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It’s snowing in Manchester! I’m not sure why my foot prints look like a big duck has been in my backyard lol
I’ve been warming my self up in the evening with a ‘Special Coffee’ comprising of coffee, hazelnut milk and spiced rum. My faves are Tesco’s Spiced Gold, Sailor Jerry’s and Dead Mans Fingers.
Bones is chuffed with his early Xmas present of Dead Man’s Fingers spiced rum. He says it’s very apt.
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When I applied this Boucleme Curl Defining Gel (with flaxseed) to wet hair it helped my natural curls to form so easily I was amazed!
However, I noticed my hair lacked it’s usual shine and then went frizzy in the rain. Usually the rain just revives any gel I use but not this one.
The next morning when I woke my curls were dull and stretched out, although they remained perfect nearer my roots.
So for my hair type, this gel is perfect for a night out but not over several days. I think my thick, dry, coarse hair needs lightly oiling and then a moisturising curl cream instead.
If you have fine hair which gets overloaded with products easily, then I highly recommend this for you.
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This post is basically a little pat on the back to myself and a lesson in believing in my ABILITIES, rather than focusing on my disabilities.
1) I always wanted a laptop with skateboard/band/creepy cute stickers on.
Being Dyspraxic (so having little spacial-awareness and very sporadic coordination) I always assumed I’d arse it up. That really wasn’t an option as my MacBook was a very generous present from the person I loved so I didn’t want it to look shite.
Considering this project has evolved over eight years, I think I’ve done an amazing job and it looks cool, rather crowded or having random gaps etc.
2) I’ve also created and managed a successful green/alternative lifestyle blog for this amount of time too. I’ve stopped doing reviews of gifted items and attending press events due to my health probs BUT it still gets a lot of views, likes and some comments, meaning I’m still coming up with engaging content. I’m also writing in my own unique (slightly bonkers) voice, which I think has helped the longevity of this blog too.
I never would I have thought that I’d be able to keep ANYTHINg going for that long, and of any consistent quality, because of ADHD and Dyspraxia (not even counting the chronic fatigue from having Dyspraxia and Hypermobilty Syndrome) and yet, I have.
Yay me! 💃🏽
Just shows you that giving things a go might actually work out, and if not, well at least you know now, rather than always wondering.
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Today I’ve tried the Chickn Gyros Pitta (which includes chips and salad) and Baklava for dessert from What the Pitta.
Okay, I know this looks like it’s been dropped but it was only folded loosely and upon picking it up, my lack of co-ordination (because I’m Dyspraxic) did not help with that 😆
I really wanted to like this but I found the chickn to be a little too sweet. There was a dire lack of Tsziki dressing, which I was really disappointed by. I ended up adding lots of mayo and some gherkins instead, as it was the best I could do.
The Baklava was the best I have ever eaten, anywhere, which was a wonderful surprise!
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As you probably know I ‘don’t do cooking’ because Im too neurodiverse to function…in the kitchen for very long. So every ingredient here is incredibly simple to ‘cook’ and combine to make something tasty.
Everything here is dairy and gluten free apart from Amy’s Kitchen Rice Mac and Cheese which has dairy.
Dirty Nachos
Manosmasa Tortillas or any wholegrain Nachos
Vivera Greek Style Kebab strips
Tesco Smashed Avocado
Mexicana Jalepeno Cheese or a cheddar substitute
Pret Spicy Tomato Sauce or Salsa
Pad Thai Style Noodles
Rice Noodles
Kikkoman Tamari (gf soy sauce)
Sesame Oil
Salted Roasted Peanuts (not shown) to be crushed up on top
Sririacha Sauce (not shown)
Mixed Frozen Veg
Fresh Spring Onion (not shown)
Wicked Kitchen Garlic & Herb Nooch (nutritional yeast) just a sprinkle
Stacked Burger
Genius Bread/Buns/Muffins
This Bacon
Vivera Greek Kebab Strips
Vegan Cheese of your choice
Smashed Avocado
Pret Spicy Tomato Sauce
Satay Sauce Noodles
Rice Noodles
Mixed Frozen Veg
Tamari Sauce (gf soy sauce)
Meridian Peanut Butter
Sririacha Sauce
Amy’s Kitchen Rice Mac n’ Cheese Ready Meal
I’ve bought great gluten free pasta but I find making dairy-free cheese sauce (that I actually like) so faffy! I’m going to try using vegan cream cheese or vegan mayo instead with rice milk and nutrional yeast. Wish me luck!
I hope you’ve found this basic list of ingredients for takeaway favourites helpful. If you have any questions or suggestions, please let me know.
My mate Bones dropped by unexpectedly. He says “Hi!”
*Three hours later*
Oh dear, I think someone has been hitting the pumpkin spiced rum a bit hard.
Hello lovely people. This is my first attempt at using nail decals for about twenty years!
Polish – Spicy Mango by Barry M Cosmetics
Decals – Clawed by Grace on Etsy
Polish Fortune Teller by Barry M Cosmetics
Much easier than I thought but I made two mistakes
1) I applied the pumpkin facing myself, rather than outward 😆
2) I went over the pumpkin with a sparkly nail varnish that wasn’t as sheer as I thought. I should have applied the sparkly coat before and then gone over the decal with a clear top coat (which I did with the cobweb decal).
I’ve got a new topcoat ordered from Orly Nails UK (with a fantastic easy grip lid).
Which is your fave?
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I’ve found Neals Yard Remedies Wild Rose Beauty Balm 50g £38 to be the most thorough and gentlest exfoliating cleanser out there.
I rarely wear makeup but when I’ve done a full face (including powder) I find it so easy to remove with this.
I also use it on a daily basis on any dry patches (especially if I’ve been using air-con or central heating) and blemishes.
Another use I’ve found is that it calms any itchy areas from bites or allergies (along with an antihistamine of course).
What’s your hero product?
I was gifted this particular jar at a press event but have bought several before.
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These wickedly wonderful nail decals are from ClawedbyGrace. I thought I better share these quickly so that you can order them yourself before Halloween, although I’ll be using these all year round.
These are basically just transfers that you cut out, place on your nails, dab water onto the back of them and then slide the back off, just like the old fake tattoos. It’s always a good idea to glide a top coat over to make them last.
Right, I’m off to have a look at which colours of polish I have…
Vamp It Up Manchester 