Many mums find that their beauty regimes go out of the window or take a backseat when life gets hectic. Being a parent is a full-time job. It can be tough to find the time to treat yourself and indulge in self-care. The good news is that there are some amazing time-saving treatments around. In this guide, we’ll explore some of the best options for mums on the go.

Semi-permanent eyebrow makeup

Brows are big news in terms of beauty trends. For many years now, it’s been fashionable to have strong brows or a subtle but more sculpted and defined look. You can enhance your natural brows using pencils, pens or shaping kits, but investing in semi-permanent makeup is a great alternative. There are various treatments available, but in most cases, an hour or two in the chair will set you up for months of perfect-looking brows. Every morning and pre-going-out prep session, you can save time while looking polished and put-together. If you’re considering this treatment, it’s important to research, read reviews and make sure you understand what the treatment entails before you commit. 

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cute back to school stationery

One of the best parts of going back to school is getting new stationery supplies.  It’s the perfect excuse to buy cute back to school stationery plus other bits like bags, lunch boxes and more.

I’ve picked out some super cute back to school supplies that are both practical and stylish.  Many of these supplies come in different colours to the one pictured, so don’t be put off by the colour.  Once you click through you’ll see the different versions.

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picture book about diversity and inclusion

A world for me and you: where everyone is welcome

This recently launched picture book is uplifting and joyful.  It encourages the reader to imagine a world where everyone looks the same, all the food tastes the same, where we all speak the same language… wouldn’t that be so boring?

The book goes on to celebrate diversity and inclusivity in an engaging and fun way that kids will absolutely relate to.  It encourages children to be curious about the diverse world we live in and to enjoy our differences.

Written by Uju Asika and illustrated by Jennie Poh, this book is beautifully written and illustrated, bursting with colour and joy! If you have any kiddies in your life, this book is unmissable.

Get the book here.

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Have you discovered my steal the look series yet?  In this series I share really cool, unusual and clever decor ideas that are easy to steal and re-create in your own home.  The last one I shared was a useful and really clever Ikea hack.  Today it’s about thinking outside the box with your lighting.

multi hanging pendant lights

How cool are these pendant lights?  A cluster of different light shades hanging from the ceiling with different coloured cords. How original is that?  Cluster pendent lights are a big trend at the moment but usually you see 3 or 4 of exactly the same light.  Not only does this idea use different (yet complementary) shades but they take it a step further with the colourful cords.  Such a playful and fun idea for a kids room. Even if you played with just two colours, it would be very eye-catching.

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kids bedroom flooring ideas

Whenever you think of re-decorating your rooms or just giving them a refresh, how often do you think of doing something with the floors?  I know I tend to look at the walls or the furniture or even the decor because the floors somehow feel more fixed.  But actually thats not true.  You can change your floors really easily and sometimes that can be just the new look the room needs.

I’m loving the vinyl floor look which is no longer just for bathrooms.  Vinyl flooring has come such a long way with so many more finishes, colours and patterns available.   While I probably wouldn’t go for vinyl in every room in my home, I think they’re a great and fun option for kids rooms.  Apart from being durable, they’re so easy to clean (goodbye paint stains!) and they allow you to have fun.  Think stripes or checks or a sea of your favourite colour.  I’ve been looking at some creative ways of using vinyl in a kids room and here are 3 fun ways:

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Did you catch my new series ‘steal the look’ last time?  It’s all about sharing clever, stylish and useful decor ideas that are easy to replicate.  Last week’s was a really cute idea that will delight any kid!  For my second idea to steal, it’s this organised peg board which contains one of the best Ikea hacks.  Have you spotted the Ikea hack yet?

ikea bekvam spice rack hack

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beautiful blue kids rooms

White, soft pastels and light greys are some of the most popular colours for kids rooms and nurseries.  It’s not hard to see why – I mean who doesn’t love those colours and they’re easy to decorate with.  But if you’re after something a bit more unique, more striking or more daring, there is no better colour than blue – lots of it in deep, dark and bold shades (we’re not talking hints of blue or baby blue here!).  I’ve noticed a growing trend in blue kids rooms, bedrooms, living rooms, hallways and even kitchens and I’m so drawn to it.  There is something so cool and calming about this colour even in it’s darkest shade and so it’s ideal for any age, any gender and any space.

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develop positive body image daughters

Hands up, who has daughters?

Why is it that when we meet a little girl we often comment on her hair, her dress or how she looks?  But when we meet a little boy, we almost never talk about appearance.  Instead, we will maybe ask them what sports they play, what their hobbies are or something along those lines.  For way too long, a woman’s appearance has mattered way too much and it’s ingrained in us.  I mean, how often do we still look in the mirror and criticise what we see?

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homemade Chinese crispy duck

Who doesn’t love a good Chinese crispy duck?  We’ve been making our own homemade version for ages and I thought it was about time to share the recipe here.  This homemade version of crispy duck is far healthier than the restaurant version as it isn’t deep fried.  But it’s just as delicious.  And unbelievably easy to make.

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easy DIY Cake toppers

If you’re anything like me and can’t decorate a cake to save your life then keep reading.  I marvel at some of the incredible cakes out there but I can’t even begin to dream of creating anything that looks even vaguely attractive.  Give me a piping tube or an icing gun and you can be sure that I will end up with a cake that looks something like this.  

If you can relate to epic cake fails, I have good news for you.  While we may never be able to create a cake that looks like some exotic animal from a faraway land, there are lots of easy and fail proof ways to decorate a cake yourself.  You could even get a supermarket cake and give it your own touch with some easy DIY cake toppers ideas.  

So here are 6 of my favourite easy DIY cake toppers that anybody can do.  Yes anybody:

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