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Glossybox September 2014

 

I Love this month's Glossybox :)  The London box was designed by Karen Millen and it is beautiful.  I am running out of places to put all my favourite boxes, but don't worry I will find somewhere.

 

Maybe here......

 

Lots of interesting goodies inside this months box, including a £25 off Karen Millen when you spend £25 in store .......

 

 

 

Origins Anti Aging Power Serum (I need this!!) I was actually looking to buy a decent serum so this saved me some money.  A 30ml tube of this stuff is £48. This is a 15ml size so worth £15.  I will be trying it out tonight.

 

 

Nails INC Westminster Bridge Matte Top Coat.  Another product I can't wait to try. Anything with a name linked to London and I'm sold :) Worth £12

 

 

L'Oreal Professionel Mythic Oil. A lightweight oil which pampers all hair types, leaving it shiny while still nourished and supple.  Alrighty then, I'll try it :) Sample worth £5 +

 

 

Model Co More Brows.  Innovative brush on fibre gel, gives the appearance of fuller, thicker brows.  Worth £14.95  Sounds good but I already have semi-permenant brows so no use to me.  I will be passing this one on.

 

 

 

SkinPrep Enzyme & Acid Peel AND Peeling Gel

Peeling Gel - WOW this stuff is expensive. £90 for 180ml! The sample is only 3.5ml x2 (£6.10) Pineapple & Papaya extracts create exfloiated, soft and bright skin.

Eye Cream, erases dark circles.  £45 for 15ml. Sample is 2ml (£6.49)

 

I am really happy with the value of months box. The boxes are £10 a month (or even cheaper if you subscribe) plus P&P. 

 

*this post is not sponsored in any way 

 

Summer Holidays 2014 #2 Picnic Prep

 

During our summer seaside break, we hope for lots of sunny days so we can spend time on the beach. This year we've been really lucky so far :)

Before we left, I did some baking so we'd have some nice home baked goodies to put in our picnic box, along with our sandwiches, fruit and flask of tea.

I made some little Bakewell Tarts, inspired by Love Those Cupcakes Raspberry & Almond Tarts (I must say Liz's tarts looked much better than my attempt! Her pictures had me drooling at the computer screen)

 

 

 

A Ham, Cheese and Tomato Quiche was next on the list & some rather strange looking Cornish Pasties.  I haven't made pasties before and must practise my crimping, I was rubbish at it.  They are very tasty though :)

 

 

Here I am enjoying a Bakewell Tart on the North Beach at Scarborough.  I know all this baking isn't very Weight Watcher friendly, but I am only eating a little bit.  I am still counting my points but I am allowing myself to go over a little bit, well I am on my holidays :) The fresh sea air and the miles of walking do make you hungry! 

Summer Holidays 2014 #1

 

The best part of working in a school is the 6 week break for summer :)  This year I intend to enjoy every single day of it.  I have recently had a health scare which thankfully is over but it really did make me stop and think.  I need to slow down and enjoy the little things.  Spending time with family, at the coast and plenty of me time, doing the things I love.  Listening to music, reading, sewing, baking and walking are at the top of my list.

I've been getting out of my comfort zone a little bit too, I tend to be a bit nervous when driving to places I haven't been before or into the city.  I made a New Years Resolution to push myself to just do it and this year I have driven all over the place.  Yes, I've been nervous but I have felt so proud of myself afterwards.  I will drive anywhere now.......... almost :)

 

 

I have joined a sewing club and am loving having those few hours on a Tuesday evening to socialise and actually get some stitching done. The first project I did was this simple little picture, made from wallpaper and fabric scraps.

 

 

The picture is for my new little grand daughter, Heidi Marie, who was born 5 weeks ago. Heidi is my first grand child and I love being a Grandma, although it does make me feel really old :)

 

 

 

My Weight  Watchers journey is going well.  Slowly the weight is coming off and I am feeling so much better.  I've gone down two dress sizes.  I know I will be having some treats over the 6 week holiday but hopefully all the walking and swimming will help.  If I can reach the first of September without gaining any of the weight back I will be more than happy.  Then phase two can begin :) 

 

 

 

Glossybox May 2014 - Superdrug

What a lovely sunny day we had today.  The Fuzzband went off on a golfing trip leaving me to enjoy a whole day to myself!  

Seeing as I was up and about at  6:30 am, I went to the park for an early morning walk around the racecourse to earn some {Weight Watchers} activity points.  I plan on using them later on a couple of glasses of vino :)

 

 

 I enjoyed my Weight Watchers friendly breakfast in the garden 

2 chocolate Weetabix ~ 4pp

strawberries ~ 0pp

Yeo Valley 0% fat natural yogurt ~ 1pp

sweet freedom - 0pp

{milk already tracked}

 

The postie knocked at my front door with my May Glossybox

 

It is exciting opening the box to see what they send each month.  This month it is a themed box, celebrating 50 years of Superdrug.  The box itself is very pretty.  I use the empty boxes to store all sorts of bits and bobs.

 

Here's what I got in my May box........

Superdrug 'B' conditioning lipstick  {worth £6.99}

Collection Bronze Glow {worth £2.99}

Scholl Velvet Smooth Overnight mask for feet {worth £7.99}

Schwarzkopt essence ULTIME Crystal Shine Shampoo {worth £4.99}

Max Factor Facefinity All Day Primer {worth £10.99}

Sample of GHOST Eau De Toilette Eclipse

Sample of Garnier Oil Beauty Lotion

I have been subscribing to Glossybox for 18 months and this box is the best one so far. I will use everything in this box so for the £10 i paid...bargain!

 

Time for a nice soak in the bath, pamper & pedicure.

 

 

What I ate - Weight Watchers food diary #1

 

I love the fact that I can have this very tasty, huge plate of food on the Weight Watchers plan and it is only 10 pro points in total.  

Fish in parsley sauce ~ 5pp

200g Jersey  Royal New Potatoes {My favourites} ~ 4pp

broccoli ~ 0pp

carrots ~ 0pp

80g garden peas ~ 1pp

 

and for dessert......

 a slice of my homemade banana cake ~ 3pp

 

Bank Holiday Baking

I am trying for more of a lifestyle change than a 'diet' so while I am following the Weight Watcher program I am trying to eat the foods I normally eat but making them healthier and controlling the portion size.  

One thing I can't live without is cake {my favourite thing of all time!} and I love to bake.  So today I made a chocolate fudge cake and along side this, a banana and chocolate loaf from a Weight Watcher Recipe.

 

I didnt have a two pound loaf tin {I must remember to get one} so I made two smaller cakes.  These will be portioned into eight slices and work out at only 3 pro points each.  Actually, they are probably less because I replaced the brown sugar  in the recipe for Splenda brown sugar, which worked well.  I've had this in my baking cupboard a while and cannot for the life of me remember where I bought it.  I hope I can find more.  

 

The Chocolate Fudge Cake was a Mary Berry Recipe

 

I worked out the points for the chocolate fudge and 1/16 slice is 7 pro points. The slices were big enough because the cake is rich.  

 

I had the family round today for a Bank Holiday Monday roast dinner and these cakes were eaten for pudding.  The Weight Watchers banana cake was the most popular and I know I preferred it.  This will become a favourite bake I'm certain. I made sure that I sent leftover cake home with everyone and as both cakes freeze well, the few slices left were portioned, wrapped in parchment paper and frozen.

 

Find the recipe for the chocolate Fudge here

Bloomin' Instagram!

 

Pictures :: My new daily addiction, cappuccino :: Early morning seaside walk with a seaview, when I am at the  caravan:: Cake for a family get together, I resisted because I've joined Weight Watchers :: My pretty heart shaped dish with banana, mango & chocolate shot, so delicious and zero pro points ::

Forgive me for being away so long, I am a bad blogger I know but I am still here.  I completely blame my lack of posts & blog reading on Instagram.  At first I had Facebook & Twitter taking up all of my time, then Pinterest and now it's the little microblogging world of Instagram that seems to have stolen all my free time.  I do wish blogging was more phone/tablet friendly!

 

I will post more often, I promise :)

Hello!!

 

Even though it was only a month  - Christmas seems so long ago.  

 

We are now settled back into our normal January routine, trying to adopt healthier lifestyle and longing for Spring!

 

Days By The Sea ~ October 2013 #2

 

We booked ourselves into the Travelodge in Scarborough for Halloween night.  We stay here quite a lot, especially in the Autumn/Winter.  It is only a 30 minute drive from the caravan taking a lovely scenic route along the coast.  It's normally around £70 for a double room (without breakfast) but they have some fabulous offers and we've stayed in the past for as little £10! We can usually find a room for under £40 which I still think is reasonable for a seaside town.  Last night we paid £24, what a bargain.  The rooms are very basic, but they are clean, modern, comfy and warm. We don't stay in the hotel much so that is all we need. We had a seaview this time too and we even had our own seagull!

Once we'd checked in, we headed down to the seafront for a lovely long (hilly!) walk.  It was another beautiful, bright Autumn day, not too cold. We sat on a bench on the sea front and shared a bag of chips. It was still fairly busy, lots of families with kids dressed up for Halloween. MrFuzz had a go at winning a soft toy, without any luck. It was a bit cold for an ice cream though so instead we trotted back up another steep hill and found a cosy coffee shop for a cappucino.

Later, we headed back to the hotel for a quick change before a walk around Scarborough for a few drinks and a bite to eat.  There was a lot happening with it being Halloween and also a University town.  Students do love Halloween. 

It didn't end up being too late a night :) so I was up in time to see the beautiful sunrise.  Not bad for November 1st.  Can't wait until the next time.

Days By The Sea ~ October 2013

Hello Again :) At last I am back in the blogging world having taken the plunge and replaced my very old, broken laptop. The new laptop came with Windows 8 which I am finding rather difficult to fathom!

This week we are at the caravan for October half term and I have decided to get ahead and start my Christmas shopping.  Today we took a scenic drive to York over the beautiful (but very hilly) Yorkshire Wolds.

MrFuzz may or may not be getting these in his Christmas stocking.  I do like a bit of silliness at Christmas.

I did quite well and have managed to pick up over half my presents.  I am going to have a look for more in Scarborough tomorrow, along with some cards and gift wrap.

Ended the trip with a bit of a treat - Starbucks Pumpkin Spiced Latte - Yum :)