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E45 Rich 24 HR Lotion with Evening Primrose Oil
Hi Fam, it is me again with another review for you about a month or two, I received the E45 Rich 24 HR Lotion with Evening Primrose Oil to test and review. I have heard of E45 but never really used the products before and when a product promises to keep my skin moisturised for 24 hours. Well, the skeptic in me says yeah right. I have heard of that before and it because of my very stubborn dry skin. So, stubborn that every lotion I buy I put glycerine in it otherwise, I get ashy and that ain’t cute at all. MY REVIEW While I found the E45 Rich…
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ULTIMATE LOCKDOWN MOTHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE FOR 2020
We may be under lockdown that does not mean you don’t have to spoil your mom. All you have to do is get creative and practical about gifts this year. Here is my ultimate lockdown mother’s day gift guide for 2020. I have included some practical yet essential items that moms really need at this time with kids being at home. If you are not with your mom since we are practicing social distancing you can still put a smile on your mom’s face virtually, thanks to technology. Breakfast in Bed This is a no brainer surprise mom with breakfast in bed and ask dad or someone older to assist in the preparation of the breakfast. Asking for help so that you don’t hurt yourself while trying to spoil your mom. Handwritten Card Add some personal, creative and practical touch to creating a mother’s day card at home with material available in the house. Bring out those colour pencils, ribbons, gifts wraps and glitter and get busy. Essential Oils With children being home longer than usually because of the extended lockdown. Moms may be overworked and stressed…
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5 THINGS I AM GRATEFUL FOR FROM APRIL
With each day that passes in this Covid 19 crisis, it is getting harder to be grateful and thankful. Either way I promised myself to see this through. Here are the 5 things I am grateful for from April. Wow! It is the first of May, time really waits for one. As this year begin in January we all had high hopes, vision boards prepared and new years’ resolution picked, but mother nature had other plans. My Family Even though my household has become a one income household, my husband’s business is still closed. We are surviving on my income, which me luxuries have taken the back seat, and we…
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My Weekday Morning Routine – Get Ready with Me
Today I decided to write about my weekday morning routine – get ready with me. This is exactly what I do every morning Monday to Friday. Wake up at 5:30 a.m. For some reason at around this time my sleep gets finished, no alarm needed. I Pray Before I get out of bed I pray and thank God for yet another day, I pray before getting out of bed because if I do to be honest it slips my mind. 5:45 a.m. Take a Shower Around this time I go take a quick shower because my son wakes up after me. Using my favourite products. 5:55 a.m. Drink Hot Water…
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New Sunlight Baby Auto and Handwash Liquid
When I received the New Sunlight Baby Auto and Handwash Liquid to test and review. I was excited because my baby boy has very sensitive skin and gets recurring rashes if something does not agree with his sensitive and gentle skin. About The Product. New Sunlight Baby Auto and Handwash LIQUID comes in a 1,5 Litre bottle which claims to have the same number of washes as your 2 kg. The Sunlight Baby Auto and Handwash Liquid is;HypoallergenicContains no enzymesMade with a recyclable bottleHas no dye. My First Impression of the Product. I loved the auto and Handwash ability of the product. It leaves the clothes smelling amazing and the…
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The Downside of Mental Health During National Lockdown
The first week was awesome to be with my family especially my children and I could binge on my favourite TV shows. Lately Iike right now I feel my anxiety and depression showing flames. Yep the downside of Mental Health during national lockdown. I am currently feeling unproductive and trapped. I am an introvert but then that is being in the house was by choice not by regulation. Miss being at work doing something meaningful. Yes I love being with my children but come on I can only take so much Frozen and Maleficent. Honestly hope that the lockdown is not extended because I am at the verge of losing…
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5 THINGS I AM GRATEFUL FOR FROM MARCH
The world has been flipped upside down because of the Coronavirus pandemic. As much as there world is in panic mode we must not forget to be grateful for the little things in life. Let this pandemic that knows nor race or class be a lesson to us. March was so hectic at work. As I type this post I am trying to find at least 5 things I am grateful for from March. Sponsored Content In March got to work with another brand for Instagram posts. I am grateful for the extra income and really appreciate it. Secured My Website I finally bought the SSL certificate with money that…
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6 THINGS I AM GRATEFUL FOR FROM FEBRUARY
Another month gone. March is my birthday month and this year I will be turning…. We’ll ain’t telling you. I begin every month with things I am grateful for from the previous month. This helps me to practice gratitude. I have 6 things I am grateful for from the month of February, some are from January and there are are few new ones. 6 THINGS I AM GRATEFUL FOR FROM FEBRUARY The Gift of Life This is something I really don’t take for granted at all. It is a privilege to still be here for my children and love them how they need to be loved. My Past Trials and…
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Quick Anniversary Escape Destination
Valentine’s Day may have passed but it is still very much the month of love. I believe in a gift of experience over material things and travel and gateways fall into that category. As this is the month of love a time for couples to spend time together and reconnect with each other. It is less about flowers and chocolates for me. Our wedding anniversary is coming up and I have been thinking about a quick anniversary escape destination. That won’t break the bank since I am on a journey to financial freedom. My husband is a workaholic and having children does not make it any easier to get away.…
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THINGS LEARNED FROM WEANING FROM BREASTFEEDING
When I went back to work in January, after my maternity leave came to an end. I decided to wean my son from breastfeeding at 5 months old. It was a tough and painful experience for the both of us. It was a week of crying, screaming feeling guilty and helplessness and no sleep all at the same time. With my daughter, she breastfed until she was way past 24 months. THINGS LEARNED FROM WEANING FROM BREASTFEEDING MOM GUILT I felt so guilty to stop breastfeeding my son at 5 months old. Felt like I was not a good mom and I was failing him in some way. SEPARATION ANXIETY It has…
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