I'm Back, And Better Than Ever!

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Oh how I have missed this!

It's been around a year since I last wrote here, a year where I have battled with so many demons in my head, I would repeatedly think I'm going to give blogging a go again, and would quick as a flash convince myself I was not good enough, utter pants and give it up again.

But not this time! for YEARS I have loved reading other blogs, watching women and families vlog and create content on YouTube, once the children were in bed it is how I chose to spend my time, I lost count of how many times id say to Steve, 'I'll do that one day', then let my lack of confidence, and the fact that I'm not a size 8 nor do I look like a airbrushed supermodel stop me. But now, I have decided that none of that really matters, I have a passion, and sure I might end up being no good at this, but I will never know if I don't try, and I don't want to get to 50 and regret not giving it a go.

So this is the first post of many, and along side some of these posts you'll find a link to my shiny new YouTube channel!

I'm still working on a schedule, but I am so frigging excited to do this! I hope you'll come along for the ride x

check back soon for a fresh post, and if you fancy you can also find me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and now of course, YouTube....just search All About Jemma.

Much Love

xoxox

Three Month Old Baby Update!

Welcome back to All About Jemma!

 

Today I'll be sharing a look at my baby girl Isabelle and her development as she turns three months old!

 

 

Isabelle was born on 27th February 2016 so is exactly three months old today! The last three months have absolutely flown by, it feels like I just gave birth, but in the same breath I can't remember life before she arrived!

 

Isabelle was born weighing 9lb 12oz, and although I haven't had her weighed since she was 6 weeks i can tell by just looking at the little chunk that she is growing well, she will next be weighed at her 4 month check. We decided after speaking to our health visitor to not have her weighed between development assessments and trust our own judgement as third time parents.

She moved into her 3-6 month wardrobe around 3-4 weeks ago, like her brothers she is quite long and everything in her 0-3 wardrobe was becoming way too short!

 

She has been smiling since she was a few weeks old and now laughs when funny faces are pulled or crazy noises.....admittedly it's Daddy who gets the most laughs from her!

 

 

She is so alert now and notices noises and things/people moving around her, she recognises different voices and gets excited when she see's people she may have not seen for a while, like her brothers at the end of the school day. She has only slept through the night once, but goes to sleep around 9pm, until 3am when she has a short feed then goes back to sleep until 5am when she will feed again and usually sleep until at least 8/9am. We are still exclusively breastfed and its going fantastically for both of us, we don't have a set routine and I feed on demand, so far it's working well for us, although I am now pumping and storing with a view to introducing a bottle and sippy cup when appropriate, purely because I EBF Harry until he was 11 months, when I tried to wean him I struggled to get him to take anything....lesson learned! I plan to feed her myself until she is around 1year old.

 

Physically she is just like her brothers and developing super quick! The evening before she turned 3 months old she rolled over for the first time! The next day she showed us how she can roll from back to front, and back again.....at three months old! I feel she will be like her brothers and be walking by the time she is 10 months old. She loves being held up on her feet, with us taking most of her weight, and hates being flat on her back, unless she's having naked time, the girl just loves her naked time! 

 

 

 Bathtime is always a bit hit, ive never seen a baby kick and splash so much, she's a little water baby just like her daddy which is just adorable to watch! It's one of our favourite times followed by a massage and tummy time, and lots and lots of chatter!

She is teething and dribbling lots, along with lots and hand and thumb chewing!

 

Overall she is doing wonderfully, and has bought nothing but joy into our family! I will probably share a little update on her every three months here, but if you'd like daily snippets of her cuteness use the links in the sidebar and follow me on Instagram, Facebook and  Twitter, I can also be found on Snap Chat under the username 'Boomtaaa'.

 

Next on All About Jemma will be my baby must haves, for the first three months, things I have loved and found really useful so far!

 

For now,

 

Much Love

xoxox

It's Been A Long Time........

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Am I the only one who begins to sing the Aaliyah song 'Try Again' when they see the words 'it's been a long time'...yea? ok......

 

Guess who's back!

 

Hey everyone, I'm back after a very long break from blogging, my last post was back in September, when I announced my pregnancy.

Carrying my third child certainly took it out of me, physically but emotionally too, I didn't feel in a great place, and suffered from pregnancy related anxiety...no doubt not helped by the fact that I was pregnant so soon after a difficult miscarriage. Unfortunately this meant I felt unable to blog, I was really disappointed because I was looking forward to sharing my experience as a plus size woman, and honest "YEP THIS CAN BE SHIT" look at pregnancy from a fat birds point of view, but I had to stick with what kept me sane for those 40 plus weeks.

 

Anyway, just 9 short weeks ago my husband and I welcomed our third child, a baby girl named Isabelle Susie Jade!! She is beyond perfect and I am still very much in that new-born bubble. I plan on sharing my birth story soon and a little about her first few weeks in the world, I am so excited to share a new twist to All About Jemma, my baby girl!

 

Look out for lots of Mummy/home related posts in the near future, along with my usual subscription box reviews, including a new one aimed at children which really excites me......told you I was still in that baby bubble!

 

For now, don't forget to follow me on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Snap chat too for daily pics and rambly crap!

 

Much Love

xoxox

Spring Style Saturday!

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Welcome back, and apologies for the delay in getting this post up!

My mum has been poorly this week so I have been on diligent daughter duty, along with being a mummy time has just run away from me I'm afraid.

 

Today I'm sharing another of my recent spring purchases.

I have always worn a lot of black, black everything! I believed I looked better in it, and because of my size, that it was best to stick to. My confidence has grown over the past few months and I have started adding colour to my wardrobe......this is no exception!

 

I am in love with this gorgeous maxi dress!

It is by Alice & You, I purchased it via ASOS Curve.

The dress is a light, beautiful chiffon and has a fitted cotton slip dress underneath which is black. It has elasticated sleeves and I adore the two knee high splits at the front.

 

Spring hasn't quite arrived but I know once it has this will be a dress I wear time and time again!

 

If you want to pick up your own you can click here, visit the ASOS Curve website and treat yourself, go on, you know you want to!

 

 

Make sure you visit All About Jemma tomorrow for a special Mothers Day post!

 

Until then enjoy what is left of your weekend!

 

Much Love,

xoxox

 



Spring Skin Care Switch Up!

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Welcome back and apologies for being quiet for a couple of days, I had planned on getting this post done yesterday, but my poor lil' Mumma was taken into hospital on Monday so I was required to carry out my daughterly duties <3 She's home now but still quite poorly so send lots of healing, happy thoughts!

 

 

Now, as we're finally coming out of what has felt like a never ending winter and heading into spring, I thought I would switch up my skincare routine.....admittedly I'm in the middle of a huge breakout so that helped me in making my decision too!

 

I decided to buy a few items from the SIMPLE range, I've used products here and there and always liked it, mainly because they do as they promise, they're great for sensitive skin like mine!

As you can see from the above I purchased 6 items from the range. Cleansing Facial Wipes, Eye Make-up Remover, Moisturising Facial Wash, Purifying Cleansing Lotion, Soothing Facial Toner and finally the Hydrating Light Moisturising. Each product is a good size and very well priced at between £3.50 - £5.50.

 

I don't use things like this daily, I like to let my skin remain natural for a few days a week, but I love that the ingredients in these products, along with the two vitamins (pro vitamin B5 and vitamin E) help me feel like what I'm using isn't too harsh. I also adore that no artificial perfumes or colours are used.

 

I have only been trying out the range for a few days, but so far I'm enjoying it and looking forward to seeing some results with my troublesome skin!

 

If you would like to purchase any of the above items, you can find them in most drug stores, such as Boots and Superdrug as well as in many supermarkets! Let me know if you already use them and what you think, or even if you use something else and would like to recommend something, drop me a comment!

 

I'll be back on Saturday, 'style Saturday!', with a look at another outfit that I picked up as a part of my recent haul from ASOS Curve, and on Sunday with a special Mothers Day post!

 

Don't forget to use all of the social network links below and follow along with me!

 

Enjoy the rest of your week lovelies,

 

Much Love,

xoxox

TMI Tag - 50 Questions!

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So it's Tuesday afternoon, my sproglets will be home from school soon and I'm a lil' bored! So after a bit of googling i decided to follow the trend and take part in the TMI Tag - 50 Questions!

 

1. What are you wearing? Something super high fashion as any mummy would be! Grey pyjama bottoms with black paw prints on, teamed with an oversized grey T-shirt.
2. Ever been in love? Yes I definitely have!
3. Ever had a terrible breakup? At the time, as a teenager, they felt like it, but realistically nope!
4. How tall are you? 5ft 4.5in.....the .5 is very important!
5. How much do you weigh? You know that one's not getting answered!
6. Any tattoos? Yes, three. One on my inner wrist, one at the base of my neck and one on my foot.
7. Any piercings? Just my ears.
8. OTP (One True Pairing: what's your favourite fictional couple)? Chandler and Monica from Friends. Humour mixed with a sprinkling of crazy!
9. Favourite show? Sex and The City.
10. Favourite bands? King's of Leon!
11. Something you miss? My late grandparents.
12. Favourite song? Chris Brown - Ayo.
13. How old are you? 30!
14. Zodiac sign? Scorpio.
15. Quality you look for in a partner? I like a guy that will make me laugh, without trying to hard, I also like someone who is a little old school, carrying bags, getting doors etc, oh and height! I like a tall guy!
16: Favourite Quote? “New beginning's are sometimes disguised as painful endings"
17: Favourite actor? Adam Sandler. Every. Time!
18: Favourite colour? Purple, or Apple Green.
19: Loud music or soft? Totally depends on my mood!
20: Where do you go when you're sad? My house, on my sofa, in my husbands arms!
21: How long does it take you to shower? Not long, 10/15 minutes.
22: How long does it take you to get ready in the morning? If it's just to do the school run literally as long as it takes for me to throw clothes on, I quite often roll into the playground still half asleep! If I'm out for the day, around 30-40 minutes.
23: Ever been in a physical fight? Shamefully yes, when I was at school.
24: Turn on? Humour, make me laugh and I'm yours!
25: Turn off? Arrogance and bad personal hygiene!
26: The reason I joined Youtube? I'm not there yet! Watch this space though!
27: Fears? Heights, the bum monster and butter, always butter.
28: Last thing that made you cry? Watching The Little Couple on TLC :'(
29: Last time you said you loved someone? 8:40am when my boys left for school.
30: Meaning behind your Youtube/Blogging Name? It's pretty self explanatory really, but I wanted a space for me and my options and stuff, nothing specific so it made sense really.
31: Last book you read? Peter Pan.....did I mention I'm a mummy!?!
32: The book you're currently reading? Nothing at the moment, I'm looking into audio books though!
33: Last show you watched? Friends, gotta love re-runs.
34: Last person you talked to? My husband, he's led looking at me....
35: The relationship between you and the person you last texted? My lil' ol' Mother.
36: Favourite food? Stews, I love winter food!
37: Place you want to visit? New York, Orlando and Chicago.
38: Last place you were? Other than where I am now, home, was a local pub for lunch yesterday.
39: Do you have a crush? Sure do! On these handsome chaps!

40: Last time you kissed someone? About an hour ago....the goon above again!
41: Last time you were insulted? I can't remember to be honest, I'm all about the positive at the moment!
42: Favourite flavour of sweet? Anything fruity!
43: What instruments do you play? None, in my head I'm still a rock star though!
44: Favourite piece of jewellery? A ring that belonged to my late Nanny, it has a dark navy/black stone and diamonds, I'm too scared to wear it it's so precious.
45: Last sport you played? Does dog walking count?........
46: Last song you sang? Toni Braxton - You're Makin' Me High.
47: Favourite chat up line? 'Your legs must be tired because you've been running through my mind allll day!'

48: Have you ever used it? Na, I'm too cool (and married) for that.
49: Last time you hung out with anyone? Right now with the hubster.
50: Who should answer these questions next? Everyone! Go on, you know you want to!

So that's it, all 50 question done! I'm currently working on some plus size spring look books! I'll be back later this week with a brand new Fashion Friday!

Until then, follow along by using all of the links below!

 

Take care lovelies!

 

Much Love,

xoxox



Sweet Sunday! - Jemma's Chocolate Mug Cake!

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Welcome again lovelies!

 

It's Sunday evening, everyone's fed, bathed and in their pj's, school bags packed and lunches prepped. You just get comfy on the sofa and you get a craving for something delicious and naughty, but who can be bothered to spend Sunday night in the kitchen?! Not me! So after doing a bit of the old Googling, I took bits of recipes I liked and created 'Jemma's Chocolate Mug Cake!', prep takes less than 5 mins and it takes just three minutes to cook....yes, its a microwave cake!

 

You will need - 

A mug.

Three tablespoons of plain flour.

Three tablespoons of cocoa powder.

One tablespoons of caster sugar.

Two tablespoons of dark brown sugar.

An egg.

Two tablespoons of vegetable oil.

Dark chocolate chips (as many as you like!)

And milk, as much as it takes to create a batter like consistency!

Oh, and not forgetting a microwave!

 

The method could not be more simple, it's completely elegant.....just like me! You quite simply, bung everything in a mug, mix it up until you get a batter like consistency, viola!

You then pop it into the microwave, mine is an 850w, for 3 minutes.

 

You are left with gooey, messy, rich and delicious chocolate mug cake!

 

 

Now, these are not the most aesthetically pleasing treats, but they're yum! They rise right up in the microwave and then sink a little when they hit the cool air.

 

You could even switch the chocolate chips for a drop of vanilla, a spoon of peanut butter, a spoon of chocolate spread, or even a few marshmallows!

 

Either way it will definitely not be 10 minutes wasted!

 

Let me know if you give making these a go, did you add anything extra?

 

Don't forget to give an ol' like over on Facebook, or follow along on the Twitters and the Instagrams, links can be found bellow or over in the side bar < :0)

 

You can also check out my last Sweet Sunday post by clicking here.

 

I'll be back in a few days, for now though, bye bye! Have a wonderful week!

 

Much Love,

xoxox

 



 

 



 

 

   

Beauty Wednesday - OPI Fifty Shades Of Grey Collection.

 

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Welcome back, and to Beauty Wednesday.

I recently visited the cinema to watch the highly anticipated Fifty Shades Of Grey, Mr Grey wasn't my cup of tea, but, the FSOG inspired set from the gods over at OPI definitely is!

I'm a huge fan of nail varnish, and have a reasonable collection, OPI has to be my current favourite, the polishes cover so well, have great pigmentation and the collection of colours is so immensely varied. You can appreciate my excitement when i found this little set of beauties!

 

The themed box contains 6, 3.75ml varnishes.

 

 

As you can see, OPI have created 6 gorgeous colours, and they have 6 equally great names -

 

Embrace The Gray - 'Let this chic, moody gray crème become one with you,'

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Dark Side Of The Mood - 'This brooding, stormy charcoal is dangerously gorgeous.'

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Shine For Me - 'The shimmering silverwith subtle blue sparkle really turns me on!'

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My Silk Tie - 'This silky, gleaming silver has got me all tied up.'

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Romantically Involved - 'I'm in a deep relationship with this luscious crème red.'

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Cement The Deal - 'I'd sign anything to get my hands on this stony, cool gray.'

 

 

As always with OPI products, in my opinion, they paint really well and give great coverage. They dry in a reasonable time and always last well on my nails, and I'm a busy mummy of two!

The only Issue I have with the set is that the two crème grey colours are sooooo close to being the same once dried, when I was taking the pictures I actually got myself confused......but to be honest, that really isn't that hard!

Overall I highly recommend the set, its a great way to experiment with different colours at a very reasonable price. The set retails at around £19.95, for 6 OPI products I think that's great.

 

 

I hope this peek will encourage you to delve into the 50 Shades collection. If you do let me know what you think!

 

Pop over to Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and follow along.

 

Have a great week!

 

Much Love,

xoxo

 

 

 

 





Sweet Sunday : Red Velvet Cupcakes.

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I'm back as promised with my first 'Sweet Sunday' post!

 

As you will see from the pictures below i am very much a novice baker, I very rarely do it to be honest! But it's my mum's birthday on Monday and t'is the season of love so thought i would give these a go!

 

                                              

 

They actually turned out ok! Quite moist and yummy!

My youngest son Harry certainly enjoyed them, and he considers himself a bit of a cake connoisseur!  

 

If you'd like to give making these a go I found the recipe at

 Red Velvet Cupcakes.

The only thing I changed was swirling a little red food colouring through to cream cheese frosting to make it pretty and pink!

 

The stand I picked up from my local Sainsburys.

 

I really hope you have enjoyed this post and if you make the cupcakes please let me know, i'd love to see your pictures over on my other social network outlets!

 

Have a great Sunday!

 

Much love,

xoxox



What I Ate Wednesday

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Welcome back to my blog and to my very first 'What I Ate Wednesday'.

 

I find these posts really interesting when others do them, so thought I would give it a go! Please leave me a comment if you would like to see this become a regular thing.

 

 

I start my day with breakfast once my little munchkins are off to school, this morning I had a warming bowl of porridge, made with semi-skimmed milk, I put a few raspberries on top and sprinkle of cinnamon, so yummy and perfect for these really cold mornings!

 

 

I try to drink lots of water throughout the day, but always have a big glass midmorning with my coffee and a snack, today I had a Granny Smith apple and a Decaffeinato Intenso from the Nespresso range, I LOVE our Nespresso machine so much!

 

 

I've really not been enjoying cooking at all lately so my lunch was completely lazy! Shop bought sushi!

Tasted good though!

 

 

My boys came home from school starving so I made them a big bowl of spaghetti and meatballs, always goes down with them and that's important because they are so so fussy!

 

My husband and I tucked into a huge plate of pork stir-fry with egg noodles and sweet chilli sauce, It was delicious (even if I do say so myself!) and really filling. I had it with another large glass of water....trying to meet my daily quota!

 

 

So that's it! I really hope you enjoyed this, if you want to see more from me please pop over to Facebook and Instagram and follow along!

 

I'll be back here later this week with a Valentines inspired post that I am really excited about!

 

see you soon!

 

Much Love,

xoxox

 



Welcome!

Hey Hey!

 

 

Hello, and welcome to my new space, 'All About Jemma'.

Take a look at my 'about' section for a little more on lil ol' me!

 

 

Here I will share a little bit of every part of my world, love, laughter, family, friends, deepest thoughts and feelings, maybe a little motivational bits n bobs......and a few laughs too I hope!

 

I post regularly on lots of other social media, so please pop on over and follow along.

 

Ill be back tomorrow with a 'What I Ate Wednesday'!

If there is anything you would like to see here please mention it in the comments below and ill see what I can do.

 

Have a wonderful day!

 

Much Love,

xoxox