Stay Safe In The Sun

As summer is well and truly here I needed to stock up on suncream  for us all.
I was chuffed to find boots had a Soltan suncare family pack containing 3 different creams and an aftersun lotion..
4 FULL sized bottles for just £11.99. It would be worth £32.50 if you purchased each bottle individually so I thought it was a bargain.

Soltan Moisturising Suncare Lotion SPF15 200ml, RRP £9.25
Soltan Moisturising Suncare Lotion SPF30 200ml, RRP £9.25
Soltan Moisturising Suncare Lotion for Kids SPF30 200ml RRP £9.25
Soltan Moisturising Aftersun Lotion 200ml RRP £4.75

Remember

Sunburn during childhood can increase the risk of skin cancer later in life so keeping your children safe in the sun is vital.

Debbie xxx

Wish List..

Ooh well since Deb did her Wish List it's got me thinking what I want.. So I thought I'd share it with you too!

Okay my biggest wish right now is to have this back..

But thats a different story.. :(

Anywayy, onto more 'material' things.. lol.

Well, things havent been great for me lately [see wish one.. lol] so I went for a spot of retail therapy at the weekend, y'kno what it's like when you're in that mood and moneys no object [although my bank statement shouts that it shouldve been!!] I went a bit mad and bought lots..

Clothes, underwear, trainers for Bradley, make up, new purple GHDs.. And that's probably only half of it.. Ooops! lol.

But, theres a few things I still need want :)
Such as the following...

MAC Studio Sculpt in NW20

This is my best friend! I use this daily, along with Studio Tech for touch ups!

But I'm running low. And it's currently out of stock. Boo.

An epilator!

I really want one. Shaving just doesnt last and Salon Waxes can get too expensive, so I want to invest in a decent epilator! I've only ever used one once before, and yeh it was a lil painful, but no more than a wax. They price between £50-60 so they're not that cheap, but it's a one off payment for long lasting smoothness! :) Im still unsure of which one to choose, the above image is of one of the latest models.

Anyone have any recommendations??

A Tiffany Necklace

I really, really want one. Particularly from NY! :)

I doubt I'll get one anytime soon but it's ALWAYS on my Wish List! :)

Thats all I can think of right now. Which is unlike me, I usually WANT EVERYTHING! lol. Feel free to post your 'wants' right now...

Lianne X

Wish List..xx

I'm hoping to cross some of these off my list in the next few weeks..

They Include birthday presents for Lewis and something for Karleigh.

I've just recently started growing my nails again. Since the birth of Lewis I kept them short as I was terrified of scratching him. So here we have a Nails Inc French Manicure Kit.

£20 from the Nails Inc website

http://www.nailsinc.com/

AVON Body Trim

Helps to tone abs and arms

£13

Body Shop Strawberry Body Butter

£12.50

ELC Happyland Funfair set

£40

(£32 after the permanent 20% off discount code)

ELC Happyland Fire Station

£30

(£24 after discount)

MAC Studio Tech

NC20

£22

IKEA Trofast storage

Going to use these as toy storage for the living room

Prices Vary depending on how many frames and boxes you want

Crayola pens set for Karleigh

£9.99 or 2 for £15 from Argos

What do you all think of the items?

Debbie xxx

Race For Life

This Sunday, July 11th at 2.30pm I will be taking part in Cancer Research UK's Race for Life 2010.
It is an amazing event, for an amazing cause. And I feel proud to be taking part.

One of their goals is that by 2020, at least two out of three people with cancer will be diagnosed at a stage when they can be successfully treated. It's estimated thst upwards of 5,000 lives in the UK every year could be saved if cancer was detected at an earlier stage. And that's just one area where they're hard at work.

But they need our help, to raise as much money as we can!

So please, please visit my fundraising page at http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/lianne1984 . I would be extreeeeemley very grateful if you could sponsor me, just £2. It would mean the world to me!
I'll be sure to post some pics of the event on Sunday!

For more information on the Race for Life and ways you could help, visit www.raceforlife.org and if you're taking part in an event too, feel free to post your sponsorship links!

Wish me luck!!
Lianne X

Weight Loss Journey..

Ok, so as I'm nearing the end of my weight loss journey (only another 5 lbs to go until i hit my goal-YAY), I thought it would be a good idea to share some before and after pictures, eating habits and anything else I remember.

Before having Karleigh  I was a trim size 8, weighed no more then 8 Stone and I suppose I could eat what I like as they say. I was very much into everything sporty and you'd never catch me wearing anything but a pair of trainers and my good ol' Nike tracksuits. Gosh how things have changed.

As soon as i became pregnant i struggled with my weight. I gained 5 stone..YES you read right, 5 stone during the pregnancy. I managed to lose about a stone and half after from the stress and upset of Karleigh's heart problems. I then tried every diet going (apart from weight watchers) where i'd lose the weight i wanted but then lose motivation and give up and pile a little back on.
I was back up to a size14 and desperate to be a size 10.

Luckily, during my pregnancy with Lewis I gained only his birth weight, but soon after he was born i put weight on. I weighed in at 11st 4 lbs...

Time for the diet...again!

I had always heard of people being on Weight Watchers and I constantly see their products advertised, but what put me off before was having to go the meetings.It wasn't until Janurary this year did i realise you don't actually have to attend meetings, you can just work out how many daily points you are allowed and then do it how you please.
To be honest, it doesnt feel as though i am on a diet because i still allow myself treats/takeaways as i can very easily fit them into my points allowance.

Week 1-4 I lost 11 lbs
Week 5-8 I lost 8 lbs
Week 9-12 I lost 6 lbs

I hit my first target of 9st 7lbs.

I was really chuffed as this was the lightest i'd been since having kids, but I wasn't comfortable with my size still so i gave myself a new target of  9stone :)

Im currently at 9st 5lbs so only 5lbs to go now.

I can now fit into size 10's :) YAY!

I Will take a proper full length picture when i hit my goal

Debbie xxx

'Love Your Body'

Okay so I'm a big fan of The Body Shop.
They've come a long way since I was young, they've got classier, expanded their range but still stay strong to their values and campaigns. I really respect The Body Shop for their work on defending human rights, supporting community trade, protecting the planet and fighting against animal testing and I always feel good when Ive been in and made a purchase, like Ive helped in some teeny tiny way! :)
But now, The Body Shop are giving something back, to us, the customer, with their Rewards Card.

For £5 a year, becoming a 'Love Your Body' member allows you to get 10% off ALL purchases, in store and online. Plus many other benefits.. a free birthday gift upto the value of £5, free products when you reach your 4th and 8th stamps, and other special member benefits and invitations.

Well, I heard the words 10% off and FREE gifts and I was sold :)

Now I looooove their Body Butters. But at £12 a pot they are quite pricey. But I found a fab bargain on the Sale shelf at my store - 3 full size pots of Body Butter for £15. Theyre probably old stock, but they still do the trick and they all smell yum! The butter sinks into your skin really quick so they're not greasy or time consuming. And they leave you smelling lush all day long!

[Raspberry, Passion Fruit & Blueberry]

Anyone have any other Body Shop faves I should try??

Lianne XX

Debbie..xx

Helloooo...

I'm Deborah ( pronounced Dee-Bore-Rah) - A bit unusual i know, but you can just call me Debbie :)

I'm a 26 year old Stay at home mum to  6 year old Karleigh and 1 year old Lewis.

We live in North London with Postman pat Paul, my partner of 9 years.

I'm always out and about on little adventures with the kids..

I didn't have the best start to life and missed out on heck of a lot of stuff, so giving them everything i missed out on as a kid means everything to me - plus i get to experience a lot of it too.. :)

When i get some ME time, i love to Shop, Read and make cakes & cookies...mmmm

Hope you enjoy my little adventures...xxx