Just Relax, Okay?

We all lead such busy lives now-a-days, trying to fit every little thing we can into one day. Me and my boyfriend, Andy, usual only have one proper day off together, and that's Sunday. We often spend it walking round town or lounging around watching tv, but last week, we wanted to get away from all that. It was Easter Sunday so we weren't even sure if anything was open anyway, we decided to step back from the busy streets and distractions of technology and take a walk around Damflask Reservoir. 

Damflask is such a beautiful place, it's definitely one of my favourite things about Sheffield, and it's only 5 minutes from my house (lucky me!). When we set off, it was lovely and sunny, but, because it's England, that sun soon turned to rain. However, it was only light so it didn't dampen our spirits too much (no pun intended...).

I just had to include this picture of a den Andy found. In this day and age, I feel like kids spend way too much time indoors and it made me happy to think that, possibly, some children had been here and built this instead of sitting around playing video games. 

After walking about halfway round, we found a bench with a shelter, so had a sit down for a bit and watched the world go by. Soon after that, the sun started to come out and bask everything with light.

Right at the end of our walk there was this beautiful double rainbow! This reminded me that good things come to those who wait. If it hadn't have rained, these rainbows would never have formed, I think that's a pretty good metaphor for life. 

I'd been feeling quite stressed last week, but this walk and time away from 'real life' really helped me to see life from another perspective, and understand that sometimes life gets worse before it can get better. 

What do you do to calm yourself down when you're having a bad week?

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Word Up! - March Birchbox 2016

This months Birchbox is a game and beauty-box in one! The top of the box is a wordsearch with 15 beauty related words for you to find. Once you find them all, head over to Instagram, Twitter or Facebook and post a picture of your box to be in with the chance of winning a prize. No cheating now ;)

In total, there are six items in this week's box. The first three I pulled out were...

1. 'Amika' Nourishing Mask

I'm not a massive lover of hair masks in all honesty, I can just never really be bothered with them as I feel they don't do much for my hair. However, if you are a fan of them, this one sounds quite good. It aims to repair and 'intensely condition' the hair using Sea Buckthorn Berry and Jojoba oil.

2. 'Polaar' Polar Night Cream

Apparently, this cream is 'enriched with ingredients that react to the light of the moon'. Now, I don't know whether to believe this or not but it sounds pretty cool! It's said to help with cell regeneration leaving you with radiant skin. I'm looking forward to trying this one out.

3. 'Indeed Labs' Hydraluron Moisturising Boosting Mask

I love these kind of masks, no mess and no fuss. Simply cleanse skin, place the mask on your face, wait around 10-15 mins, remove and rub in any remaining serum. Easy peasy!

Now onto the last 3 products...

4. 'Regenerate' Enamel Science Toothpaste

I've never received a toothpaste in a beauty box before but anything that claims to make my teeth whiter is worth a try! As well as whitening, it also protects against cavities and works to 'reverse the early signs of enamel erosion'.

5. 'ARROW' Boost Colour Enhancing Lip Balm 

This lip balm is paraben-free, cruelty-free and vegan, in fact, the whole ARROW brand is. ARROW is a new brand by Birchbox and, if this lip balm is anything to go by, it's looking promising. The lip balm reacts to your pH and creates a slightly different shade for each person. It's also really moisturising.

6. 'ModelCo' More Brows

Last but not least is this eyebrow gel from ModelCo. It's a brown gel with tiny fibres in it to create the illusion of fuller brows. I'm looking forward to using this as my brows are pretty sparse so anything that promises to make them look thicker is great!

I think this Birchbox is up there with my favourites. There's a good variety of products, which should hopefully mean there's something for everyone. 

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February Favourites 2016

I can't believe today is the 1st March, I'm sure I keep blinking and then another months gone. February was a good month for me, I went on a trip (more about that below) and started a new business venture! I'm looking forward to what the month of March has to offer. Anyway, lets get on with what you're here for, my favourites for February.

1. Burt's Bees Lip Balm

I've used this lip balm for so long, it's definitely a 'holy grail' product for me. It's a lot better than other brands (*Ahem* Vaseline), and I can 100% say it moisturises the lips like no other. Some may find it a bit pricey, at £3.69 a pop, but it's worth every penny.

2. Vera (watch here)

I'm not talking about someone called Vera, well I am but not someone I know, I'm talking about the TV programme. Vera is a detective series that came back for it's 6th season at the end of Jan/beginning of Feb. There are only 4 episodes per season, which in my mind isn't enough. I'd recommend checking it out, you can still watch it online on ITV Hub.

3. TU Clothing at Sainsbury's Scarf 

(Not Available Online)

I went into Sainsbury's at the beginning of Feb to get some bits and bobs. I alway look round the clothing section in there as you can find some great things. Anyway, I came across this scarf, it was half price and I basically haven't taken it off since!

4. Ireland 

(Image is of Ballinesker Beach)

Last month me and my boyfriend, Andy, went on a trip to Ireland for Valentines Day. I'm 1/4 Irish so I've always wanted to go. We stayed in a converted barn on a farm in a little town called Gorey. We had a lovely weekend and I definitely want to go back at some point.

5. Nails

As a little treat to myself I've been getting my nails done around once or twice a month. Before, I used to just leave my nails to chip and break, but one day I just got fed up of having awful nails. I now have acrylic laid over my natural nail (to strengthen them) and then shellac on top. As I work in retail, my nails used to always be bad, and there was nothing I could do about it myself. Having a treatment done to them makes them never break or look ugly.

6. Braids

I've been loving plaiting my hair lately. Either just one in the front, or one at either side, or my whole head, they're so effortless (once you've practiced) but can look like you've spent ages! The picture is actually of how I had my hair yesterday and it's the first time I've tried it like that. All I did was two dutch braids at either side then tucked them in at the back and pinned it, ta-da!


That's it for my February favourites, what were you loving last month?

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Becky
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