Gemma in the Cotswolds

LIVING & RAISING RAINBOWS IN THE COTSWOLDS
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Childs Farm Review – Bath and Body Wash #sponsored

Childs Farm Review – Bath and Body Wash #sponsored

I am a fussy mum when it comes to what products I use on my children skin. When Izzie was born I bought a brand that everyone said to use, my mum had used it for me, and I didn’t even give it a second thought. As Izzie got older, she started becoming sensitive to washing powders and some bath products. They didn’t bring her out in a rash, but I noticed if I used particular products she would complain of being ‘itchy’. Also I started looking into what ingredients were in the products and was shocked, and totally lost…

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The Me & Mine Project

The Me & Mine Project – November 2016

The Me & Mine Project – November 2016

I am linking up again with the fantastic Me & Mine Project this month. I love that we have a monthly family photo because of this, although this month I left it way too late with everything going on, and we ended up with the tripod in the living room. It was getting near to the kids bedtime and it was a struggle but we got a couple of half decent photos – I think if everyone is looking the same way it is nothing short of a miracle. This month has been as hectic as ever. With Christmas fast…

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Memories

The Trees that are now grown up #chasingnature

The Trees that are now grown up #chasingnature

Two Sundays ago, the weather was looking perfect for a dog walk – it was chilly but the rain from the previous day had dried up and we were all in need of some fresh air. I took my camera along with the intention of getting some shots of the kids running around. Badminton Estate is near my parents house and there are loads of places to wander, and big open spaces, perfect for wild kids and crazy dogs. This is mainly a photo heavy post, but I just wanted to point out the trees in the first photo. When…

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Bucket Lists

Things to do during Christmas/Winter 2016

Things to do during Christmas/Winter 2016

As much as I love Autumn, Winter – well Christmas in particular is my favourite time of year – the smells, the food, the happiness. We have a lot of traditions in our house for Christmas, so I thought I would write down a winter bucket list (as I did for Autumn) and see how many we can check off over the colder months ahead….I’ve also added in some photos from when we have done things in previous years – how cute are tiny Izzie and Ollie! 1. Make Mulled Wine and Mulled Cider 2. Decorate the house for Christmas…

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Memories

Playing in the Leaves #chasingnature

Playing in the Leaves #chasingnature

When you are little there isn’t any better fun in Autumn, than playing in the leaves. My mum has two big trees in her garden, an Acer tree with beautiful golden leaves, and a cherry blossom trees on which the leaves go a gorgeous red. We had a plan a few weeks ago to go out and take some photos of the kids and Ollie was feeling very under the weather, and so we ended up in mums garden, playing with the leaves. Last Autumn Mason was very little and so this is his first experience of leaves – and…

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Beauty

My Top Mummy Must Have Makeup Products

My Top Mummy Must Have Makeup Products

This is a new type of post for me – there is no way I could be ‘Beauty blogger’ as I am way too set in my ways. I always wear the same day to day makeup look – and vary it up ever so slightly when I go out. Some of the products below I have been using for a long time, and I’m sure there are newer products out there, but I’m definitely a creature of routine and habit.  I’ve been obsessed with makeup since I was old enough to buy ‘Shout’ Magazine with my pocket money! I…

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