Christmas cheer, or Christmas fear?

As you'll have already noticed, i have added a countdown to Christmas on my blog and it has really brought home to me just how little time i have left to prepare! I have two adorable daughters who understand that we are pretty cash-strapped, but that doesn't mean that i want them losing out on receiving some nice gifts! I imagine for many families, this is one of the toughest times of the year - i know it is for me, as not only to i have to find ways of buying gifts, but i have to continue paying those monthly bills!
It seems that whilst most people are preaparing and looking forward to the festive season, i am making myself ill with worry. It's so difficult when you have kids, as although mine don't really expect alot, i like to get them what i can to avoid them feeling left out at school and getting stick for not having much....some of their mates receive many expensive gifts which is just not possible for me, and i really don't like putting myself in debt, so i try to buy within my means.
I would love to hear your thoughts on dealing with Christmas, whether you're well prepared or just wishing it was all over, and if you have any advice, it would be more than welcome!! x

Fantastic Giveaway on Bling and Buy (COMPETITION CLOSED)

If you haven't entered this fantastic giveaway by the lovely Em, then you really should!! There are some gorgeous prizes to be won from various sites including Funky Junk, Love Hearts and Crosses and Laura's Jewllery to name but a few. Entry is easy - just check out her blog for full details http://blingandbuy.blogspot.com/2009/10/bling-and-buy-big-giveaway-and-sneaky.html

Above are some of the wonderful items up for grabs - they'd make great Christmas presents too!

Femfresh review

I have recently been trying out Femfresh (sorry about the picture quality!) so thought i'd write a review on it.
This is the first time i have used a special wash for those intimate areas, and i have to say that i am really pleased with this product.
I received 1 bottle of intimate wash and 16 individual wipes. Each are soap-free, pH-balanced and Hypoallergenic, so they are suitable for anyone to use. I was most impressed as they have a really pleasant smell so you're left feeling refreshed and above all else....clean!!
Each wipe is individually wrapped so they are easy to carry in your bag AND they are flushable...yes, they DO actually flush away too!
Overall i have to say that i will continue to use these products, and my daughters too, as they are so gentle so as not to irritate the skin and left me feeling fresher than ever!

Samsonite Baby Travel Back Pack

I received this fabulous Baby Travel bag from http://twitter.com/ICBABYDOTCOM after, yes, you guessed it, i won it on twitter!

The pictures of this really don't do it the justice it deserves.

Firstly, i have to say that i was really impressed with their service. Not only was i informed that it had been posted, i was also told that it would be delivered by courier and would arrive before 5pm - so well done for keeping me updated!

The quality of this bag is amazing, it is so hard wearing that it will last for as long as needed and is well capable of taking a bit of a bashing - not that you'd want to mind!

Inside there are a couple of handy pockets for nappies and baby wipes etc, there is a very handy bottle holder on one side of the bag and a very up-to-date mobile phone holder on the other. It also comes complete with a baby changing mat which has it's own little bag - very handy!

You can purchase this from ICBABYDOTCOM for the very reasonable price of £14.95 and to make it even easier, heres a link to take you directly there - do check out the other products available as they have some wonderful items!

http://www.icbaby.com/pages/samsonite_baby_travel_back_pack_black.htm