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I don't know about you, but I'm still in winter mode. OBVIOUSLY. What with the absolutely baltic weather 'n all. *walks in, cranks the heating up to 30* Which translates quite simply in my house as: black 40 denier tights, black jeans, black leggings and sh*t loads of layers. It also means I can hide the absolute forest that is threatening to sprout...

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  Whether you're a preggo mum like me or just a worn out mum there are inevitably days (more often that not I find) where you look in the mirror and just think "urgh!".   So what can you do to make yourself feel and look a little brighter?   Tan   A tan makes us all feel better, especially when you wake...

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If you know me you'll know about my penchant for leopard print. Everyone laughs that I dress my son in leopard print leggings - yes, stare! I know he'll be partying at Burning man one day, goddesses draped off him while donning his leopard print leotard with full confidence thanks to mummy, dear! You can imagine how excited I was when I spied...

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I didn't get any roses this year for Valentine's. But I did get myself Liz Earle's new limited edition Rose & Cedrat Cleanse & Polish. Silky smooth texture With the freezing cold weather, and the ultra drying central heating (says me sat next to the radiator typing this) you need to ramp up the daily cleansing routine. The rich cleanser is perfect for...

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a Rafflecopter giveaway Follow us over on Twitter at babyubeautiful and the same on instagram for a chance to win this lovely new mum gift. That is all! Big love to you all on this lovely weekend! Babyurbeautiful xx ...

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Is it just me that comes out in a cold sweat at the prospect of organising a kids party?  I mean, when they're little a small tea party at home is manageable, but this year Ella turns 8 and hearing the stories she comes home from school with there's no way I'd be inviting 30 hoodlums round to our house! A couple of...

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I know we're predominantly a mummy and baby beauty blog, but sometimes we like to go off piste, which is rather apt given it's the height of ski-ing season. I've been rather piste off with the issues my stomach caused over Christmas - I spent days cramping with excess stomach acid, then living on mash potato/soup/stews after my excessive cheese/pigs wrapped in blankets...

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Surely it's not just me that thinks Valentine's Day is mostly a load of crap?  Why oh why would I want to buy my 35 year old husband a teddy bear clutching a heart, or a toast stamp, or a fabric rose?! We tell each other every day that we love each other, so I don't feel the need to go over the top...

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Recently I posted about what's trending in baby names for 2016 as seen on Babyblooms and as a thank you for mentioning their website and fab choice of presents and goodies they sent me some of their Cooling Leg & Foot Cream to try. I confess when it came I didn't think I had much use for it, as I tend to slap on the same...

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There I am, admiring my bump in the mirror whilst in my undies when I spy my bum and legs and a shit load of cellulite.  I mean, where does it even come from, and can it please go back there? My legs are undoubtedly my problem area.  I love working out, but even pre-pregnancy, my legs were the one area that always...

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  We all know that feeling when we realise our little one's clothes have overnight got too small for them and it's time for a big shopping trip and also a clear out of clothes that no longer fit.   But what do you do with the clothes that no longer fit?  Save them?  Give them to a friend?  Bin them?    ...

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  It's been so long since I packed a hospital bag that I've been looking online for lists of what I need.  Babycentre has recommended lists, and forum posts suggest taking three bags.  Three bags, seriously?!   Last time round I went to hospital with no bag.  I called the labour ward with pains at 25 weeks and they told me to come in...

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