Stationery Haul

Whilst I realise that everyone has seen notebooks & pens before, I figured there must be many like me who like to have a nosy at other peoples stationery purchases. Here is what I have been buying recently - there is a few more things I am waiting for my I am desperate to use some of this so doing this post instead of waiting for the rest to get here.

I loved notepaper, notebooks, planners etc. I like to make lists , sometimes just for the hell of it. I have my own personal planner as well as a family organiser because it doesn't hurt to have things wrote down in several places.

I go through many notebooks. I use them for ideas for blog posts & keep a check on what I have already done.

So, if this interests you then please keep on reading - if not, then hopefully my next post will be your thing.

Let's start with some EBay purchases.

Kirstie Allsopp A4 lined notebook. I was lucky & got mine a little cheaper from a one off from someone else so do try to shop about if you can & see if you can grab a bargain too.

A5 Notebook & pen set. 

OK, so if you have notebooks you will generally also need pens. Now I know I don't NEED this set I bought below but they are awfully cute anyway... 

Set of 3 pens.

I have no idea what these stickers will be used for. In my planner - probably.

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I had a trip to Tesco in the week & wondered down the stationery aisle there.Not a great deal caught my eye except these post it note packs. Handy for phone messages, lists, etc! Sorry to say though I can't link to either via Tesco but have found the Post It Brand elsewhere.

Post It Super Sticky Lined.

Pushpins. MIne need updating & I thought these from Tesco were super cute & the colour goes with the room!

Again not on the Tesco site - try these from Amazon instead.

Wilkos now. They always have some fab things. Adore this notebook.

Wilko Forget Me Not A5 Notebook.

And ....

Inside the Forget Me Not book - please tell me I am not the only one excited by details like this??

A whole book filled with more sticky notes!!

Wilko Sticky Notes

Prepare to get as excited as I did when I opened this in the shop...

STICKY NOTE HEAVEN. Only £2. What a flipping bargain.

One last item from EBay because I forgot to include it earlier.

Always need pens like this. Colour coding lists & diary entries ...yes I may have a problem ;-)!

10 Fineliners. Assorted colours.

So, do let me know if this sort of things interest you. Link to any haul posts you have about stationery too.

Thanks for reading
Amanda x

Throwback Thursday

TBT to 1993 - meeting "Take That" outside their hotel in Bournemouth.

 

Thanks for reading

Amanda x

Wicked Wednesday - 25/02/15

I actually took this a week ago but planned to use it for the next Wicked Wednesday because it was only after I posted it on FB & had a good look I noticed what a funny pose he was doing!! I have no idea why he felt the leg needed to be lifted but did give me a chuckle!

Outfits From The Week

I was so busy with half term & looking after the kids that I didn't actually remember to take photos at all. Instead this week I thought I would just post my outfits from the past week instead.

Thanks for reading,

See you soon 

Amanda xxx

Maybelline Lash Sensational Lash Multiplying Mascara - A Review

I picked up the "Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara" at the weekend & thought I would pop my thoughts in a little blog post.

Here is the blurb from Maybelline ***

Our 1st Layer-Reveal Brush captures even the tiniest lashes and volumises the look of longer lashes for a layered, multiplied lash look.

I was naturally drawn to the pretty packaging...

The wand is similar to others on the market & I have to say....

...this mascara does exactly what it says. 

I used just one coat on my lashes on the morning I took this & the difference was astounding. Many mascaras I would not get this effect at all unless I pop another coat on. My lashes had so much volume & it lasted for ages too.

It's called Very Black - not sure if they will release other colours over time but this black one is just amazing.
 I have to actually keep looking at my eyes when wearing it because it really does make them pop.

I never get THIS excited about a mascara. There are plenty that I like very much but I would go as far to say I am in love with this one & would not hesitate to keep buying it when the times arises. A definite 10/10 for me.

*** I was not sponsored to do this post. The mascara was bought with my hubbys money & I fell in love with this all on my own.

Have you used this mascara? let me know your thoughts too.

Thank you for reading
Amanda xx

Throwback Thursday

Heading back to the very early 80's for this one when I clearly had NO DRESS SENSE AT ALL - aka letting your Mum buy your clothes.

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Bye for now everyone

Amanda x

Keeping Healthy Update 1 - 1 Month In

Please read my initial post regarding keeping healthy....!

I am 1 month into my resolution & it is fair to say its not going great. 

Whilst I have made a very small start in my exercise regime, after starting very well - as you tend to in the very beginning - to eat more healthily, I have found myself finding it extremely hard to resist the bad snacks!

Whether it is an extra chocolate biscuit ( or 3 ) with my cuppa or the cooking an extra fish finger for Fins tea as it seems silly to leave just 1 in the bag in the freezer, I just can't quite so no. I then feel incredibly guilty & extra fat... although ironically I have not actually put any weight ON!!

I do out a ton if this down too being JANUARY! OK yes it's now Feb but the point is I know full well I am not the only one who finds these dark & dingy early months of the year difficult to face. I am not making excuses so much as saying that my downfall is definitely comfort food in excess. 

My aim this month is to get myself back on track with more healthy food again - I used to love a bowl of fruit for my breakfast - usually raspberries or strawberries with some yoghurt but got out of the habit. I need to go shopping - I currently do online with Ocado but its not so easy to look for the healthy options & actually going to a good old fashioned shop & looking myself seems to give me the gee up more - as long as I avoid the cake aisles ...and the biscuits...oh & he sweets!

Then I need to up the walking. Of course there is the dog walking. Need to go a bit longer though. I do go once a week at the minute also for a walk in my own. I should do that more often as in the short term I feel so much better for it so going more can only have good long term prospects.

Badminton is still an option - as I said before I am just waiting for my friend to be ready.

I may look into a class & do have other ideas up my sleeve too.

So, not a great start but at least I know where I have gone wrong this month & can only hope I can improve. 

Anyone have recommendations for apps I could download? Would be good to know when I am doing my walking , how many calories I am burning. My lovely Iphone has a timer but not sure about a step counter - must look into that too. Let me know what you use anyway.

Thanks for reading & be back with another update soon

Amanda x