Slimming World #3

I am now on my 13th week of slimming world, its crazy how fast it goes. 

I have recently signed up for another 12 weeks. 

I am thrilled to announce that on my 11th week I lost 

5lb got my 1 1/2 stone award and slimmer of the week. 

week 12 I managed to get my Club 10, meaning that I have

lost 10% of my body weight. 

When I got weighed last night start if week 13) 

I now have to loose 2lb this coming week to enable 

to get my 2 stone award which is amazing to do in the space

of 14 weeks, I know I can do it!

Riverside Lifestyle Easter Competition

Riverside Lifestyle are giving one lucky follower

a chance to win a £50 gift certificate and 

cute and cuddly duck toy.

All you have to do to enter is complete the rafflecopter below. 

From now on for all competition entries  you have to 

be a follower via Bloglovin as GFC will no longer count. 

If you want another chance to win a £50 voucher or one of three cuddly duck toys

then head over to Riverside Lifestyle's blog

Have Fun and Good luck 

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Looking after your hands

Recently my hands have been very dry and irritated over the last week or so. 

I have been moisturising my hands not often as I probably should have been.

I was on my way to do a mini food shop in this cold weather a few days ago, 

when (even though wearing gloves) my hands cracked on taking off my gloves

my knuckles were bleeding and cracked and very sore. 

So I popped to the skincare aisle and got myself some moisturising gloves and some more

hand cream.

The products above have been a saviour I have been slapping on

hand cream on religiously over the last few days and then in the afternoon's

wearing the gloves for an hour and then doing the same before bed. 

Since then my hands are now getting into much better condition. 

What I have been using

Sebamed Hand and Nail Balm:

I have used this the most often and found that it works

wonders. 

Morrisons Hand and Nail Cream:

This cream is very thick and smells wonderful 

I use this just before putting on the moisturising gloves. 

Moisturising Gloves: 

You can buy these in most supermarkets 

these are ideal at keeping your hands protected at night.

Happy 1 Year blog Anniversary Blog Give-away

Hello, A year ago today I wrote my first ever blog post. 

It wasn't until September that my blog really got going

but I am so happy that many of you read my blog on a

regular basis and I really do love all of your comments.

The next year of blogging I hope is going to be even more fantastic 

I have plans for more personal blog posts not just reviews and give-aways,

so if you do have some ideas let me know. 

Image from Google

Onto the give-away some lovely companies are providing some prizes 

5 lucky people to win. 

Cheekyshoes are letting 3 lucky people win some of their 

shoes which the winners will get an online code for. 

Olivia Accessories are providing one lucky winner with 

one of their snake skin clutch bags from the three colours

to choose from. 

Also I have a discount code valid from today 9th March until 9th April 

giving you 30% off orders over £15 all you have to do is put 

JOANNA1 in the box at the checkout.

http://www.olivia-accessories.com/

Last of all I am giving away a Bracelet and pair of earrings for one lucky person. 

Good Luck 

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Review: Tru-Diamonds™ Trilogy Ring

Tru-Diamonds™  is the worldwide trademark of Monark Global Limited. 
This assures you that True-Diamonds™  provide the best stimulated 
diamonds in the world. 

With Tru-Diamonds™ you will have the pleasure and confidence
of the very finest diamond jewellery at a much cheaper cost,
and no one will know (unless you tell them). 

With Tru-Diamonds you will know what you are getting
all of their items clearly state the carat sizes. 

I was sent their popular Trilogy Ring, £109 which contains 
2 carat simulated diamonds and an 18 carat gold clad. 
The ring is a suitable accessory for any occasion and 
would make a lovely gift. 




The ring came in a gorgeous cherry wood box (as do all of Tru-Diamonds™ items)
accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. 
You will also receive a copy of their exclusive triple guarantee and a helpful guide
 on how to care of  piece your jewellery. 

As you can see in the photo above this lovely ring looks 
very realistic and you are unable to tell that the diamonds
are only simulated. 

 TRU-DIAMONDS™ EXCLUSIVE TRIPLE GUARANTEE

1. 90-Day Money Back Trial
Enjoy your Tru-Diamonds™ jewellery for 90 days. Not keen no worries they'll refund your purchase price. 

2. Lifetime Quality Guarantee
Tru-Diamonds™ last a lifetime. They'll replace your stone without question in the event of damage or discolouration.

3. Lifetime Replacement Warranty
In the unlikely event that your gemstone comes loose from its mounting and is lost, They'll give you a replacement stone. No need to buy expensive insurance.

Here are some of my favourite pieces from their website. 

Slimming World #2

I was meant to do this post last Thursday after Slimming World but forgot.

Now how quick has the time gone since I started my journey?

I am now on my 10th week and get weighed again on Thursday 

but as promised I will do a post every 4 weeks,  on my 8th 

week of slimming world I managed to get my third award

my lovely 1 stone loss! :) 

I am hoping to have got another two awards by the time week 13 comes around 

hopefully my Silver body magic and my 1 stone 1/2 award!

I still have a long way to go however I am feeling much more 

happier, brighter and more determined.

Review: Amethyst Ezme Jewellery

Recently I have been sent some wonderful Jewellery pieces from the 

lovely Amethyst Ezme.

 Her aim to produce a good range of quality and

 affordable accessories for everyone. 

Look how lovely they are and they are so me as well. 

Bow earrings unfortunatly I wont be able to wear these

as I can only wear silver or gold earrings which is shame

as they are so cute. 

I will most likely put this in a give-away for my blog 's 1st 

Birthday next week :) 

Secondly is this cute pale blue cross bracelet/anklet. 

and last of all a gorgeous cross necklace. 

How cute are these pieces 

Which one do you like the best?  

Review: Mother's Day Breakfast In Bed with Riverside Lifestyle

Mother's Day, a time to show your Mum that you really do care

and appreciate her. 

As a child I remember me and my Sister making our Mum 

a lovely Breakfast in Bed. 

I also remember on one occasion as well as making her

a lovely cup of tea and some toast to eat that we went into 

the garden and cut a flower from one of the plants in the garden

and put it on the tray as well. 

When me and Stuart have children of our own one day, 

I'd love to stick at this lovely Mother's Day tradition of 

Breakfast in bed. 

Now a lovely company called Riverside Lifestyle have given me 

a range of their Mother's day products that are aimed to create

a wonderful breakfast in bed experience for your Mum. 

I wont be able to do this however I will be passing on these 

wonderful goodies for her to use. 

 

First of all 

Raspberry and Lavender Jam 

I love Raspberry jam on toast while drinking a steaming mug of coffee. 

The idea of Lavender in Jam sounds quite strange to me but

I am sure that it will taste lovely. 

Next up some lovely handmade garden chocolate's

The handmade chocolate truffles with Dark, Milk and

White chocolate come in 12 different garden flavours

 Lavender, Rose, Blackcurrent, Apple, Rasberry, Raspberry, 

Orange , Lemon, Lime, Cherry, Rhubarb, and Champagne. 

They are all lovingly packaged and as part of the mother's day treat

can be eaten any time of the day not just breakfast. 

Last of all is the Lavender Bath Creamer I received two of these

lovely bath products which would be ideal for a lovely

and relaxing morning/evening soak. 

Product/s Costs

- All of the lovely home made jams retail at £4.70 each 

- The Garden Truffles retail at £7.99 

and last of the all 

- The Bath Creamers are £3 each. 

For more Mother's Day Gift Ideas have a look at their website. 

Mother's Day Give-away.

Mother's Day is fast approaching and lovely people

over at Hello Canvas are giving one lucky person

a chance to win a 20 x 28 inch Canvas print. 

All the winner will have to do is send them a

photo ready to put on the canvas. 

All being well it should arrive just in time for Mother's Day. 

Good Luck 

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Review: Tropic Skincare Smoothing Cleanser

I am very happy to have been given the chance to review yet another wonderful product 

from the lovely Tropic Skincare range by Susan Ma and Lord Alan Sugar.

This time the 120ml Smoothing Cleanser, £15.00 which is packed in a

lovely eye catching green bottle with a pump action lid

which is then packed in a gorgeous  light and dark green box

along with a soft and fluffy bamboo facecloth. 

The Smoothing Cleanser is  luxuriously indulgent spa facial kit 

which gently cleans and buffs your skin revealing more 

soft, hydrated, radiant looking skin. 

The rich and creamy Smoothing Cleanser is enriched with pure plant actives which 

removes away all make up and impurities (even waterproof mascara) effortlessly. 

The 100% organic bamboo face cloth is naturally antibacterial and super soft 

to gentle buff away dead skin and leave skin feeling smooth and soft. 

Containing extracts of Green Tea,  Eucalyptus,  Golden Jojoba, Vitamin E  and  Avocado

this is an refreshing and indulgent skincare treat. 

The product smells heavenly, I certainly can smell the Green Tea extract which I just love. 

To use you apply 2-4 pumps (2 was enough for me) onto your hands 

rubbing your hands together to warm the cream.

Then gently massage  onto dry skin to dissolve your make up.

Rise off with warm water.

Reapply the cream onto wet face and neck .

Run the bamboo cloth under warm water, 

place over your face for a few seconds to stream and open up your pores

then gentle exfoliate your skin with a circular and upward motion

focusing on your T-zone and jaw line  

The all you have to do is splash your face with cold water to close your pores

and pat dry. 

I found this product to be the best make up remover/cleanser I have ever used.

Not only did it remove all of my make up, leaving my skin feeling fresh and soft 

but it also left my skin less oily too. 

I loved how soft the bamboo face cloth was on my skin too as normally

I find usual face cloth's scratch and leave my skin red and sore after, 

which this didn't. 

I cleanse my face near enough every day so the Smoothing Cleanser

can be used as part of your daily routine or if your like me

and want to keep this as a treat you can use this once or twice a week 

as part of a weekly skincare pamper routine. 

I certainly will be adding this wonderful product to my wish list for

when I run out.