Nothing better than enjoying a lazy day off. Sometimes we all need a little downtime, just to kick back and recharge our batteries. With busy hard working and parenting lives, it can be Duffy to find a day, just to simply enjoy the little things in life and those little things can be simply doing nada!
Let me be frank with you guys, for the past few months I've worked my un-manicured fingers to the bone and I was quite simply burnt out, and a few days ago, I became a stroppy threenager and instead of all jumping out of bed, I turned to Leanora and said 'look, I'm not adulting or parenting today and I ain't getting outta bed, let alone the house' I was surprised when she smiled and said 'high 5 buddy, now go get me a bot-bot, put on my little pony and get back to bed and relax your batty mummy' That's my girl, my little partner in crime, she makes me proud lol!
At that moment, for her my little threenager to understand and love the fact that we were going to have a day off, no work, no preschool run, I even went as far as no social media 'shock horror' the only time the phone was picked up was to order pizza for lunch and Chinese for dinner! Told you super lazy day! But for her realise that I, we even need a day of it must have been apparent, just why does it take us so long, why wait to the point of exhaustion. Reason being, we all want that much more, be it success, money and a fighting passion to never give up, regardless if you are a parent or not!
But I think I've got the key to success to mastering the perfect lazy day off and you know what I am not ashamed to say it we took it on our stride and rocked it like an OG.
The first step is to not be all jovial and wanna get outta bed at 5 am, relax take it easy, for get the shoulda woulda coulda and just chill, this or time and your day why mess that up and get out of the comfort of our bed, when quite frankly you probably are not ready too, your body and mind will thank you for it and when your ready to move on to the next stage, be it brekkie in bed or heading to your local cafe for a spot of alfresco breakfasting with a little reading of your newspaper or new found book the day and decision is yours.
Once you've completed phase one, why not head of for a leisurely stroll, no rushing and darting around for you, you've got nothing but time and some fresh air, plus a little sightseeing of your local area, could open up to new eatery or shopping finds, great for a spot of light browsing, nothing quite better than having fun exploring your neighbourhood.
Comfortably heading in to lunch, that new restaurant you spotted on your leisurely stroll why not swing on back grab a table and tuck in and when you are done and filled, why not spend the rest of the afternoon doing something for you, be it crafting, whipping up a batch of cookies, watch a movie, to simply taking a little siesta, but whatever it is that you do make sure it is what you want to do- no more, no less.
Evening fast approaching, why not try out a new comforting satisfying dish for those cold chilly nights such as butternut squash mac n cheese or aubergine lasagna whatever is tickling your taste buds, a little too much work on your lazy day off, simply order in.
Nothing more relaxing in preparation of a good night, then a nice hot bath, filled with some amazing aromatherapy scents for an early night of unwinding with a good book, to help you have the perfect nights sleep.
London Mumma xx
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A seasonal skincare switch up is essential when we reach the Autumnal months for both day and night. The cool dry air can leave our skin feeling and looking parched, therefore we need, no our skin craves for some extra hydration and moisture.
We require that little extra TLC in the cooler months, whereas in the summer months we need a little more protection from the sun, but fast forward to Autumn our skin can become dry and be more subject to breakouts, I know I have seen a change in my skin's health, have you?
For me, especially when I wake my skin can look a bit my duller and lifeless, so it's important that I can help boost moisture into my skin overnight, so finding some great darling some products to help restore moisture, calm and radiance in to my skin, whilst working overtime overnight to aid the process of regeneration and rejuvenation, helping it look healthier from night to day.
When faced with a dilemma on what to use for your nighttime beauty routine, look no further this month than to MINTD Box. This months edit is all about perfecting night time beauty sleep, with products formulated with active ingredients, natural oils and aromatic and therapeutic scents, perfect for the Autumnal months, assisting in relaxation and the preparation for a good nights sleep. So sit back grab a cuppa and a cosy knit and let us get stuck into what is inside this months MINTD Box.
Nothing makes a home, mind, body, and soul feel more relaxed than with a candle burning. This Neom, English lavender, sweet basil & jasmine plus 16 other essential oils all blended perfectly together in this Tranquility scented candle is perfect to unwind with 20-30 minutes before bed, this luxurious candle's fragrance just oozes pure luxury. I like to light this before going to bed, whilst relaxing in the bath and filling the whole house with its desirable scent and this little beauty burns up to 20 hours.
Aromatherapy Associates is a brand that I am extremely familiar with and love dearly and this light relax bath and shower oil, currently takes centre stage in my bathroom, high up enough from Leanora's little toddler fingers. The perfect oil, a few drops needed only to help aid a peaceful and relaxing nights sleep, after a busy day, plus it leaves the whole bathroom smelling like heaven thanks to the restful powers of Lavender, Ylang-ylang and Petitgrain ingredients.
Once out the bath and moisturised, I spritzed Supermoods, sweet pillow scent over my pillows, honestly with all the gorgeous aromas, filling your home, it truly feels like you have brought the spa into your home. A light spritz goes a long way, I like to close the door once I have done this, to not let any of the aromatic scents leave the room, as I find that helps me have more of peaceful and tranquil sleep.
The piece de resistance, out of this whole box and something I have been dying to get my hands on, is Sunday Rileys, luna sleeping night oil! A little thicker than most, but totally not greasy at all, it is formulated with a derivative of trans-retinoic acid to minimise the appearance of pores, loss of elasticity and slow the development of wrinkles, I use a few drops once my cleansed face and allow it to soak into my dehydrated skin. I've been using this for 2 weeks and I have to say I have noticed a difference in the appearance of my now glowing and nourished skin when I wake.
Omorovicoza is the perfect at home facial wonder and any beauty lover would certainly agree. Applied 2-3 times a week, only a little is needed and the gel-like consistency helps calm and plump skin and trust me when I say when you wake in the morning your skin looks amazing, my skin looked more balanced and radiant. Plus a little tip thanks to Leanora, I went on a hunt for this last Friday after I went out and found it in the fridge and thanks to miss sassy pants, my skin was glad for it, the perfect travel-sized companion.
Overall, I have to honestly take my hat off to MINTD Box this months box is super exciting and I am loving all the products and brands in this box, it truly did not disappoint, I know I say it each month, but hands down guys and gals, get your beauty hands on this box for £65 is a total daylight robbery for all the right reasons. I have to say a big thank you for MINTD for working with me on this months box, honestly I've had the best nights of sleep the past few weeks and looking forward to tonight, as I've no Leanora, so Mumma is gonna have a glass of wine and enjoy these products all over again, roll on 5 pm!
I'd love to know if you have tried this month's box and what you think thus far, or maybe if you've not bagged the box, which ships worldwide for free on your first box order with the code WELCOME17 what you think of the products? I would love to hear your comments below.
London Mumma xx
Nothing more cosier than lighting a few candles at home after a long day. I literally have them strategically placed throughout my home reed diffusers too and is one of my favourite things to shop for the ladies know me well at my closest Space NK, but I've recently feel in love with H&M too I can't get enough of the warm aromatic glow.
A relaxing and calming aroma is always wafting throughout the house, but I do have to be careful as I've a darting toddler and kitten so I always make sure these are placed out of reach or kitty leaps.
So I was delighted when Puressentiel sent me their Gentle Heat Diffuser and a few perfectly selected Essential Oils from Diffuse Respiratory Blend, to help promote wellbeing and perfect to use at the first of golds, weather changes would be perfect for those like me suffering with hay fever.
Air Purifying Blend this has to be my one of my favourites this is great as I have a child and a pet, it's helps purify the air and rid pollutants and nasty smells, especially after Milo has done his thang in his litter box, still kept him inside, far to cold for him to go out yet. Also we do not but it is perfect and could help those who suffer with asthma.
Relax Blend, now this beauty I pop on once both Cha-Chi and Milos have gone to bed and I'm about to settle down and read a book or lounge on the sofa and catch up on the latest episodes of The Haylcon. This Relax Blend is jam packed with 10 aromatherapy oils which is to help bring you into a state of tranquility and peace which will aid a relaxed mind and help you have a better nights sleep.
To get these aromatherapy essential oils going, you will need to have the Puressentiel Gentle Heat Diffuser. This is great to be placed in any room and on any surface thanks to it being made from insulated porcelain and hear only being emitted from the top, but if in doubt certainly as I do place a mat/coaster underneath. It's super stylish design looks great and being blue it fits well in to my home, it also comes in white and looks just as great.
All items are affordable and leaves your home smelling divine from the aromatherapy oils and these can easily be snapped up from good old Amazon.
Have you used essential oils before? What are you thoughts? Or do you prefer to just have candles, if so what is your favourite scent?
London Mumma xx
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