AVON CLEARSKIN BLACKHEAD ELIMINATING DEEP TREATMENT MASK REVIEW

Hey all so today i am writing a review and to be honest i found this one a little difficult. I am reviewing a black head product and that as well Avon. Avon skincare products i do feel are really underestimated but here's to a low end mask on clearing blackheads.
A bit about the mask itself:

• Lifts out dirt and excess oil on skin 
• Helps stop blackheads
• Deep clean of the skin

What i liked about the mask ?

The mask itself is a clay mask and you need to wash it off rather than a peel of mask. At the fist use i washed my face and noticed no big difference at all in fact i thought it did not make a difference at all. However i then used it again a second time in the same week after a coupe of uses i did notice that the mask was helping lifting dirt and excess oil o my skin however the blackheads remained on my nose. 

• cleaned my skin well 
• removed excess oil and left my skin feeling soft
• my skin was clear of blackheads for longer than before the use of the clay mask
• dries fairly quickly 
• subtle smell
• the cost :)

What i disliked about the mask ?

• did not remove blackheads required a few uses for full effect on my skin 

Overall i still use the product as part of my weekly routine, it is not a product i expect instant blackhead removal from but i have noticed it's effectiveness in preventing blackheads on areas like my nose. I would rate it a 4/5.

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THINGS I HAVE LEARNT THIS MONTH

Hey all so i recently saw everywhere about people sharing things they have learnt at the age of .... and i thought about making one of these but it just didn't match me as a person as i feel i am learning this daily and thought i am going to change it up and share with you guys things i have learn this month i just feel is much more meaningful and i can share as i learn new things.

1. I have learnt the importance of self care. After just letting my self go and not giving myself any time to just reflect and sit down i finally thought to myself what am i doing and stopped everything. I think everyone should have a set time in the day where they are just able to wind down for 5 minutes and just do nothing. No tv, no phone, no job just sit and do NOTHING. Have you ever done that before or when was the last time you did?

2. Another thing that for me has really stood out this month id that i have learnt it is Ok to be OK!!
Make sense ? No ? Well me being the people pleaser i am i always find myself let down for not doing the slightest thing right but i am trying to teach myself IT IS OKAY :)

3. Keep them close !!! Reading that line who was the first person who came to you head for me it was family and sometimes in our busy lives we push the most closest people to us away but sometimes we need to understand that they are there for us!

4. And another thing that i have learnt this month from experiences is that its the little things that count. Sometimes we think what can we do to please someone make ourselves feel better but when really getting into deep thoughts about such things its the little things.
Things as little as a Smile - at anyone trust me it will make their day.

MY AUGUST GOALS

Recently i began thinking more about what i want for myself i then thought of writing both weekly and monthly goals for myself. Some goals for me personally and some overall ones to share. On my blog i thought of sharing a new series here of my goals each month and then at the end of the month letting you guys know how i got on. 

1. Drink more water. Usually this was not an issue for me as i am a big water drinker i am always thirsty but i have began to notice changes in my skin ad well as a decrease in the amount of water i consume so i am making it my aim this month to drink more. 

2.This one is not really direct but it is to be more thankful. The reason for this is when reflecting i think we as individuals just need to take more time to appreciate what we have around us. We always looks at what we wish to have or want but do we ever look at what we have and tally that :)

3. Read more! Yes self care recently for me has gone down the drain and i will be writing a post on this. Reading for me is something that i love but have minimum time but i am this August going to make a conscious effort of reading for between 20 to 30 minutes a day. 

4. Spend more time blogging. This is not much of a big thing but for me wanting to really get started is something i am so passionate to do and now i AM going to post more regularly for both myself and you guys 

5. Last but not least as its been so neglected post more and understand more about social media accounts linked to the blog :)

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HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OUT OF CLASS AND TEACHING TIME

yess you read it write we have a back to school themed post today for you all!!

HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OUT OF CLASS AND TEACHING TIME

Some people are naturally talented to just sit in class absorb all the information and in parrot fashion be able to repeat everything when it comes to the exam however some of us can sit in class and not even be able to memorise half of what was said. Ever been in such a situation. I sure have.

The first is tip is to familiarise yourself with the information both before and after each lesson you attend whether this at lunch, when your doing your homework or just before bed. Firstly before class what you can do is:

• Read, you can read your notes form class or if you have a timetable of each lesson or just remember what your teacher said they were going to cover you could try familiarising your self with the information before it is taught to you

AND

• Prepare any questions, If you do understand it you could maybe prepare some questions that you may ask your teacher.

Secondly once you in class the way you could make sure that you are making the most out of the time you have being taught is:

• Try to engage in the lesson, Make sure you are aware of what is going on ignoring or eliminating any distractions

AND

• Take part, Be confident enough to know ask questions or if you are shy just wait till the end to query anything or send them an email!

After class you can possible spend around 20 to 30 minutes to:

• Review everything, You could just read over the information a couple of times to make sure you now are quite familiar with the content

AND

• Now you can even make some notes in advance to help you or soem quiz revision cards that you could test yourself on weekly

That's all for today hoped this helped! 

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BAKER ROSS REVIEW

BAKER ROSS REVIEW

YAYYYY CRAFTSSSSSS. They definitely got the kids excited and myself to get this review up sharing our lovely experience with their crafts.

Some of the items the kids got to play with are:

• ·         Alphabet Stencils
• ·         Easy Grip Chalks
• ·         Rainbow Unicorn Gliders
• ·         Flying Frogs
• ·         Dragon Foam Stickers
• ·         2 Black Canvases
• ·         Neon Clay

I must say this lot of things from baker Ross kept the kids busy for a long time. Firstly, as a family birthday was approaching we used the stencils and the paint to make a happy birthday banner 😊 the kids loved it and were really proud.

The easy grip chalks were great for the little ones to experiment with however producing the actual colour on to the paper was something that the little ones found challenging. Never the less they managed to get a few drawings in after working out the just had to press on the crayons a little harder.

The rainbow gliders were the best crafts in our house and they are still playing with them today. At first, I couldn’t figure out myself how to make them but when we did the kids had a load of fun throwing them around and racing one another we even took them to the park.

The flying frogs were great fun too we flicked them around the rooms and the windows to get them stuck and the little ones found it very amusing. However as a parent I did not as much as I later found stains on the walls!!! Good thing we played with them just before we were decorating and not after 😊

The Dragon Foam Stickers we also used on our party bags they come in really handy and were great for the kids they loved them. They were easy to remove and apply.

The canvases the kids used to write their names using the stars and hung them in the bedrooms. The clay on the other hand they had great fun with using it too model lots of little things.

Overall the crafts were all quick and easy great for me as being on the go means a quick craft gets the little ones excited and have fun making them. I as a parent would definitely rate both the service and the crafts a 5/5. They are great crafts for parties, something to do before dinner, Sundays, quality time with the kids and for sure during the holidays!

Check out their website for more: http://www.bakerross.co.uk/

Disclaimer- This post is not sponsored or influenced by baker ross they are just our opinions on the crafts we had a little go trying 😊

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BOOK REVIEW - KID NORMAL

KID NORMAL – GREG JAMES & CHRIS SMITH BOOK REVIEW

Hi everyone, I know this is something a little different but the little ones in our house take after me and we are all little book worms or nerds or whatever the phrase is these days for kids enjoying books. Personally, I just say BOOK READER 😊

The kids had a read of kid normal this week and I have to say they loved it! It was one of those books where we would put it down to eat dinner and the kids wanted me to read more to them. It even got them off their IPADS. I say that’s an accomplishment. We managed to read the book in a total of 4 days and it is quite a big book for the little ones I have to say.

A big about the book:

It is a paperback book and has 400 whopping pages wow! When we dived into the read the number of pages we didn’t even see as we wanted to keep going and going. It was published on the 13^th of July and now for some information on the story here goes:

The main character is Murph Cooper a young boy who is repeatedly moving to a new house finding it hard to fit in and has no school that has a place for him. But……. When Murph’s mum gets him to a school, things take a turn as Murph is KID NORMAL! just like the book and everyone has some kind of power. It was a school for SUPERHEROS! Yes, that’s right. Soon Murph begins to realise that just because he doesn’t have a superpower just like everyone else he can still save the day!

But beware there is a bad guy!!!

For the kids, this is what got them drawn into it with the suspense building and an urge to find what goes on next. Give it a read with the little ones for yourself if you like the sounds of it 😊

The rating the kids jointly give the book was 5/5.

Do you have any book recommendations don’t forget to let us know in the comments?

We have more book reviews coming your way!

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25 IDEAS OF WHAT TO DO WITH THE KIDS IN THE SUMMER WHEN YOUR BORED

So it is the summer holidays and keeping the kids occupied can sometimes become a challenge when everything you try to do is too boring or they just can not get of their gadgets. So I thought of 25 ways to keeping the kids entertained in the summer:

1.Visit the library
2.Cinema - have you checked out our latest post on the movie releases for kids in August!
3.Organise a family day out
4.DIYS and Crafts
5.Play dates with friends and if their too old for that just inviting friends round
6.Cook or bake something
7.Visit the park or the Beach
8.Go for a walk
9. Host a talent show
10.Play a board game
11.Make a Den
12.Picnic
13.Have a treasure hunt
14.Family bike ride
15.See what's going on in your local area
16. Visit a museum
17.Have a summer garden party
18. Visit Family
19.Fly a kite
20.Do some research on something your interested in
21.Read a book
22.Play Dress up
23.Go swimming
24.Draw on the pavement. Of course with parents permission with chalk of course :) play hop scotch
25. Think about something you have been wanting to do for a while but just have not had time to do so :)

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MOVIES RELEASING IN AUGUST FOR THE KIDS - SUMMER HOLIDAYS

Summer holidays are here and the kids are bored yes we have all been there. I would just like to disclose that this post is not sponsored and i am just sharing some movies that you can take the kids to see this august. 

August 4
The Emoji Movie

This now is a movie the little ones in our house have known everything about even before its release day. By the looks of the trailers and the toys looks like its going to be a jam packed good movie. 

August 11

The Son of Bigfoot
This is an animated movie made by the producers of Alvin & The Chipmunks.Now this is another one that got the kids on their feet and excited. We still watch alvin and the chipmunks in our house today and in total must have watched it on repeat at least 500 times!!

August 18
Everything, Everything

This is a movie for the older ones if you've got teenagers this might be their pick. 

August 22
Thomas & Friends: Journey Beyond Sodor

YESSSSSS finally a movie the kids are again REALLY REALLY EXCITED to watch this. You all know Thomas and his friends, it is always on in the backgrounds during our school morning routine. 

This was a little bit of a different post today but i thought it would be really good as i always try to find release dates and movies suitable for the kids in the holidays hope this helped and don't forget to let us know how the movies went if you go to watch them :)

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BACK TO SCHOOL POSTS !

Hey all Back to School season in the UK is only a couple of week to go and i thought why not get the most out of it and help you guys out. 

I had an idea and now i an going to fulfil it.

So as of tomorrow i will be uploading daily with a back to school themed post as well as my regular posts too! 

Thanks guys hope you Enjoy :)

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