1 week Aspire Challenge

Back in November last year I was given the opportunity to review 

Aspire's cranberry flavoured calorie burning drink, see full 

review here.

This month I was sent some more so I can do a weeks challenge to show 

you what I ate and how I felt with using Aspire. 

Meals

Wednesday

Breakfast: Branflakes

Lunch: tomato cupshot

Dinner: chicken pizza melts (slimming world recipe) 

Thursday

Breakfast: Toast with Dairy Lea light 

Lunch: Chicken and sweetcorn cupshot

Dinner: Veg burger with baked beans and sw chips

Friday 

Breakfast: Porridge with mixed berries

Lunch: Jacket potato with baked beans

Dinner: Fish,chips and mushy peas from chippy

half of a large portion of chips and batter removed from fish. 

Saturday

Breakfast: Banana and Muller Light yoghurt

Lunch: Buffet: chicken drumbsticks, cuts of meat, salad,jacket potato

slice of chocolate and vanilla cheesecake and slice of birthday cake

Dinner: none full from buffet

Sunday

Breakfast: x2 Slimming world Highlights bar (rocky road)

Lunch: homemade chicken soup 

Dinner: Roast Dinner and Flan for pudding

Monday

Breakfast: Bacon Sandwich

Lunch: Pizza hut buffet

Dinner: none just a slice of birthday cake

Tuesday

Breakfast: Porridge with apple

Lunch: Jacket potato and baked beans 

Dinner: Turkey with strifry 

Snacks: 

Muller light yoghurt 

or

Banana 

Exercise

x3 days 40 mins on Zumba Core for the wii

x1 day 20 mins wii fit

Results

Over the space of the week I have felt less hungry than usual since doing the aspire challenge. 

I have also found I have much more energy to exercise longer than usual.

Review: Tru-Diamonds™ 1ct Solitaire Pendant

In March I got to show you the lovely Tru-Diamonds™ Trilogy ring. 

This month I get to show you another of their wonderful pieces of jewellery. 

You can read my review of the Trilogy ring here.

I received the lovely Solitaire pendant , £79 which contains 

1ct simulated diamonds on platinum clad. 

The chain is to be brought separate and costs £39-£49 

depending on which chain you choose. 

As you can see the pendant comes in their usual cherry wood box.

As usual with all Tru-diamonds items it is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and

  a copy of their exclusive triple guarantee. 

Just like the Trilogy ring, you are unable to tell that 

this pendant is only simulated as they look so realistic.

So if your on the look out for a gift than I would recommend you  try 

Tru-diamonds. 

Review: B-sensible Bedding

The people from B-sensible sent me one of there fitted sheets for me to 

review. 

I chose to go with the lovely pale blue shade seeing as I thought it would go well 

with my shabby chic style duvet and pillowcase set. 

Unfortunately the sheet doesn't fit my size double bed, so I am going to pass

this on to a family member. 

The fitted sheets come packed in a B-sensible bag and box 

and the fitted sheet in a plastic bag to make sure that it is in the 

best possible condition for when you receive it.

All about the 2 in 1 fitted sheet: 

- Its both waterproof and breathable.

- no other sheet or mattress topper is needed.

- Its stretchable.

- Is 100% naturally hygienic fibre that prevents  bacteria and dust mites from breeding .

- Is hypo-allergenic meaning its clinically proven to be suitable for people with sensitive skin, 

eczema and asthma. 

- noiseless

and 

- made in an eco-friendly manufacturing process. 

Saving Energy

With energy prices soaring, it maybe time to reduce your consumption.

However what electrical appliances  could you live without? 

For me and Stuart times are quite tough and I am all for the thrifty lifestyle right now. 

However we live in a flat that is all electric which can be rather expensive. 

Appliances we couldn't live without: 

- Washing Machine

- Fridge and freezer

- Oven 

- Microwave 

- Toaster

-kettle

- radiator

- TV and Dvd player, game consoles

- Light bulbs (obviously) 

- Straighteners/hair dryer

- electric bike charger

- mobile phone and other charging devices

Appliances we could live without: 

- Steamer, coffee maker, George Forman grill

- Clothes Dryer

- Printer

- Cd player

- electric blanket

- cupcake maker

- Toasty maker

- bread maker

We probably have a lot of other appliances but I can't think of them all at the moment. 

What electrical appliances could you live without that you own?

* This is a sponsored post however all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Review: Skinetica

Although I am in my twenties I still suffer from the occasional blemish.

Although I don't suffer from them as much as I did in my teenage

years, I do find them a pain and they crop up at the most inconvenient time/s. 

Recently I have been sent a product that helps to clear breakouts with visible improvements

within 2/3 days. 

Skinetica is a toner like lotion that you apply to blemished skin with a cotton pad.

Once applied to skin allow it air dry naturally which will take a minute or two. 

For best results Skinetica is to be used twice a day once in the morning and then before

bed, once applied it will remain active for up to 12 hours. 

It is also recommended to be used on clean, dry skin and left to air dry before applying make up. 

Skinetica wont work over make up! 

My Thoughts

First of all on opening the bottle I will say the smell isn't that pleasant, 

however it isn't the worst smell ever. 

I was also surprised that on applying the lotion I found that unlike some other spot treatments

the lotion did not sting and feel like my skin was burning which is a kind of a relief really. 

I was glad to find this was comfortable to wear with no irritation. 

I also found this really does work with toning down the redness and pain of blemishes appearing.

Although it's not a miracle worker at removing spots overnight ( though I doubt there is a product that does this anyway). I felt this was a great product and one of the best spot treatments I have ever used. 

My Dream Home

One of our biggest dreams is to own our own home.

Right now we are renting and in the foreseeable future it looks as though that's what we are going to be having to do for quite awhile. 

I have so many plans on what our dream home would look like and I love these cute country houses for sale. This little cottage in the photo below is what I nabbed off pintrest.

I've always said to Stuart that I love the idea of having a spacious place to live with neutral coloured walls so that its a blank canvas to put our own mark on it. 

Living room

I'd love a living room with loads of space, with wooden floors, neutral coloured furniture, an L shaped sofa and a fireplace so it's all cosy. I love the idea of grey walls but wallpaper with grey and another colour maybe lilac or navy.

Dining room 

My ideal dining room would definitely be spacious with space for a large dining table and chairs. I love the idea of light grey walls. 

Kitchen 

I'd love a kitchen with neutral coloured kitchen cabinets such as white, beige or even grey. I love the idea of having lights on the base boards  illuminating the floor. The walls would be a light colour to make the kitchen look more spacious.

Bedroom/s

I love the idea of a shabby chic style room and furniture. The walls would be a light pink, grey or blue. I'd also love a walk in wardrobe as we both need the space.

Bathroom

Our bathroom would be able to fit not just a bath but a shower cubical too. I love the idea of it being a light and bright area.

For now I am just going to dream and pin some more ideas on Pinterest.

* This is a sponsored post