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FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Maylawn Bath Bombs Gift Set (Green Tea)
I was given this box of bath bombs in my Secret Santa gift so thought I would share what they are like. PACKAGING: Cardboard box with shredded paper, each bath bomb is wrapped in plastic with a scent label. CLAIM FROM THE BRAND: 12 uniquely designed bath bombs Handcrafted bath bombs Each about 60g 4.8cm in diameter These bath bombs are refined from plant extracts, essential oils and minerals, which are good for your skin These Bath Bombs are Cruelty free and made with safe an
Alicia Maude
Dec 29, 2025


REVIEW: itsu Thai-Style Prawn Soup Dumplings #Blogmas2025
I love Asian dumplings so when I saw this in the supermarket I had to try. PACKAGING: Plastic INGREDIENTS: Prawn¹ (Crustacean) (21%), Wheat Flour, Broth (19%) (Water, White Miso ^Water, Soya Bean, Rice, Salt, Alcohol], Lemongrass, Ginger, Carrot, Lime Leaf, Spring Onion, Gelling Agent: Agar, Soy Sauce ^Water, Soya Bean, Salt, Wheat], Garlic, Sugar, Salt, Shiitake Mushroom, Paprika, Soya Bean Oil), Vegetables (19%) (Chinese Cabbage, Carrot, Onion, Water Chestnut, Chinese Chive
Alicia Maude
Dec 24, 2025


Makeup Collection 2025 #Blogmas2025
I have done this blog for the past few years, I love makeup so much so if you want to see my collections over the year then click the year: 2018 , 2019 , 2020 , 2021 , 2022 , 2023 and 2024 . I have my collection in some Osco drawers as well as some IKEA drawers. On top is some tools and products that don't fit in the drawers. First drawer is primers and setting sprays: 17. Dewy Prep Setting Spray 17. Eye Primer 17. Photofilter Balm Primer Becca Backlight Priming Filter Benef
Alicia Maude
Dec 23, 2025


GET READY WITH ME: Work Christmas Party #Blogmas2025
I thought I would share how I got ready for my work's Christmas party. I am looking rough. Face Mask: Garnier Moisture Bomb Sheet Mask Moisturers/Primer: Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base Eye Primer: Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer in Original Foundation: MAC Studio Radiance Serum Powdered Foundation in NC11 Foundation Brush: FARMASI Foundation Brush Cream Contour: Revolution Pro Glow Edit Cream Contour & Bronzer in Light Cream Contour Brush: Zoeva 109 Luxe Face Paint Bru
Alicia Maude
Dec 21, 2025


GIFT IDEA: Secret Santa #Blogmas2025
I thought I would share my Secret Santa gift that I gave because I am so proud of it. Things on her list was desk decor, cosy things, Taylor Swift, board games, hot drinks, chocolate. For desk decor I gave her a Chickidee crate to put her bits in and a cute desk sign from TKMaxx. For cosy things I got a pair of cosy socks from Very and a set from this works. I can't believe I have bought something Taylor Swift, I am not a Swiftie but I got this notebook that I found in TKMaxx
Alicia Maude
Dec 20, 2025


REVIEW: 17. Lacquer Gloss #Blogmas2025
I thought I would try a new range of lip glosses. PACKAGING: Thick plastic. CLAIMS: This amazing lip gloss will brighten your entire complexion! A weightless formula in a glossy finish for wearing alone or on top of your favourite lipstick. Dermatologically tested. Suitable for all ages Vegan Friendly INGREDIENTS: Polybutene, Octyldodecanol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Mica, Tribehenin, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Aroma, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Bu
Alicia Maude
Dec 19, 2025


Weekly Pamper Routine 2025 #Blogmas2025
I have done this type of blog post over the years, 2018 , 2019 , 2020 , 2021 , 2023 and 2024 , I love my Sunday pamper. Hair Treatment: FARMASI Dr. C. Tuna Absolute Super Elixir I get up and put a hair mask, hair oil or treatment in to sit in my hair for hours. Hair Remover: Veet I have quite sensitive skin so struggle with hair removal but I Veet down below. Face Wash: Neutrogena® Hydro Boost Water Gel Cleanser Whilst the Veet is on I washed my face. Razor: Tweezerman I ha
Alicia Maude
Dec 18, 2025


RECIPE: Mexican Inspired Street Corn Salad #Blogmas2025
I love this salad and thought I would share it with you all, now when I made this and took photos for the blog post I had done a massive Mexican feast. Serves 4 Ingredients For the salad 4 large corn on the cobs 1 red bell pepper 1 jalapeños 1 handful of coriander 1 block of feta For the sauce: Mayonnaise 2 tablespoons of sour cream 2 limes 1 teaspoon chilli powder half a teaspoon cayenne pepper Method Step 1: Cook the corn on the cobs so it is soft, once it has been cooked t
Alicia Maude
Dec 17, 2025


FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Lush Snowdrift Bath Bomb #Blogmas2025
I’ll admit it—I’m a total bath addict. I absolutely love taking baths, and every Sunday it’s my little ritual to unwind with a relaxing soak. I’m a big fan of bath bombs and bubble bars, especially from Lush. Sometimes I even treat myself to a midweek bath on Wednesdays! So I thought I’d share the different Lush bath bombs and bubble bars I try, along with a little review of each. WRITE UP FROM LUSH: Feeling a little snowed under? Leave stress out in the cold and melt away wo
Alicia Maude
Dec 15, 2025


GIFT IDEA: Surprise Baby Shower (for Chloe's Baby) #Blogmas2025
I thought I would share what I got Chloe (and Joe - it takes two) for the baby shower gift, now it isn't much because we organised her a surprise baby shower with just us girls but she is having a full blown baby shower so I have a gift for that too. I got a gift bag from ASDA plus tissue paper from my gift box collection so I don't know where that is from. Now Chloe hasn't found out what she is having so everything is neutral, so how cute are these little bear socks from M&S
Alicia Maude
Dec 14, 2025


Perfume Collection 2025 #Blogmas2025
I have done this blog post every year of my blogging life: Perfume Collection 2018 #Blogmas2018 Perfume Collection 2019 #Blogmas2019 Perfume Collection 2020 #Blogmas2020 Perfume Collection 2021 #Blogmas2021 Perfume Collection 2022 #Blogmas2022 Perfume Collection 2023 #Blogmas2023 Perfume Collection 2024 #Blogmas2024 Now I moved into this house back in October and still haven't really gotten sorted yet. On the left hand side is my smell-a-likes; FM World fragrances. Federico M
Alicia Maude
Dec 13, 2025


REVIEW: Samyang Buldak Carbonara Hot Chicken Flavour Topokki #Blogmas2025
Love topokki so had to try Samyang's. PACKAGING: Paper pot with plastic packaging INGREDIENTS: Rice Cake: Rice, Salt, Citric Acid, Alcohol(to preserve freshness). Buldak Sauce: Water, Sugar, Dextrin, Salt, Red Pepper Powder, Soybean Oil, Acid Hydrolyzed Soy, Onion, Yeast Extract Powder, Corn Syrup, Soy Sauce[Water, Soybean, Salt, Wheat], Garlic, Monosodium Glutamate, Potato Modified Starch, Red Pepper Seed Oil, Artificial Chicken Flavor, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Corn Oil, Papr
Alicia Maude
Dec 13, 2025


GET READY WITH ME: Chloe's Surprise Baby Shower #Blogmas2025
I love sharing my get ready's with people so here is what I did to get ready for Chloe's surprise baby shower. Before getting ready I was looking rough. Eye Primer: Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer in Original Foundation: MAC Studio Radiance Serum Powdered Foundation in NC11 Foundation Brush: FARMASI Foundation Brush Eye Brow Gel: wet n wild megaclear Mascara Crease Shadow: FARMASI Peach Bite Face Palette (used the bronzer) Crease Shadow Brush: Morphe M441 Brush Eye Brow Pencil:
Alicia Maude
Dec 12, 2025


Daily Evening Skincare Routine 2025 (+Cheat Evening Skincare Routine) #Blogmas2025
I have done this type of blog post for a few years, you can find all of my beauty routines here . Before the skincare. Cleanser: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Cleanser I am trying to use up what I have in my collection so that in the new year I can have all new products, this cleanser isn't bad. Toner: Medik8 Press & Glow I love this product so much and have it on my list to repurchase. Eye Cream: Fontainavie I love how this applicator vibrates and helps blends it in. Eyel
Alicia Maude
Dec 11, 2025


RECIPE: Mexican Inspired Spicy Chicken #Blogmas2025
I am gong to hold my hands up and say this was originally my brother George's recipe however I did tweak it a little. Serves 6 Ingredients 900g boneless and skinless chicken thighs 50ml olive oil 50ml water 2 teaspoons of chilli powder 2 teaspoons of garlic powder 1 teaspoon of dried oregano 4 teaspoons of paprika 3 teaspoons of ground cumin 2 teaspoons of onion salt Method Before I start, I like to marinate the chicken over night so it really does sink in. Step 1: I have a m
Alicia Maude
Dec 10, 2025


FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Dr.Jart+ Pore.remedy™ Purifying Mud Mask #Blogmas2025
I was placing an order on John Lewis for some Christmas presents and had to spend an extra £5 (or something) otherwise I would be charged £2.95 postage so thought why not treat myself to get free delivery (girl math) and got this mask, my pores are quite visible. PACKAGING: Paper packaging with a foil inside, face mask is sandwiched between plastic. CLAIMS: Clears pore-clogging buildup and leaves skin smooth and bright. Formulated with green mud and sea salt. Discover a mess-
Alicia Maude
Dec 9, 2025


FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Lush Father Christmas Bath Bomb #Blogmas2025
I’ll admit it—I’m a total bath addict. I absolutely love taking baths, and every Sunday it’s my little ritual to unwind with a relaxing soak. I’m a big fan of bath bombs and bubble bars, especially from Lush. Sometimes I even treat myself to a midweek bath on Wednesdays! So I thought I’d share the different Lush bath bombs and bubble bars I try, along with a little review of each. WRITE UP FROM LUSH: Chris Kringle, Santa Claus or jolly old Father Christmas. Whatever you call
Alicia Maude
Dec 8, 2025


GIFT IDEA: Christmas Goodies (for the girls) #Blogmas2025
I put a little bag together for the girls, my besties and thought I would share it with you. Got these really cute bags from TKMaxx, brand is Martha Stewart. A mixture of Vitamasques sheet masks. Another face mask to treat themselves to during the busy period, Peter Thomas Roth. A hot chocolate sachet. Some chocolates. A cute ornament with their name on it as well as their partners, I am testing these out for the next chapter my business.
Alicia Maude
Dec 7, 2025


RECIPE: Chinese Inspired Chicken & Sweetcorn Soup #Blogmas2025
I love Chinese style chicken and sweetcorn soup so I have been trying to perfect my own instead of ordering it from the Chinese takeaway and I think I have got it. Ingredients 2 x 325g sweetcorn (260g when drained) 1.5l chicken broth 12 skinless and boneless chicken thighs 3 tbsp cornflour water 2 eggs 1 tbsp soy sauce (I use gluten free) Spring onions Method Step 1: Put your chicken thigh on a greaseproof lined tray and cook on 180°C for about 20 to 25 minutes or until cooke
Alicia Maude
Dec 6, 2025


1 Year Since I Was Made Redundant (what I have learnt) #Blogmas2025
On Friday, 6th December 2024, I packed up my desk, handed in my fob, and walked out of work for the last time. I left a business I had watched grow from its earliest days—one I had helped shape over almost five years—only to be made redundant. I began as a Network Administrator, later progressed to Admin & Wayleave Manager, where I had the privilege of supporting and developing new team members who have since become stars in their own right. Eventually, I was asked to step in
Alicia Maude
Dec 5, 2025
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