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Bobbi Brown Highlighter
It’s no wonder to me that the Bobbi Brown Highlighter has become a cult favourite by women worldwide.
As always this Bobbi Brown Highlighter is of exceptional quality. It has an immediate impact as soon as you apply it to your face. I am so in love with the pinkish shimmer; it’s simply beautiful. It looks good on its own or when worn above a blusher. The Bobbi Brown Highlighter enhances your natural beauty in an effortlessly prestigious way.
The light reflective powder gives a beautiful shimmering pink highlight when applied to your skin. The high impact powder comes in a great sized mirrored compact, so it’s perfect to keep in your makeup bag or to take it out with you in your handbag.
I purchased the Bobbi Brown Pink Glow as it suits my skin tone more. However, Bobbi Brown also offers a Bronze Glow if you would prefer to try this shade. The Bronze Glow is ideal for medium to dark skin tones, whereas the Pink Glow suits light to medium skin tones. The highlighter isn’t blotchy, or too powdery, it’s really flattering and gives you a truly superb glamorous summer glow.
I only ever use the highlighter on my cheekbones, although you can use it anywhere that you would like to add a shimmer and glow. The powder feels delicious and silky on the skin, and it doesn’t soak into the skin like other highlighters and blushers frequently do. The superfine powder sits nice and pretty on top of your skin.
The Bobbi Brown Highlighter allows you to create an illusion of light within seconds and you don’t have to be a qualified make-up artist to do so. I have found since I first started wearing the Bobbi Brown Highlighter that I don’t feel the need to wear blusher, and if I do, it’s only ever a small amount.
The Bobbi Brown Highlighter looks great when worn in the day or on a night out. Whether you want a casual radiant summer glow or you are looking to glam up for a night out, the Bobbi Brown Highlighter is versatile and can do both.
The Bobbi Brown Highlighter lasts for a long time too. You don’t need to brush a lot of the highlighting powder onto your face, a little blushed onto your cheekbone goes a long way, and it will last for hours. I apply a thin layer early in the morning, and then if I am going out, I will usually add a fresh layer in the evening.
Although this highlighter is a little more expensive than other highlighters available on the high street, I would say that it is still absolutely worth the money, because you are paying for outstanding quality. I purchased my Bobbi Brown Highlighter last year, and I have had so much wear out of it, yet the highlighter isn’t even a quarter empty yet. The Bobbi Brown Highlighter has lasted me for a whopping ten months, and it is still going on strong!
Therefore, for me, the Bobbi Brown Highlighter has been worth every last penny. I don’t have anything negative to say about the Bobbi Brown Highlighter, and because of this, I rate the Bobbi Brown Highlighter a prestigious 5/5 stars and I recommend this highlighter to anyone who is looking for a gorgeous shimmer glow. Once again, I have to say well done to Bobbi Brown for creating a truly wonderful cosmetic.
Tired Mummy & Her 5 am Baby
We have now managed to get my one-year-old son to sleep through the night, which was a near on miracle and a mighty big achievement! However, he now keeps waking up at 5 am, every single morning without fail. At 5 am he wants his milk, and he wants to get up and play.
In the beginning, I was more than happy to comprise with this new routine of his so long as he stopped waking up every 2-3 hours. Albeit, now after living like this for the past few months, I am feeling far from content with our 5 am agreement, as the heavy bags underneath my eyes will testify as evidence.
I have tried to give my baby water instead of milk when he wakes up, and milk from a bottle rather than from me, I have rubbed his back, and I have even been practising the ‘Shushing method.’ So far nothing has been successful, he is still very much determined to wake up at 5 am every morning. My eldest son slept great from 7.30pm-7.30am every day. This is the same routine that I am desperately trying to get my youngest into.
I am questioning the reason as to why he wants to get up so early, because when he does he is still rather tired and he then spends most of the morning in a grumpy mood. Is he waking up early because he can smell the milk on me? Is it just for comfort? Or is it because of the birds outside, singing every morning like their rehearsing for a part in Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs musical? It is starting to get lighter outside earlier, round about 5 am, so this could be the reason why. Nevertheless, I already have really dark black curtains, so my room stays fairly dark, but after having numerous conversations with people, I decided to purchase some blackout liners for my bedroom curtains. They’re relatively straightforward to use as you just attach them to the backs of your curtains. I bought the thermal blackout liners, so in the summer they are supposed to keep your room nice and cool as well as dark and in the winter they are meant to give out added heat.
I was really hoping that these blackout liners would be the solution to our 5 am wake ups. Unfortunately, they haven’t solved the situation. Furthermore, they left my bedroom feeling extra hot during the middle of the night. Therefore, I am fairly disappointed with my purchase of the thermal blackout liners.
Could it be genetics? As a child, I used to drive my family crazy as I would frequently get up at 6-6.30am. It didn’t matter how late I stayed up and went to bed; I would still wake up extremely early including on the weekends. Furthermore, I didn’t grow out of this until I was a teenager. So is this just a case of genetics? Of my son being an early bird just as I was? Although his early bird is more like the first waking bird! Will he ever grow out of it? Will I ever be able to find a solution? I will keep you all posted, but if anyone has any suggestions, solutions or theories on the 5 am wake ups I will be more than happy to hear them.
Thank you
Hannah
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Hospital Bag
There is no precise time that you should pack your hospital bag for, however it is a good idea to have one packed by weeks 34/35. Some women decide to pack their hospital bags much earlier on, it is completely your choice. What exactly you pack inside of your hospital bag is entirely up to you but there are a few essentials that you should pack inside the bag that you will need for both you and your new-born baby.
Although there are companies who provide pre-made up hospital bags, and brands who sell hospital bags targeted purely at pregnant women you do not have to buy any of these products. A normal holdall, cabin bag, or even a small suitcase will do just fine.
For you:
Dressing gown
Slippers
Towel
Maternity pads – around 24
Breast pads
Paper/disposable knickers
Comfortable clothes for going home in.
A night gown that you don’t mind getting ruined or a large baggy T-shirt.
Copy of your birth plan.
Underwear (You don’t know how long you will be in the hospital for).
Non-wire/nursing bras if breastfeeding.
Hairbrush
Toiletries and make up (for photographs) including toothbrush.
Comfortable shoes
Thick, warm socks
High energy snacks
Fruit drinks
Magazines/crossword/books
Camera
Small change
Music
Tens machine
Massage oils
Front opening tops or loose fitting tops if you’re planning on breastfeeding.
For your baby:
Nappies – Newborn size
Cotton wool balls
Baby wipes
Baby blanket
Baby towel
Sleepsuits
Baby vests
Hats
Bibs
Mittens
Pair of socks or some booties
Muslin squares
An outfit for the trip home
Jacket or snowsuit
Once you have packed your hospital you should keep it somewhere that is easy to remember such s in the hallway, side of your bed or in the car ready for your trip to the hospital.