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Thursday, 18 July 2013

BirchBox

July's Box

Arriving just at the right time when I'm feeling in the need of a treat...

July's box!

BirchBox July JET SET

The theme for this month's box is Jet Set to celebrate the sunniest season of the year featuring hard working products from far flung destinations.

The contents are a great pick for me this month.

July Birchbox - The Contents

Chia Shots - with a Chia Green Smootie recipe. I have just started using Chia seeds in our Eat Clean regime as they help to lower high cholesterol which unfortunatley our family suffer from.

Chia Seeds

The Balm Cosmetics Blush - in stain long wearing powder staining blush. I have been wanting to try something from The Balm since Essie Button started raving about the brand. I love Essie Button's reviews!

The Balm Staining Blush

Nougat London Hand Cream - a rich formula of handcream - perfect size for travel.

Noble Isle bath and Shower gel - divine scent!

Noble Isle Bath and Shower Gel. Nougat Hand Cream

Electric Hair Mask - Intensive Treatment Mask - A weekly treatment with coconut and Olive Oil

Electric Hair Mask

Blanc Cachemire Creme De Jour Protectrice - a lightweight moisturising cream.

Blanc Cachemire moisturising creme

I love trying out these products each month. I know for some it does not hold the appeal, but I do have an u~~nhealthy~~ healthy obsession with all things beauty/health so it is a real treat every month for me.

I can't wait to try out the hair mask and the blush in particular. I'll let you know how they fare!

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Tuesday, 28 May 2013

What's in My Handbag

I have been cutting back on the junk I carry around in my bag.

There!

I said it out loud.

I still have days when everything, but the kitchen sink comes with me, but as the children get older I need less. My bag is not full of wet wipes, snacks and emergency toys any more.

When I am teaching I have a large carry all bag for files, books and whatever resources I need for the day. My drinks and lunch bag go in there too.

So I have built up a little collection of smaller bags - how did that happen?

I have my purple zatchels satchel, which I love, but I get frustrated with the undoing of the buckles. Lazy ? Maybe.

Purple zatchels satchel

I have my gap bargain, green cross body bag. This is a lovely small bag - perfect for shopping days when you need your hands free!

Green Gap bag

Then there is my latest love. An impulse buy. A coral/red colour in leather from Next. At only £25 it would have been rude not to.

Coral Next leather bucket bag

The Contents

What's in my bag?

I still cannot cope without my notepads and diary. I am a writer. I do put my calendar into my ipad, but I have to write everything down too. I make lists and jot down notes as they occur to me. It is not quite the same dictating them into a phone. However I do use the Evernote app for lists and I find that helpful.

Every few days I have to decant everything and get rid of the stuff that has crept back in that I do not need.

I still carry my ipad around when I am at the kids clubs - it means I can work as well as watch them play their sports!

The hand cream is the lovely freebie off a magazine this month from Neal's Yard. I love it and will probably repurchase when it is all gone.

I love this little make up bag. It only cost £5 and is just large enough for a small mascara, a concealer and a lipstick. Sometimes I can squash a few plasters and painkillers in there too if needed.

The hand gel is a must when working in school - need I say more.

My purse is a Marc O Polo bargain - lovely and roomy. I can fit all my cards, stamps, receipts and coupons in here.

What would be your essentials to carry in a small bag?