Now I've been using the same foundation for years, not because of
brand loyalty. But because it is a mission to find a decent
foundation for my particular skin tone. The sun is finally out and I've decided that it is the perfect
time for a change. I have seen the L'oreal Paris True Match Foundation #YoursTrulycampaign on the TV many a time. Boosting
that their foundation is available in 23 shades and matches 98% of UK
skin tones. I was curious, and set off on my hunt to find it. It took me a
while to actually get my hands on it as it was always sold out or not in stock no
matter what shop I went to.
I
finally picked mine up from Superdrugand made the most of my UniDays 10% off
discount. I got the shade C10 espresso. And I have to say I am rather
impressed with it, I like that it isn't full coverage. In this heat I
don't want my face to be caked. However, if you are after a fuller coverage another layer will sort that.
I found the foundation very blend able, and left my skin with a flawless luxurious finish which left my skin with a healthy glow. It contains SPF 17 and comes with a pump which i find much easier to work with.
The
only minor point is that the foundation is a bit oily and runny. Something which I am not used to as I normally use a stick foundation. So you may need to
make sure that you set it with a good powder and setting spray.
Overall, I would definitely recommend L'oreal Paris True Match Foundation. Great value for money at only £9.99 and all day coverage. I hope more drug store brands take note and start making foundations in more tones as there is a real gap in the market.
Have you tried L'oreal Paris True Match, and if so what was your opinion of it?. Do you have a favourite drug store foundation?
Father's Day is only around the corner (18th June) and to celebrate Fathers and the important male figures in our lives. I am hosting a fabulous giveaway to win a Ralph Lauren Wallet worth £59!!
The Ralph Lauren Polo leather wallet comes in a mahogany brown, with the front of the wallet featuring the signature Ralph Lauren Polo Player logo embossed on the bottom right corner. Inside the wallet there are two large top compartments for notes with a woven lining. Two slide pockets and three compartments on each side of the wallet offer suitable storage for credit cards, Driving License and ID cards. This wallet is for men of all ages
The wallet also comes in a Ralph Lauren gift box for that added special touch of class.
This giveaway is inconjuction with Mainline Menswear, who have an amazing range of clothing and accessories. Perfect if you are looking for a Father's Day present.
To enter, simply complete one or more of the entries on the Rafflecopter below.
Can you believe that we are already in the middle of May?? Are you looking forward to summer? looking for something to entertain you whilst you are away on your summer holidays. Or something fun and educational for the little people in your life. Well I have a treat for you
Once again a whole host of amazing bloggers have teamed up to offer you the chance to win a great prize (something we couldn't do individually), but who are this group of amazing people; well check them out:
Beautiful Things | Hex Mum Plus 1 | Life in a Break Down | UK Bloggers Joining forces together has meant we can bring you the chance to win not only a Fire HD 8 Tablet (8gb) but a Fire Kids Edition Tablet (in pink or blue) alongside some accessories (think screen protector and a case for the Fire HD 8). Now that's going to make for one lucky winner! So how can you be in with a chance of winning? Well all you need to do is let us know: What do you have planned for this summer? Anything exciting? The only mandatory entry is to answer the above question, all following entries are optional. However, we would, of course, love it if you could give the bloggers behind this giveaway some support. Full T&C can be found within the Rafflecopter widget.
I don't know about your little one, but mine loves nothing better than going out to eat. The thought of eating out with your toddler can seem a little daunting,
here are some great tips and tricks to make your meal out a success
Research the restaurant beforehand.
You don't want to find yourself in a restaurant that is not children
friendly. There is nothing worse than having people looking and mumbling
because your child is innocently making noise. Do they have a Childrens
menu? if not are there foods on there that you know your child will eat.
Bring your own snacks,
I know it might sound strange to bring food along to a restaurant. But
it doesn't hurt to bring snacks like dry cereal or crackers if your
food takes a while to be brought to your table.
Bring
along some entertainment.Colouring books, stickers, small toys anything
that will keep them busy. Also Apps like Netflix and Amazon Prime allow
you to download shows to your phone or tablet which are lifesavers.Some restaurants have colouring books and crayons
Offer
your toddler a choice. I notice my little one eats better when she
picks her own meal. It makes her feel like a big girl, I don't worry
about what she has chosen as most restaurants offer an array of meals with nutritious choices. Also this the perfect opportunity to introduce their foods by offering them to try a bite of what you are eating.
Bring
wet wipes, they are multi useful. From wiping down the table before
your little ones eat, to wiping messy faces and hands after they have
eaten. Most importantly, do not feel embarass by any of the mess made, resttaurants expect some degree of mess even from adults!!
So those were my tips for eating out with a
toddler, they are not fool-proof and I would be really interested to
hear what your tips are.
At the moment I am juggling being a parent and
studying for my end of year exams. So finding time to meal plan and go
shopping is hard.
So when Gousto got in touch to see if we
wanted to try one of their boxes I jumped at the chance. I have never
tried a food delivery
box before, and was curious to see how it worked.
Firstly you choose your box, option for2 or 4 people. Their family boxes feed 2 adults and 2 - 3 children. Then pick where you would like your box to be delivered to. Then the fun part you get to pick what meals you want, from quick & easy to vegetarian to low calorie, there is a recipe for everyone. I was most definitely spoilt for choice.
You then choose a delivery time & day that suits you. They offer free nationwide delivery which is a bonus. The box
arrives insulates with ice packs.I was out when my box was delivered, however they left it in a safe place which i picked and everything was still nicely chilled when I opened it.
I loved that all the ingredients are pre
measured and labelled so I wasn't flapping around trying to weigh
everything. I have never cooked biryaini before, however, the recipe card
was easy to follow and I actually enjoyed cooking the meal.
For a family of 4, boxes are £41.99 for 2 recipes, £51.99 for 3 recipes and £59.99 for 4 recipes. I know you must be thinking but Leighanne, I thought you are meant to be saving money? But wait .... I have a promo code for you guys if you fancy tying out your own Gousto box. The code TORNADO will give you a£20 discount on your 1st and 2nd Gousto orders.
Have you ordered from a food subscription company before? Do you get stressed worrying about what to cook for dinner or do you enjoy it?
A while ago I started to think about where all my money was going and
how I was spending it.. I realised that without thinking I was wasting
money here and there on not much at all. It became obvious that if I
started putting this money together to buy other items, I'd be able to
treat myself to some really nice things! Magazines I
have been buying magazines since I was a teenager - when I used to love
reading up on the latest celebrity gossip. It was a habit that I was
still into as an adult, although the price of magazines has risen
drastically over the last couple of years. I realised that at £4+ a time
I was spending money to read out of date celebrity news and style
guides that didn't match me, my body or my style. Small Supermarket Shops It
is so easy to pop into the shop on the way back from dropping D at
nursery or when I am heading home from carrying out other jobs, however I
realised that it was an amount that was soon adding up. Instead I have
tried to stick to doing bigger shops and buying what I need in bulk
rather than popping in for a few bits at a time - which usually means I
end up buying items I never planned on buying and spending even more
money. Convenience Food Another way I
have changed the way I shop is to buy items that need preparing, rather
than items that have been prepared already. It's really easy to grab
frozen chopped onions and grated cheese, but they're so much more
expensive. Instead now I buy items as they should be and shop and grate
them myself, which in the grand scheme of things takes next to no effort
or time! Beauty Products I haven't
cut out buying beauty products altogether, but instead I now make sure I
use what I have. It is so easy to read blogs or browse sales and grab
items that seem great and I can convince myself that I need However,
rather than spending money on items I don't need I have tried to use
what I have and make sure that these are emptied before I start to spend
money on other items. Clothes In the
past I have spent a fortune on clothes, getting carried away with
trends, bloggers and fashion sales. Nowadays, I try to think about what
I am buying, ensuring that it is something that I need and will
actually wear. Gone are the days of having a wardrobe full of dresses
with tags on, these days I try to be much more sensible with my fashion
purchases. Of course, with any money saving scheme a money saving discount code is always handy - keep an eye out for those too!
What do you think you'd cut back on, if you were trying to save money?
