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Ideal Cosmetic Treatment To Treat Your Unsightly Body Hair

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How have you been coping up with all the unwanted hair growth on your body? Men and women worldwide have been trying to find the most ideal treatment that can help them get rid of all their unwanted body hair at ease and also with no side effects. Have you tried all the possible hair removal methods to find the perfect one? The conventional methods as you know can help you remove the unsightly hairs temporarily but how about the hair on the sensitive areas of your body? Using razors and wax to remove the unsightly hairs on the sensitive regions of the body can severely damage your skin leading to permanent scars, burns, cuts, and skin discoloration. So, choosing something more effective that can not just give you the desired results but also keep your skin soft and healthy would be your perfect step forward. Is there an ideal cosmetic treatment that uses powerful light energy to destroy all the unwanted hairs at its roots to give you hair-free skin?

body hair removal

Removal of Unwanted Body Hair

All over the world, Effective laser hair removal treatment is in great demand as the hairs on any region of your body can be treated and removed with perfection. You would have noticed that regular shaving, tweezing and waxing cannot give you long-lasting results for the reason that the hair is removed only over your skin’s surface. But in laser treatment, high light energy is used to treat the hair follicles that are present under your skin, making it completely different and more helpful than the regular methods. Unlike the usual procedures, trained and experienced laser specialists will perform this treatment on their customers to ensure the entire process is safe and successful. Since the method deals with laser technology, the expert will initially do an initial medical check-up to know more about you and treat you according to your aesthetic needs without any complaints or side effects. As the hair growth cycle varies, the hair follicles will be targeted and treated when there is no possibility for further regrowth.

Laser treatment will offer long-lasting results only if you undergo at least four to eight laser sessions with proper equal intervals. Within these sessions, you will be amazed to see complete hair loss in the treated areas. This treatment is ideal for both men and women and can treat any large or small hairy areas of your body. Since high laser technology is used, you can get your body treated within a short duration. The cooling technique attached to the laser equipment will soothe the pain down and make the whole process pain-free and effective. Laser treatment wouldn’t benefit you with a hair-free body alone. You will notice a change in your skin’s look and texture, it will be smoother than before and your entire body will glow in beauty. If you are interested in treating your body hair, then it is high time you book an appointment online in the best clinic to see amazing hair-free results. Don’t be worried about your skin tone or your hair type, you will be surprised by the hair-free results of this successful treatment.

smooth legs

When I had my own personal beauty shopper.

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Fresh and fun ways of redecorating your child’s bedroom

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Over the years, the children’s bedrooms are the area of the house that will no doubt require the most redecorating. And they do require a lot of tailoring to meet specific needs and tastes. Plus, they need to be safe and practical too.

If you’re ready to redecorate your child’s bedroom and need a few fresh and fun ideas, these suggestions could help:

Decorate with calming colours

Children just love bright colours. But they don’t always suit a child’s bedroom as they can prevent a good night’s sleep. So, picking calming colours can be a good idea and they don’t have to be boring. Blues and greens are great colours to use. And purple is another good calming colour. Browns and black are also calming, but you will need to use these in a more creative way. 

As nature also has a calming effect, you could use greens and brown to paint a tree on the wall. And if you’re thinking that black is impossible to use in a children’s bedroom, how about a chalkboard wall? Or even a space inspired ceiling?

Don’t worry if all this sounds a bit complex, you can always hire trades to do it for you. You can keep costs down by buying the paint yourself and making sure you have a clear plan of your requirements. And compare painter and decorators day rates first.

child's bedroom in shades of pink and beige when redecorating
beige doesn’t have to be boring

Use zoning for play and sleep

Zoning areas of your child’s bedroom is another great idea to think about when redecorating. Having clearly set out areas for sleep and play will allow space for creative play and learning but also keep the bed for sleep time. Keeping the area around the bed free from clutter and distractions.

The zone for play will need some handy storage to keep things neat and organised, so it doesn’t encroach on the bedspace. A play table with storage could be useful and fun.

storage shelf in red, blue and yellow
colourful storage adds a little fun

Create some adaptable lighting

Getting the lighting right in your child’s bedroom is another important factor. It can help with sleep whilst creating a nice cosy atmosphere and the feeling of security. And of course, it can also be fun. So, it’s worth having some flexible options in the room.

Natural light is important in a bedroom, but it can also prevent sleep. Blinds can sometimes rustle, and curtains don’t always block out enough light during the summer. So, blackout curtains could work well. They don’t have to be black of course, these come in lots of designs.

Using a combination of artificial lighting is a good idea too. Dimmer switches give you more control, so you can lower the lighting slowly. And choosing bulbs that mimic sunlight, rather than harsh fluorescent lights are great too. Finally, nightlights and light shades are ideal for bringing in a fun, friendly aspect.

Read another of my child’s bedroom redecorating posts.

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Word of the Week 11 – Re-establish

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Hello and welcome to the home of Word of the Week. A nice and simple weekly linky, with everyone welcome to pop by and share. The idea of the linky is to reflect back on your past week and share it with us. It’s great if you can sum it up in a word or phrase, hence giving us your Word of the Week. My word this week is ‘re-establish’ and you can read more about that below.

I’m not totally strict on using just a word or phrase. But please try to stick to the theme of summing up your week. There are not too many rules with this linky, just remember to read at least another couple of posts in the link up after adding your link. I will read and comment on all posts and tweet them out for you. I also have a Pinterest board devoted to Word of the Week and I will add posts to Mix Please add the badge below to your post so that others may find us and join in. If you comment or tweet then please use the hashtag #WotW

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MY WORD OF THE WEEK – Re-establish

Oh my what a week of mixed emotions. The kids have returned to school and it’s time to re-establish our routines and get back some sort of normality where education is concerned.

re-establish, a book and pencil with pencil sharpener

The Little Man went back on Monday and everything went really well. He had been really good with attending his lessons online but it was not easy for him and he missed his friends and his teacher. And he missed being around other people. He went back and we found it easy to re-establish his morning routine and it was like he’d never been off school. Of course it helped that we had been getting up every morning and logging on to TEAMS to take part in his online school. He has been happy going back to school but he’s also found it really tiring.

The Little Man has also been happy to re-establish his exercising. He really doesn’t do enough at home. He joined in a couple of p.e. lessons, but he wasn’t comfortable. Yesterday he asked if he could have a Fit Bit. They are a little expensive for a ten year old so I bought him a child friendly equivalent. I hope he finds it useful.

It’s different for the girls and it’s going to be harder to re-establish their routines and return to school. They haven’t attended school full time since last March. That’s almost an entire year! They will be having a phased return but the school is trying to do this as quickly as possible. Star was concerned at first but is happy to be going back and she really wants to try and get at least a couple of GCSEs for her chosen college (two will be okay but three will be better.) It’s not too much pressure for her to know this. It might seem like we are aiming low, but she is Autistic and has physical disabilities, so the fact that she has got this far is an achievement in itself. I’m already proud of her.

For Boo, it’s a little more difficult because her anxiety is higher. She needs to go back and start working on her GCSEs which start in September. She needs this time to make up her mind in which direction she needs to go. Sadly, her confidence is really low and it will take a while to re-establish her routine.

I have had to re-establish my routines too. I’ve never stopped going to bed and getting up at the same time, but I have been limited in the things I can do in the daytime. The Little Man has needed me to encourage him to do his school work and help out when I can. So, I had to be around for him. I’ve also had to stick to a strict lunchtime routine because the children had only an hour free to have lunch. Normally, I just do lunch when I’m hungry and I’ve done my other work. I’ve manged to do a lot of work on my laptop while keeping an eye on the Little Man, but other routines have gone awry and it’s time to get back into the swing of things.

It’s not been an easy week for any of us, but we will get there. My stress levels have been high and I’ve had to repress them so that I can keep going for my children. I’ll be happy when I get the chance to chill and do my own thing again.

|Now it’s over to you, what word or phrase sums up your week this week?

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Ten Things People Have Been Buying During Lockdown

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I came across a thread of people talking about the things that they have bought during lockdown. It seems lockdown buying has had a boost and people have been spending on all sorts from necessities to luxuries. First up, here is my list of purchases that I probably would not have bought if we had not been in lockdown.

My Lockdown Buying List

  • laptop – I bought my son a new laptop but the girl’s are on loan from their school.
  • Garden Furniture – during the summer lockdown we needed more seating for the garden
  • Pyjamas – new for me and the kids. We have been getting dressed every day, but it seems like pjs are the luxury clothing now
  • printer ink and paper – quite a common one, lots of things printed off for school
  • Books, physical, ebooks and audio books
  • Headphones- so the kids can listen to their lessons. But ones with microphones fitted which they didn’t have before.
  • Multiple Charger plugs – argh, so many gadgets to charge all the time
  • Vitamin D tablets – we don’t get out enough
  • Educational programs – both for the kids and myself.
  • Disney+ although our subscription didn’t last long as we couldn’t put it on our old television

I think I’m fairly normal in my extra purchases. I did buy a new freezer, but only because our old one was, well, old. We needed it and would have bought it anyway, it wasn’t to store any extra food.

Top Ten Things People Have Been Buying During Lockdown

10 things people have been buying in lockdown printed over a shopping bag

Now, for the top ten purchases. This is by no means qualified by sales reports, just by what others have been saying they have bought and my own research. I will include some links to products which may be affliate links. It’s up to you whether you click through or not.

  1. Clothing – mostly because the type of clothing people have been wearing in lock down has changed. Daily exercise is allowed as is going for walks so many people have invested in sports wear and outdoor clothing such as waterproofs, wellies and running shoes. There has also been an increase in loungewear, including pyjamas and loose fitting clothing. Also, warm sweaters or even dressing gowns (or Oodies) have been popular for outdoor use and for keeping warm at home without having the heating on all day.
  2. Kitchen Gadgets – More people have been spending time in the kitchen trying out more cooking and gadgets have become popular, sandwich toasters, bread makers, soup makers, slow cookers, smoothie maker, yoghurt maker and anything else of use. People have also invested in new or extra fridges and freezers for storage and dishwashers to help with the cleaning.
  3. Television Entertainment – It’s boring being stuck at home all day and sometimes terrestrial television is not enough. So there has been an increase in subscriptions to providers like Netflix, Britbox, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+. There is a lot available for those seeking to chill out in front of the TV or occupy the kids.
  4. Gaming Entertainment – There have been more people buying gaming consoles and new games. Some games are great for getting the whole family playing together. You can keep the kids entertained, you can have fun yourself, or you can use your consoles for exercise, the Ring Fit is a popular choice. Some Adults and older children now have virtual headsets for a better gaming experience. Sliding away from the entertainment side, gadgets have also been purchased for keeping in touch with others. iPads and phones are used for keeping in touch with friends and relatives
  5. Headphones/Earpods – these are a necessity when you have more than one child learning online. They need to concentrate on their own classes. They also provide a way for them to keep in touch with their friends if they have microphones. They are also ideal if you need to conduct meetings online for work. They are great for listening to your own type of music without disturbing anyone, listening to music or podcasts while exercising, and listening to audio books.
  6. Non Electronic Entertainment – With a lot of the kids school work being done on screens it’s great to get away from them for a while and try something new. Board games have been popular as have jigsaw puzzles, painting by numbers and other arts and crafts. Also lots of wool for those who knit and crochet and material for those that sew. People have been learning new skills and making new things.
  7. Books – Books are a great way to get away from it all, immerse yourself in an adventure, romance, horror, whatever takes your fancy. They are also great for kids, younger ones love being read to, older ones love to curl up with a good story. But you can also learn from books, and educational books have seen a big increase in purchases.
  8. Health Products – Being healthy is really important. A lot of people have not been living the lives they normally lead and although healthy eating should be a priority it’s not always possible. This means people have been buying more health products from vitamins to heat pads. There has also been an increase in the need for exercise aids such as yoga mats, exercise bikes fitness steps, electric scooters and so on.
  9. Educational Products – Children have mostly had their lessons online, but there is also a need for extra educational books and writing utensils. There are online tutors and education resources you can pay for. Not just the children though, a lot of adults have been learning new stuff too. I guess we can also add printer paper and ink to this category, this has been a vital resource for many. If you are looking for graphics you can get svg images free here.
  10. Pets – There is no better time to have a pet than when you are at home all the time and they make great company too. Many animals have found new homes during lockdown.

I’m Sure There is More Buying Going on!

My list is not extensive, I’m pretty sure there is a lot more that can be added to it. People may be buying more food than usual during lockdown, or more take aways. And what about Face Coverings, or cleaning products. I’ve heard of a lot of people investing in robot cleaners and I was tempted…but then I realised that with all this time at home why would you need something else to do the cleaning for you. I guess it must be those that need to clean up several times a day thanks to children or pets.

I’m thinking that many homes have been cleaned from top to bottom, cleaning product sales must be really high. Also, it has been a great time for having a good clean out of all the things you don’t need, so those looking to buy stuff second hand will have been able to buy more.

When the first lockdown happened, a lot of people relied on the comfort of their own back garden, so they probably decided they needed to have new garden equipment from lawnmowers to washing lines, swings to hot tubs.

What sort of things could you add to the list? What have you been buying during lockdown?

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Amazing Help for Sore, Itchy Scalps from Balmonds Scalp Oil

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I’ve been trying some Balmonds Scalp Oil for itchy scalps and I wanted to tell you about my experience as well as a little about the product.

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Balmonds Scalp Oil

Balmonds scalp oil
Balmonds Scalp Oil

Balmonds Scalp Oil has Borage and Rosemary amongst other ingredients and smells lovely. I decided to try it because I have a very bad scalp. My neurological condition causes me to itch a lot, especially my scalp, and I end up with a really sore head. I have scratched so hard in the night I’ve drawn blood and bruised myself. It was obvious that I really needed something to calm the skin on my scalp and I think I’ve found the perfect product.

As recommended I have used the oil three times a week. It says to use a towel on your pillow because it’s quite oily. I tie my hair into a pony tail and I’ve found that there is not much residue on the towel in the morning. I thought it would be difficult to wash out, it has the same kind of feel as head lice lotion which is a nightmare to wash out. You will know this if you have kids! However, I was pleasantly surprised that it washed out easily with one quick wash and left my hair feeling silky smooth. Everyone’s hair is different, mine is fine and I have a lot of grey hair. It doesn’t get greasy very often as it did when I was a teenager. It does fall out a lot thanks to my medications and neurological condition.

More About Balmonds Scalp Oil.

Balmonds scalp oil is £14.99 for a 50ml pump bottle. It takes a couple of pumps of the oil to massage into your scalp. Then you leave it overnight. It can also be used in areas where you may have scalp issues such as scalp psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, eczema or dandruff. I find it useful to apply a little at the nape of my neck and behind my ears, where I itch the most.

It’s a totally natural scalp oil with a blend of herb infused oils. You can find the whole list on the website. It has many other uses than a scalp oil. You can use it on your beard (if you have one) as a foot rub, as an inhalation oil to clear stuffy head and noses and as a topical rescue oil for skin emergencies that need a little care. It can even ward off head lice and makes the hair softer for comb throughs when the critters make a visit.

Scalp Oil is totally free from parabens, petrochemicals, preservatives or perfumes, which makes it perfect for dry skin and also suitable for people who may be prone to eczema, itchy, flaky or sore scalps, scalp psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis and other dry skin conditions. It’s not suitable for children under 3 years.

Balmonds Products

I’m fast becoming a huge fan of Balmonds products. You can read my review for some of the other products here. The Skin Salvation is my son’s favourite product for his eczema and he uses it every day. He says it has a calming affect which prevents him from scratching. I’ve noticed a difference in his skin texture and I’m hoping that with continued use it will get much better.

Balmonds products are all natural and vegan friendly. They contain no chemicals and are made with gentle healing in mind.

They contain hemp seed oil which nourishes the skin with the nutrients and oils that are needed to repair and regulate the skin.

Balmonds do a whole range of products ranging from baby products, to shampoo and even hand sanitizer. They can help with many different types of skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, scars and dermatitis. They have products suitable for all skin types from sensitive to greasy, dry or mature. In fact they have a whole range of products and it’s really worth taking a look at the shop.

Do let me know in the comments if you have tried Balmonds or if you have any skin problems or questions.