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- The Body Shop Treats
  
  Posted at 7:39 am by Holly, on August 6, 2018
  
  Where i live we have a outlet store of The Body Shop. I didn’t actually know until i asked the other day that if they aren’t a full price store it will take 18 months to 2 years to get the stock that’s a new range for instance. I think that’s shocking.
  
  Anyways, i was having a quick nosey round a few shops before my hospital app last Thursday and thought oooo lets have a nosey round The Body shop and here are the few goodies i picked up.
  
  Ok, anybody who doesn’t like the smell of banana this wont interest you. They have a new banana range with Shampoo, conditioners, body yogurts and body butters. I went for two lots of the body butter. They were £6 each and small enough to put in your handbag.
  
  In this hot weather anything sprayed on your face is refreshing. I picked this strawberry face mist up and it smells bloody beautiful. It’s mini so you can fit it in your pocket if needs be. If they ever bring out a bigger one i am purchasing it. Again this was £6. So kind to your purse.
  
  Lastly i was informed i could pick up something for free on the table to the side of the till. So i looked though the different scents of the hand cream and this Almond milk and honey took my fancy. You literally only need the smallest bit to go a long way. It’s so moisturising and will last forever, i mean a long time.
  
  There you go there were my little treats to myself.
  
  What’s your favourite product from The Body Shop?
  
  Posted in Beauty, lifestyle, Personal, review, summer | 7 Comments | Tagged beauty products, body shop, cruelty free, lifestyle, Personal, review, Skincare
- Did you not feel anything?
  
  Posted at 6:28 pm by Holly, on August 5, 2018
  
  You know last month
  The guy i told you i was going to stop being in contact with because he wasn’t making me feel special…silly me thought if i just hang on a little longer he may change.
  
  Yesterday evening i sent him a message that i deserve better but thanks for the laughs because theres no denying that we were always laughing. I didn’t get a reply or anything. So today i done the done thing and blocked him.
  
  I am not a shallow person by any means but it’ll stop it all together. I deserve someone who sees my flaws and takes me just as i am, and puts in the effort that he just didn’t. It was a one sided kinda thing. I should have known that he was not the one as the months went by but 6 months and not even asking me to be his girl…i think i just liked the little attention he did pay me.
  
  What’s that saying there’s plenty more fish in the sea. I guess having a disability i think who’s gonna want me in a wheelchair with all my other added problems…i think i have my answer, The right one.
  
  Posted in Health, lifestyle, Personal, Relationship | 4 Comments | Tagged Health, lifestyle, love, Personal, reflection, Relationship
- Aunt Flo Essentials
  
  Posted at 1:05 pm by Holly, on August 4, 2018
  
  Every second human will experience the lovely gift we get monthly, that is aunt flo – i am seriously being sarcastic. I dread mine every time… since the age of 11. Early starter i know.
  
  Since i am due mine any day now i thought i would do a post of all the essentials i think are needed to get you through the week from hell.
  
  Depending on how heavy your period is and your preference of protection I’ve included the ones that will get you through every stage of it. I do think that they should be free for all as not every one can afford them. Especially if there is alot in their family or their country is poor/ do not have them readily available.
  
  I remember having mine for nearly a year as the injection buggered up my cycle and i can’t believe how much i spent on them.
  
  If you get pain not just targeted to your tummy then any of these will help – with the headaches, the backache and any other pain that presents itself.
  
  Of course not everyone likes taking pain relief in the form of tablets. So heat pads come in handy when you are on the go and last from 8-12 hours. A hot water bottle is great for when you are curled up on the sofa or in bed. Wheat heat pads are for mild pain and are microwavable.
  
  Due to your cravings leading up to and on your period days a nice selection of chocolate will do the job. Your horemones are here there and everywhere so a good tearjerker of a film is always a must with a big box of tissues.
  
  Thanks for stopping by, if your a woman i sympathise with you. If your a man cut us some slack.
  
  Posted in lifestyle, Personal, words of wisdom | 0 Comments | Tagged advice, essentials, Health, life hacks, lifestyle, Personal, words of wisdom
- Letter board picks
  
  Posted at 6:31 pm by Holly, on August 3, 2018
  
  I bought myself a Letter Board a few months ago now to add a bit of character to my room to either inspire or make me laugh. I have a Pinterest board of some of my favourite finds so i thought I’d share them with you here.
  
  I did have a lot more but thought I’d just put a few on.
  
  You can pick up some cheap ones from places like Home Bargains, New look and Primark. I got mine from trusty old Amazon and got a felt background one instead of plastic. It depends on your preference.
  
  Hope you’ve all had a fab Friday.
  
  Heres to a lovely weekend xx
  
  Posted in creativity, DIY, Personal, Positivity, Quotes, words of wisdom | 0 Comments | Tagged creativity, DIY, happiness, lifestyle, Personal, Quotes, words of wisdom
- Its been a long long road
  
  Posted at 5:45 pm by Holly, on August 2, 2018
  
  My day started at 7am the alarm went off. I said sod off to it twice before i got out.
  
  Today is one long ass day i have a hospital appointment which is 2 and a half hours away. So i downloaded this playlist on Spotify for the journey. I grew up in the 90s so thought it was quite apt
  
  So mum and me started our journey up there at 9:30. There was a lady who literally told the bus her life story we all couldn’t stop laughing. She was quite comical. She got off at the city before so we had a bit of piece and quiet for the rest of the way there.
  
  So it was a double decker and as you can imagine there’s less space at the bottom. I was sat backwards because I’m in the wheelchair so i couldn’t give up my seat. 3/4 of the bus were OAPs so also couldn’t give theirs up either. So this old lady with a trolley had another older lady on her lap. It was so bad but she was smiling away. Luckily it was only 10 mins for her.
  
  My appointment for the hospital wasn’t until 3:30 so we went to Debenhams and had a spot of lunch and a little bit of retail therapy but it wasn’t half hot.
  
  So the verdict of my appointment is to try some tablets and if in 6 weeks there is no improvement tests will be taken on my bladder and possible bladder enlargement. But its a big operation like my stoma was so I’d rather not go down that route unless its totally necessary.
  
  After getting on the first bus we got on to go home the bus driver couldn’t get back into his driving seat after putting the ramp down for me. His door lock was wedged. There was a spare bus but to be honest it’s not much better. It keeps overheating but fingers crossed it’ll get me and mum home by 8pm tonight.
  
  I’ll sign off for now. Lets just say i can’t wait for my bed.
  
  Posted in Health, lifestyle, Personal, Positivity, writing | 4 Comments | Tagged Chronic illness, Health, journey, lifestyle, Personal, shopping, wheelchair, writing
- Are you a stationery addict too?
  
  Posted at 7:24 pm by Holly, on August 1, 2018
  - Do you go into a supermarket and find yourself accidentally slipping into the stationery aisle and your eyes instantly lighting up?
  - Do you buy a pretty notepad just because, and a handful of cute pens too?
  - Do you try to justify to others why you needed those pink paperclips and a marble stapler even though you hardly ever have loose papers to put together?
  - Do you think you have enough to start a stationery shop?
  Consider yourself a stationery addict
  
  Please don’t be ashamed and know you are not alone, you definitely don’t need to give up this addiction. It’s one you can shout from the rooftops and be proud.
  
  I’ve been one since I’ve been able to write so nearly 30 years. I cried when our local stationers shut. Just for the record, it wasn’t last week it was a fair few years ago.
  
  What are your favourite stationery bits to buy?
  Posted in creativity, DIY, lifestyle, Personal, writing | 4 Comments | Tagged bullet journal, creative, creativity, DIY, lifestyle, organisation, Stationery, writing
- July favourites – Currently loving
  
  Posted at 12:34 pm by Holly, on July 31, 2018
  
  Its the last day of July and what a lovely glorious one it’s been. Summer is definitely in full swing now. Roll on the next couple of months.
  
  Here’s the best bits from July aka Chapter 7
  
  HOT WEATHER
  
  As I always feel the cold its been so lovely to have hot hot weather. If you aren’t from the UK you won’t know we never get sun this good so it’s quite a treat. I’ve got myself a little tan so I’m happy as I very rarely tan.
  
  SWIMMING COSTUME
  
  I was drawn to it because of the cactus on it but was utterly blown away when I saw the full price of it in Primark £4…yes I thought you are going in my basket. Can’t say I’d trust it in any swimming pool as it’ll probably be see through but it’s cute.
  
  CATS EYES SUNNIES
  
  I have a few pairs of sunglasses that I have had for donkeys years so I thought I’d treat myself to a pair on ASOS and these were the ones that drew me in. When they came I was hoping they would suit me as it would have been sad to send them back. Luckily they did. They were £12. I’ve worn them every day since. Thumbs up.
  
  SONG OF THE MONTH
  
  Since I was about 7 I have loved Gabrielle. She’s quirky and her voice really is something else. This is her latest song: SHINE. It is quite catchy. Really hoping she has an album coming out. Will keep my ears open for it.
  
  BULLET JOURNAL
  
  So many times this year I started making a bullet journal and it just didn’t look right, I wasn’t happy with how I was setting it out. I felt unmotivated to carry it on. So I came across this little beauty on Amazon for £4.99 and I thought if this doesn’t work then bullet journaling isn’t for me. We have a winner. It’s kept me very productive and organised. May do a flip through on here at some point.
  
  Finally
  
  QUOTE OF THE MONTH
  
  I always do this, I like people to feel happy with themselves. You never know how much of a positive impact it would have on someone.
  
  Along with these favourites I have seen two of my lifelong friends get wed a week ago, well their evening do. They had been together 13 years and thought best do it. They live on a farm so the evening do was in a barn. My wheelchair needed a clean when we got home but it was so worth it.
  
  August is only a day away…
  
  let the sun shine on.
  
  Posted in favourites, Personal, Positivity | 4 Comments | Tagged bullet journal, fashion, favourites, journaling, lifestyle, music, Positivity, Quotes
- Being a tiny bit productive
  
  Posted at 7:06 pm by Holly, on July 30, 2018
  
  Those days when you don’t really want to do much but you push yourself to be a little bit productive around the house.
  
  So you start off with a scroll through all your social media platforms and waste like half the morning getting lost in your phone.
  
  Snacks are a must so you go into the fridge and you know you should eat the fruit but a chocolate bar is waving at you. So you do yourself a deal and eat both.
  
  Grabbing your make up bag and pulling up a YouTube tutorial you give it your best shot and hope you don’t look like a clown.
  
  Taking the rest of your day to really chill out and watch your favourite film or series for godness knows how long…it gives you the option to continue watching of course you’re gonna say yes.
  
  Once you’ve done your bits and pieces to end the day like cleaning your teeth you unwind and put your headphones on and listen to your playlists of the moment.
  
  Your lazy days don’t have to just be bed or sofa days. But please know there’s nothing wrong with that.
  
  How do you like to spend a chill day?
  
  Posted in creativity, lifestyle, Personal, Positivity | 0 Comments | Tagged lifestyle, make up, music, Personal, productivity, social media
- Lets go to the beach
  
  Posted at 7:43 pm by Holly, on July 27, 2018
  
  Its a week late but i thought I’d write about it anyways.
  
  Last Friday evening my friend Lee who I’ve known absolute ages phoned and said did i want to go to the beach with him…that’ll be lovely i said.
  
  So off we toddled in his car to a beach down on the coast called Lyme Regis. On the way there Lee was getting anxious as his petrol was low and thought we may get stranded. Luckily there was one that was 20 mins from closing and we filled up there.
  
  Finally we arrived and the sun was still out. I got as close as i could to see a decent enough view of the sea. It was lovely and calm.
  
  I have no idea who those two are but sitting on those pebbles can’t be comfy.
  
  We stopped in this little seaside shop that was selling fudge and me having a sweet tooth couldn’t resist. Lee treated us both to some and because it was starting to rain we got in the car and parked as near as we could to the sea front to still enjoy the experience.
  
  So we sat there chatting watching the rain bounce off the windscreen and see the lights across the sea as it got dark quite quickly when it started to rain. We listened to this playlist nearly all the way through before making our way back.
  
  Can’t beat a bit of cheese especially witb your friend. We laughed at a few of them and said oh my i was this old when this song came out. Even though it wasn’t a day at the beach like most people have i really enjoyed it.
  
  Roll on the next time and the next beach.
  
  Posted in lifestyle, Personal, summer | 1 Comment | Tagged beach, friendship, happiness, lifestyle, Personal, seaside, summer
- A little fundraiser
  
  Posted at 9:29 pm by Holly, on July 23, 2018
  
  Me and my lovely Mum have come to the same conclusion that my self-propelled wheelchair is not helping either of us… Mum finds it hard to push me as she’s only 4ft 11, she’s no spring chicken and I’m 10 stone…My arms play up too which then I can’t help propel. The most sensible thing is to get a powerchair so I can be more independent.
  
  That’s what I’m looking to get. It’s not cheap and we aren’t rich so I’ve set up a page today.
  
  HOLLYS JUST GIVING PAGE
  
  I’d be so grateful if you could spare any pennies to help me get about a bit better. No pressure though.
  
  Much loves and I’ll say thank you in advance.
  
  See you in my next post xxx
  
  Posted in Equality, Health, lifestyle, Personal | 0 Comments | Tagged Chronic illness, disability, Health, lifestyle, Personal, Positivity
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