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Aldi Baby and Toddler Event Jan 2018

It’s back, the big Aldi Baby and Toddler Event for Jan 2018 and I’m super excited. As always, Aldi has an amazing selection of products for little ones ranging from bedroom furniture to buggies, feeding time to bath time and more. The upcoming Baby & Toddler Specialbuy event is happening online as of Sunday 14th January and in store from the 18th. Offers include beautifully crafted nursery furniture to everyday essentials, and I’m here with a few sneak peeks for you!

In the last event I grabbed the crazy popular Mamia snuggle nest and this gorgeous Moses basket. Great news, the Moses basket is making a reappearance in the January event for £19.99.

I adore these Ready to go baby books for just £3.99 each. They have some lovely little advice sheets inside for parents as well as being a great way to share a story with your little ones.

I am ready to grab this cellular blanket for £2.99 in the online sale. Purple is Alice’s favourite colour so I’m going to be quick to add this to my basket for her!

One of my favourite sneak peeks from the January Baby and Toddler event is this smart Buggy Organiser. It’s got great net compartments for those all important items you need for baby when taking a trip out.

Lastly, and I cannot wait to put it up this year, is a dinosaur wall height chart! Alice has several dino-themed outfits so it will be a joy to mark her growth on this rawr-some feature!

Here are some more of my top picks I am hoping to snap up from the Aldi Baby and Toddler event online starting this Sunday 14th January (sorry for all the dinosaur puns!)

BABY BIBS & CLOTHS – £2.99
BABY CASTING KIT – £9.99
BABY CROSS STICH KIT – £2.99
BABY SLEEPING BAG 2.5 TOG – £9.99
CALPOL VAPOUR PLUG IN & NIGHT LIGHT – £5.49
GAMMA WOODEN HIGHCHAIR – £39.99
HAUCK SPORT BUGGY – £29.99
INFANTS TIGHTS – £2.49
NURSERY COT BED WITH DRAWER – £129.99
NURSERY RUG – £19.99
NURSERY WARDROBE – £119.99
SOFT TEETHERS – £2.99
TIGGY SOOTHERS – £1.99
V SHAPED PILLOW – £5.99

Let me know if you are planning to get anything from the Aldi Baby and Toddler Event Jan 2018 on Twitter!

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My visit to Crystal Rose Skin Clinic

Every Christmas, Paul and I make the trip to Ipswich to spend time with friends and family. Mostly all my family members still live there, so no matter where we are living, Ipswich always feels like home. Just a few days before Christmas I had an exciting trip planned to a newly opened skincare clinic in the Witnesham area. I was invited along by owner and founder Rosy Boulton to the Crystal Rose Skin Clinic to learn about and trial some  innovative treatments. Keep reading to find out more on my visit to Crystal Rose Skin Clinic.

Paul and I made it there just before it started to get dark. The clinic is a lovely space and decorated with Alumier products- more on these later!

Another blogger had a Glow facelift trial which looked wonderful. Rosy gave us a talk through demo where we could ask questions about what products were being applied and the benefits and effects they would have on the skin.

I had an Ultrasonic Peel which uses a unique comb with a microcurrent. This treatment helps to destroys bacteria, stimulates circulation and reduces wrinkle depth- result!


Next up, a bit of Microdermabrasion. I have had this before and it’s just the thing to help give your skin a deep cleanse. It also leaves you feeling super clear and smooth so this comes highly recommended by me!


Moving on, I then experienced the CACI Synergie Non-Surgical face lift treatment- an alternative to collagen injections. This was important for me to trial as I have been feeling the need to help reduce the appearance of my forehead lines, but am apprehensive about getting anything serious done.

What you see glowing in the photo is LED light therapy- the red light stimulates tissue healing and then a blue light works as an anti-bacterial aid with a calming effect on inflamed skin. Rosy used the prongs to give my muscles a workout, which was really weird but not painful at all. The microcurrent gave me a metal taste in my mouth when applied, but other than that it was absolutely fabulous.

Finally, a liquid face mask was the finishing touch and Rosy did some more lifting and toning with the CACI technology.


The Crystal Rose Skin Clinic is partnered with AlumierMD and the range was trialled before and during the treatments. The great thing about the AlumierMD products is that you can layer them up without weighing down your skin. We tried a range of the collection at the Crystal Rose Skin Clinic and I loved the HydraLight Moisturiser. It leaves your skin so soft and nourished. The entire range is fragrance, paraben and cruelty free too so a huge thumbs up from me!

Here are my before and after treatment shots- the redness was gone within a few hours and all that was left was a glowing face that looked more toned and definitely firmer.

It is recommend to have 10 treatments over a 5 week period, and from there you can have monthly top ups where required. All in all, my visit to Crystal Rose Skin Clinic was highly enjoyable. Rosy was an incredible host with heaps of knowledge in her sector. Do give her website and full treatment list a look here: https://www.crystalroseskinclinic.co.uk/

Saharasplash x

Thanks for reading my visit to Crystal Rose Skin Clinic, find out what Paul got up to at the Star Wars: The Last Jedi European Premiere here

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Incredible moments featuring Dobell

It’s finally here- the end of the year- are you happy or sad to see the end of it? I’m a bit of both, I’ve really enjoyed the last 52 weeks but am so excited to see what the next 52 will bring. For me, the future is always something to look forward to, but looking back can be just as fun. The Schaefer family made some great memories, especially towards the end of 2017. Here are some of our incredible moments featuring Dobell menswear.

In December, we took Alice to her first wedding in Bournemouth. Paul is sporting a rather gorgeous navy tuxedo set from the online retailer Dobell. Dobell has one of the best online menswear collections, including a great novelty festive section!

Paul and I matched the colour scheme of my friend’s winter wedding and the touch of blue in his suit went down a treat.

December also brought us another event, this time in the form of a Star Wars themed event. Paul scored a ticket to the European Premiere of Star Wars: The Last Jedi at the Royal Albert Hall. The Dobell suit was called upon along with the force to create some rather fun snaps before he headed off to the centre of London for the big night.

Storm Troopers and stars lined the red carpet, and so did Dobell!

Adam Driver, who plays Kylo Ren, was being interviewed as Paul went in. He even managed to get an auto From Daisy Ridley too! 

Safe to say he definitely looked the part, creating some incredible moments featuring Dobell.

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Does your other half need sprucing up for the New Year? If so, here’s where to send him: http://www.dobell.co.uk

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I hope your year has been filled with incredible moments, and you are about to make many more this coming 2018 ? Head back to the home page for some more blogging!

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My 2018 Destination Wishlist

You have to admit now that the snow has disappeared, the winter weather is rather rubbish. With a New Year looming and your Christmas bonus in your pocket, now is the time to chill out and start planning a perfect getaway. My 2018 Destination Wishlist will help you get started no matter your budget or preference. Holiday Gems has so much choice whether you are looking for the best flights or hotel spots. I’ve scanned the skies and found three destinations along with great times to fly price wise…

Destination: Dubai
Date: May 2018
Airline: Emirates
Price Per Person: £301.37

Dubai is the first choice on my 2018 destination wishlist. It’s a yearly tradition that Paul and I venture to the United Arab Emirates to visit our Godfamily and have a whistle stop tour of the beautiful Dubai city. I’ve picked out a killer deal if you decide to fly in May, and with Emirates Airlines you are bound to have a fabulous flight.

Destination: Golden Sands Bulgaria
Date: August 2018
Airline: Wizz
Price Per Person: £196.58

If Dubai is a bit out of your price range, I’ve found a lovely escape right on the coast of the Black Sea- Golden Sands Bulgaria. If you’re on a budget, Golden Sands is ideal for a romantic getaway for two- leave your worries and troubles behind and explore what Bulgaria has to offer.

Destination: Costa Dorada
Date: September 2018
Airline: EasyJet
Price Per Person: £47.94

This last destination is sure to be a crowd pleaser. It’s on my 2018 destination wishlist because one, I speak Spanish and two, I am dying to expose Alice to some Spanish/ Catalan culture next year. I can just imagine her trying to chat away and I can’t wait to take her abroad. Having said that, I must get her passport sorted!

Which destinations are on your wishlist for 2018? Check out all these places and more here via Holiday Gems!

Saharasplash x

All prices correct at time of search, prices researched are for flights via Holiday Gems. This is a sponsored post

Sit back and get those last minute baby items for Christmas this year using my Baby’s Christmas Gift Guide! 

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Baby’s Christmas Gift Guide

The time has come for a very special gift guide. It’s filled with gorgeous products, all handpicked by me to give a proverbial helping hand to those of you who are a little bit stuck with what to buy for a baby this Christmas. It’s 2017, so throw away that Argos catalogue and get a bit more fancy while keeping the great price. I’ve sorted this baby’s Christmas gift guide into three sections- fashion, skincare and playtime so that you are covered from all angles.

Fashion

River Island

I was browsing the River Island site for ages looking at all the wonderful things. Of course these two picks are very suited to my monochrome baby theme but there are tonnes of vibrant and trendy pieces for baby boys and girls. I love how most of their items are virtually shrunk down adult clothes- there’s nothing I love more than dressing Alice how I imagine her style as she grows up into a young adult.

M&Co

M&Co have the most amazing Christmas collection this year. These onesies are great for any baby’s first Christmas. Not your average in your face baby clothes, this duo says Merry Christmas in a cute and cuddly way!

Skincare

Burt’s Bees

Burt’s Bees have a baby collection, and it’s brilliant! 100% natural and the collection features oils, lotions and ointments just perfect for a little busy bee. Wrap up some Burt’s Bees gifts for an extra special baby this year.

Sebamed

I’ve been using the Sebamed collection with Alice since day one so this comes highly recommended. The diaper rash cream works wonders, as does the shampoo and bubble bath when it’s wash time. Delicately fragrant and beautifully designed, Sebamed products are a top choice on my baby’s Christmas gift guide this Christmas.

Playtime

Nibbling

I recently visited Nibbling at Westfield White City during their pop up Christmas shop. I was blown away by all the beautiful designs for teething babies- including jewellery for mummy! Baby will be so happy chomping away and you will be too knowing that they are safe to play with these mesmerising gifts.

JD Williams

 

JD Williams has a whole host of adorable things just perfect for baby’s first Christmas. Let them be entertained by this cute and cuddly dancing reindeer!

Let me know if you are looking for anything in particular for a baby’s first Christmas, I’ll be happy to chat over on my Twitter page to give you some more recommendations!

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Alice’s first snowfall and Cari’s Closet

This week we have seen a huge amount of Christmas spirit with the big event right around the corner. One bottle of mulled wine gone, bank balance a little shorter due to inappropriate cheese purchases and of course all the snow! I am not a fan of snow normally, it means icy roads and slushy mess on the ground, but this week I got excited. I’m finding the love in the first good snowfall of the year all because of Alice. Here is a little bit about what happened during Alice’s first snowfall and Cari’s Closet.

Cari’s Closet is an Irish born brand with stores based in Malahide Co. Dublin, Cork City and Galway City. Its new website rivals all the best ones out there in my opinion. A recent discovery, but this is a place to be for fashionistas and for finding that all important New Year outfit.

I decided to get dressed for the occasion after peeking out the window to discover a blanket of fluffy white wonder. Alice was still asleep at this point, so I got myself all dressed and ready while she was sleeping. I pepared to brave the cold in a red poloneck from Zara and put on my matching faux fur gilet* from Cari’s Closet. I put Alice in her fluffiest snowsuit and we were ready!

She was so curious about the bright white snowfall, she found it hard to focus on just one spot. I kept her hood nice and high as the snow was still coming down. We just about managed to get a lovely photoshoot in before we took her back inside into the warmth.

Then it was time to do a few by myself!

red poloneck: Zara

faux fur gilet: Cari’s Closet

bag: Boohoo.com

skirt: H&M

boots: Nasty Gal

Thanks to daddy for all the amazing shots!

Saharasplash x

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Thanks for enjoining Alice’s first snowfall and Cari’s Closet. For more baby cuteness, check out my post all about Alice’s personalised cake from Bakerdays.

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