All right folks, today I am talking about breakfast smoothies and changing some eating habits!
Over the holiday's I can honestly say and unmercifully admit I went to town, I went to China town on the food, but I need to change all that and get my body and pocket from all the money spent out dining and partying back in to check and what better way to start all of that than by making a super tasty and healthy breakfast smoothie to start the day and save some money too with a little help from bespoke kitchens.
Britain especially is a nation of foodies, we love nothing more than dining out and spending a small fortune doing so or on takeaways.
Takeaway service is big business, I didn't realise until recently a survey hosted by payment sense, found that the average Brit spends around £9.75 on a takeaway for themselves at least once a month, but really I think it's more that, I mean weekends for me, Friday night is takeaway night for me and Leanora, so annually I'm looking at £507! Mr Liu, my local Chinese must be raking it in, but as I sit here I know I'll happily come order come the following Friday, but I will try my hardest to reign it and whip up some of my delicious Chinese sweet chicken wings saving me some money.
Dining out is a big business for us millennials, we probably eat out more than any other demographic, but millennial or not us Brits according to the sun can spend around £288k in our lifetime eating out at restaurants. London is the city that dines out the most, more so than any other city according to The Chronicles, with The South East and Northern Ireland are not far behind. Can you blame us Londoners, with so many new pops and restaurant openings each week!
Yes with busy lives, family dining is no longer the same. In 2017 it is said that just over 20% of British families sat down to dine together once or twice a week, with everyone preferring to take a more relaxed approach by eating on the sofa and talking about the day's adventures whilst watching tv. Now, this I can certainly believe because A I do not have a dining table B after a long day then coming home to cook I want to be able to enjoy it in a more comfortable setting, where after I can relax and unwind with Leanora.
But I digress, in order for me to get to the latter, I am going to make sure I start my day the healthiest possible as well as Leanora's and what better way to get all the nutrients we need to have a great day than with a tasty breakfast smoothie perfect for the whole family.
Super easy and super quick and you can pop everything into the blender and drink within a few minutes.
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Ingredients for 2
Half an avocado
2 bananas
2 handfuls of grapes
2 handfuls of spinach
2 tablespoons of chia seeds
2 tbsp of maple syrup
2 cups of water
half a cup of ice
Directions
1. pop all ingredients into your blender whizz for a minute, then enjoy!
London Mumma xx
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Imagine my delight discovering Mani & Lola. A subscription box that enables to have your nails perfectly manicured all in the comfort of your own home, whilst I love lifes little luxuries like going to the nail salon I just haven't found the time to get my nails painted weekly or having those pesky chips repaired, plus lets not forget to mention it can become quite costly, having nails manicured weekly.
Thankfully with a well manicured helping hand by Mani and Lola they are here to make life simple and affordable with a subscription package costing between £14-£20pcm. With a bespoke box delivered each month with 5-6 premium products ranging from salon professional nail treatments, nail care tools and nail polishes it leaves you to master your nail polish skills all in the comfort of your own home.
To start your in home luxury manicure the 1st step is to prepare your hands, by starting with Skin Republics, Hand repair mask. This is great for adding moisture back in to hands especially at this time of year, when your body can become extremely parched and dry in the colder months, so the hand masks enriched with collages and 10 plant extracts will have your hands glowing and moisturised.
With your hands mositurised, its time to keep those beauties hydrated and what better way than with this darling tub of Milk & honey butter from Cuccio whic will leave your hands smelling like a treat, plus an added bonus you can use this on your body and feet to great to protect you from free radicals and harsh weathers.
Grab your Mani & Lola file to shape and even out any jagged edges. I like to shape my kinda square and round of the edges.
OPI always have great shades and they have recently combined two of their best-selling products, nail shade Samoan Sand and their award winning strengthening treatment Nail Envy, to bring you this new baby. Apply two coats, I always think its best to let the first coat dry, before you apply the second, leading it to not peel or crack.
Looking to brighten up your week, then Artistic's Shred It Up, electrifying purple shade will have you on trend this winter.
Heading out at night and wanting your nails to shimmer the night away, then China Glaze, New Year, New Boo, is the gloss for you.
On Fridays we wear pink, so I suggest reaching over for Butter London's girly Flusher Blusher polish to kick start your weekend.
London Mumma xx
With winter in full swing and a little light dusting of snow over the weekend, it can be hard to know what to wear, especially if you have an occasion coming up.
Not wanting to wear anything too bright, but yet still nothing too dark either, it can be hard to find that perfect occasion in between look.
The high street is currently awash with some darling pieces, that you can wear all year round, from bright florals to the dark romantic kind, all at affordable prices, so you are not left completely blowing the budget on that must have dress or even tailored jumpsuit.
When you have an upcoming event it can be a tad stressful finding the right attire and creating the perfect look, whilst still wanting to look good you do not want to upstage your host, which can cause you some grief. But with a little forward planning, finding out about your location and the type of occasion you will be attending, a little planning goes a long way!
Bright florals like the one that I am wearing from Riva is great for most occasions, be it a wedding, an engagement party Coast have fab ones too. But when I am buying for a special occasion, I always think about can I wear it again, if so how can I!? Mixing it up is always fun, especially when pairing it with some comfy trainers for a kids party or lunch with the girls. So if you are going to blow the budget on the perfect look, you want to make sure you get the most out of your look and that you are able to style it various ways, for more than the one occasion. So right now, if you have bought that fancy dress for a special occasion, why not give it a more relaxed look, by pairing it with some trainers, or even throwing on a chunky knit and teaming it with some bike botts to give it an edgier look or if you just bought the perfect jump/suit and want to take it to a relaxed day look why not grab a baker boy hat and rock it with a pair of sneakers.
Playing with styles, colours and fabrics for an occasion is always fun, as well as choosing the right accessories too, so do not fret, I've got you covered with some great looks for any Winter occasion.
Shop My Favourite Winter Occasion Wear
London Mumma xx
Out with the old, and in with the new beauty products! New Year is about new hope, new goals, but firstly recharging your beauty products. Time for a massive clear out and start the year anew.
I've found that come the new year, comes a new shift in the weather and I notice a massive change in my skin and not a good change, it becomes dry, parched even and continuously craving moisture, and I find that no matter how much I reach for my water bottle to quench my thirsty skin, it's as though it is never quite enough, leaving me no choice but to change up my skincare accordingly to face off the harsh weathers and luckily with a recurring subscription with MINTD Box I know that my mind, body and soul will be recharged and my beauty cabinet will be better off.
2018 calls for a new bi-monthly service with MINTD, a great gift for those who are new to the subscription box world and those that crave high-end luxury beauty products. By subscribing with MINTD it is a great way to try before you buy, but with the added bonus that these darling luxury products are all full-sized and be it monthly or now bi-monthly this darling box will only cost you £70 and no matter where you are in the world, they ship worldwide. For those that are new to MINTD Box, trust me they do not disappoint and every month they get better and better and these luxury boxes are so well thought out for your needs.
This months box is all about recharging your skin and bringing that much-needed hydration with 5 great FULL SIZED products that do not disappoint and tick all the right boxes and delivered right to your doorstep, so there is no excuse to not try it!
I am not a tea person, I am a coffee gal! I like to start my day by whizzing up my coffee machine and drinking a latte, gearing me up for the hustle and bustle of the day. But wanting to change it up and start my day a little healthier a little calmer I tucked into a little light cleansing herbal tea by Quinteassential. It was the first product I tried and tested and I am so glad that it was, its exquisite blend of ginger and cardamon, notes of dates and oats and the earthy cacoa beans with a kick of pepper was just the right blend and gave off the right aroma to help me start and uplift my day. It made me feel happier to get up and work my way through, my mind felt more relaxed due to the aroma and it is certainly by no means your standard herbal tea, oh so much more and much more luxurious.
I have tried Anne Semonin products before thanks to the beauty wizards at MINTD, so I was ecstatic to try these express radiance ice cubes. Pop these darling little pots in the freezer for a few hours or leave them in there, and when ready, pop just one out and wrap it in the gauze provided and smooth over the eye area to help revitalise tired eyes. With botanical extracts of wild indigo, this instant boosting radiance miracle is perfect for me and you too, especially as I've had a few sleepless nights, as Leanora has been up most nights due to her eczema playing up and my dark eyes are recharged thanks to the active serum de-puffing and reducing dark circles and wrinkles.
Ok now listen, I've only tried a few Sunday Riley products, but I am keen to work my way through them all. I've been using the Sunday Riley C.E.O C + E micro-dissolve cleansing oil like it is going out of fashion and I must confess I am in love. As soon as I get home and start my nighttime beauty routine, I reach for this cleansing oil, it is ever so light. It can be used to remove makeup, but I always like to have a little extra help for that, but I find that if I've not got too much of heavy makeup applied that this does the trick. A glorious cocktail of gentle white willow bark and lime pearl extracts works to gently refresh the skin, whilst the turmeric and vitamin C provide antioxidant-rich, calming skin support, helping to leave my skin cleansed, I have to say that it is a pleasure to use, plus it smells great and feels great on my sensitive skin too.
Now this is a high price and this is why I crave my MINTD Box each month, for £70 and 5 amazing full sized products and Rodial's, Dragon Blood Hyaluronic Mask costing £45 on its own and all the great reviews I have heard about this mask, it is no wonder I race to get home for a little r&r. If you are looking for some much needed over night hydration or even on a long haul flight, Rodial and MINTD to have you sorted. Whilst I keep water by my bed of an evening and wake up and cane the bottle, I have found the past few weeks, I am drinking less and less when I have my mask on. This moisturising face mask plumps the appearance of those niggly fine lines and helps even out the skin tone, all whilst maintaining hydration levels, this is truly a perfect companion in the colder months.
This is my little night and daytime beauty treat, that I have carried everywhere with me for weeks, anytime I am changing my bag or heading to bed, this is not far from my hands. This calming balm from Scentered helps to clear your mind and relax your body, this is perfect after a stressful day or preparing to unwind from a long day. A few applications to your pressure points and inhale deeply will totally recharge your mood.
Have you got this months MINTD Box or tried any of these products?
How will you be recharging your beauty products this year?
London Mumma xx
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