Lush Never Mind The Ballistics Bath Bomb...

First post back after Christmas and it's all about Lush! Isn't this just one of the prettiest bath bombs? It's the Never Mind The Ballistics Bath Bomb and I knew as soon as I saw it online a few months ago that I had to get one when we were in London.

We bought quite a few bath bombs from Lush on Oxford Street but this was the first one I picked up. It's smells gorgeous and I love the bright pink with the yellow, it's so different to any other I've used in the past and the pictures really don't do it justice. Scent wise it is very sweet and contains lime and sweet wild orange oils so it's not a very christmassy one but I like that as I picked up so many other christmas bath bombs! It is also smells quite strongly of peaches which for me is great because I love anything that smells of them. The scent of this bath bomb stayed on my skin for ages and it was lovely smelling so sweet for hours, the bathroom also smelled incredible for so long because of this. 

Aswell as smelling great, it also made my skin feel so soft. Cocoa butter and banana are included in the ingredients which are supposed to help soften your skin. My skin felt so smooth and soft for ages and I just felt really fresh after using this. I think it would be a great one for people with sensitive skin. My skin can be quite sensitive at times so I'm always wary about what could cause some sort of reaction but I've never had a problem with any Lush products.

The most exciting part of using a bath bomb is seeing what happens when it hits the water. I just love watching as the water changes colours and loads of patterns start to emerge. I almost don't want to get in the bath sometimes as it just looks so pretty! I loved watching this bath bomb dissolve and seeing all the yellow and pink swirls that came from it. 

I think this bath bomb has become a new Lush favourite of mine, and I already have so many! If you haven't tried this one before I definitely recommend picking one up as it just smells incredible and your skin will be so soft afterwards. 

If you liked this post you might want to read some of my other Lush reviews -  Butterbear Bath Bomb // The Comforter Bubble Bar // Frozen Bath Bomb

Look out for my post on Friday all about our Christmas day!

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50 Facts About Me...

I'm pretty sure I've never done one of these before on my blog so I thought I would do one now for my final post before Christmas! I love posts like this so hopefully you'll find out some interesting things about me!

1. I was born in Germany but I am completely British. My dad was in the British army and based over there so we lived there for a few years

2. I have no idea what I want to do with my life job wise

3. I love buying people presents 

4. I get really stressed if pillows and cushions aren't positioned where I like them on the sofa and the bed, I have cried over it before!

5. I didn't know how to cook anything until I met George and over time he's taught me little bits and I've taught myself 

6. I love rain

7. Capri Suns are my life

8. I have very few friends. Girls just don't seem to like me even though I think I'm quite a nice person and really try

9. I want at least two dogs, hopefully a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a Golden Retriever

10. My favourite ever meal is Hunters Chicken

11. I love watching the soaps every night, especially Coronation Street

12. I haven't seen any of my family for almost 3 years

13. I'm 21 and dread my birthday every year

14. Trolls was my favourite film of 2016

15. I love horror movies

16. I am obsessed with buying candles

17. I have seen all the friends episodes countless times and Ross is always my favourite character

18. I love supermarkets

19. I have a weird crush on Jimmy Bullard

20. All I want in life is to be a mum

21. My dream car is a mini

22. I lived in Leicester for a year for uni and I miss it so much

23. A lot of my anxiety is health related so if I get unwell I will be convinced it's something really serious. It's a lot better than it was though, 2 years ago I was convinced for a long time I had a brain tumour even though deep down I knew I was fine and just being irrational it was very hard to get that thought out of my head

24. London is my favourite place in the world

25. I would love to have my own bakery one day

26. I very rarely buy new clothes for myself and will wear something to death before replacing it

27. I used to play guitar

28. I saw my first west end show in November 2016. We saw Wicked and it was magical

29. I love Jamie Dornan 

30. My favourite animals are Dogs, Bears and Pandas

31. I hold grudges and find it hard to forgive people

32. I have to wear socks whenever I stay in a hotel. I can't stand the thought of my feet touching the bed

33. I love swimming

34. The American Office is my favourite TV show and Michael Scott will always be the best character 

35. I've been in a relationship for nearly 5 and a half years

36. I have no shame in admitting that I can get through sharing bags of crisps by myself, also full packs of biscuits

37. I make a pretty good chilli

38. I miss One Direction everyday (kind of joking, kind of not)

39. The thought of a big wedding fills me with dread, I don't think I would turn up

40. I love trains and the actual travelling to places

41. Croissants are my fave and I would eat them everyday for breakfast if I could

42. I have a very varied taste in music and my Spotify playlist is a mix of everything

43. When I'm drunk I like to rap 

44. I'm very self conscious and very rarely take photos of myself, me and George took a picture in London and it was the first one we had taken in years

45. I've had more support from bloggers in the last few years than I ever have from some friends or family

46. I have two Instagram accounts, one for my personal stuff and blogging, and a separate slimming world one

47. I will cut people out of my life if they're just adding stress or making me unhappy

48. I sponsor two dogs for Dogs Trust but would sponsor them all if I could (or adopt them)

49. My favourite chocolate is Kinder Bueno 

50. Every Christmas I develop an obsession with anything Gingerbread related

Once I started this I realised how hard it is to think of 50 interesting things about yourself! I think I managed to get a good mix though and some are just silly things so hopefully they made you laugh. Let me know if you've done anything similar to this as I would love to read other peoples!

If you liked this post you might want to read - 50 Things That Make Me Happy // 50 Things That Annoy Me

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Homemade Meat and Potato Pie Recipe...

I just love Pie, everyone does don't they. I gave myself the task a few months ago to make my own, I did use shop bought pastry because who really wants to make their own and it was all pretty easy. Now it's cold and all christmassy this is a recipe I'll be going back to and making over and over again!

Ingredients:

250g beef mince 

1 onion, chopped finely 

1 tbsp plain flour

400ml beef stock 

dash of Hendersons Relish 

salt & pepper

2 baking potatoes, peeled 

1 sheet of shortcrust pastry

Pie dish

1 egg, beaten

Method:

1. Pre - heat oven to 200 degrees. If using shop bought shortcrust pastry, take out the fridge about 40 minutes before assembling your pie. I just left mine on the kitchen side while I got on with the rest of the pie. Peel your potatoes and cut into small squares, put into a pan of water and boil for about 10 minutes

2. While potatoes are cooking, start your mince, fry in frylight until brown then add in your onion

3. When the onion has softened and the mince is cooked, add in 1 tbsp plain flour and make sure everything is covered properly

4. Add around 400ml of beef stock and leave to simmer for around 20 minutes until mixture has started to thicken. I also added in a dash of hendersons relish and some salt and pepper

5. Drain potatoes and leave until the meat is done, beat an egg ready for the top of pie

6. After about 20 minutes, add half the mince mixture to a dish and top with half the potatoes. Then add remaining mince then the last of the potatoes

7. Top the dish with the pastry and cut off any extra around the sides. I used some of it to add hearts to the top, brush with beaten egg and put into the oven for around 30 minutes

8. Remove from oven when golden brown and serve with veg!

I really didn't know how this would go but it tasted delicious and it's a perfect recipe for the colder months! I think next time I'll try and make a chicken pie as that's my favourite!

Let me know if you give this a go.

Other Recipes - Ginger Beef Stir Fry // Keema Curry Pie

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Keeping Your Car Tyres Safe In Winter*

I absolutely love winter and all that comes with it, rain, snow, getting cosy at home and of course Christmas but there are serious things to think about during the colder months and one of those is car safety.

I remember when I first did my driving lessons a few years ago, I was always so scared at the thought of one day having to drive in the snow and having to deal with icy roads. Of course I just had to trust that if that happened during my lessons then my instructor would be there and it would all be fine. On the odd occasions there was bad weather, I got through it okay but even though I don't currently have a car, one day I will and the thought already fills me with dread that I'll have to deal with those things by myself and hope that I stay safe and nothing goes wrong!

We've already had some extremely cold weather over the last month and I expect it will only get worse over Christmas and into the new year. Bad weather can lead to roads becoming cold and icy which is not only worrying enough if you're not a confident or experienced driver but it also really affects the performance of your tyres. Steering, acceleration and braking becomes much more difficult as normal tyres have less grip on cold, damp and icy roads meaning chances of an accident happening increases, which is scary for anyone. The temperature of your tyres is a really important factor when it comes to them performing well in winter. If the temperature drops below 7 degrees then normal tyres begin to harden, meaning less grip. Ever see on the news cars that have been sliding and swerving about on the roads? or maybe you've even seen it happen when you're driving yourself, that's because the tyres can't get enough grip on the roads to brake and stop. As your much more likely to be involved in a car accident during winter compared to summer, it really is worth investing and spending some time finding the right tyres for the colder months. Unfortunately a lot of people do forget or just don't bother, thinking surely it won't happen to me? But it can. 

Thankfully you can get specialist tyres specifically for Winter meaning your car can perform better and keep you safe throughout the colder months. Point S has tyres dealers throughout UK so if you're wanting to get some new ones to help you in the winter months, look no further! They have a whole section on their website to help you familiarize yourself with the process of finding and buying car tyres, this is great if it's your first time needing new ones as you can really work out what it is you need. It is so simple finding tyres with Point S as you can just enter your cars registration number and they will prepare a list of possible options for you. They will then connect you with the dealers and depots that are closest to you and as your time and date will be booked through the system, you don't have to worry about waiting around. Another great thing is that you only pay when the local fitter is actually fitting your new tyres and there are no ridiculous costs. It is so easy to follow and they do all the work for you! 

It's really worth checking your tyres and making sure you're taking care of them in the winter months for your own safety and that of others too! Definitely have a look on the Point S website if you want any more information or want to go ahead with getting yourself some new tyres. 

*This is a collaborative post with Point S

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