I’ve recently seen an increase in the number of social media posts about body positivity. Women and men of all different shapes, sizes, ethnicities, ages etc, sharing images of themselves with captions about body positivity. Whilst I think this is great in some aspects, other aspects make me wonder if what this movement is actually…
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My Top Summer Essentials
Read moreWith summer well and truly here, I thought that it was about time that I got my summer essentials together. Having kids means that the majority of my summer essentials have changed from what they used to be when I was a teenager, but I still have some firm favourites. I thought I’d share some…
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We’re all different and that’s ok
Read moreTeaching children about body image can be a pretty tricky subject. At the tender of six, it’s not something I tend to think about talking to our girls about. However, when M came out school one day, and passed comment about a teachers weight, it made me think twice. The lady in question was overweight,…
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Barbie launches three new body shapes!
Read moreBarbie has launched three new body shapes, curvy, petite and tall. As a mum of twin girls who are soon to be four years old, I think this is a great step in the right direction. They both love their Barbie dolls, but I have to be honest I have worried about how they perceive…
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Professional Face and Body Hair Trimmer
Read moreI was recently sent a professional face and body hair trimmer to review from ToiletTree Products. Like many women I get fine hairs on the tops of my thighs and stomach. I usually pluck or shave these away, but with the professional face and body hair trimmer it’s a lot quicker and easier to remove these unwanted…
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JD Williams Clothing Review
Read moreJD Williams is the UK’s leading direct home shopping company, operating over 20 successful catalogue brands. A quick online search tells you that they offer value plus size clothing in sizes 12-34 plus underwear and footwear. I’m a size 12 and a healthy weight so I don’t class myself as plus size, but some companies…
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Mummy, why do you have no hair there?
Read moreNeither of my children have actually come out and asked me this question because they’ve not long turned two, but for all intense and purpose this is a very sensible, important and albeit amusing question that my children may one day ask me! I make no efforts to hide myself away from my children when…
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The Perfect Mothers Day Present : Strawberry Shower, Spritz & Soften Set
Read moreIf you’re still looking for the perfect mothers day gift I’d like to introduce to you the Strawberry Shower, Spritz & Soften Set from The Body Shop. This set comes in a beautiful, heart shaped tin with The Body Shop logo on and has a lime green ribbon with bow across the centre. The tin…