Today I was supposed to be trekking through central Bristol but I've had to delay until tomorrow due to the worst night's sleep ever. I just had far too much on my mind and apparently, I couldn't drop off. I did however in find an amazing app called Relax Melodies which is a free app (downloaded on iPhone but should also be on Android) which allows you to either play a meditation track made up of multiple elements for a period of time or also allows you to mix and match your own sounds. I do find when I am struggling to sleep, the sound of rain and light wind helps me to drift off. Since we moved, there is an ambient noise from the motorway but sometimes this just isn't the right noise I need. 

We also had to completely reset my laptop as the new Windows update seemed to slow it down far too much. So I am now also without Lightroom until this evening - thus today's photos are not really edited. I used the Windows settings to move around the contrast and exposure a little and add that touch of warmth (I prefer this in most of my photos if I'm honest) but I'm still quite happy with the results.

I've always suffered from sensitive teeth since being a child but I've never really looked into any products aimed at reducing my sensitivities or the reasoning behind it if I'm honest. So when Pronamel recently got in touch seeing if I wanted to trial their new 'Strong and Bright' toothpaste which is aimed to strengthen the enamel on your teeth and protect against acid erosion, I couldn't say no.

A lot of things we eat and drink on a daily basis can cause our enamel to be weakened due to the acids they contain and weakened tooth enamel can not only cause sensitivities, but can also cause teeth to look dull and give them that unsightly 'yellow' hue. A study recently showed that almost one third of candidates aged 18-35 displayed signs of acid erosion. 

With Pronamel Strong and Bright*, we can help protect our tooth enamel from further damage caused by acids contained in soft drinks, fruit juices and even fruit. I found a little goes a long way due to the paste 'frothing' in your mouth as you brush (this sounds odd to write but it's a good thing!) I took this on holiday with my recently to Fuerterventura and have to say, all the cold drinks and ice cream caused me no issues after using this both morning and night. Especially after all the sugary drinks and foods, my teeth felt smooth and clean after brushing due to the slight exfoliating feel the toothpaste has to it which helps to polish away stains. 

I'm unable to yet comment 100% on it's brightening effects after using this for only one week but I am noticing a slight 'brighter' glow to my teeth that I did not before. The packaging is also a huge bonus as I normally don't get along with traditional toothpaste packaging. This is both sleek, stylish and functional allowing to to distribute the right amount of paste for brushing. 

To find out more visit https://www.sensodyne.co.uk/products/pronamel-strong-Bright-enamel.html

Pronamel Strong & Bright Enamel is available to buy at Tesco, Boots and Superdrug, priced at £5.00

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So you may have seen I've been a little quiet on the blogging front (and Instagram, my Photography page and pretty much anything that requires a little attention, time and more importantly internet) and that's due to moving home! It's been two and a half years since I've had to go through the stress of moving and this time, was SO much easier. Moving home is supposed to be one of the most stressful life events along with marriage and having a baby. So I thought it may be best to share some of my top tips with you that I learnt this time round from moving and let you know how myself and my partner managed to reduce our stress levels, making for a better moving day and experience overall.

1. P R E P E R A T I O N

Try to do as many things in advance as you can. Things like changing the home insurance over, changing electric providers and connecting the internet can be done about 30 days or so in advance. This way, you won't have to worry about the basics when you get to your new humble abode.

2. T R Y   T O   P A C K   I N   A D V A N C E

Usually if you are renting, you will have to give one or two months notice to move out of your current property. This gives you PLENTY of time to get started on packing. We began packing non essentials such as extra clothes, trinkets/ decoration items and those kitchen gadgets in the back of the cupboard you've not used in god knows how long. Packing well in advance the things you don't really need will help heaps when the big move day comes looming.

3. P A C K   A   'F I R S T   D A Y   K I T'

I don't know if this is an actual thing people do (I hadn't seen it anywhere before) but using common sense, pack items in a box you will need for the first day or even first few days. When you eventually move and you surrounded by boxes (which when it comes nearer to the day, will be full of non matching items and sometimes not even labelled) you'll thank yourself when there's a box with a spare set of clothes, showering items and some non perishable items. My little list I worked to was as follows;

- Toilet roll

- Towel

- Shampoo, conditioner and soap/ shower gel

- Milk (keep this in your current fridge till the day and just pop it in your handbag on the day)

- Some glasses, mugs, two plates (or a plate per person in the house) and some cutlery

- Tea bags, coffee, sugar or sweetener

- Underwear, spare clothes for next day and some pyjamas

- Clean bedding

4. B E   P A T I E N T

We're quite lucky in the fact that our new house was almost unpacked in the first few days due to my SUPER family who helped but don't fret if it takes you a while. My kitchen cupboards and bathroom ones are not 100% how I want them but I'm only in my 2nd week, things will find homes and you can always move bits once everything's unpacked.

and finally ...

5. L O O K   A F T E R   Y O U R S E L F

You can't move home if you're a withering wreck who doesn't know left from right. So you need to take care of yourself and your family in new abode, but this also starts before you even move. Pukka Herbs 'Relax'* range helped to soothe my mind from the moving stress woe's. A cup of their 'Relax' tea is the perfect aid to help you step back, breathe and relax. With chamomile flowers, fennel seed and marshmallow root, it's the perfect way to unwind after packing, day or night.

Make sure you get plenty of sleep and rest before and after the big move. If you're struggling to adapt to your new surroundings during night time like myself, Pukka's 'Night Time' tea* with lavender and limeflowers will help you get a restful night's sleep and bring you back to a fresher world in the morning. I also suffer from anxiety and as you can imagine, my anxiety levels were SKY HIGH during the moving day so since then, I have been taking Ashwagandha supplements* which are a natural formula that help relax your mind and nervous system. Ashwagandha is one of Ayurveda's most prized adaptogenic herbs which is known as 'rasayana' meaning to rejuvenate. For centuries, it's been used to help the body's response to stress and studies have shown, it's helped 69% of people improve their quality of sleep, 45% of people noticed an improvement on how they handle stressful social activities and 18% of people noticed an increase in their energy levels.

Once you have moved into your home, remember to continuing to look after yourself and invest some time in yourself. I would recommend a pamper session with your favourite skincare and facemask and if you have the time, home baked treats are ALWAYS a good idea.

Do you have anymore top tips for stress free moving? What is your favourite flavour of Pukka Herbs Tea?

Isn't it just mad when life gets carried away, time wizz's past you and before you know it almost a month has disappeared. It's been a long long month I will be honest with you but I am glad to report that life is on the up once again. I have sorted myself out with employment (it's so nice to be working again!) I am happier with my body and self image and I am finally achieving some of my New Year goals I put in place (about time!)

 I've joined a gym and I am putting my mental health first by investing in myself as a person and putting some time aside each week for me. I think we all forgetting to actually look after ourselves and I have been guilty of this for a long time now. I may not have lost any drastic amounts of weight like I would have but I am starting to love my body a bit more for what it is and work on improving what I already have - I am going to start embracing my curves just a little more and stop beating myself up so much. 

I finally got my first tattoo and it's odd how good it has made me feel. It's like it should have been there all along and I can't wait to add more adornments to my body in the coming years. I have already started to plan my next tattoo and this one hasn't even healed yet! I had an appointment booked in to just get a small heart on the back of my calf but literally a few hours before my appointment, I felt a bit unsure on the design I had a chosen. I spoke to my mum and my tattoo artist my friend Hayley and we decided the unicorn I choose in the end was much more me.

I am investing more time and effort into my photography business and hopefully in the long run, will be able to invest more money into some new gear so I can really give it my all. I love producing something for someone to treasure and be able to look back on and think of all the memories from just one photo. It's such a joy to give something back and I really hope I can keep it going. 

And I am going to try and invest some more time into blogging again. I love that there is a community waiting for me to re-join and thrive with. I've recently attended a few more events and I just love the local blogging culture. I've met some gorgeous guys and gals through blogging and hope this long continues. And I just want to say thank you to you - reading this. You are the people I write this for and you taking the time to read this keeps me going. Your interactions are amazing (even sometimes the negative. I take it with a pinch of salt and try to improve from critics) you're what make this blog something and what keep this going. So thank you from the bottom of my heart. 

Harington's Hotel is a 300 year old house set in the narrow cobbled streets of Bath's city centre and is a family run hotel a short walk from the Bath Spa train station and just a few minutes walk from the high street, central pubs and restaurants. This bold, contemporary and friendly hotel offers thirteen (numbered 1-12 and then 14 so those superstitious of the number '13' can feel at ease!) boutique style rooms all with individual styling and themes. Owners Peter and Melissa invited us along for a lavish afternoon of pampering and a private tour of the hotels and apartments. That's right - not only does the hotel offer 13 gorgeously styled rooms all located under one roof, but if your after something a little different there is also a town house available that can sleep up to eight guests and a stylish modern loft apartment for adults only (12 years and over welcome) and also a city pad that can sleep up to three.

Upon arrival, the friendly staff greeted us in the gorgeously decorated front entrance and guided us through to the coffee lounge and bar area where we were treated to prosseco and cocktails and some canapees. We were also treated to some decadent Charlotte Brunswick chocolates which are made locally in the UK and sold in Bath. So when your stay is over your can purchase a box to nibble on the way home! The chocolates are made from the finest ingredients, some even sourced from Belgium and my favourite flavour had to be the Sea Salted Caramel. 

Each of the 13 rooms in Harington's has it's own boutique feel and styling dedicated to that room but also at the same time feels super cosy and almost like your staying at a stylish friends home. All mod con's are included such as Wifi, flat screen TV and everything you need for a peaceful slumber. Although I myself did not stay at the hotel, the website specifies each room has a individually-sprung mattress and Egyptian cotton sheets. No two rooms are the same - each offer luxury, bespoke furnishings and designs and Melissa really has given each room it's own feel. I was a huge fan of the vintage style telephones and little dear heads adorning the walls. Attention to detail was given to each room and it goes without saying that every room I viewed, was equally as gorgeous. 

The whole afternoon was just utter bliss and I never knew such a gem of a hotel existed only a train ride away from home! If like myself though you are more of a local, you can book in for afternoon tea and just treat yourself to a smaller piece of luxury. 

Myself and the other bloggers who attended the event were invited to enjoy this afternoon with no expenses paid however all opinions are my own.  

Sponsored brands of the event 
http://www.haringtonshotel.co.uk/hotels-in-bath 
https://uk.lush.com/ 
http://charlottebrunswick.co.uk/ 
http://www.alara.co.uk/

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So if you haven't already seen me share it via Twitter or Insta, you may not know I finally plucked up the courage to branch out and to make a youtube video. It's much more of a moving blog is what I would describe it as but I did it guys! I didn't want to talk on this one or put much of myself on it but more just share you a little video diary of my day at the Bristol Harbour Festival. If you don't already know, the Harbour Festival happens every year in the centre of Bristol and is full of food, music, dancing and much much more. I love seeing what Bristol has to offer and now that I only live about 5 minutes from where it takes place (it's literally opposite the road now!) this year was no exception. So I'd love if you guys could watch below and let me know what you think! Make sure to subscribe to my channel also as I will be making more videos when I have some ideas, I may also do some more 'moving blogs' instead of just still photography if that would be of interest to anyone? Also if you have any ideas for videos let me know below or in the Youtube comments. Apoligies for the fact I used wevideo, I don't have any other current software to edit on my Chrome and didn't realise they put logos and such on. I will get this sorted for future videos.