High Street Lip Balm Faves

So... It's that time of year when we are all reaching for our lip balms a hell of a lot more!

I know I am! 

For some reason this year more so than before too... Unsure what that's all about?! 

So I thought I would share my fave High Street Lip Balms to help soothe your lips too! 

Now, I haven't tried many High End ones so I am unable to compare, and I'm sure there are many fantastic ones out there. But if you're like me and tend to have one in your handbag, car, room and at work too... It can get a little pricey anyway, let alone with higher end stuff! 

Firstly I try (I do try really hard to remember every morning but inevitably forget) to remember to use my Lush Lip Scrub. 

I have the bubblegum one and I've spoken about my love for this product. Having now converted a fair few friends in the past month or so too! 

This helps make your lips super soft and gives a fab base for your balm to be able to actually work and soak into them properly. 

The fact that you get to lick it off is just a massive bonus! 

Now... My most favourite ever ever ever has to be Carmex. 

Everyone knows this about me, and again, over the years I have managed to convert many friends and family members to its greatness. 

I personally don't mind whether it's in the original tub form or if it's the squeezy tube... As you can see! 

However... Regarding flavour... I am a little fussy... Only in that I can't seem to get along with the Mint one... This is very unfortunate, but I comfort myself with the gorgeous strawberry or cherry ones and then I don't feel sad. 

I feel that Carmex is the only balm I've found to actually do the job on my lips... Although I do switch it up every now and then because I lose the tingling sensation and feel like my lips become kind of immune to it if that's even possible? 

I also love to use this underneath lipgloss as I find most lip glosses rather sticky, and this way it keeps it from being too much.

It's generally around the £2/£2.50 mark and you can find it everywhere including Primarni now. It's also got SPF 15 which is an added bonus. 

They have also brought out a tinted range but personally I don't like them. Each to their own I guess, but I will stick with these thank you! 

Next up is a Nivea Stick balm. I will generally use this when it's windy or on the go/in a rush as I always end up squeezing half a tube of my Carmex out! What a waste! 

I do really like it as a balm, it's very moisturising, although I sometimes feel it can feel a bit greasy after a while. 

This again can be found in most shops and is around £1.50/£2, and has a SPF of 20 too.

Nivea also have a tinted range which I do actually like, and used to use the light pink shimmery one regularly. 

I may have to repurchase this! 

Lastly is good old Vaseline. I personally prefer this Rose one as I feel it isn't as industrial feeling as the original blue one. Maybe that's just because it's pink... Who knows? 

It definitely gives a nice hint of colour to your lips, although I'm not sure how much it works on my lips unfortunately. Although I still buy it, so it must be doing something right! 

What are your favourites? 

Much Love, 

T, x

A Winter Wonderland!

So the week before Christmas my Mum took Myself, My Sister In Law and my two nephews and niece to see Father Christmas.

This was at the Brookside Garden Centre in East Peckham, Kent. 

My mum had previously taken the rest of the crew the year before last and the kids has loved it. 

So we decided we'd make a day of it!

First we stopped for lunch at The Hop Farm which is about a 5 minute drive away from the garden centre.

It's set in a beautiful old oast building and it's really good value for nice food.

Then with our bellies filled it was time to see the main man himself! 

While we were waiting there was loads for the kiddies to do, including a massive chalk board that ran the whole length of the queue which I thought was a great idea. There were also elves with iPads going round involving them in different games. 

We waited... Patiently... As patient as kids can wait when they know they are meeting Father Christmas anyway! 

Each group is given their own Elf which my Mum was very happy about. 

As soon as we stepped inside I knew it was going to be magical... It was like a winter Disney!

The Elf we had was brilliant and she told the kids stories about different parts of the winter walk to the hut where Santa was waiting. (They of course were walking around, mouths open, mesmerised!)

Once we reached Santa's hut, there was a guest book for us to sign which we dutifully did... Adults included... Ahem. 

I'm not sure what my then... Nearly 1yr old niece knew what to do when with this bearded man in a red and white suit started talking to her and handing her a present! Bless her.

My youngest nephew on the other hand asked for a toy reindeer and told his big brother to ask for a lion... (Who knows?!)

All in all it was a lovely day and definitely an experience I would recommend to any families with young children... Or even just the adults as I know we had fun! 

There is also a massive beautiful section of Christmas Decorations every year and we struggled not to buy the whole lot! 

Here's a few of the animal themed displays... Because... Cute! 

Much Love,

T, x

Chilled Day

So after having a lot going on recently and lots of posts written up, I decided to show you a sneak peek of a chilled day of mine today.

Not sure why? Just felt like it! 

After a work meeting, myself and my grandma decided to pop to our local Notcutts which is a garden centre that has been refurbished and now has loads more to offer including a gorgeous cafe.

The food is yummy, and it's decorated so nicely which makes you want to go back even more. Plus it's not too expensive and it has an open kitchen which I like. I like to be able to see where my food is coming from. Is anyone else like this? 

It's got such a lovely feel to it, and the staff are all super nice.

I went for a fish finger sandwich with chips. Naughty! 

Anyone else love the plates as much as me? 

They have other sections too including a butchers, fresh fruit/veg and pastries. 

Along with a section of pets! Look how cute the bunnies are! I want one! 

Mood shot!

Hope you have all has a nice Tuesday, and it's good to be back. 

I'm going to leave you with a lovely picture of the view from my Doctors.

Much Love,

T. X