Hello everyone!
Sorry it's been a while- in between hospital visits, being ill & trying to get things done it's been a mad few weeks. At the moment I'm a little better than I was- still in alot of pain but been able to get out a bit more which is good. I've been told I need to see the surgery team next week because I haven't recovered as well as hoped & another lot of (more serious) surgery is on the cards.
This isn't what I hoped for but I know it has to be done so I've just got to pack up my troubles in my hospital bag & smile smile smile...lol. I've been making the most of the nice weather when it's been nice & on my good days I've had some shopping sprees! I've got a whole new wardrobe as I had loads of money that I had saved for ages to get myself some lovely new clothes (plus some lovely treats from my other half).
I had planned on doing a few haul videos but I've decided to leave that for a while yet until I have the time. However I will say this- get yourselves to the high street! There are some gorgeous trends at the moment & alot of them are at bargain prices:
-Debenhams have some huge sales on at the moment, I've bought some gorgeous pieces from Miss Selfridge & Quiz. My local Debenhams have had a 20% off event & loads of discounts & I've bought about £300 worth of clothes for £150!!!
-Bodyshop have bought out an amazing new product called Instablur. You use it as a primer & it literally blurs skin imperfections & blemishes. I use it with their new BB cream (they are on offer at the moment- £20 for both, worth £45!!!) And they are amazing. I've also treated myself to some new makeup brushes & other stuff too- all on amazing offers!
-Primark are doing some great stuff at the moment. I've bought myself loads of summer clothes as well as some great sale items. They've also got loads of pug-related stuff (I adore pugs!) So go & have a look!
-River Island, Dorothy Perkins, New Look & Peacocks. All have some lovely stuff at the moment & bang on trend!
- Superdrug & Boots have a 3 for 2 offer across all beauty products at the moment- I've been stocking up on Barry M & all of my other favourite brands. I also bought myself a new Tresemme hair dryer which is amazing!
-Beales Department Store- I've got a couple of gorgeous new dresses from here (the green & white flower dress from Apricot- £34) as well as some gorgeous black & gold heels from Miss Selfridge!
What I'm loving:
- Animal motif jumpers. I have been stocking up on some new jumpers (It will be winter again before we know it lol) & online stores such as Amazon & Karma Clothing have some really cute styles. I'm also loving quilted jumpers- I've got 3 in black, grey & white.
- Tiger Balm Red: possibly the most incredible stuff for joint & muscle pain. I'm on alot of medication at the moment & thought I'd try this as a more natural way- & it's amazing.
- Fresh fruit from the markets & grocers. It's the season for strawberries, raspberries, apricots, cherries & peaches- all of wich I've been snacking on (healthy comfort food). I refuse to buy them from the supermarket as not only are they so much cheaper from the greengrocers, you get so much more & they are better quality too.
What I'm disliking:
-The illusion that food is cheaper in the supermarkets. In my local town we have THREE giant supermarkets (it's absolutely rediculous) plus loads of smaller ones. Alot of my fresh foods I now buy from the local farmshops, market stalls, butchers & greengrocers- not onlyis it better quality, it's cheaper & it supports the little businesses which sadly are getting fewer.
- Rude, arrogant & ignorant people. Some people are just plain rude- they'll push past you, nearly knock you over & either ignore it or look at you like it's your fault.
- Benefit cheats. These people are disgraceful- they are proud to let the taxpayer fund their lifestyles & have no shame or remorse. There are people in genuine need who can't get the help they need because of people like this & there needs to be changes.
So there you go. Hope you enjoyed reading & keep checking for more coming soon. Thanks for reading :) xx
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Showing posts with label Shopping. Show all posts
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Sunday, 25 May 2014
Thursday, 8 May 2014
Endometriosis surgery update 3
Hi everyone,
Bad news I'm afraid- I'm back in hospital (again). Last night I had a bit of a temperature & was in bad pain. Today I woke up in alot more pain with a very high temperature & was rushed to hospital because I was vomiting alot too. The doctors are particularly concerned about the pain & the fact my heart rate is very high so I'm due for more tests in the morning.
In the meantime I'm on IV fluids, anti sickness & painkillers & under observation for tonight.
Fingers crossed this is just an infection & nothing serious! I will update as soon as I can. Thanks for reading
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Bad news I'm afraid- I'm back in hospital (again). Last night I had a bit of a temperature & was in bad pain. Today I woke up in alot more pain with a very high temperature & was rushed to hospital because I was vomiting alot too. The doctors are particularly concerned about the pain & the fact my heart rate is very high so I'm due for more tests in the morning.
In the meantime I'm on IV fluids, anti sickness & painkillers & under observation for tonight.
Fingers crossed this is just an infection & nothing serious! I will update as soon as I can. Thanks for reading
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For questions, suggestions, opinions & comments, email me at:
dollytrolley1994@gmail.com
Saturday, 3 May 2014
How to have a good shopping trip
Hello everyone!
This post is going to be on how to have a good shopping trip. It might seem a bit silly- tips on going on a shopping spree, but you'd be surprised. Lots of people go out with the intention of having a fun day of shopping but the reality is that they end up getting bored, tired or fed up quickly & end up not getting done what they went shopping for. But here are some tips on how you can have a fun & relaxed shopping spree.
1. Plan your day. I don't mean an exact schedule of every movement you make. Give yourself plenty of time for getting there & parking (or if using public transport plan which bus or train you're going to get). Decide which shops are priority or things you need to get most. If you're on a time limit then do what you need to get done first.
2. Decide what you're going to wear. You want to look good but be comfy at the same time. If you're going to be trying clothes on then wear stuff you can easily remove & put back on. Consider wearing your hair up too if this is the case or you might start to look a bit like a dandelion after trying loads of tops on! Limit your makeup too- you don't want to stain the garments.
3. Set a budget. Decide what you really need & make it a priority. Try not to buy things that are similar to stuff you already have. Shop around- don't just buy the first thing you see or you might see something else later but not have enough cash. Try the cheaper shops too- many shops such as Primark & New Look stock the latest trends without the designer pricetag.
4. Pack a bag to take- make sure you have your money, cards, phone, a bottled drink & maybe a hairbrush & other handbag essentials (See my 'Handbag essentials' blog) keep your bag secure & close at all times.
5. Have regular breaks. You don't enjoy shopping if you're tired & have sore feet. Have a sit down every so often & stay hydrated. Also allow time for eating.
6. Take a friend. If you're going clothes shopping then it's always good to have a second opinion- take someone who's honest & who you trust. It also makes it more fun to have someone to talk to- & safer than being out on your own!
7. Don't buy for the sake of it. If you don't spend all of your money on the spree then don't just blow it on stuff you don't need- save it for next time.
8. Try to avoid the crowds. If you can it's always better to shop during the week or later on in the day- that way you're not battling the crowds & wasting hours in the queues at the tills.
9. Look out for sales & offers. The sale racks are often the best- you can find some really cute stuff for a cheaper price. Often in shops like Boots or Superdrug beauty, health & hair products will have offers such as 3 for 2- cheapest item free. Don't forget your Advantage Cards too!
10. Don't buy more than you can carry. This is especially important if using public transport as struggling home on a bus with about 50 bags is not fun! If you have a car then you can just pop back & leave your shopping in there & carry on- but be careful as it could be a target for thieves!
So there you have it. I hope you found these tips useful & I would love to know what you think. Thanks for reading :)
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For questions, suggestions, comments & opinions, email me at:
dollytrolley1994@gmail.com
This post is going to be on how to have a good shopping trip. It might seem a bit silly- tips on going on a shopping spree, but you'd be surprised. Lots of people go out with the intention of having a fun day of shopping but the reality is that they end up getting bored, tired or fed up quickly & end up not getting done what they went shopping for. But here are some tips on how you can have a fun & relaxed shopping spree.
1. Plan your day. I don't mean an exact schedule of every movement you make. Give yourself plenty of time for getting there & parking (or if using public transport plan which bus or train you're going to get). Decide which shops are priority or things you need to get most. If you're on a time limit then do what you need to get done first.
2. Decide what you're going to wear. You want to look good but be comfy at the same time. If you're going to be trying clothes on then wear stuff you can easily remove & put back on. Consider wearing your hair up too if this is the case or you might start to look a bit like a dandelion after trying loads of tops on! Limit your makeup too- you don't want to stain the garments.
3. Set a budget. Decide what you really need & make it a priority. Try not to buy things that are similar to stuff you already have. Shop around- don't just buy the first thing you see or you might see something else later but not have enough cash. Try the cheaper shops too- many shops such as Primark & New Look stock the latest trends without the designer pricetag.
4. Pack a bag to take- make sure you have your money, cards, phone, a bottled drink & maybe a hairbrush & other handbag essentials (See my 'Handbag essentials' blog) keep your bag secure & close at all times.
5. Have regular breaks. You don't enjoy shopping if you're tired & have sore feet. Have a sit down every so often & stay hydrated. Also allow time for eating.
6. Take a friend. If you're going clothes shopping then it's always good to have a second opinion- take someone who's honest & who you trust. It also makes it more fun to have someone to talk to- & safer than being out on your own!
7. Don't buy for the sake of it. If you don't spend all of your money on the spree then don't just blow it on stuff you don't need- save it for next time.
8. Try to avoid the crowds. If you can it's always better to shop during the week or later on in the day- that way you're not battling the crowds & wasting hours in the queues at the tills.
9. Look out for sales & offers. The sale racks are often the best- you can find some really cute stuff for a cheaper price. Often in shops like Boots or Superdrug beauty, health & hair products will have offers such as 3 for 2- cheapest item free. Don't forget your Advantage Cards too!
10. Don't buy more than you can carry. This is especially important if using public transport as struggling home on a bus with about 50 bags is not fun! If you have a car then you can just pop back & leave your shopping in there & carry on- but be careful as it could be a target for thieves!
So there you have it. I hope you found these tips useful & I would love to know what you think. Thanks for reading :)
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For questions, suggestions, comments & opinions, email me at:
dollytrolley1994@gmail.com
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