September 21st 2015 - Lipbalm
Having spent today inside a very hot building my lips are very dry and cracked. Therefore I have gotten out my hemp lip balm from the body shop. It has a very acquired smell/taste to it and isn't liked by many people I know.
I like it and have done for over 15years. I really hope they dont stop making it. Because it works very quickly, and you usually only need a couple of applications for lips to be back to normal.
I have a couple of these in different coats/bags/drawers etc. And when I got home today my boots order was here which has a new lip balm in it :)
Monday, 21 September 2015
Sunday, 20 September 2015
September 20th 2015 - from cute n fluffy to nasty
September 20th 2015 - from cute n fluffy to nasty
If you have been following my blog you will be aware of the monster feet I picked up in a chairty shop the other week and how my youngest son wanted an outfit to go with them for halloween. I made a post about winning a cute and fluffy dog outfit that I planned to alter.
This was the cute and fluffy dog:
NOT very halloween or scary monster is it? No, that's what me and lil man thought BUT it was brown and grey which are 2 of the colours in the monster feet, the 3rd is a dark blue which is why I started making spikes the other day to sew on it down the back. This is what it looks like:
It's a start on making it not so nice and cute. The next step was to shave round the eyes so they were not so fluffy and would be easier to sew on. Lil man said he wanted big red eyes, so out came the greaseproof paper (had no tracing paper), so I could get the shape of the eyes. I then cut out my template and drew round it on red felt. The hardest part was getting the eyeball in the right place. But I didn't give up and I stitched the red felt eyes onto. Whilst I was doing the eyes lil man asked if he could have some fangs from its mouth, so I did them from felt at the same time. Here is the now not so cute looking dog.
BUT it does still have a dog look about it, because of its long floppy ears, these seemed to be our biggest problem.
I said I could try and stuff them with pillow stuffing in the hope that they would stand up slightly, so that is what I did. BUT it didn't make it any less dog looking. (And 1 not happy lil man as it still looks like a dog!)
SO the big question was what to do next to get rid of the last cut dog look. My eldest said to cut the ears into a point (errrr thanks couldn't you have suggested that before I cut, stuffed and sticthed them???) So I took my fabric scissors and just through the ears much to lil mans shocked face! I then started to make some points for them from spare blue material and they looked like a reindeer (this was getting worse not better and I didnt take a pic of reindeer).
I then cut the multiple points into singles and stitched them at the end of the now cut ears, inally they looked more monster than dog. (YAY!!!)
All that is left to do is to add the spike onto both shoulders and then take a pic of him complete, will do that and add later.
If you have been following my blog you will be aware of the monster feet I picked up in a chairty shop the other week and how my youngest son wanted an outfit to go with them for halloween. I made a post about winning a cute and fluffy dog outfit that I planned to alter.
This was the cute and fluffy dog:
NOT very halloween or scary monster is it? No, that's what me and lil man thought BUT it was brown and grey which are 2 of the colours in the monster feet, the 3rd is a dark blue which is why I started making spikes the other day to sew on it down the back. This is what it looks like:
BUT it does still have a dog look about it, because of its long floppy ears, these seemed to be our biggest problem.
I said I could try and stuff them with pillow stuffing in the hope that they would stand up slightly, so that is what I did. BUT it didn't make it any less dog looking. (And 1 not happy lil man as it still looks like a dog!)
SO the big question was what to do next to get rid of the last cut dog look. My eldest said to cut the ears into a point (errrr thanks couldn't you have suggested that before I cut, stuffed and sticthed them???) So I took my fabric scissors and just through the ears much to lil mans shocked face! I then started to make some points for them from spare blue material and they looked like a reindeer (this was getting worse not better and I didnt take a pic of reindeer).
I then cut the multiple points into singles and stitched them at the end of the now cut ears, inally they looked more monster than dog. (YAY!!!)
All that is left to do is to add the spike onto both shoulders and then take a pic of him complete, will do that and add later.
September 19th 2015 - Actipatch
September 19th 2015 - Actipatch
At the beginning of the week whilst watching tv 1 evening an advert came on for Actipatch, a new type of pain relief. I had never heard of it so went straight to google to find more information. I was disapointed to find sites in USA only......they I realised that my browser was set to .com and not .co.uk. LOL! So I sorted this and started searching again.
I found quite a lot of information on it and the review looked good, so I hunted for where I could buy it. The main Actipatch website had them on it and had an offer of a free 7day trial pack when you bought the full pack. And boots had it without the 7day trial for £5 cheaper so I ordered from boots and had to go and collect it mid week.
I didn't write about it straight away as there isn't much you can say - oh wait bought new knee pain relief, took out packaging and put it on! What a brilliant post that would have been.
Well I have had it on for 3days now day and night (they say you can and it wont cause problems). The biggest problem I have encountered so far is the holder that comes with it the velcro was digging into the back of my knee so I had to take it off and tape the device to my knee. This was better but the tape went tight today. So I took it off for a few hours.
At the moment I wouldn't like to say if it has helped or not. Most of the reviews said a week or 2 before pain relief was fully seen. I hope it helps, we will ave to wait and see.
At the beginning of the week whilst watching tv 1 evening an advert came on for Actipatch, a new type of pain relief. I had never heard of it so went straight to google to find more information. I was disapointed to find sites in USA only......they I realised that my browser was set to .com and not .co.uk. LOL! So I sorted this and started searching again.
I found quite a lot of information on it and the review looked good, so I hunted for where I could buy it. The main Actipatch website had them on it and had an offer of a free 7day trial pack when you bought the full pack. And boots had it without the 7day trial for £5 cheaper so I ordered from boots and had to go and collect it mid week.
I didn't write about it straight away as there isn't much you can say - oh wait bought new knee pain relief, took out packaging and put it on! What a brilliant post that would have been.
Well I have had it on for 3days now day and night (they say you can and it wont cause problems). The biggest problem I have encountered so far is the holder that comes with it the velcro was digging into the back of my knee so I had to take it off and tape the device to my knee. This was better but the tape went tight today. So I took it off for a few hours.
At the moment I wouldn't like to say if it has helped or not. Most of the reviews said a week or 2 before pain relief was fully seen. I hope it helps, we will ave to wait and see.
Saturday, 19 September 2015
September 18th 2015 - Actiderm
September 18th 2015 - Actiderm
During the 6week summer holidays my friend and her children came to stay with me for a few days. She is an Actiderm consultant and whilst she was here she did me a couple of wraps. By accident she left a bottle of phyto lotion on my drawers. When I realised she said to keep hold of it as wasnt worth posting to her and use it.
I placed an order with her for both of the wrap liquids - the thermo that gets hot when used and the lipo that gets cold when used. My friend has asked me to use the wraps and the phyto lotion and then write about them on my blog. So here I am.
I waited for my Actiderm wraps to arrive before I started to use the phyto lotion as thought may get better results with using all together.
I will explain the wraps - both types of wrap promote long-term inch loss, target problem areas of buttocks, thighs, stomach and arms, they reduce the appearance of cellulite and stretch marks and tone and tighten the skin.
The thermo wrap works on a more superficial level of the skin, you can feel it working and see it working as it draws your blood near to the surface of skin which is why it turns red. Thermo wraps give a quick result but you will need to do more to stablise the results.
The lipo wrap works on a more deeper level of skin, although the results don't show as quickly it does keep working for longer and still into the next day.
Both wraps work well on their own and even better if used together a few days apart. It is personal choice as to whether you want hot or cold or both. It is importatnt that before any of the wraps you drink plenty and it is reccommended that you exfoliate the skin the day before.
You need to apply the wrap lotion to the skin and rub in in a clockwise direction all over the area the area you doing it on. Then you need to tightly wrap the bandages over the lotion and secure by tucking into itself. After this you need to cover the bandages with cling film (you may need help to do this by a friend or partner). Then the important part you need to lay down and place a towel/blanket/duvet etc over yourself to keep the warmth/cold close to your skin for them to work and then wait! Once the time is up you can remove the clingfilm and bandages but dont wash off any residue of the gel.
On the day after doing the wraps (and all other days) I have been using the phyto body lotion. It's regenerating ingredients restores hydration & gives dried skin the intense nourishment it needs. It helps reduced stretch marks and scars and leaves the skin nice and soft.
Unlike many people I am not willing to post photos of me in my undies to show before and after effects of using the actiderm products. However, I will share my measurements from before and after use.
I haven't been able to do a wrap since the 13th as I have been in lots of pain with my knee again and doing wraps has been the last thing on my mind. I do hope to do some more over the next few days though and leading upto halloween, especially on my arms as my sleeves of outfit are bit tight.
If anyone would like more information on the actiderm products, how they work etc please contact my friend Charlene via her link www.actiderm.co.uk/me/charlene-sharman
During the 6week summer holidays my friend and her children came to stay with me for a few days. She is an Actiderm consultant and whilst she was here she did me a couple of wraps. By accident she left a bottle of phyto lotion on my drawers. When I realised she said to keep hold of it as wasnt worth posting to her and use it.
I placed an order with her for both of the wrap liquids - the thermo that gets hot when used and the lipo that gets cold when used. My friend has asked me to use the wraps and the phyto lotion and then write about them on my blog. So here I am.
I waited for my Actiderm wraps to arrive before I started to use the phyto lotion as thought may get better results with using all together.
I will explain the wraps - both types of wrap promote long-term inch loss, target problem areas of buttocks, thighs, stomach and arms, they reduce the appearance of cellulite and stretch marks and tone and tighten the skin.
The thermo wrap works on a more superficial level of the skin, you can feel it working and see it working as it draws your blood near to the surface of skin which is why it turns red. Thermo wraps give a quick result but you will need to do more to stablise the results.
The lipo wrap works on a more deeper level of skin, although the results don't show as quickly it does keep working for longer and still into the next day.
Both wraps work well on their own and even better if used together a few days apart. It is personal choice as to whether you want hot or cold or both. It is importatnt that before any of the wraps you drink plenty and it is reccommended that you exfoliate the skin the day before.
You need to apply the wrap lotion to the skin and rub in in a clockwise direction all over the area the area you doing it on. Then you need to tightly wrap the bandages over the lotion and secure by tucking into itself. After this you need to cover the bandages with cling film (you may need help to do this by a friend or partner). Then the important part you need to lay down and place a towel/blanket/duvet etc over yourself to keep the warmth/cold close to your skin for them to work and then wait! Once the time is up you can remove the clingfilm and bandages but dont wash off any residue of the gel.
On the day after doing the wraps (and all other days) I have been using the phyto body lotion. It's regenerating ingredients restores hydration & gives dried skin the intense nourishment it needs. It helps reduced stretch marks and scars and leaves the skin nice and soft.
Unlike many people I am not willing to post photos of me in my undies to show before and after effects of using the actiderm products. However, I will share my measurements from before and after use.
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Thermo wrap
(11th Sept)
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Start size (inches)
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After size (inches)
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Next day
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Under bust
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39"
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38"
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38"
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Across belly button
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44"
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43"
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43"
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Above undies near top hips
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49"
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48"
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47.5"
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Top of Left arm
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16"
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15"
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15"
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Near left elbow
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13"
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12"
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12"
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Top of right arm
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16.5"
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15"
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15"
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Near right elbow
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13"
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12"
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12"
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Lipo wrap (13th Sept)
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Under bust
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38"
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37"
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37"
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Across belly button
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43"
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41"
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40"
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Above undies near top hips
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47.5"
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47"
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46.5"
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Top of Left arm
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15"
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14"
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14"
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Near left elbow
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12"
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12"
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12"
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Top of right arm
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15"
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14"
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14"
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Near right elbow
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12"
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12"
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12"
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I haven't been able to do a wrap since the 13th as I have been in lots of pain with my knee again and doing wraps has been the last thing on my mind. I do hope to do some more over the next few days though and leading upto halloween, especially on my arms as my sleeves of outfit are bit tight.
If anyone would like more information on the actiderm products, how they work etc please contact my friend Charlene via her link www.actiderm.co.uk/me/charlene-sharman
Friday, 18 September 2015
September 17th 2015 - Dinosaur Spikes
September 17th 2015 - Dinosaur spikes
Last week lil man picked up aa pair of monster feet in a charity shop. He said he wanted to wear them for school halloween day at end of term. When I asked with what he said a monster outfit! YEA OK, you dont have one!!!
So after a hunt of the net I found a "dog onesie" in grey and brown that matched the grey and brown in the monster feet, and hoped I won it. Well I did. Once I knew I had won it I asked lil man how he wanted to make it more "monstery" and he said he wanted dinosaur spikes from top of his head down his back.
I had this pin in a board from ages ago as I liked the jumper with it on. BUT I didn't think that making each spike individually was the best idea so I started thinking. I took a pair of dark blue trackie bottoms out of charity shop bag
I turned them inside out as it was more fluffy, then I decided that the fluffy side needed to be the finished outside bit as the "dog onesie" is fluffy, so I turned them back the right way. Using 1 of the leg seams as the base for the spikes I started to cut through both layers of trousers to get spike shapes, which I then pinned together.
I have since stitched the points, I tried with my machine but as its only small it wouldn't go through the thick tracksuit bottoms so I have had to do it by hand. I am in the process of starting the second set of spikes and I think I may need do more from the other leg.
Last week lil man picked up aa pair of monster feet in a charity shop. He said he wanted to wear them for school halloween day at end of term. When I asked with what he said a monster outfit! YEA OK, you dont have one!!!
So after a hunt of the net I found a "dog onesie" in grey and brown that matched the grey and brown in the monster feet, and hoped I won it. Well I did. Once I knew I had won it I asked lil man how he wanted to make it more "monstery" and he said he wanted dinosaur spikes from top of his head down his back.
I had this pin in a board from ages ago as I liked the jumper with it on. BUT I didn't think that making each spike individually was the best idea so I started thinking. I took a pair of dark blue trackie bottoms out of charity shop bag
I turned them inside out as it was more fluffy, then I decided that the fluffy side needed to be the finished outside bit as the "dog onesie" is fluffy, so I turned them back the right way. Using 1 of the leg seams as the base for the spikes I started to cut through both layers of trousers to get spike shapes, which I then pinned together.
I have since stitched the points, I tried with my machine but as its only small it wouldn't go through the thick tracksuit bottoms so I have had to do it by hand. I am in the process of starting the second set of spikes and I think I may need do more from the other leg.
Wednesday, 16 September 2015
September 16th 2015 - Smoking couldron
September 16th 2015 - Smoking Couldron
I have wanted a smoking cauldron for a few years to use at halloween,but they are always very expensive. Last year I picked up a plasticcauldron that was being sol as a plant pot and hoped we could turn it into a smoking couldron but we never got that far.
Today whilst shopping I came across a smoking cauldron that isn't actually smoke but water mist. It looks really good an will look better in the dark. It doesn't get hot or use chemicals which is better with pets and children about.
I have wanted a smoking cauldron for a few years to use at halloween,but they are always very expensive. Last year I picked up a plasticcauldron that was being sol as a plant pot and hoped we could turn it into a smoking couldron but we never got that far.
Today whilst shopping I came across a smoking cauldron that isn't actually smoke but water mist. It looks really good an will look better in the dark. It doesn't get hot or use chemicals which is better with pets and children about.
September 15th 2015 - Bullying
September 15th 2015 - Bullying
Something I absolutely hate! Bullying! I was bullied at school to the extent I had to swap schools because of how bad it got. I will not stand for it in any way.
My eldest son came home from school on the 2nd day of the new term with a huge bruise on his knee from where a lad (kid X) had tripped him over and he hit the floor. I didn't think much to it until he rang me on monday of this week at 9am saying he could hardly walk as his knee hurt. I asked why and he said that kid X had tripped him over again and he had hurt the same knee as last week where he hit the floor again!
I was not pleased and told him to go and tell his teacher and ask the first aider/nurse for an ice-pack and to ring me if he needed to come home. The teacher said that they couldn't do anything about it and the school nurse wasn't in, so he couldn't get an ice pack. He spent the day hobbling around and being laughed at by kid X. I rang the doctors but they had no appointments left.
He was still struggling to walk today, his knee is still swollen and bruised so I rang the doctors and we went down. The doctor said that he thought it was just bruised and muscle hurt but as he can't see through skin he cant say there isn't a chip to bone but its too swollen for them to do an xray. He has been advised to rest, no sports for a week and to document anything and everything that kid X says and does incase we need to get the police involved.
Kid X is nothing but a bully, him and my son have had conflicts for nearly 3years now. My son will only take so much before he hits back. Kid X is known for picking on people and being nasty. He was banned from the school bus last year due to fighting and picking on people.
I have spoken to the vice principal of the school and filled him in fully on what is happening etc. He has assured me that it will be delt with as he doesn't want bullying in his school. He has told my son that if kid X says or does anything then my son needs to go and find him to report it.
Bullies are horrible people and they do it because it makes them feel better. Having been a victim of it I am not having my kids go through it and if it looks like i'm a grass then so be it!
Something I absolutely hate! Bullying! I was bullied at school to the extent I had to swap schools because of how bad it got. I will not stand for it in any way.
My eldest son came home from school on the 2nd day of the new term with a huge bruise on his knee from where a lad (kid X) had tripped him over and he hit the floor. I didn't think much to it until he rang me on monday of this week at 9am saying he could hardly walk as his knee hurt. I asked why and he said that kid X had tripped him over again and he had hurt the same knee as last week where he hit the floor again!
I was not pleased and told him to go and tell his teacher and ask the first aider/nurse for an ice-pack and to ring me if he needed to come home. The teacher said that they couldn't do anything about it and the school nurse wasn't in, so he couldn't get an ice pack. He spent the day hobbling around and being laughed at by kid X. I rang the doctors but they had no appointments left.
He was still struggling to walk today, his knee is still swollen and bruised so I rang the doctors and we went down. The doctor said that he thought it was just bruised and muscle hurt but as he can't see through skin he cant say there isn't a chip to bone but its too swollen for them to do an xray. He has been advised to rest, no sports for a week and to document anything and everything that kid X says and does incase we need to get the police involved.
Kid X is nothing but a bully, him and my son have had conflicts for nearly 3years now. My son will only take so much before he hits back. Kid X is known for picking on people and being nasty. He was banned from the school bus last year due to fighting and picking on people.
I have spoken to the vice principal of the school and filled him in fully on what is happening etc. He has assured me that it will be delt with as he doesn't want bullying in his school. He has told my son that if kid X says or does anything then my son needs to go and find him to report it.
Bullies are horrible people and they do it because it makes them feel better. Having been a victim of it I am not having my kids go through it and if it looks like i'm a grass then so be it!
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