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SAVVY MUMMAS | Black Friday Beauty

Black Friday madness has already begun. I thought I would beat the crowds and shop online but that too is proving a nightmare what with pages of 'refreshing' and even online queuing. As the focus seems the be on TVs and electrical goods I wasn't feeling the excitement like others, however there are bargains in other departments to be had. One of the best...

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HOT MUMMAS I Ultimate mum skin tips

Nathalie Eleni, Facialist Nathalie Eleni is THE go-to skin guru to the stars. Her clientele include the gorgeous Carey Mulligan, Natalie Portman and Sandra Bullock. A new mum herself to Louis, 2, she knows just how to cheat a full night's sleep by using a trick or two. We press the beautiful facialist for all her insider knowledge exclusively for babyurbeautiful readers... Bottles...

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SAVVY MUMMAS | Don't ask....don't get!

Now this post isn't directly about beauty or babies, it's about being savvy and getting things put right when they're wrong, which is particularly helpful if you're a mum trying to be careful with the pennies.We all hate it when things break or don't go to plan, whether it be a new product you've purchased, or an existing one going wrong, or if...

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COOL BUBBAS I TRUNKI Made for Me

Are you looking for a ingenious gift to give someone this year? And really torn with what on earth to buy (what with all the choice out there). Gift buying is a very daunting task, especially if you don't have any children yourself. The obvious choice is to waltz into Mothercare or Mamas and Papas and stock up on the assistants' first recommendation....

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COOL BUBBAS | Whale of a time

Bathtime Bubbles Whale - V Tech Bathtime Whale Scrub a dub dub...it’s bubble time in the tub! We just had to write and tell you about this bathtime beauty, now two of the team are happily enjoying their 'Whaley' good purchase, with one soon to follow... It's really lovely seeing our little men mesmerised when bubbles are keeping them occupied in the bath, as the...

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HOT MUMMAS | Get your legs out

Now that the sweet smelling Christmas cups are out in Starbucks and the weather's turned nippy, it's time to accept the fact that winter is well and truly here and Christmas is fast approaching! I love the excitement of shopping for gifts and of course buying new clothes for my 'winter wardrobe' (no, I don't have anything to wear from last year, new...

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HOT MUMMAS I TESCO BEAUTY ADVENT CALENDAR

Oh my wow! We are so excited. It's starting to feel a lot like Christmas... Tesco have launched their first EVER beauty advent calendar. Forget choccies and the calories, indulge in this beauty instead. Bursting with brands like Korres, Katy Perry, Dr LeWinns, Candy Kittens, Eyelure - it's everything you need for party season and MORE. From cosmetics to fragrance and shower gels,...

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SAVVY MUMMAS I SLUMBER BUDDIES

Wow, we've finally found something that helps bedtime! Hallelujah! The Slumber Buddy. Slumber Buddy Elephant I purchased the cute elephant variety.  Due to me finding out I was preggers in Thailand,  I then decided my son would then be obsessed with Elephants, natch. So there's why I went for 'Eddie the Elephant.' The Slumber Buddy is in the form of a teddy (elephant) with a...

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HOT MUMMAS | Montagne Jeunesse

As I pottered around Primark, I stumbled across one of those face masks you used to treat yourself to as a teen with your pocket money. You know the ones?  Often pink or green in colour, muds, peel-off, heat-up, little bit dated in packaging, a glam model oh the front resplendent in pink goo with strategically placed fruit on her eyes (and often in...

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