All I want for Christmas…

Having read yesterday’s post, I realised I know exactly what I want for Christmas. All I want for Christmas is a good night’s sleep – perhaps in a hotel while the kids are being babysat at home. It does not have to be hotel las vegas or anywhere special just one without babies and sound proof rooms. I particularly like those hotels that guarentee a good night sleep or your money back… a guarenteed good night sleep. BLISS!

Spreadables

I have been trying spreadable butters to see what I think of them. I have tried a number of them but there are many on the market. There are even “light” variations though I still would not recommend them if you are taking weight loss pills. I don’t even want to think about the effects! Anyway, from the ones I tried, this is what I thought:-

  • Flora Buttery – Its a margarine but it does have a reasonably buttery taste
  • I can’t believe its not butter – I can!
  • Clover Spreadable – The advert is more favourable than the actual spread
  • Country life lighter – Really nice taste and light to boot
  • Bertolli – Made of Olive oil. Hubby likes alot. Not bad flavour.
  • Kerrygold Spreadable – It has great taste but could do with being a bit more spreadable
  • Anchor Spreadable – Also great taste and reasonably easy to spread too

Will I test more… perhaps.. if they are on offer… otherwise I think I will buy Anchor Spreadable if none are on offer.

Tired

The problem with babies is the lack of sleep. I am so tired and it shows. I have dark eye circles, a palid face and no time to hide it with make-up. If truth be told and I had time, I would treat myself to a pampering session and a full body massage, finished off with an early night to bed and no disturbances through the night. But let’s be realistic… a quick swipe of concelear will have to do until the babies grow a little, and that is only if I actually consider going out somewhere nice!

Over Indulgence

I so overindulged yesterday. I am dreading to see my weight post the festive season. The only thing that is on my side is that I am currently breastfeeding which works brilliant to burn fat. But then again, you feel so hungry all the time, you eat far more than you normally would. So its a give - take situation. Still, I guess I will worry about it when I stop breastfeeding or maybe in the new year. Meanwhile pass the chocies!

Blokes!

Why is it that buying gifts for her is always so much easier than gifts for him? It my brothers birthday and I am so stuck. What do you buy a 22 year old bloke? You cannot buy clothes for fear of getting the wrong shade of black! You cannot buy technology, because he possibly already owns it or thinks its so last year! Cannot do dinner as partying is preferred!

I think I might just buy some Eau de Toilette!

Pendants

I am so caught up with Christmas & the Christening…. I don’t have a moment for myself. I have meanwhile been asked what gifts to get for the christening. And it left me thinking… I was thinking a Diamond Initial Pendant would be lovely for my daughter as it will always be a keepsake she will treasure. However, I haven’t thought of an equivalent for my son. Ideally all their christening gifts would be treasured keepsakes rather than toys and clothes.

Presents for hubbies!

I always have such a hard  time buying my husband a present. Anytime he wants something… he buys it. Which leaves me nothing. I could go with the usual like socks, ties and chocolates but lets be honest – they are boring and unexciting! I did think of things like iphone accessories but he bought himself an android phone and frankly I am not sure what is suitable and what isn’t. So I am back to square 1…. and back to the drawing board!! (Or at the very least back to the regular socks, ties and chocolates).