Ramblings Of A StressedMum – 23/04/2024

I am back, as you know I went away for a few days last week to celebrate my birthday. You, are also not wrong in that I am posting this on Tuesday instead of Wednesday. Which is why I am posting my weekly round up post Ramblings of a StressedMum – 23/04/2024 a day early.

Health

I honestly feel like I am falling to bits. I still have my shoulder, arm and hand pain and a little numbness in my thumb. On top of that my Sciatica has decided to make a re-appearance so also having back and leg pain now as well.

An Update

For those who have been following our budgies and the eggs. Sadly we had no hatchings, Snowy and Gizmo are now back in the main cage and all 4 birds are together.

We were expecting this, but it is still sad. No doubt we will be going through this again at some stage in the future.

A Little Getaway

In my last post I shared that I was going to be away last week. It was my birthday last Tuesday, and myself and my husband booked a lovely Airbnb property in Somerset, which was very close to where he went to school. His Dad was in the RAF, and to save moving around, he chose to go to a boarding school, that forces children went to. He loved it and the stories he has told me about his time there are amazing.

He took me past his old school, and shown me fields where some of the stories took place. It was lovely to put a picture to the stories, himself and friends have told me.

On Tuesday, we booked a spa day via a Wowcher deal. Neither of us had been to one before and we were both looking forward to it. The deal included lunch, a treatment and use of the spa. On Monday, I was looking at reviews, I had not looked at them before. I was pretty worried as they were not that good. If there is anything to complain about, I will. I believe in customer service and getting what you paid for. I had nothing to complain about, the only thing I can think is we went during the week, where others were there at the weekend.

We also enjoyed a trip into Bristol, where I did a little bit of retail therapy with birthday money. Plus enjoyed a few cocktails along the way.

What I Am Loving

A beauty product I remember my Grandmother and my Mum using was Astral. It is a brand I have always known and trusted. Also, my very first moisturising cream I purchased for myself all those years ago. So, when I was asked if I would like to review their range, I had to say yes.

As you will all know by now, I do love beauty products. I always have creams and lotions around me. Especially now, my skin is getting older. The one thing I do love about the Astral range is it is affordable, but also delivers that quality that they have been known for since it began all those years ago in 1950.

Loved across the generations, its iconic blue tub is one of the most recognisable skincare products on the shelves. Astral Intensive Moisturiser ® nourishes, softens and protects skin, leaving it feeling smooth and soft to touch. Its versatile and multi-purpose formula is ideal for all skin types and can even be used to remove makeup or prep skin for tanning. Lanolin helps to lock in your skin’s moisture, creating a protective barrier. Glycerine hydrates the skin to leave your skin looking smooth and soft. Dermatologically tested.

Loved by celebrities such as Joanna Lumley, Amanda Holden and Kate Beckinsale, Astral Intensive Moisturiser® is being hailed a “must-have” for fans of Charlotte Tilbury’s Magic Cream. However, while the Tilbury Magic Cream will set you back a whopping £195 for a 140ml tub, a 200ml tub of Astral Intensive Moisturiser® is a fraction of the cost at just under £5!

I was sent –

• Astral Intensive Moisturiser Original – This comes in three sizes 50ml, 200ml and 500ml. So perfect for home and away. Lightly whipped, it’s easily absorbed into your skin. Made with pure ingredients, like lanolin and glycerine and other gentle softens and Keeps your skin feeling smooth, soft fresh.
• Astral Intensive Moisturiser With Shea Butter – As above but with the added ingredient for Shea Butter. Perfect for face and body.
• Astral Intensive Moisturiser with Cocoa Butter – Again as above but with Cocoa Butter.

“Astral Intensive Moisturiser® has been tried and tested for more than sixty years with many women never using another moisturiser in their life,” says Clare Newins, Dendron Marketing. “Our formula is so effective that we’ve never had to change it. It locks in the skin’s natural moisture whilst still allowing it to breathe, leaving skin fresh, hydrated and protected.”

My Thoughts

I took the Astral with Shea Butter away with me last week and used daily after my shower both in the morning and evening. My skin felt soft and smooth. All three of these creams feel luxurious. On opening it took me back to when I was younger straight away. Astral has a budget price, but is definitely a luxurious cream that will remain a constant with me.

Giveaway

I am working on my giveaways as the moment. I do have an Instagram giveaway currently running which is perfect for those who suffer with hay fever. You can find out more here.

Day Out

I am writing my weekly post today, as tomorrow I have a day out to Birdworld. This was a treat and girls day out for C and myself, a Mum and Daughter time together. This then turned into my Mum coming with us. Then one of C’s friends and then another. So a proper girls day out.

I am just hoping the weather is going to be dry and a little warmer than today.

I hope you have all had a good week