My first Philips BlueControl blog post and vlog covered my introduction to the device and my initial thoughts; the second post and vlog featured a more detailed description of how I had been using and getting on with the treatment and now, I am sharing the final piece of my trial journey.
Tuesday, 26 June 2018
A day in the life... living with psoriasis - final Philips BlueControl trial update #ad
My first Philips BlueControl blog post and vlog covered my introduction to the device and my initial thoughts; the second post and vlog featured a more detailed description of how I had been using and getting on with the treatment and now, I am sharing the final piece of my trial journey.

TBM is a UK based family & lifestyle blog written by Kelly, a mum of two boys, living in the Midlands with her husband and house full of animals. Established in 2012, TBM is a place where Kelly shares her life, loves and adventures in motherhood as she finds ways to put the 'me' in mummy.
Monday, 25 June 2018
Sunglasses and sparkle - a quick birthday wishlist
It's always the same; weeks before my birthday, I have a wishlist as long as my arm and can't help but walk into a shop and spot things that would be fun, helpful or nice to have. But then my actual birthday looms and I am fresh out of ideas.
We're going to have a fun family weekend and then on the day itself, a date day whilst Ethan is at school, catching up on some cinema time and going for something nice to eat.
In terms of gifts, there's not really anything I need right now that I can think of (except maternity PJ's!), but I quite fancy the following...

TBM is a UK based family & lifestyle blog written by Kelly, a mum of two boys, living in the Midlands with her husband and house full of animals. Established in 2012, TBM is a place where Kelly shares her life, loves and adventures in motherhood as she finds ways to put the 'me' in mummy.
Wednesday, 20 June 2018
#FiveFaves from June
1. Happy, by Fearne Cotton
I like a book that I can dip in and out of and this one is full of positivity, tips and just nice words. I am a fan of Fearne any way and it's nice to take a little time out to read this and reflect on life and what truly makes me happy.
There's a lot to be said for 'letting go of perfect'...

TBM is a UK based family & lifestyle blog written by Kelly, a mum of two boys, living in the Midlands with her husband and house full of animals. Established in 2012, TBM is a place where Kelly shares her life, loves and adventures in motherhood as she finds ways to put the 'me' in mummy.
Monday, 18 June 2018
Birmingham Indian Film Festival to showcase a selection of films that you can enjoy with all the family

TBM is a UK based family & lifestyle blog written by Kelly, a mum of two boys, living in the Midlands with her husband and house full of animals. Established in 2012, TBM is a place where Kelly shares her life, loves and adventures in motherhood as she finds ways to put the 'me' in mummy.
Sun safety made simple for kids

TBM is a UK based family & lifestyle blog written by Kelly, a mum of two boys, living in the Midlands with her husband and house full of animals. Established in 2012, TBM is a place where Kelly shares her life, loves and adventures in motherhood as she finds ways to put the 'me' in mummy.
Thursday, 14 June 2018
Top tips for achieving the bathroom of your dreams
There's just so much to consider, and lots of different ways to turn a bathroom into the practical room all the family need to use but also the sanctuary where you can soak away the stresses and strains of the day.

TBM is a UK based family & lifestyle blog written by Kelly, a mum of two boys, living in the Midlands with her husband and house full of animals. Established in 2012, TBM is a place where Kelly shares her life, loves and adventures in motherhood as she finds ways to put the 'me' in mummy.
Tuesday, 12 June 2018
Keep your holiday plans on track this summer with these simple car maintenance tips

TBM is a UK based family & lifestyle blog written by Kelly, a mum of two boys, living in the Midlands with her husband and house full of animals. Established in 2012, TBM is a place where Kelly shares her life, loves and adventures in motherhood as she finds ways to put the 'me' in mummy.
Monday, 11 June 2018
Pregnancy glow? More like pregnancy acne!
I'm not sure what caused my skin to clear up but the hormonal acne I used to get has really died down this past year. I still get blemishes and red patches, but these are mostly under the skin and I can't really complain too much.
Well, now I am 14 weeks pregnant, I can report that I don't have the pregnancy glow (yet, if it even exists!), but I do seem to have developed a spot of pregnancy acne. So far, it's not so bad, but those red bumps I haven't missed have started to pop up, over night, and I am really not keen - especially as it's warm now and any make up I put on seems to melt away as the day progresses.
Apparently, pregnancy acne is really common, with around 50% of expectant women expecting to develop it at some stage. It can vary in severity from mild to severe and from person to person, with the first and second trimester being the most tricky times, due to the changes in hormones. This can trigger excess sebum production, which is why your skin can feel more oily.
This is what I think people mistake for the 'pregnancy glow'...!
With oilier skin, pores can become more easily clogged and therefore you're more prone to pimples and spots.
And did you know that an old wives' tale says that the spottier you are in pregnancy, the more likely you are to have a girl?!
Of course, those kinds of things are only ever right 50% of the time...

TBM is a UK based family & lifestyle blog written by Kelly, a mum of two boys, living in the Midlands with her husband and house full of animals. Established in 2012, TBM is a place where Kelly shares her life, loves and adventures in motherhood as she finds ways to put the 'me' in mummy.
Thursday, 7 June 2018
Personalised gift ideas for Father's Day from Truprint #SwapSocksForSelfies
I very much agree that it shouldn't be an overly commercial occasion, and spending time with your father figure or celebrating your other half with your children is of course the most important.
I really do think that it's the thought that counts - which is why I love personalised presents and for this Father's Day, I have ordered some items through Truprint for my Dad and also for hubs, from Ethan. I was given £20 to spend and my total order value came to £45 with free delivery. This includes the items I'm sharing below as well as 79 photo print which I think is great as I was able to take advantage of some current special offers, including a number of free photo prints being a new customer and free delivery on orders over a certain value.
I wanted to pick some practical items that I know my Dad and Ste will use, whilst using recent photos from special moment to create gifts that would mean something. Just like Truprint and their #SwapSocksForSelfies campaign this Father's Day, I like doing something different and we all know that socks really aren't the most inspiring gift - BUT dads can be SO hard to buy for!
Within just a couple of days, all the items arrived (they came separately, as they were ready, which I think is a really good idea - so worth checking out as there's still plenty of time to order) and I am really pleased with the results.
All these items were ordered via my phone, using photos taken straight from my camera library - easy!

TBM is a UK based family & lifestyle blog written by Kelly, a mum of two boys, living in the Midlands with her husband and house full of animals. Established in 2012, TBM is a place where Kelly shares her life, loves and adventures in motherhood as she finds ways to put the 'me' in mummy.
Wednesday, 6 June 2018
5 cost effective ways to reduce your energy bills this summer
Summertime, and the living is easy. Until your see your energy bill, that is…

TBM is a UK based family & lifestyle blog written by Kelly, a mum of two boys, living in the Midlands with her husband and house full of animals. Established in 2012, TBM is a place where Kelly shares her life, loves and adventures in motherhood as she finds ways to put the 'me' in mummy.
Friday, 1 June 2018
Dressed for the occasion - formal wear from Roco Clothing review
When it comes to special occasions, I do find it trickier to find things for him to wear. You can pick up basic items on the high street, but often I think they don't have much choice or put much imagination into these clothes, for boys at least.
We discovered Roco Clothing a few months ago and picked Ethan a beautiful and versatile suit that could be used as a complete set or as separate items, and he has worn this for a few events and always receives compliments on how dapper he looks.
We had a family Christening a couple of weekends ago and Roco kindly sent us a different boys' suit for the occasion. I wanted to choose something different to the grey herringbone jacket and navy trouser combo Ethan already has, so opted for a lighter fabric and blue shade.
This time, we chose the Boys Chambray and Brown Tweed Suit (RRP £64.99-£74.00). It comes with a jacket, trousers, waistcoat, shirt, pocket square and tie, which can be worn altogether or used separately, which is why I find this to be a versatile investment, as you can mix and match items to get a lot of good use out of the suit before they grow up a size.

TBM is a UK based family & lifestyle blog written by Kelly, a mum of two boys, living in the Midlands with her husband and house full of animals. Established in 2012, TBM is a place where Kelly shares her life, loves and adventures in motherhood as she finds ways to put the 'me' in mummy.