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Why I am so over this ‘Influencer’ Malarkey | Chat

23/05/2019

It wasn’t until recently that I realised exactly what direction I wanted my social media to go in and then I saw a very short 30s-1m video on facebook and hit me square in the face…. hard. Everyone seems to want to become an ‘Influencer’ of some sort these days. But with Influencing… comes responsibility. Now the video I watched highlighted that when someone get’s done for drink driving (for example) they are classed as ‘under the influence’. ...

Books

Lie With Me by Sabine Durrant Book Review

06/05/2019

Lie with Me is about Paul. Paul is a bit of a womaniser and, in my opinion, a women’s worst nightmare. Really he only cares about one thing… sex. He clearly has a flavour for the younger woman, however, although this is brought up throughout the book it is not what the book is about. Paul meets an old friend and in turn starts dating one of the friends family members. He is invited on their family holiday and he makes a few white lies to ‘fit in’. However, these ...

Beauty

My First Lash Lift | The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

01/05/2019

So last week I got my first ever Lash Lift. I’ve been meaning to get one done for ages but time… y’known. So I made a real conscious effort to have someone looking after Evelyn so I can have a little time to my self, well kinda. As Honeymoon is in T-5 days I thought now would be a perfect opportunity. I booked in with someone local called Chloe’s Beauty Room (IG) (FB) for the Lash Lift and Tint which was a very reasonable £30. Getting your lashes done can be quite ...

Chat

Bored With Routine No More

26/04/2019

Couple therapists often claim that routine is the death of love. It’s fair to say that many happily divorced couples didn’t decide to get separated because they were going through a crisis, but instead because they feared their feelings for each faded through the cycle of routine. Everyday gestures and habits can affect your perceptions of people and relationships, turning everything into a sad patch of dullness. The most significant relationship that routine can corrupt is not the one with ...

Beauty

Assome! Cellulite Massager Starter Kit Review

25/04/2019

When I was asked to review an massager for my back side I literally laughed my arse off, pun totally intended, but seriously though, an arse massager? I thought, what on earth is the world coming too. I proceeded to do a little bit of research into the company and device and was actually wowed at the results they claimed to offer. So, skeptically I agreed and vowed to give my whole hearted honest opinion. So here it is. This is the Assome! Remove cellulite at home like a professional ...

Books

Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman Book Review

23/04/2019

Welcome back to the ABB Book Club (ABBBC). It has been a while I know and I apologise. It has been a difficult 12 months but I am so very glad to be picking up the books again. For the past 2 weeks I have had my head stuck in Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman. So I guess this is more of a book review than a Book Club discussion. I’ll be totally honest, I struggled to get into the book. I have had it on the side for a couple of months and would read a page here and ...

Chat

Social Media, The Anti Social Platform | Chat

15/04/2019

I’ve been reasonably quiet on social media the past few weeks. I’ve had a hectic schedule at home but with so much also going on in the social media blogging world I just have no desire to be part of it. People are moaning and whining about other bloggers and companies and what they may and may not be doing, filters are getting pushed to the max and engagement is at an all time low thanks to algorithms and people wanting something for nothing. A lot of people are hiding behind a ...

Beauty

Glossybox | April 2019

12/04/2019

The Lambs are ‘Baa-ing’, the Daffodils are blooming and the sky is raining…. it can only mean one thing… April is here. April is all about things coming into bloom. I love this time of year, it holds such a hope and promise of the summer to come. Glossybox have designed the most beautiful vibrant boxes this month. yep, boxES. There is one of two possible designs to receive and each of them are just as stunningly bright. Subscribers will receive either a “fruity” or ...

Chat, Lifestyle, Mum Life

The Dilemma of more Children

10/04/2019

I always knew I wanted kids, always, and when my step son came in to my life when he was just 1 it was a very surreal and new experience for me. He was a wonderful little boy and it gave me a chance to realise the fun side of ‘step-motherhood’ without all the physical pain that went with it. Fast forward 7 years and he has just turned 8! It has gone so incredibly quick. Now we also have a 1 year old too and it is like I can never remember the pain that I went through. Everyone ...

Books

Finally picking up the Books again! | ABBBC

09/04/2019

It has been a hell of a long time since I tackled a book. Nearly a year to be exact. I have missed it so incredibly much. The past 12 months have gone by in a blur and the time to pick up a book has not been there, I thought. In the mornings I get up with Evelyn no later than 6:30 and we get changed and ready for the day and breakfast is in front of her by 7. Whilst she eats I usually check emails and respond to clients and see the mornings updates on social media. And let me stop you right ...

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