This week it’s now 17 weeks since I had my steroid injections in the thumbs, and I would say for around 5 weeks they have been getting increasingly painful, and difficult to use! So with them in mind I’ve had 2 new buys, and they have been game changing for my hands, they are getting harder and harder to use, and super painful.

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First up is a tool to open 6 different things around the house and kitchen. It opens beer bottle caps, small coke bottles, jars, ring pull cans, and tins of soup. Those awful tiny peel off lids off lotions, creams and yogurts. And then in the handle it has a tiny safety blade to cut open freezer bags, or parcels. Check out the video on youtube showing you how to use it here

I needed some new trainers, but I really really didn’t want lace up one’s, trying to do them up each day just hurts like hell. So I’ve managed to find some beautiful trainers that zip up, so not only do they help me out massively, but they look stunning and totally in fashion too. I found them on TK Maxx https://www.tkmaxx.com

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So let’s hope these two new items will help me keep some independence and make life with my hands a little easier.

Winter brings rain and rain brings mud, as well as icy winds. But we don’t let it deter us, and to keep our spirits high we head on out to the glorious Peak District.

Pains aside as they are happening with or without movement, it’s best to keep this leg moving as best as we can.

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We head to the magickal kingdom of #LudsChurch we’ve been before, you can read about the history of this place Here

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Quite sheltered from the chilly winds here, and you forget how cold the day actually is. But following the church it’s time to head out on the moor land which is open, bonus for views, but very very open to winds.

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Views for miles, you can see so much, more so when the clouds lift. Too scared to stand on the rocks, I let Mr Moon do the honours and marvel at how glorious it is.

Hips and Lower back took a big hit in this walk, due to tensing up a lot over the muddy sections. Really felt it in the hip flexors, and back. I’m glad I’ve now got some back stretches to try, and see if they will help in the long run. So rewarded ourselves with hot water bottles once home!!

I was really really looking forward to this month’s box by #LookFantasic and I have a 1 yr subscription, as that makes the boxes cheaper. But after seeing this month’s I’ve now cancelled. I will have to have the rest of the year, but it won’t be auto renewed.

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This was the sneak peek product, and was super hyped. Imagine my disappointment at 15ml when it’s usually a 250ml product.

#PixiBeauty is a glycolic acid to buff away dead skin cells and impurities. Helps reduce fine lines and reduce the appearance of pores. RRP for 250ml £18 Here

From #Glov we have 2 gorgeous soft red heart reusable water only face cloths. They are super pretty and kind to the environment too. To buy 7 in a cute case it’s RRP £13.90 from Here

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Soft velvety pads you can just add water too, to remove make up.

For tired feet and over worked feet we have a beautiful bootie mask for them, to revitalise and soothe them, while having a wonderful movie night. Marine collagen packs a punch on your feet. RRP £4.95 from Here

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These are perfect after a long day on your feet.

A totally new brand for me in #Bybi and it’s a fabulous Gel cleanser 20ml which has both antiseptic and antimicrobial ingredients, all while smelling like a minty forest. For 100ml RRP £22.00 from Here

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20ml isn’t too much, but enough to test it out properly on the skin.

#BalanceMe is no stranger in my skincare regime and I’m a firm fan of them, here we have 5ml of a Vitamin C eye serum, to minimise puffiness, and rejuvenate the delicate eye area. For 15ml RRP £21.00 from Here

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Not bad a third of the full size, and you only need a tiny amount on the eyes.

My star product in the box was #DrBotanicals Lemon Butter supporting Pride. You get a full size 50ml RRP £14.90 from Here can be used as a treatment or moisturizer, it’s all the skin needs.

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Smells divine and feels soft immediately on the skin, no stickiness.

My worst product in the box this month is #Lottie and only because I got one only in December so it feels too soon to be doubling up already. But it’s a very pretty blusher, in the colour Haze RRP £5.95 from Here

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I’m only annoyed as I had this exact blusher just 2 months ago, and it’s far from used up. And it’s in the exact same shade too.

So overall it wasn’t a bad box, I was just personally disappointed in 2 items. I have cancelled, but I’m sure I still have a few months left on the contract.

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