eyes and she said the surgeon had to place a screw there to make sure everything was in the correct position. I have a slight scar now but nothing I am bothered about.
So you can now see why there would be a lot of internal swelling going on inside your face so my message to you is to try and be patient with your self. I still have a bit of puffiness in my cheek 5 years on which has never gone back to normal and I am convinced one of my screws is inflamed under there but it doesn’t bother me enough for me to go and get it removed.
Another area on my face that is still affected is the top right side of my lip and the top right side of my gum. I think the nerves must have been damaged during the operation which isn’t uncommon and they never went back to normal but again it’s not a big deal. Read more about my surgery day here.
I wrote a couple of posts a few years ago, just quick ones talking about my recovery but nothing in much detail so I thought I’d explain it here.
The most common question I get asked is – Does double jaw surgery hurt? My answer is No, it didn’t hurt, yes it was uncomfortable but that was only when the pain relief from the surgery started wearing off. My partner did an excellent job of making sure I was taking regular pain relief which was a combination of liquid paracetamol and dissolvable ibuprofen. It was disgusting and gagging whilst you have two broken jaws isn’t the most pleasant of experiences but I would rather not be in any pain so eventually became acceptive.
The mornings were the worst. You are advised to sleep propped up because your face is so heavy and swollen but during the night I would slip down and In the mornings I would wake up with the side of my face on the pillow and I would be laying down flat. I would have to literally lift my face up with my hands from off my pillow because of how heavy it was. You also have to then deal with a headache because your so congested from sleeping. Now you can look forward to brushing your teeth and eating a liquid breakfast.
You have now have had your operation and you are not allowed to eat solid foods for at least six weeks. Looking back I remembered dreading this part the most, I have never liked soup and was petrified of feeling extremely hungry all the time but with the help of my partner and my mum this never happened. My mum in law brought us a Ninja bullet for my impending surgery knowing that it would be extremely useful to me and it was a god send.
Between my mum and partner they got creative and I wasn’t stuck eating the same things day in day out. I remember the first meal I had blended and given to me, it honestly looked like diarrhoea and tasted so bland that I wasn’t looking forward to the next one.
My mum then came up with a genius idea of blending the foods separately and then placing them on the plate separately so the colours and textures didn’t all integrate into one big mush, and it worked! I will never forget that meal, it was sausages , carrots, mash and gravy and it tasted just as it should. I would definitely recommend you doing this if you have surgery coming up or have just had it.
When you are eating a liquid diet you have to be so careful because loosing weight is guaranteed. I was already very slim before my surgery and I think I lost about a stone plus a bit more which made me a size six. Some surgeons might tell you to put on a bit of weight before surgery depending on your BMI.
Something else to consider is what to pack in your hospital bag, personally I think I overpacked. After double jaw surgery you usually stay in hospital one to two nights to make sure your ok to go home because of how major the operation is.
They lost my bag so everything I packed was never used anyway and my case was only found a few hours before I was allowed home. David had to bring me in clothes etc but this is what I would of found useful.
Double jaw surgery and lefort1 for overbite and gummy smile | day 2 – YouTube
If after you have read this post and have any other questions. Please feel free to leave me a comment below or email me Jo@theknighttribe.co.uk
Did you know that adults (19+) who do not have GCSE’s grade 4/C or above in either English or Maths are entitled to retake them for free? No? I didn’t know either until last year.
Applying was easier than I thought. I went onto my local college website and looked through the part-time courses for both Maths and English GCSE’s. You can apply online and someone will then get in touch with you to book in for an assessment.
Maths was never my strong point and I knew that I would fail my assessment, the questions were hard and I left a lot of them empty because I didn’t know how to attempt them. I was then offered the function skills course which is 9 weeks long and can be done at home.
You still need to do an assessment but this is only for the tutors to see what you know so they can enter you in at the correct level, you can then work your way through them. I went in on an entry-level three and I am now coming to the end of my first block and have my exam soon.
Looking back now from when I was at school I know the reason why nothing stuck was because of how I was being taught. Functional skill is a digital course and all the topics are video’s with everything being broken down and simplified, this has helped me to understand and learn a lot easier. Once you have completed it you can then continue straight on to the next level if choose to.
I also applied for GCSE English and was asked to come in to do an assessment for the course. I have no idea how I managed to secure a place there because my grammar and punctuation is rubbish however, this was one of the reasons why I wanted to go for it.
For this course, I attend weekly lessons in a small classroom. We started out with around 12 pupils and over 6 weeks we are down to around 8-9 of us. Our tutor told us from the start about how intense the course was going to be and I was excited about it.
We are now on week 7 ( I think) and I am finding it much harder than I thought it would be and then last week I felt like I had a breakthrough. We had a lesson on ‘structure’ and it really helped me. We still have a long way to go but we are being taught the hardest bits first so that when the time comes we would have had plenty of practice.
Our lesson starts at 9.15 am and finishes at 12.15 pm and we have a fifteen-minute break. You are given a GCSE workbook to write in during lessons which you can keep at college or take it home, I take photo’s of my work and leave it there so I can get my work marked ready for the following week.
Each week we have homework set online that is not mandatory to do but I like to do it. My blog really helps me practise what I have learnt in English lessons and over the weeks I have been experimenting with my vocabulary and trying to find alternative words to use. I am also learning about different ways to start my paragraphs instead of ‘I’ and ‘we’ which you can probably see in this post.
Both courses are really helping my confidence to grow and I have been able to use what I have learnt so far in maths to teach Lydia how to do long division and help Emily with some of her math work, something I have always felt embarrassed about not being able to do.
I am a very anxious person so to do something like this was a big deal, especially as I don’t cope well with change. If you have been thinking about going back to college to retake your GCSE’S I’d say go for it, you won’t regret it.
This is a collaborative post
Laser treatment for hair removal may seem like a wonderful idea. However, many people are usually newbies to this zone. Even though the treatment has become a widely familiar as well as well-accepted phenomenon, the lack of information makes it alien to many. Since many people are known to swear by the lasting results of laser treatment.
This article will be highlighting some important facts you must know about the treatment, procedure, and effects. Keep reading below:
Less Pain and More Convenience
Many people have formed a prejudice against laser treatments, considering it as painful. However, the fact states that laser hair removal in London isn’t as painful as applying hit sticky wax and ripping the hair off in a snap. The laser works by applying an intense and focused beam of light on an area and the resultant heat destroys the hair follicles. The heat causes sharp but quick pain. However, it is bearable and some clinics even use advanced tools that promise no pain at all.
Offers Lasting But Not Permanent Results
No doubt, laser treatment promises long-lasting results. However, calling them permanent would be a lie. Laser treatment damages the hair follicles causing them unable to grow hair for a long time in comparison to other hair removal methods. But at the same time, once the period is covered, you will notice the re-growth of thin and light hair. Also, if you maintain the laser follow-ups every once in a while, you can elongate the results that might feel almost permanent.
You Must Invest Some Time In It
Laser hair removal London is available for both males and females and it covers different parts of one’s body. Areas like chest hair, back, face, armpits, legs, etc. can be successfully treated. While hair on small areas like the chin and neck will require only a couple of hours to get treated, a similar procedure for larger and thicker areas may extend beyond 6 to 8 sessions for best results.
Say No To Ingrown Hair
Ingrown hair is very irritating and can cause infection. They occur when hair stops growing forward but instead grows within the skin. These are some of the most common problems for males while they shave their beards. Those who have curly or dense hair also bear the same problem. Effective laser treatment is a wonderful solution to say bye to ingrown hair.
Every Session Involves Some Do’s And Don’ts
Before you take up a laser treatment appointment, you must consider the following:
Conclusion
Even though a laser treatment might seem like a struggle for some, it’s after results make the procedure a must to have. One must ensure to get the treatment done from a certified and trained practitioner.
Laser treatment for hair removal may seem like a wonderful idea. However, many people are usually newbies to this zone. Even though the treatment has become a widely familiar as well as well-accepted phenomenon, the lack of information makes it alien to many. Since many people are known to swear by the lasting results of laser treatment.
This article will be highlighting some important facts you must know about the treatment, procedure, and effects. Keep reading below:-
Less Pain More Convenience
Many people have formed a prejudice against laser treatments, considering it as painful. However, the fact states that laser hair removal London isn’t as painful as applying hit sticky wax and ripping the hair off in a snap. The laser works by applying an intense and focused beam of light on an area and the resultant heat destroys the hair follicles. The heat causes sharp but quick pain. However, it is bearable and some clinics even use advanced tools that promise no pain at all.
Offers Lasting But Not Permanent Results
No doubt, laser treatment promises long-lasting results. However, calling them permanent would be a lie. Laser treatment damages the hair follicles causing them unable to grow hair for a long time in comparison to other hair removal methods. But at the same time, once the period is covered, you will notice the re-growth of thin and light hair. Also, if you maintain the laser follow-ups every once in a while, you can elongate the results that might feel almost permanent.
You Must Invest Some Time In It
Laser hair removal London is available for both males and females and it covers different parts of one’s body. Areas like chest hair, back, face, armpits, legs, etc. can be successfully treated. While hair on small areas like the chin and neck will require only a couple of hours to get treated, a similar procedure for larger and thicker areas may extend beyond 6 to 8 sessions for best results.
Say No To Ingrown Hair
Ingrown hair is very irritating and can cause infection. They occur when hair stops growing forward but instead grows within the skin. These are some of the most common problems for males while they shave their beards. Those who have curly or dense hair also bear the same problem. Effective laser treatment is a wonderful solution to say bye to ingrown hair.
Every Session Involves Some Do’s And Don’ts
Before you take up a laser treatment appointment, you must consider the following:
Conclusion
Even though a laser treatment might seem like a struggle for some, it’s after results make the procedure a must to have. One must ensure to get the treatment done from a certified and trained practitioner.
