Frugal Frump to Fabulous Winter Solstice to Spring Equinox

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Rummer wrote: »

Teacher2b I
Tonight I am going to pop on a face mask and have a long shower and tomorrow will plaster on the makeup in an attempt to look less like a zombie/vampire Mind you a diet of haribo and penguin biscuits today probably hasn't helped

Try and get a few early nights under your belt - just pace yourself.

Spring is not far off now - we'll all feel better for a bit of warm sunshine.

Actually the sun is out and it looks like being a nice day here - relatively warm as well.

Re snacks - I do try - honest. I'm trying to stick to nuts, seeds, fruit etc for those must have something to eat now moments.

Can't stand Haribos' but just call me the Kit Kat Queen:rotfl:

I love Mondays, and Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun - The only one I don't care for is New Years Eve. I just get maudlin.:o and that's without any gin!!!

Have a great day.

Off to see OH and then potter round the shops, library, garden centre etc.

maman

Oooh an ipad! What a lovely gift and a lovely son! I keep procrastinating about buying one and a new phone. I must bite the bullet soon.


I'm just back from a long weekend with a friend, just south of Stamford. Lovely part of he world and the weather was very kind to us.


She's a very good cook plus we ate out a bit and went to coffee shops.:o Definitely need to get back to healthy eating with a vengeance. Rummer, wanting a bikini body is a really good incentive to lose a few pounds. I've only ever done Slimming World but I know 5:2 and myfitnesspal come well recommended. Fortunately, I'm not a snacker and I favour loads of veg rather than fruit. Drinking lots of water helps too.


More fabbing later in the week, haircut planned and a browse round the shops. I'm looking for new shoes but open to any other suggestions that jump out at me.

Rummer

Well I put on makeup, straightened my hair and put on a dress today and my HVs opening statement was about how tired and washed out I looked ah well she should have seen the state of me yesterday :rotfl:

I had visitors all day today so snaffled lots of biccies and sweeties I did go for a walk in the morning but was so tired that I went at a snails pace. However I have updated my details on myfitnesspal and will get back on track tomorrow

maman

Rummer wrote: »

Well I put on makeup, straightened my hair and put on a dress today and my HVs opening statement was about how tired and washed out I looked ah well she should have seen the state of me yesterday :rotfl:

I had visitors all day today so snaffled lots of biccies and sweeties I did go for a walk in the morning but was so tired that I went at a snails pace. However I have updated my details on myfitnesspal and will get back on track tomorrow

Doesn't sound as if the HV is being particularly helpful on your return to fabness. Hopefully her advice on Baby R is more useful. Bear in mind rummer, that you could be looking really healthy and be rosy cheeked but fat and round! I think I'd rather be pale and interesting!;) Good luck wit mfp tomorrow.

marlon87

I have finally come to the conclusion that happiness in life comes from the daily discipline that is moving one's life constantly toward a desired outcome. The amazing thing about life is that it is in the moments of routine, and especially in those moments that feel like constant drudgery. One of the habits I wish to develop this year is the ability reduce the amount of things that I consume needlessly, while also developing an intelligent plan for managing my money and spending more intelligently. Health, happiness, and overall well being are also goals that I have this year. Thanks for creating the post. I am aboard the train!

ScarlettMcCain

Despite the wind and rain today, I've tried to get on board with Fabuary did a big shop for more cleanser, moisturiser, eye gel etc as I was nearly out of everything. January was a long month with no pay!

My favourite product has to be Dove Summer Glow - ah, love that stuff - it turns my pasty limbs into something approaching more human! I also like the Superdrug raspberry mud mask, super cheap and doubles as a face scrub. Slap that on for 10 minutes then put on lots of aqueous cream on the dry bits, cheap but fab

Teacher - sorry to hear about your flat. My friend moved into her flat this time last year and was so excited, first place she'd ever bought and it was brand new, a nice shared ownership place. She's told me that she's thinking of moving out already as her neighbours are so noisy!! To be fair I don't think they mean to be, she works Monday to Friday 9 to 5 and they work shifts, but she's not getting to sleep till 2am and it's really getting her down.

Hope you are enjoying the iPad lesson!

lizzie157

Hi,
A bit of sun and no rain here for a change!

Have just treated myself via groupon to 3 dermalogica facials, never had one before but decided it was time to think of me for a change. Even at the very reduced price I've got them for would once have thought no that's too much but have xmas money unspent so decided to go for it. Looking forward to a bit of pampering for Fabruary!

DD2 has had a return of the her problem (urine infections) after a substantial break so I'm not sure why. fingers crossed it's a blip and not the start of a chain of them as before.

Have a lovely fab friday everyone.

maman

lizzie157 wrote: »

Hi,
A bit of sun and no rain here for a change!

Have just treated myself via groupon to 3 dermalogica facials, never had one before but decided it was time to think of me for a change. Even at the very reduced price I've got them for would once have thought no that's too much but have xmas money unspent so decided to go for it. Looking forward to a bit of pampering for Fabruary!

DD2 has had a return of the her problem (urine infections) after a substantial break so I'm not sure why. fingers crossed it's a blip and not the start of a chain of them as before.

Have a lovely fab friday everyone.

Sorry to hear about your DD lizzie. Let's hope she's easily sorted.:)


LL will be green with envy when she reads about the facials. She was only saying a few days ago how much she loves Dermalogica. I think Groupon is great for fabbing treats. I've had manicures, pedicures, facials and massage and been delighted with all of them.


It's really great value for a bit of pampering so enjoy!!


I'm not exactly fab Friday today. I'm dressed and made up OK but my hair looks a mess. I'm having a cut and blow dry tomorrow so all will be sorted. Decided not to buy anything new for tomorrow's wedding except a pair of shoes from Sainsbury's.;) I looked all over the city centre yesterday and didn't see anything that really inspired so the money's staying in the bank.


Have a good weekend all.

Bitsy_Beans

It's one bad hair day after another with all this rain. More predicted to come
On the plus side tomorrow hubby and I are off for a child free weekend in Wales it's a four star hotel and I am really looking forward to it. Kids have been away from us overnight before but never had a whole weekend to ourselves. Hotel has swimming pool, steam room, sauna.....I may end up all wrinkly after being in water for so long :T then we are having dinner in hotel restaurant so am packing a nice dress to wear

Have a lovely weekend all, catch up when I get back :j

Lizzie :T on ignoring OH and not letting him get to you, the difference in your attitude is fantastic. Well done. Hope your DD is better soon though

LL welcome to the world of IPad they won't replace laptops IMO but for pretty much most things they are fabulous.

Vnms hope your mum is ok x

Sorry if I have missed anything. Hugs and high fives all round.

maman

Bitsy_Beans wrote: »

It's one bad hair day after another with all this rain. More predicted to come
On the plus side tomorrow hubby and I are off for a child free weekend in Wales it's a four star hotel and I am really looking forward to it. Kids have been away from us overnight before but never had a whole weekend to ourselves. Hotel has swimming pool, steam room, sauna.....I may end up all wrinkly after being in water for so long :T then we are having dinner in hotel restaurant so am packing a nice dress to wear

Have a lovely weekend all, catch up when I get back :j

Never been on your own for a weekend before??? You so deserve this!! I really hope you have the absolute best of times. Do enjoy all the fabbing opportunities. Have a great time.:D


Oh and where in Wales??