I love looking for the cheapest deal on products, sure who doesn't?? And of late I am trying out a few shampoo and conditioners. My latest purchase was the Alberto Balsam range, and I chose the Antioxidant Blueberry set. It's for dry/damaged or coloured hair which suits me as my ends are processed and I … Continue reading Buy cheap buy twice?
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The Break Up
Breaking up is hard to do, but what about when it happens to friends?
Get fit not fat!
And that's the general aim. For some reason I just cannot motivate myself to shift that final stone and get back to where I was pre baba. Funny enough, after baby number one I snapped back and was in the best shape ever. Having my wedding to motivate me helped I guess. Since I have … Continue reading Get fit not fat!
#breakthemould
I have never been good at accepting a compliment. I don't know why, but when a person says 'oh, you look well' I immediately feel awkward and usually disagree with them. I find compliments embarrassing, and that's just who I am. Maybe it's an innate lack of confidence I have always battled with. I guess … Continue reading #breakthemould
Blarneymum meets…….
Ten minutes to yourself when you're a parent is worth five hours to yourself before kids!
This is what Autism looks like.
On April 2nd, some of the most iconic landmarks in the world (including Blarney Castle!) will light up blue to raise awareness of Autism. In Ireland, 1 in 100 people have Autism and for reasons unknown, it is becoming more and more common. Autism is a spectrum disorder which means it can range from mild to severe, and … Continue reading This is what Autism looks like.
It’s just a touch of colic
My little girl turns 3 months today - that milestone that is supposed to bring sleep and a more settled baby. I have been counting down the days to this, because we had a 'colicky baby'. 4 hours screaming a night on average, nothing could settle her. Passing her from mammy to daddy and back … Continue reading It’s just a touch of colic
Blarneymum meets Pennys -denimgate update!
As a follow up to my blog post on the sizing of denims, the customer service team from Pennys invited me to meet their management team in store to discuss further. I scheduled a meeting in my local store - the only time I had free was a Saturday afternoon so I have to appreciate … Continue reading Blarneymum meets Pennys -denimgate update!
The Kingsley Spa – relaxation at its best!
I recently had the ultimate mammy relaxation day - a full spa day compliments of hubby dearest. This was actually my xmas pressie and I only got around to using it in March! I decided to go it alone as I really wanted to switch off from the world - a great decision. By the … Continue reading The Kingsley Spa – relaxation at its best!
How to measure your bra size
Losing weight, gaining weight, having a baby, getting older - it all takes its toll. And there is one part of us that bares the brunt of it; our boobs! So many people are wearing the wrong bra size. I'm a devil for it myself, usually because the pretty lace one is just sooooo pretty … Continue reading How to measure your bra size
And then the argument started….
To have and to hold, in sickness and in health, til death do us part. Or, until we have a newborn and I want to kill you. There are so many articles out there about how to survive the first three months of a new baby. You know, the tips on colic, lack of sleep … Continue reading And then the argument started….
Lean in 15 – 2 weeks done
Well, I have completed 2 weeks of eating in the Lean in 15 way so its time for the lowdown. Does it work - yes. Did it work for me? No. This program is a sound way of eating IF you stick religiously to it. And you will see changes if you exercise as instructed … Continue reading Lean in 15 – 2 weeks done
Joining the Dotz 