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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5 WAYS TO BE AND FEEL ATTRACTIVE WITHOUT MAKEUP

W often find ourselves searching for products and fashion accessories and items that we feel would make us feel and look much better and neglect our beauty and thinking about how we already are attractive. Make up can begin as a hobby and end up as a chore or a necessity to cover ourselves up even for the littlest of reasons due to becoming so dependent on it.

Now i thought I would write a blog post without thinking about a make up product or a brand and give tips instead on how to feel attractive without makeup.

1.                                                    Taking care of your face
To begin with this was a little challenging for me but it is important to start washing your face at  the end of a make up wearing day, moisturising your skin and exfoliating.

2.                                                                  Sleep
Sleep was another thing that i really had to get adjusted to. I had a really funny sleep schedule having late nights and long lie ins. I now have a more consistent time to sleep between 9.30 and 10.30pm and i try to be up for around 7.30am. The reason why sleep can help you feel and look much more attractive without make up is it can significantly reduce the darkness under your eyes as well as make you feel much more energised and happier which can similarly make you feel more confident and attractive.

3.                                                      Look after your hair
Besides your face another big area for us looking more presentable and fresh is defined through our hair. Regularly having a trim, avoiding excess heat such as daily hair drying etc.
I ended up throwing away all my hair dryers and straighteners and leave my hair natural experimenting with new styles and i have seen my hair improve massively. My hair has grown in length a dramatic amount and the texture is lovely.

4.                                                     Look after your Nails
Yes this is not applying beautiful nail polishes. Just keeping your nails tripped, clean, neat and maybe even getting a manicure can make a lovely difference.

5.                                                  Stay healthy and exercise
Exercise for me was a lovely confidence booster and getting the body shape i want is an ultimate goal this therefore for me instantly made me feel as if i had accomplished something and shows my determination. As well as eating healthily and hydrated.

These were a few things i found helped me feel more confident without making. I am not saying these are the only ways or that a specific one is guaranteed to work. It is just some ideas that you could give a go and hopefully feel great without make up.

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5 WAYS TO EAT HEALTHIER

Eating healthier can sometimes seem like such a mission when you have a busy schedule including work, having the kids and day to day life. I always find myself sitting down reflecting on my hideous and crazy diet and thinking of ways to eat healthier. Finding the right balance is always hard and failure is so high considering the amounts of time i have said to myself in the past i am going to eat healthier.

Okay less about me and more about eating healthier here are five ways i have found have worked and easy to keep up with.

1.                                                                  Breakfast
Breakfast has always been a meal that i give the least attention to and either end up skipping it completely or having a totally unplanned and unhealthy meal. My tip for this is to take out sometime in the morning to think about what you are going to eat and plan WHAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO EAT. Why not look online for inspiration i always find pintrest and Instagram is great for some breakfast ideas.

2.                                                                  Drinks
I feel drinks are the next big thing. For me especially at work i found myself drinking numerous cans as well as when i was on the go and besides a meal. Juices, fizzy drinks and the lot of them contain high amounts of sugar and calories and little do we take notice of these numbers. Recently i have began making my own flavoured drinks using water and fruits. Give it ago or you could try flavoured water to begin with and then just plain water!

3.                                                                 Choices
If you really are committed to eating healthier think about what you just ant to eat and what you really should be eating!!!
Do you really need that chocolate bar for lunch ?
or a midnight snack?

4.                                                           Focus on the labels
Do some research on labels and find what is suitable for you diet if its foods lower in fat, salt or sugar. These small adjustments in your diet will gradually increase in the effect they have on you healthily eating.

5.                                          Of course the 5th tip is your 5 a day
Get your 5 a day in as an alternative option of a unhealthy snack, if your peckish or just beside a meal reducing the portion size.

These options all helped me change my diet and eat more healthier taking time out and focusing on what i was doing to my own body. Give them a go and don't forget to let us know on instagram by tagging us in an image or leaving a comment below.

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SIMPLE, KIND TO SKIN: CLEANSING LOTION REVIEW

I often find myself returning to simple products after a breakout and they literally are simple for my skin. My skin type is dry/sensitive. Both the lotion and toner go together however on this occasion I will be solely reviewing the lotion on its own as a product and not both of them jointly, however, I do when using the lotion follow it by using the toner. 

I found that when removing makeup it did the job for me. I lightly apply some on a cotton bud and gently remove the makeup from my face including my eye area in a circular motion. The lotion itself is as expected blotchy upon squirting out of the bottle however very smooth upon applying. Once on my skin, I felt it left an oily texture and took a while to dry after I had removed the makeup. 

The packaging of the product is quite sturdy and the sizing is great for when I am travelling and when I am at home to just leave on the bedside table. 

It also has a very light scent which is a very win-win situation for a product for me as I do like scents however with a makeup remover the least amount of scent is what I prefer. 

What do I like about the lotion?

• After a week of using the lotion, i noticed a difference in the way my skin looks and feels 
• It worked well on my blemishes
• It removed makeup upon gentle movements with a cotton bud 
• Light or little to no scent in the lotion 
• Skin felt hydrated for longer
• Great to remove makeup on sensitive areas such as the eye area
• Cheap and very easily available 
• Long lasting as I only used a grape size amount and after a week still, have over half a bottle remaining of the lotion 

What did I not like about the lotion?

• Sometimes I felt it was left on my skin for too long making it feel oily and also making my skin look oily or wet due to the consistency
• When applying it in the morning I had to wait around 5 or 10 minutes before applying my makeup again for the day as otherwise, it would just come off from my skin 

The cost of the lotion?

The cost of the lotions is between £1.50 and £3.00 depending on where you purchase it. This for me was GREAT!!! 

I love finding products that work for my skin and are cheap. 

Where to buy?     

Here are some links to stores that you can buy the lotion and read a little about them:

1. http://www.superdrug.com/Simple/Simple-Kind-To-Skin-Purifying-Cleansing-Lotion-200ml/p/949222?gclid=CP-PsIiu7dQCFW0R0wodg6oAHQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

2. https://www.tesco.com/groceries/product/details/?id=255503907&sc_cmp=ppc*GHS+-+Grocery++New*PX+%7C+Shopping+GSC+%7C+Top+Offers*PRODUCT+GROUP255503907*&gclid=COKWzomu7dQCFXAA0wodJyIJKA&gclsrc=aw.ds

3. http://www.lifeandlooks.com/simple-kind-to-skin-purifying-cleansing-lotion-200ml.html?currency=gbp&language=2&gclid=CIie_Iuu7dQCFXAA0wodJyIJKA

For me, I loved the simple lotion and toner and it is great for my home days however due to it taking some time to dry on my skin it is not too good on those workdays where I need to be super fast in moisturising my face and putting make up on therefore I find myself mostly using both the lotion and the toner on weekends. 

*Disclaimer - This is not sponsored, influenced nor has anything been sent to me, this is just my opinion on the lotion as I have been testing it over the last week. 

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BOURJOIS HEALTHY MIX SERUM GEL FOUNDATION REVIEW

I would like to begin by explaining that for the last couple of months I have been experimenting with a range of foundations. Going from trying one brand to the next and from high end to low end. Despite having many that were unsuccessful for me I decided I will try to review every single one with my opinions. Today's foundation review is on the Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Gel Foundation the shade I bought was no53.

The foundation is in a neat and slender tube and is very lightweight which is beneficial when you’re on the move and have to put everything into a small makeup bag therefore with this in consideration the packaging was ideal for a busy body like myself. Also, the clear difference between the foundation and the foundation serum is that the foundation serum is thinner in consistency and can be built up easily. This was an important factor as it means I can bring focus onto areas such as under my eyes and my checks through building up the consistency and finding that I had more coverage, however, was using more of the foundation. At the time I couldn’t figure our whether this was a good thing or a bad.

Once the foundation was applied it dried and left a glow and my skin did not appear to be greasy. The foundation itself was ideal for work days and days where I was going for a minimal or simple makeup look.

The downfall for me on repurchasing the foundation was the fact that it was thin because I felt it did not cover blemishes, redness or spots very well so I found myself applying more and more just to cover simple areas of my skin. It also lead me to buy the bottles more frequently as I was using up more of the foundation.

Another thing I noticed with the Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Gel Foundation was that it did not remain applied to my skin by the end of the day. On the foundation itself, it claims a 16 hours radiance boosting, revived completion. The longest I felt the foundation would be visible on my skin was for around 6 to 7 hours before my skin appearing to have little to no foundation.

What do I like about the foundation?

·         Lightweight packaging and slim packaging which meant it was easy to take around.

·         Lightweight consistency upon application but this was also a negative aspect of it.

·         Easy to apply.

·         It was not greasy and left a natural and simple application look.

What did I not like about the foundation?

·         Poor coverage of foundation on skin.

·         Thinner consistency which meant I was using more of the foundation.

·         Only lasted a few hours and left me looking quite unprofessional on some workdays due to the unevenness of the foundation on my skin after a couple of hours.

The cost of the foundation?

The foundation can be bought from many drugstores and costs between £8 and £11 pound depending on the store of purchase. The pricing was one thing that initially brought me to the interest of the foundation as it is cheap.

Where to buy?

Here are some links to stores that you can buy the foundation and read a little about them:

1.       http://www.lifeandlooks.com/bourjois-healthy-mix-serum-gel-foundation.html

2.       http://www.superdrug.com/Bourjois/Bourjois-Healthy-Mix-Serum-Foundation-Hale-Fonce-58/p/300450?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=PX%20-%20B%20-%20GSC%20-%20Brand&utm_term=4583795256858815&utm_content=Superdrug-UK-XX-XX-Eng-SE-PLA-Google%20Shopping%20ad%20group&gclid=CMmfoZm43tQCFaZWGwod4skAAg&gclsrc=ds

3.       http://www.asos.com/bourjois/bourjois-healthy-mix-serum-foundation/prd/4522779?&transaction_id={transaction_id}&affid=15401&istCompanyId=6f061ed0-7427-4b6c-bb90-987c0bd08468&istItemId=mxarqpqpl&istBid=tztx&r=2&mk=abc

For me, the foundation was okay however not what I was looking for entirely which meant that my journey continued to find the right foundation and further reviews on those will also be on my blog soon.

*Disclaimer - This is not sponsored, influenced or sent to me, this is just my opinion on the foundation as I have been testing many over the last couple of months.

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BOTANY HAND TREATMENT LOTION ORANGE BLOSSOM REVIEW

Being busy and having minimum time to spend on pampering myself and I often give little notice into trying to find the best brands. But on the search for quality reviews here is where our journey begins.

Today I will be reviewing the BOTANY hand treatment lotion orange blossom. I initially received this hand lotion in a gift set. However have to say it is one of a kind.

Now about the product itself it is quite a light lotion and was easily spread around the palm of my hand, however I did find that it was greasy upon application for a little while.
I used the product itself for around 2 weeks to judge its effectiveness and found that areas of my skin had become more moist and less crackled. There was not a dramatic change of how I would have wished to use as that is what I am on the search for however it was worthwhile and did the job.

What I liked about the hand lotion ?

• The biggest factor was the scent as I feel that scent is a big thing that  value, and I did find that this lotion was one where you didn't really have to wear a perfume as the scent is the lotion is powerful.
• It had a soft feather like texture upon applying.
• It spread quickly upon both palms.
• The packaging was great (very cute) I feel it was more suitable than a bottle and very easy to apply.

The downsides of the product ?

• When applying the lotion it remained on my hand and left them quite greasy.

Therefore overall it was an effective lotion and kept my skin hydrated over the two weeks however I found myself hesitating to put it on during the day where I needed it due to how greasy it was and more often applying it just once in the morning and evening. So I find myself still on the search for a good lotion.

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INTRODUCTION AND UPDATE!

Hey all welcome to Naf reviews !

Its great to see you here. As you may have noticed I have deleted my previous blog posts since 2015 as I just want to start again. I know some bloggers would be like no way!!

All that time but I wanted a fresh start and I am starting by explaining the purpose of this blog:

On an urge to find good quality family reviews we decided to make our own blog giving quality reviews on products we love as well as new products we are willing to try.

We will also share ourselves in this journey being a family of seven ranging from adults to a 1 year old. A great variety we are and packed full of madness. Join US on our journey and our adventure TODAY :)

Want to stalk us ?
We have now set up an Instagram account head over and check it out
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What can you expect?

Regular reviews

Advice

Topics we wish to write about

And a bit of everything

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PRODUCT OF THE WEEK RADOX

Product of the week !!

After my pamper session I love to have a long bath soak and this Radox sleep easy bath product is something that is a win win situation for me - it has a gorgeous smell and is ever so relaxing so if you would like to end your pamper session relaxed and calmly give it a go . This has to be my product of the week as I am in love !!!!

You can buy it here on amazon if you would like to give it a go -

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*Disclaimer - This is not sponsored or influenced by Radox this is just my opinion and as said fav product of the week that I just wanted to give some recognition to as it is what  have been enjoying ! :)

10 USES OF COCUNUT OIL!

Here are 10 quick, helpful uses of coconut oil. As you may or may not be aware I have a thing for oils and every oil that I can see a benefit out of I love to use coconut oil is also one of my faves alongside bio oil however coconut oil has a lot more uses here are just 10 that I use but there are many more !!!!!
1.  In your cooking, it can be used as a great oil and brilliant for energy.
2. As a moisturiser before bed/stress-free makeup remover.
3. To lighten or prevent stretch marks.
4. To prevent chapped lips or just to soften them in the early morning cold if you like to walk around that time or just seem to have chapped lips often.
5. To help sooth irritating spots or chicken pox.
6. A natural deodorant leaving you smelling great all day in the summer.
7. Reduces and settles acne if used regularly or often.
8. Great for speeding up weight loss.
9. It is a great sweetener - alternative to sugar!!
10. And awesome for nail and cuticle care .
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SOAP & GLORY ARCHERY BROW TINT AND PENCIL REVIEW

Hey guys im back with another review :)
Nothing skin care related just make up !
Now I adore this pencil I have to say. Now as soon as I was aware that this pencil even existed as a product and big fan of soap and glory I headed straight to my local boots store and ever since purchasing it I keep going back !!
Being someone who has always had quite thin and fine hairs after using this pencil I no longer felt it.

What I like about it ?

• It gives amazing coverage
• Very satisfying after use
• Can be applied really quickly it takes me less that 3 minutes !!
• My best satisfaction from this pencil is that with one use it lasts throughout the day and your eyebrows stay filled.
• Affordable

Why would I recommend it ?

Well the reason I am so in love with the pencil is because of how natural it is so if your someone like me and loves the look of natural looking make up this pencil is for you ! Not only that if your someone with little time in the morning to apply makeup this would definitely be the pencil for you.

How much does it cost?
Again same as the other review it costs around £10 however at the moment it is on offer at boots for £8.00.

link - http://www.boots.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SolrSearchLister?storeId=10052&langId=-1&catalogId=11051&stReq=1&searchTerm=Soap+%26+Glory+Archery+Brow+Tint+and+Pencil#container

Before ending this review I would just like to say all opinions are my own and I was not sponsored in any way, they are just my thoughts on this pencil because I have been loving it recently.