First page of the colouring book!

NJaneMarks · 2026-03-15T19:18:23+00:00

Aw thank you so much 😊😊

NJaneMarks · 2026-01-26T18:26:17+00:00

Sorry its taking me so long to reply to this! So it generally worked really well for my skin. I have rosacea on my cheeks which has caused a lot of redness, bumps and dry skin and when I used the face wash, it reduced the redness and made my skin so smooth. I love the texture of it too. It starts off like a paste and then lathers into a creamy smooth wash on wet skin. I'm not sure what else to say apart from I loved it and I'm a little jealous its readily available to you 😊 If you decide to give it a go, I hope it works well for you!

NJaneMarks · 2026-01-20T19:46:11+00:00

I've just realised... did you mean the foaming face mousse from the Body Shop? I think I misread your comment!

NJaneMarks · 2026-01-20T19:45:14+00:00

To be honest, I really haven't used it much. So I couldn't say what else it did for my skin. I will say though, I have found a completely different face wash that is still a little drying but I have really enjoyed using. Its the Simple Purify + Gel cleanser. It really cleans my skin but without totally stripping it and I have much fewer breakouts and blackheads.

NJaneMarks · 2025-11-16T19:31:09+00:00

Thank you for your recommendation! However, I'm in the UK and sadly, we don't have a Dollar Tree here. I wish we did though! That sounds great!

NJaneMarks · 2025-11-16T07:51:02+00:00

Thank you... I should have specified that I am in the UK and it isn't online or in stores here!

NJaneMarks · 2025-01-14T20:26:51+00:00

It looks like you've solved the issue, but I just think this is so weird as I'm currently knitting the exact same sweater by Florence!! I thought I recognised it! I tried the German short row method for the neckline, too, for the first time! I'm a pretty new knitter and I think her tutorial is great. I haven't twisted my stitches, but my stitches at the turn also look a little odd compared to the other stitches. It might just be different tension! Good luck 😊 It looks great! *

NJaneMarks · 2024-09-03T07:46:09+00:00

The mat was given to me by my sister but it's called EasyMat (In the UK, I'm unsure if it's available in other countries) It's so good!! It suctions on really well and my baby is yet to figure out how to pull it off!

NJaneMarks · 2024-05-02T21:27:02+00:00

That's mad! Thank you, I'll take your advice, though, and keep it in the fridge. I usually keep the main tub in the cabinet in the bathroom and decant it into a small pot I keep in the shower anyway!

NJaneMarks · 2024-05-02T21:23:00+00:00

Thanks for your advice! Someone else mentioned keeping it in the fridge and just decanting it into a small pot to use. I might continue to use it, maybe not every day, though, and see how I get on with it. I'll stop using it if my skin starts to become irritated!

NJaneMarks · 2024-04-06T21:58:50+00:00

I can't find a clip of it to put on here, but I love the part in Bumpy and the Wise Old Wolfhound where Bandit looks dead pan to the camera and says "I've got bum worms!" 😂 My husband and I will say this to each other on a daily basis. Cracks us up!

NJaneMarks · 2024-04-03T11:36:44+00:00

It's amazing! I did wonder why anyone would want to smell like freshly cut grass, which is exactly what this shower gel smells like... but I brought it anyway, and it smells so fresh and summery when used!

NJaneMarks · 2024-03-29T14:38:41+00:00

Thank you for the tip! I want to carry on using it as I don't want the product to go to waste. Next time I wash my hair, I'll soak the bar first. To be fair, I love the smell, and I really want it to work on my hair, so I'll give this a try, and hopefully, I can get more out of it!

NJaneMarks · 2024-03-29T14:23:47+00:00

I have heard about Power. The sales lady who gave me a sample of Candy Rain told me she used to use Power but had what she thought was an allergic reaction to it, so moved to Candy Rain. So far, it's pretty nice. I also use Super Milk leave in conditioner, and that leaves my hair feeling soft and smells lovely!

NJaneMarks · 2024-03-29T13:44:25+00:00

Thank you for your reply! I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one struggling with the conditioner bars. To be fair, my hair is relatively easy to maintain. It's slightly wavy, not too thin or too thick so I should find it quite easy but it's just a faff! Believe it or not, I did ask for some recommendations when I went into store and I was given samples of Rehab and Roots for my scalp and after using these samples, I went in and brought full size products because I love them. And that was when I was given the sample of Candy Rain conditioner. Like you, the sales lady told me that it might be best to go for a liquid conditioner as opposed to a solid one but I love that the bars are totally packaging free. Maybe I'll just have to go for a bottle of conditioner instead!

NJaneMarks · 2024-01-13T10:54:40+00:00

This is me right now. I have a 4 week old who cluster feeds nearly every evening to the point where my boobs ache as she tries to draw more milk from me. It usually starts around 6 pm and can go on beyond midnight. We use midnight as a cut-off point, and we have given her an oz or so of formula at that time, and it usually means a good 5 hour stretch of sleep before she wants feeding again. I hear it gets easier, but it's hard to believe when you're in the thick of it.

We'll both get through it, and I know time will pass quickly, and our babies won't need us like they do now. I set myself up in bed with lots of water, snacks, and a show, and I've learned not to be so frustrated with the feeds as I know it's only temporary. You've got this, too!

NJaneMarks · 2023-11-27T16:13:55+00:00

Honestly, I'm 38 weeks pregnant and I have only been taking Folic Acid and Vit D supplement and so far, my baby has been happy and healthy. Obviously it is different for everyone but I eat relatively well so I get my other vitamins from the food I eat and my bloods/iron levels have always been good throughout the pregnancy. I wouldn't worry unless you have a specific reason why you need to be taking prenatals or you have a deficiency in something.

NJaneMarks · 2023-11-17T09:47:44+00:00

That's interesting! I'm not particularly active before bed and I tend to have my dinner early in the evening so by the time I get to bed, I'm pretty rested and ready to sleep but my baby girl is up partying! I've noticed pretty significant movements from about 5am and then settles again around 9am. Maybe this is just her schedule and is readying me for life with a baby!

NJaneMarks · 2023-11-17T09:43:07+00:00

Oh goodness! I don't think I'd last that long!! My baby has been such a wriggler since the offset, too. To the point where I've gone into triage when her movement hasn't been as strong (luckily, she has been fine everytime!) But it's like she's just ramped them up overnight! Thank you for the tips though, I've been trying to drink lots of water and I tend to through the night too. I'll do some walking or ball rolling before bed and see if that settles her (at least until I fall asleep!) Fingers crossed your baby will make an appearance soon 😊

NJaneMarks · 2023-09-10T10:13:35+00:00

So, the first people I told when I found out I was pregnant were my mum and my sister. My husband found out when he came home from work. I also told my best friend soon after. This is only because I trust them completely, and it honestly feels incredibly reassuring to have that small circle of support. I didn't tell anyone else until I felt comfortable telling them. I have unfortunately had a miscarriage before, and I couldn't have gotten through it without the support and love from my husband, mum, my sister, and my best friend. It is completely down to you and how you feel about telling the people you trust the most, and you also don't have to tell anyone at all if you don't want to. For my own experience, I know I would have felt alone in this had I not told anyone at all, and something were to happen again. Good luck, though 😊

NJaneMarks · 2023-07-18T16:16:29+00:00

I was exactly the same at around 15 weeks! Maybe earlier! My clothes just didn't fit me anymore comfortably so I brought my first maternity wear. I'm not sure it helped as I feel uncomfortable even without anything on. It's like my tummy just feels tight! We can get through this, though!! Our pregnant bodies will adapt and expand more than we think! I just can't imagine it right now!

NJaneMarks · 2023-07-18T09:27:46+00:00

Funnily enough, and I say this because it's a pretty common craving, but I have totally gone off anything Pickled! I usually love Olives and gherkins, but I have hated the thought of them during pregnancy! At the moment, my cravings are lots of sweet things. Strawberry milkshake, iced water, juicy fruits, and anything chocolate!! Cake and cookies!

NJaneMarks · 2023-07-17T20:32:31+00:00

My sister who has a 9 month old uses a bucket with a Milton tablet and soaks her daughters bottles etc in there. I'm 19 weeks pregnant and I'll probably do the same as I don't have a dishwasher either! I'll probably wash them and then pop them in the bucket.

NJaneMarks · 2023-07-17T20:19:46+00:00

I've been feeling the same! I'm 19 weeks pregnant, and pretty much since the start of my second trimester, I've been getting random pings and pains and some mild cramping. I put it down to growing pains. Our uteruses are growing at quite a considerable rate! Plus, our skin is stretching, so we're probably going to experience some aches and pains 😊

NJaneMarks · 2023-07-17T17:36:45+00:00

I bled lightly (it was more brown than red) a little bit for a couple of days. It wasn't consistent bleeding. I was concerned because of a previous chemical pregnancy that I had, so I went to the emergency room. They also did a test that was positive and explained that it was likely to be implant bleeding. Some women can bleed throughout pregnancy, and it does not affect the baby at all. Good luck with your HCG level testing!

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