My Sun Care Holiday Essentials

As the holiday Season is now underway, I thought I would share with you a small selection of my holiday essentials to stay protected in the sun.

• A high factor SPF sun protectant lotion to use mainly for the first few days in the sun
• A dry oil spray - for the last few days of the holiday. I really like the Malibu range
• A scalp protectant spray 
• A moisturiser, lip balm, powder and foundation with a high SPF factor 
• A sun hat and sunglasses
• A cover up
• A good after sun gel like this one from Delph*; it is very soothing and will prevent the skin from peeling and will also help to prolong the tan and reducing the sun's ageing effects
• A hand cream with a high SPF

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Cream Tea, Staycations, and Win a Holiday!

According to a survey that Parkdean recently conducted, it’s clear that the British staycation is clearly still alive and kicking. The survey also revealed some local preferences with the iconic and much-loved cream tea proving a ‘must-try’ amongst 62% of women in particular – be it Devonshire or Cornish. The amount of respondents agreeing that jam first, clotted cream second is the only way to go with cream tea scones was double out of those who put the jam on last. That is exactly how I have mine too! How do you eat yours? I love a good cream tea!

I am so glad that UK holidays or 'staycations' are still popular - I personally love UK holidays.
I have some fantastic memories of holidaying in the UK as a child. We holidayed many places in the UK - from Wales to Cornwall.
I remember staying in a lot of different places, such as; caravans, lodges, chalets, cottages, even camping at a pitch - its all good fun.
Making sandcastles at the beach, having a quick dip in the sea, having fish and chips for tea, strolling around seaside towns, spending my pocket money on keyrings and rock, spending our evenings at the entertainment and riding a donkey. Those are some really special memories of mine, I absolutely loved going on holiday in the UK as a child especially when we were going to the seaside. 

One UK holiday in particular I have fond memories of is when we stayed at Newquay in Cornwall for a Week.  I remember it was my Birthday while we were there and we visited Newquay Zoo for the day and I had such a great day! The weather was beautiful and it made my day so special - I loved walking along the beach on the early evening, it was a lovely way to spend a Birthday!
I still really appreciate holidays away in the UK now. We have such a beautiful country and sometimes it takes just visiting a different area to see what we have in the heart of our own country.


Staycations in Cornwall are great for all the family. There are plenty of beaches to visit, as well as lots to Towns to explore. There are plenty of attractions, such as; the Monkey Sanctuary, the Eden Project, Dairyland Farm, Blue Reef Aquarium, Cornish Sea Tours, any many more, which are sure to keep everyone occupied. There really is something for everyone.

Parkdean are currently holding a competition where you have the chance to win a holiday! It involves a few questions about your knowledge of  Cornwall and Devon. Its worth entering, you have to be in it to win it! You can take part by entering here. The competition close on the 4th September so you still have time! Good luck!

Easter Treats with Lindt

Easter is fast approaching, and Lindt have you covered for all things chocolate.
The Lindt Gold Bunny StoryBook* is a fantastic way to bring Easter to life with the sweet story alongside a selection of Lindt chocolate treats to go hand-in-hand with the story all about the gold bunny.You can't go wrong with a Lindt Gold Bunny* - a classic and iconic sweet treat for Easter that has been a firm favourite of many for generations. As always, the red ribbon sits around the neck of bunny with that famous gold bell, which has become a popular choice at Easter opposed to the traditional Easter Egg.
You can also pick smaller Lidnt chocolate treats great for an Easter Hunt too.The Lindt Double Milk Carrot and the Lindt Gold Bunny Paw are perfect mini treats to add to an Easter hamper or to include in an Easter hunt. They wont last long!
The Lindt Lindor Assorted Mini Eggs* are also great to include in Easter Egg hunts or just for a sweet treat. Each pack includes an assortment of white, milk and dark chocolate eggs.
Lidnt are my all time favourite chocolatier and I can't help but indulge in some of their treats this Bank Holiday! The Gold Bunny is my all-time favourite!

What is your favourite Lindt treat? Do you love the Lindt Gold Bunny?

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Special Mothers Day Cards

As Mothers Day will be here this Weekend coming, I thought I would share with you a beautiful card perfect for the occasion. You may have seen me feature Made With Love Designs in my Valentines Gift and Date Ideas, and so I am back again with a lovely card from their Mothers Day collection.

This card is the Flutter Pink Butterfly Mothers Day Card, costing £4.50. I'm sure you will agree with me that it is a beautiful card, made even more special as it is handmade. I am not the crafty type so being able to buy a handmade card like this is great. I love the design and the 3D butterfly, I know this will go down a treat on Mothers Day - that too with it being personalised; which is very thoughtful and makes the card so very personal to the recipient. I love a personalised touch, and think it is really thoughtful that you are able to choose the colour of the ribbon used on your card.

You can check out the Made With Love Designs entire range of Mothers Day cards on their website here.

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