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Microblading review: my honest thoughts
I thought it was about time I posted my microblading review. I first had microblading done in May 2019 and then redone in June 2021 after they had faded considerably – I probably could have done with them redone sooner but COVID prevented that. Before and after Forgive the blurry before pic, but before microblading my eyebrows – particularly my left one as pictured – were a sparse disaster. I used to have to draw them on every day, I was very self conscious about them. I was a slave to my NYX eyebrow pencil. You will see from the ‘after’ photo that there is a huge improvement. They are…
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ASDA George Discount Code: How to Save Money
Looking for a ASDA George discount code? I’ll cut to the chase – whilst they occasionally run sales, George do not publish sitewide discount codes. So there is no point hunting for a discount code, they simply don’t exist. However, there are still savings to be made – read on to find out how to get a guaranteed discount on your ASDA George purchase. I love shopping at George by ASDA – they do really nice, fashionable clothes at affordable prices. It’s the first place I go to when the kids need new clothes (which, let’s face it, is constantly). It’s also my favourite place to look when I am…
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UK Bloggers Giveaway: Win a £200 Amazon eGiftcard
It’s been a while since I have hosted a giveaway, so I thought it was about time I offered up a prize for one of my readers to potentially win. I’m trying to imagine what I would spend a £200 Amazon eGiftcard on… actually, come to think of it, I’m not short of ideas! We are about to renovate our kitchen so it would be nice to treat myself to some nice bits and bobs. The hardware in the new kitchen is going to be gold so I would absolutely love to buy some matching pieces – I’ve always fancied a gold cutlery set. This is definitely a very extravagant…
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Girls Shoes: How To Buy School Shoes On A Budget
Buying shoes for your little girl can be a fun experience. But, only if you factor in the style. When you consider all other elements like comfort and the price, however, that’s when you need to be smarter about your choices. You just can’t buy any pair at random. All the more is this truer when shopping for girls shoes for school. You could be limited in the style department, as school shoes are often simpler and more discreet. But, if you don’t shop wisely, they can also be expensive. Add that to all the other back-to-school expenses, and your budget will surely be on the verge of breaking. So,…
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4 Health Conditions That You Can Develop When Pregnant: The Definitive Guide
Becoming pregnant is a life-changing experience. It can be exciting and overwhelming, but it also comes with its share of risks and dangers. There are many complications that can arise and affect your health and the health of your unborn baby, and many women don’t know that pregnancy increases the risk of developing certain health conditions, like gestational diabetes or preeclampsia. It’s essential to be aware of the different conditions that you could develop during pregnancy and how to manage them. In an ideal world, all pregnancy complications would be caught early and medically managed to ensure a healthy mum and baby. In the rare and tragic circumstance when this…
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Simple Interior Renovations That Will Improve Your Home Living Space
You don’t necessarily need to have a massive extension done and get the diggers in to make significant improvements to your home living space. Sometimes making simple, aesthetically pleasing interior design changes to your home can make a huge difference and transform the place. Try and think about some positive changes you could make to enhance your home, making it a lovely living space for yourself, as well as your family members and any other guests or visitors that come to stay. A very simple way to upgrade your home is by painting it. Whilst this can potentially be a DIY task, often times it is worth paying professional house painters…
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How To Choose A Secret Santa Gift For Someone You Don’t Know
Secret Santa gifts are an excellent idea for large groups of friends. They prevent people from overspending and reduce the stress of buying for many people or even forgetting to buy for others. The idea is, everyone puts their name into a hat, and then everyone takes turns to pull out a name, and then they have to buy a Christmas gift for that person without revealing who they’ve got. This is now often done via email and apps too for ease and to avoid people from picking their names and having to choose again. Unfortunately, unless you know everyone well in a group, you may end up having to…
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5 Sustainable Strategies To Enhance Your Home’s Curb Appeal
Many homeowners are now realising the importance of improving the exterior of their houses. However, some of the most common methods suggest using excessive amounts of water and electricity or unnecessary chemicals. This guide includes five sustainable ideas you can use to boost the appeal of your house and introduce a greener lifestyle. Incorporate Plants And Trees Introducing greenery will help you add variety to your outdoor space. Consider finding drought-tolerant plants as they would require less water and time. Some suggestions you can explore include lavender, salvia, blanket flower and zinnia. In order to reduce your carbon footprint, you could consider integrating some trees. They will release oxygen, protect…
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How to Budget for a Hair Transplant
It’s easy to take your hair for granted, but once you start to notice it is thinning or you’re finding bald patches, you might start to feel self-conscious and upset about it. Usually, these issues are hereditary or due to another health issue, but certain lifestyle factors can cause hair loss as well. There are specialist shampoos and other remedies you can try to help promote hair growth, but sometimes you might need more intensive treatment to resolve this problem. Hair transplants are excellent choices because they are effective and long-lasting. However, they are not cheap procedures, so if this is an option that you are interested in pursuing, here…
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How To Design Your Kitchen To Include Durable Materials
Designing a kitchen is a constant learning process. The older we get and the way our life changes, how we use our kitchen shifts accordingly. When living on your own, you may have been the only person using your kitchen. It needed to suit the lifestyle of one person. Aside from being a place to cook and eat, it may have also been where guests would gather to socialise. If your life changes, for example, if you have children you will want a kitchen that accommodates the number of people in your home. As such, you want a kitchen that is spacious but also has enough storage space. The quality of the…