Erin Condren Life Planner & STICKERS

I have a new obsession. Some people think I am insane. But I have a new love for stickers!

 

It all started when I watched Dulce Candy's Erin Condren Life Planner Review video. She got me hooked. Then I found another amazing YouTuber Elle Fowler. I'd seen a couple of her videos before, but her planner videos just changed EVERYTHING for me.

This is the Erin Condren Life Planner. It has been taken from Elle Fowler's blog i heart you coffee because I think it's something you should all see. I don't have one yet but I will be buying one very soon. It just looks like the perfect thing for me. Something to relax me and keep me focussed on all the good stuff in life.

 

When I was little I used to love stickers; I had a million of them stuck on my bedroom door. Now I can't stop looking online at all the stickers I want to buy!

 

I am hoping to do a series of blog posts on my life planner and stickers and fun stuff like that. I'll also tell you guys about my favourite Etsy shops for stickers too. Honestly some of them are so amazing.

 

So let me know if this is something you're interested in seeing. Do you already have an Erin Condren Life Planner or another planner you love to decorate?? I'd LOVE to see your pictures - I'm always looking for inspiration. Send me a tweet at @WaffleDreamland to show me your pictures.

 

Please tell me all about your planners and leave a comment below. I can't wait to start my own planner and sticker collection!

Beth xx

SUPERNATURAL #3 and Arm The Animals

A few months ago I decided to start a series of posts about my experiences watching Supernatural. I guess that didn't go so well but I thought I'd still at least catch you up somehow.

Well it is May and last week I finally reached my goal to watch 8 seasons of the show by May! I can't find a way of watching season 9 yet (or 10) but I'm hoping to watch it fairly soon.

A few weeks ago I went to Asylum 14 - this is the convention especially for Supernatural held in Birmingham. It was my first con, and I absolutely loved it!

I met so many lovely members of the cast and even got to have a photo op with some of them. Somehow I was even convinced to go to Asylum 16 next year! I honestly can't wait for it because I enjoyed it so much this year.

Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles are the two main stars who play Sam and Dean Winchester. I was lucky enough to meet Jensen who is really lovely. The picture above is taken from my own photo op with Jensen.

There are two particular members of the cast who I got to meet and get autographs from, and they are Samantha Smith and Travis Aaron Wade. These two were so sweet, both to me and during their panels. They took the time to speak to me and were really friendly.

Travis does some really amazing charity work and is a huge supporter of the charity Arm The Animals. Please take a look at this charity and

do what you can to support animals who need our help. The mission of this charity is below:

 

"Arm The Animals would create unique, witty, thought-provoking T-shirt & apparel and donate a

portion of the proceeds to animal rescues".

 

Did you go to Asylum 14 or are you planning on going to future cons? Who is your favourite Supernatural character? Tweet me at @WaffleDreamland or leave a comment.

Beth xx

Review: First Aid Beauty

First Aid Beauty is a brand I discovered about a year and a half ago when I was looking for a new cleanser to try. My old one was really drying out my skin so I was desperate to find something new.

 

This brand is slightly out of my price range so unfortunately I haven't been able to try as many products as I'd like, but the ones I have tried are worth buying again and again.

 

I have been using the First Aid Beauty Face Cleanser for about a year and a half and have repurchased it a few times. I can typically make one tube of this last about three months depending on my routine.

Honestly this cleanser is the best I've ever used. It is fragrance free but doesn't smell nasty like some fragrance free products. It just smells really clean! It is almost pearly white in its appearance and feels so smooth on the skin. A little of this goes a long way.

 

I've had trouble with acne in the past and still get breakouts around that time of the month. Using this cleanser has significantly improved my skin and has given me a little more control over those annoying monthly breakouts. Thankfully it is slightly cheaper than other products by the brand so it is still affordable for me (and well worth the money). It usually costs about £14 but can be found cheaper depending on where you look and what discount codes you use. I have never paid full price for this product.

 

The First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream is another holy grail product for me. Since I have very dark hair I need to regularly keep on top of any unwanted facial hair I have (admit it, you have unwanted facial hair too!). I get my upper lip waxed, but it takes a few hours for the redness to go down for me. The cooling sensation of this moisturiser is perfect just after a wax. It completely soothes my skin so I can wake up the next morning with clear, soft skin.

I wouldn't use this as an everyday facial moisturiser, it's far too thick. However, it is perfect on extremely dry areas and hands. Maybe your skin is a bit red and sore in a few places for whatever reason...then this is perfect. I love it!

 

It costs about £9 for the tube, which is what I use, and £22 for the tub. The tub looks great for just leaving next to your bed, but I love how the tube can stay with me in my bag ready for whenever I need it.

 

I'm really looking forward to someday trying different products from this brand; I already have my eye on a few! Let me know if you've tried these or any other First Aid Beauty products and let me know what you think. Do you have a favourite?

Beth xx

Inspiring Words From Audrey Hepburn

Audrey Hepburn

Audrey Hepburn is an inspiration to many women around the world. This beautiful woman brings out an extremely envious side of me. I only wish I could be as beautiful, sophisticated and wise as she is.

 

Below are some of my favourite quotes from her. They always remind me of the fun that comes from being a woman and that love can be found within yourself as well as amongst the people closest to you.

 

Let me know some of your favourite quotes from Audrey Hepburn, or even someone else. Share your favourite pictures of her, and let's just remember all the wonderful things this beautiful woman did throughout her career. Don't forget to tweet me at @WaffleDreamland if you have anything you want to say or if you just want to say hi :)

 

Beth xx

Dealing With Grief and Depression

For about a year I have been treated for depression. It's not something I usually tell people about, only a few very close family members and friends know about it. But now I'd like to use this space just to write down any thoughts I have so everything is there on a page in front of me.

The few months before my doctor prescribed to me some antidepressants were very difficult. I didn't know what was going on with me and, to be honest, I thought I was turning into some kind of insane person with no hope of ever getting better. I was really scared. However, once I plucked up the courage to see my doctor things started to get a lot better. I was happy and felt more alive than I had felt in ages. I was really proud of how well I was doing.

At the beginning of this year I started to go back to my old ways, I began to feel totally worthless again. My grandad was also gradually getting very ill, and it was difficult to walk into the room and see him in pain. I've lived with him for my whole life so it made a huge impact on me.

My grandad died almost three months ago. I actually can't believe it has been that long, it still feels like it just happened. Although we knew he was really ill, we didn't expect we'd lose him so soon. I'm sure anyone who has been in a similar situation knows that it is a real shock - even if it is expected - to lose a loved one, particularly someone who has been living in your house. I felt like my whole life had been turned upside down. My family is extremely close which is so lovely and has helped a lot, but it also means things are even more difficult when we are all together and he is missing.

I've felt like I've had to really grow up all of a sudden. It worked for the first couple of weeks; I really stepped up and did what I had to do. Lately I've realised that I'm just getting worse and worse. I have no motivation to do anything and I'm just letting things slip further and further.

While writing this I am determined to start working on things to make me better. I am going to do more of the things I love, no matter what they are. As long as they are not self destructive things, which I don't believe they are. I need to focus on more positive things.

I really want to know any stories anyone reading this has on dealing with depression and/or grief. This is just my brief account of what has been going on with me. I want to be able to look back on this post someday and see what progress I have made. We all get good days and bad days, and I want to try to focus on all the good days as much as I can.

Please leave a comment or tweet me at @WaffleDreamland if you have anything you wish to say.

Beth xx

Back Again!

I am aware that it has been an extremely long time since I wrote a post on this blog. There are many reasons for that which I might actually write about in some posts over the next few days/weeks.

I want to use this blog as a way to help me express my own feelings, no matter what they are. Maybe some posts will be more personal than others. All I'm saying is that right now I want this to be for my benefit primarily. Hopefully someone will then come along and read what I've written and maybe enjoy it or find it helpful in some way. That would make me extremely happy - but I'm not setting myself a goal I don't believe I can reach yet.

These last few months have been extremely difficult for me, and I know it is time for me to talk about things more and work on getting myself together.

There are so many things I would like to do with my life; I just don't really seem to have many opportunities to do those things. Creating my own opportunities is a good way to start, and I want to work hard to achieve the things I've been dreaming of.

So, hopefully I'll write more tomorrow and work on making this blog the best it can be :)

Lots of love,
Beth xx