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Summer Infant SwaddleMe Wrap
Size: 0-3 months, 7-14 pounds, or up to 26 inches. Suitable for normal sized and slightly bigger newborns! Swaddles are one of those things that isn't totally necessary, but many parents find they help the baby to sleep and can be a lifesaver with... +
Size: 0-3 months, 7-14 pounds, or up to 26 inches. Suitable for normal sized and slightly bigger newborns!
Swaddles are one of those things that isn't totally necessary, but many parents find they help the baby to sleep and can be a lifesaver with babies who cry and wake up a lot! This is a lot closer to a traditional Swaddle than the Summer Infant 'Pod' Swaddles (which zip up and don't constrict as much).
The downside of that is that it's a lot more complicated to setup and get baby into, so if you have a relative watching them, or are a first time parent, it can be tricky. After the first few times doing it though, it will become second nature. There are (thankfully) instructions on the packet, but you can find plenty of videos online if you're really struggling.
This swaddle has a lovely gender-neutral elephant print, making it perfect for before you know the baby's gender, or for those who prefer non-pink and blue baby gear. A lot of people give pink and blue clothes, so you end up with a glut of them and something in a lovely soft grey or yellow can stand out from the crowd of gift-givers. I personally adore the little elephant illustrations on this.
The stitching is all great quality and the fabric is nice and gentle on skin. I worry about the velcro ruining the fabric over time (especially if you stick in the wrong place), but the truth is they outgrow this stuff fast, so I likely won't have any reason for concern.
One unique feature of this swaddle is the slit in the back, designed to work with harnesses, but it's also handy to check the diaper and see if you have to remove the swaddle. Overall, just a great swaddle that won't be right for everyone, but if you're looking for a traditional swaddle, this is a good one.
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Marmot Tempo Women's Softshell Jacket
Very comfortable, light but warm and good quality jacket. On someone who's a Medium and sometimes a large, this jacket fits absolutely perfectly. The sleeves are nice and long (not overly so) and cover all the way down past the wrists. It's a good... +
Very comfortable, light but warm and good quality jacket. On someone who's a Medium and sometimes a large, this jacket fits absolutely perfectly. The sleeves are nice and long (not overly so) and cover all the way down past the wrists. It's a good jacket for when it's warm, but there's a breeze, such as out on the water. For summer I'd recommend a lighter colour than this black one, but if you're prone to being chilly, it still works well.
I like that all the pockets are real and the zips move easily, the stitching is good quality and overall, it's just a sound, well-made light jacket.
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Summer Infant Pod 2 Pk - Teal Arrows
Note on size: These are for 0-2 months, 5-12 lbs, or up to 26 inches, so they are quite small sized for smaller or premature babies. I actually really like these Pods, which are supposed to be a sort of easy replacement for the more complex... +
Note on size: These are for 0-2 months, 5-12 lbs, or up to 26 inches, so they are quite small sized for smaller or premature babies.
I actually really like these Pods, which are supposed to be a sort of easy replacement for the more complex swaddles and honestly, that's one of the biggest benefits to them. They are so easy to use and for those who might struggle with hand issues and be unable to navigate a traditional swaddle, the only part that might be troublesome is the zip, due to how small and discreet it is.
One thing I really like is that the zip goes both ways, which means it's a lot easier to access the diaper. You'll probably want to remove the whole thing for poopy diaper changing, but for pee, it's really easy to unzip the bottom, fold it back and change, with only the bottom half being removed, so you can easily put it back on. It also makes it easier to check if there's a full diaper in there.
The only issue I can really see is that these are not necessarily as tight as a traditional swaddle. It's more of an all over snugness and less of a tighter grip around the arms and chest of baby. So if your baby really likes a tight swaddling, they might not love these, but they are a lot easier to deal with overall.
They are also nice and soft and the design is really cute, though I personally like the arrows best!
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Hair Food Moisture Conditioner Infused with apricot and honey
Hair type: Aging, naturally wavy, un-coloured and thick. Prone to dry ends and oily roots. Really liked this conditioner, it seems to work with my hair very well. I used this alongside my usual brand (non-matching) shampoo, but when using this my... +
Hair type: Aging, naturally wavy, un-coloured and thick. Prone to dry ends and oily roots.
Really liked this conditioner, it seems to work with my hair very well. I used this alongside my usual brand (non-matching) shampoo, but when using this my hair was much softer, slightly more tamed and with a nice shine. I noticed when using this that my hair was shinier, but the grey didn't stand out as much, it seemed to give my hair an all over shine that helped to blend the salt and pepper colours together.
It's a great size of bottle, you should note that while it's free of parabens and mineral oil, the fragrance is added to it. The scent is very nice though, quite strong; it's a fruity scent with a great deal of sweetness to it. The pump cap makes it really easy to get out the conditioner with wet hands.
Would definitely buy this in the future!
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Institut Esthederm Intensive Vitamin E serum
Note: For the time using it, I used only this product on my skin and no other, so I could be sure that nothing interfered with the results. While I liked this serum, I have to say that I didn't see any massive results while using it. Ordinarily, I... +
Note: For the time using it, I used only this product on my skin and no other, so I could be sure that nothing interfered with the results.
While I liked this serum, I have to say that I didn't see any massive results while using it. Ordinarily, I would use it alongside a moisturiser or some other cream, but to make sure I was seeing the results accurately, I used only this serum. Where I definitely saw the difference in my skin, would be in terms of brightness. The brightness and overall quality of my skin did seem to be slightly improved, but I didn't notice a particularly huge difference in terms of softness, so I'd say definitely use it with a heavy-duty moisturiser if you want more softness in your skin.
One thing I really liked about this serum is that it doesn't have a noticeable smell and it's very easy to rub in and absorbs quickly. I'd prefer to use this in the morning and use my other products at night, in the future, since it is so easy to apply, it works very well in the morning when you are still sleepy and rushed for time.
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Quaker® Overnight Oats Toasted Coconut & Almond Crunch
These overnight oats are small and very portable, something that you can make at home and then either eat there or take to work, or even make at work if you have access to a fridge, leaving for the next morning. All you need to do is pour milk into... +
These overnight oats are small and very portable, something that you can make at home and then either eat there or take to work, or even make at work if you have access to a fridge, leaving for the next morning. All you need to do is pour milk into the cup up to the line, stir it around, and then let it sit for about 8-12 hours. It comes with a lid that seals, though it's not so tight that I would recommend putting it in your bag and letting it bounce around. When you're ready to eat, just pop off the lid and it's ready to go.
The cup itself doesn't look like a lot of oats, but it's actually very filling. I really enjoyed the feeling of making it up the night before, leaving it in the fridge, and then waking up to a bowl of oats ready to be eaten right away. It's a great solution if you know you don't have much time in the morning to make food, and I found it to be much more filling than something like a bowl of cereal.
The coconut and almond oats are my favourite of the ones I've tried, as the sliced almonds retain a nice crunchyness while the coconut isn't too strong, just enough to give it a really nice flavour. While I often like to make Overnight Oats myself, these offer a nice treat and flavour change that I can't achieve at home without expensive, wasteful ingredients, so I'd definitely buy them again!
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NYX Cosmetics Worth The Hype Mascara
While there were a few things about this mascara that could be improved, you absolutely cannot argue with results. The results were stunning to say the least, as you can see from looking at my pictures (one coat of mascara on natural lashes). This... +
While there were a few things about this mascara that could be improved, you absolutely cannot argue with results. The results were stunning to say the least, as you can see from looking at my pictures (one coat of mascara on natural lashes). This is now hands-down my new fave mascara.
Let's get into the nitty-gritty. Negatives, unfortunately it is not waterproof and I really prefer waterproof mascara. Another thing you want to be aware of is that it is very difficult to apply without smudging, so do apply it carefully and you shouldn't have any problems.
Other than that, I love everything about this mascara. After only one coat, my lashes has a massive difference. I have quite long lashes naturally, but they have blonde tips and so don't often look long, but 'Worth the Hype' lengthened them even beyond that and left them looking lush, long and thick, without leaving them clumpy or uncomfortable feeling. This was without any curling, fake lashes or any extras, I can only imagine how much better it would look with those!
I applied it early and it lasts well throughout the day. When applying it will smudge very easily at first (so take care), but after five minutes if you rub it with your hand, smudging is very minimal, so it's quite hard-wearing. It doesn't have that terrible chemical smell some mascara's have and it removes easily with micellar water or gentle makeup remover.
My lashes look absolutely incredible with this on, so I'll definitely be buying it again!
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Ombrelle Complete Hypoallergenic Lotion SPF 60
This sunscreen lotion from Garnier works very well if you’re looking for a lotion that absorbs quickly and without leaving behind any odour, but be warned that it is NOT waterproof. If you’re going to be in the water, or even if you’re going... +
This sunscreen lotion from Garnier works very well if you’re looking for a lotion that absorbs quickly and without leaving behind any odour, but be warned that it is NOT waterproof. If you’re going to be in the water, or even if you’re going to be sweating while outdoors, consider a waterproof lotion instead. I use a different lotion for swimming and use this at all other times.
I found myself using this lotion quite a lot recently on my arms before driving, to avoid getting sunburnt when driving with the windows down, and found it worked really well! I never did get burned while wearing it, and I was careful to apply it fifteen minutes before I needed it as instructed. As long as you do that, you should get great protection. I found the lotion absorbed quickly and easily without too much rubbing on my arms and face, and it didn’t leave my skin feeling greasy or oily afterwards. It has no scent and is hypoallergenic, so it should be a good fit for just about anybody.
I did find the consistency of the lotion to be a bit on the runny side compared to other lotions I’ve used, especially when the bottle has been out in the Summer heat all day, but it absorbs and spreads really easily! The bottle itself (240 ml) is a bit too big to fit easily in a pocket, but can fit in a purse or backpack quite easily. There’s no way to lock the bottle, but the cap is quite stiff and I never found it popped open accidentally while transporting it in my bag.
I'm happy with this and the protection it offers.
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Love Beauty & Planet Murumuru Butter & Rose Blooming Colour Conditioner
Like the shampoo this has a very strong, overwhelmingly sweet floral scent that is very heavily rose leaning, it should be noted that this scent is added and not natural. Fortunately for those who care about that sort of thing, this conditioner is... +
Like the shampoo this has a very strong, overwhelmingly sweet floral scent that is very heavily rose leaning, it should be noted that this scent is added and not natural. Fortunately for those who care about that sort of thing, this conditioner is lacking a lot of the other 'nasty' ingredients that people want gone from more natural products. I personally like that it's cruelty-free and sustainably sourced. The packaging is very cute, with a slightly raised floral design that makes it pretty enough to give as a gift.
This one worked particularly well on my hair, leaving it soft and healthy and perhaps a little volumised.
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Hawaiian Tropic Duo Defence Everyday Sunscreen Lotion
I was a bit wary of using another Hawaiian Tropic product after the last one I tried had an extremely strong, cloying scent that I couldn't stand. Scent-phobes rejoice though, this one has a very lightly perfumed scent that is non-offensive and not... +
I was a bit wary of using another Hawaiian Tropic product after the last one I tried had an extremely strong, cloying scent that I couldn't stand. Scent-phobes rejoice though, this one has a very lightly perfumed scent that is non-offensive and not over-powering. It's very lightly tropical, but mostly just creamy smelling.
It does exactly what it claims and despite not mentioning it on the product, is water-resistant up to 80 minutes, so great for using if you're in the pool. I'm extremely pale and naturally from a much colder climate, so I burn at the drop of a hat, but this kept me safe and unburned without issues. The cream is not too thick, but not too runny either, more of a lotion-like consistency, which makes it extremely easy to rub in and it absorbs very quickly.
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