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I feature my beauty favourites on the blog almost every month, but to be perfectly honest, I have even more 'non-beauty' favourites, especially food related ones :) haha. I also very rarely include lifestyle updates, so today's blog post is a mixture of both, plus a virgin mojito recipe I promised to share :)
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We went to Scarborough at the end of July and it was amazing! We stayed there for a week (in a caravan) with my in-laws and it was a nice little seaside break. Zachary absolutely loved playing with all the kids and we did loads and loads of fun stuff. I will write about it in more detail on www.mummyandbabyblog.co.uk.
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The beach huts at the seafront were gorgeous!
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I looooolved getting a chance to enjoy some quality time with my husband. We don't go out alone, unless it's a special occasion, but in July, we stayed in a hotel for 2 nights (read about it here) and we went out for a couple of date nights, while Zac got to spend some time with his grandparents. I am all about attachment parenting and spending all my time with my son, but it's nice to get some alone time as a couple once in a while...
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Continuing the 'husband theme', I was kindly sent this amazing t-shirt from www.hashtagcollective.co.uk and it is just perfect! I adore the design, the fit, the quality of the fabric and even the packaging! It's the Hashtag Skull design and it retails at £80.00, but it is worth every penny in my opinion. I am tempted to steal it from Scott and wear it with jeans :)
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Guess what? My husband treated me to a Canon 700D for my birthday. Oh, yes.... I forgot to mention - I turned 27 in July :) I am absolutely in love (and obsessed) with my new camera and I couldn't be more grateful. I still like my old DSLR, but it doesn't record videos, so I needed an upgrade :)
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I have been loving my new Black Lace Pumps (£9.99) from Shoe Zone. They are soooo comfy!
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I've also been obsessed with my gorgeous Leopard Print Birkenstocks. Again, very comfy and perfect for Summer. They are not the cheapest option, but I wanted to invest in the real thing. I also got two pairs of Birkenstock dupes from Primark, but they aren't as comfy.
How cool is this necklace? I already own a name necklace from the same company, but I wanted something to remind me of my passion for blogging, so I went for #blogger in this style. It is made with 24K Gold Plated Sterling Silver and the quality is outstanding. You can find more designs in the Onecklace Etsy Store.
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These pyjama bottoms from Joules are the most amazing addition to my lounge wear collection. OMG! They are soooooo comfortable and soft! I got them on sale for £9.99 and £11.99! Bargain! If you are interested in buying them, I found them on ebay (HERE) full price and there is also a stunning floral design from the same range HERE. Size down though, because they are quite big and roomy. Size L would fit from a size 16 to 20-22.
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To help me stay a bit more organised with my blog, I got these Weekly Planners. They are beautiful and very handy to have on your desk and cost only £3.99 each. I love them!
Another cute item I have been loving is this Ceramic Heart Print Kettle/Teapot. It was £19.99 from BM Stores/Bargains.
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When we stayed at Citizen M Hotel, we enjoyed a couple of Virgin Mojitos and we decided to recreate them. They are made with apple juice, mint, ginger and lemon juice and they taste incredible! You simply make a mint and ginger paste (bunch of fresh mint, 1 inch piece of ginger) in a pestle and mortar, add it to a jug of apple juice, along with a juice of a full lemon and let it infuse for a while. To serve, you pour the mixture into your glass through a sieve to catch any little bits of mint and ginger. Best served with crushed ice, a slice of fresh ginger, a couple of mint leaves and a slice of lemon. The flavour is to die for!
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Another food discovery, this time in Glasgow - Via Italia. They serve piadas (wraps), pasta, salads and more and you can customise it all yourself, depending on your preferences! The best 'street food' I have tried in Glasgow. AMAZING! They are located on Gordon Street.
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To add extra nutrition to my smoothies, I have been using NYR's Organic Greens Complex* (£20.00). It contains soluble fibre, non-animal protein, fruit powder extracts, vitamin C and more. It is so much better than standard wheat grass powder!
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I love healthy snacks and Urban Fruit baked fruit pieces* have been my go to option, as they are sold in my local ASDA :) They all taste amazing and are perfect for the full family! Everyone in my household loves them! The selection pictured above was sent to me, but I have repurchased the pineapple, mango and banana already :) YUUUM!
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I also got a chance to sample the Emily Fruit Crisps* and they are soooo good! I wish I could buy them instore. They are currently sold in Selfridges (London, Manchester and Birmingham).
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I mentioned this little tool on my food instagram account, but it deserves an appearance on the blog :) I use it to peel my carrots, courgettes, cucumber and more into long, thin noodle like pieces and it is just FAB! You can buy it HERE for £2.59.
I hope you enjoyed this post. Let me know, if you would like to read about my non-beauty favourites more often :)
*PR samples
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