Quick Update

Hi Lovelies,

I just wanted to share a quick update with you. Some of you may have seen on my Facebook and Twitter that I will be heading away to the UK. The dates are sorted and I'll be away from the 7th - 9th of October. 

I would love to tell you that this trip is for pleasure but unfortunately I can't say that. On Tuesday night, a cousin passed away. I wasn't overly close to him but it's still an awful situation. I'm extremely close to his parents and am devastated for them.

I have been bursting to go over but for more fun reasons. I'll be travelling with my dad as the flights for myself,hubby and Jack are too expensive. It'll be weird travelling without them. I'll have some posts scheduled for while I am away

MONDSS Underarm Wear

A couple of weeks ago, i was contacted my Jane from MONDSS Underarm Wear to see if I'd like to try the product. Looking for alternatives to deodorant I was thrilled to take the offer. I was intrigued exactly how they looked and what exactly they would do.

What exactly are MONDSS? I hear you say... They are a new innovative product that adhere to your underarms, lock in odour, absorbs and prevents perspiration marks. They sounded great and I couldn't wait to try them. I actually meant to try them out at the blogger meet up but ended up being the day after when I was heading for dinner with hubby. On opening the box, I was faced with something that was very similar to a plaster.

I was intrigued to see if they actually worked and can report back that they are very good. Not a sweaty feeling in sight. It felt a bit odd applying them to my underarms but I soon got over it and forgot that I had them on. They are very discreet, not a soul knew I had them on. I definitely felt like they kept perspiration at bay. 

They are recommended for use a maximum of 4-6 hours and removal was easy. I took the rip it off like a plaster on a cut approach. I definitely will be using them on outings again. 

Have you heard of MONDSS or tried them?

They can be found here  and retail at €9.99 for which you get five applications

*Pssst! MONDSS have 10% off for you Use code Mondss10 on http://mondss.com  before 28/09/14*

New Jewellery From Pink Sugar Sparkles

I think it is becoming fairly obvious that I am a bit of a magpie when it comes to jewellery. By far on elf my favourite jewellery shops is Pink Sugar Sparkles owned by my lovely blogger friend Lisa. I love that there is such a wide choice of pieces ranging from delicates to full blow statements. Lisa kindly gave everyone who attended my meet up a 25% discount. I'd my eye on a few bits so it was the ideal time to pick them up.

Statement Scale Bangle in Gunmetal €15

Angle Wings Statement €24*

Love Necklace €15

I love getting parcels from Lisa, they are lovingly wrapped like a present. 

If you haven't checked out Pink Sugar Sparkles yet, please do! You won;t be disappointed with what you find 

Healthy Pregnancy Weight Gain

Last time I was pregnant, I could tell you I was super healthy and fit. But that would be a lie. I ate pretty healthily (could have been better though) but I was so lazy when it came to exercise. This time round, I am choosing to be different. Part of it is steered from being part of a study with my hospital on healthy weight gain and exercise during pregnancy. 

I've been for consultation with a dietician, which was eye opening. Some products I thought were pretty healthy are actually loaded with sugar!! Two examples that have stuck with me is Special K and Bananas. I love Special K so was gutted to hear that one. 

I've tweaked my diets and am eating a more wholegrain and Low GI diet. Basically cutting out the bad carbs and eating the healthier ones. I'm no stranger to the Low GI diet, having lost three stone with it after Jack arrived. The dietician gave me a target weight that I am trying hard not to go over. I've been lucky so far and only put on a couple of kilos so I'm hoping I will be able to maintain a healthy weight gain.

Some healthy swaps I've made is brown rice instead of white rice, oatcakes or ryvita instead of Rice Cakes and Shredded Wheat instead of my beloved Special K. I treat myself once a week to something naughty. Last week it was a slice of Banoffee Pie (yumminess!)

First time round, I may have eaten more than I should have. Not quite the whole eating for two but not that far off. Turns out when pregnant you only need an extra 20 calories in the first trimester, 85 extra in the second and 200-300 in the third. 

I'm also trying to exercise a little by going for a walk in the evenings or using the Baby Body Fit Dvd I purchased a few weeks back. I'm finding the prenatal part of the DVD great but will give you a full review on that another time.