My Body Shop party!

Hello everyone.. well since I wasn't really blogging last summer I thought I'd share my Body Shop party with you all which I had at home last year. (late post I know!) Here's the party pack I received prior to my party..

I found a rep called Karen who came to my house and set up a little stall full of treats on my dining table, she ran through what would be going on and what offers I would be entitled to for having the party. I invited all my close friends and had quite a full house! This was back when I lived in my small flat so as you can imagine with 8 of us in a tiny lounge it was a bit of a squeeze! However we made the most of it, some of the girls including me (of course!) were drinking wine and having a fab time. I put on a few seasonal nibbles, cupcakes, strawberries & cream and a big jug of squash for the non drinkers! Karen then went through the Body Shop catalogue pinpointing one thing off each page for all of us to try.. this was the exciting bit! This also helped some of us who maybe wouldn't have bought the product normally but after trying it gave it a go! She came round with a bronzing tan oil which was lovely and shimmery and melted lovely into the skin, without the horrid smell of normal fake tan - had to get myself a bottle of this! She also came round with a cooling spray for your face (ideal in the summer months when you're hot & sticky!) As part of my hostess benefits I got to choose from a treatment out of the following.. facial, foot massage, hand massage and something else which I've forgotten lol! I chose the hand massage as didn't want to get my feet out in front of everyone or lose my make up during a facial (not a pretty sight when you've got guests!) It was lovely and relaxing and showed me that actually one of the fab scrubs can be used on your hands aswell as your feet, instead of just being used in the shower! So I then also purchased the peach body scrub! We all had a giggle, played games etc and just generally a good time! Something different to have at home rather than your usual drinks etc, why not hold a Body Shop party?! My partner, Tom was working away at the time so it was a nice way to spend my evening with friends! Here's a few pictures of the night including the goodies I purchased..

Hey everyone! Well this is my very first blog.. not too sure where to start so i'll begin with a bit about myself!
I'm 26 and live with my partner of 4 years Tom and our daughter Ava-May who's just turned 1.
I've recently gone back to work after having Ava, so currently juggling work and home life aswell as looking after a toddler which can prove tiring!
Luckily I only work 2 days a week at the moment which is enough for me!
I spend alot of time with my friends going for coffee, lunch, shopping, bingo, walks and the occasional gathering round mine. My friends mean alot to me and i'm a big believer in not dropping your friends when you have a partner - you never know when you might need them!
I have also learnt along the way who your true friends are once you have a baby.. the friends I have around me now are 100% true friends.
I also see my mum alot who has become my best friend - we have always been close but definitely closer since having Ava. She's a fantastic nanny and absolutely dotes on her.

I also love being pampered, trips to the salon having my nails done and eyebrows waxed & tinted regularly. Also have the odd facial and pedicure as a treat and I love blow drys for a special occasion.
I have been judged in the past for this, like i'm wasting money.. but what I say to that is i've always worked - our bills are paid and Ava has everything she wants so if I want to treat myself I will - it's not like I go out all the time anymore since becoming a mum so we all need something to look forward to!
Talking of nights out, I used to be a regular on the "party scene" haha sounds funny.. I was out every weekend without fail - I worked shifts but would always find time to go out. Sometimes would work back to back shifts (a late followed by an early the next day).. and go out inbetween! The hangovers were horrendous and I certainly couldn't do it now lol! I had the best times before becoming a mum.. pubs clubs, girly holidays, blackpool to dublin to magaluf etc memories i'll keep forever.

I still go out but obviously not half as much - maybe once every 1-2 months. I have amazing times now but with my daughter, I've started a new chapter in my life, I love every minute and wouldn't change a thing!
Well i'm gonna come to a close with my first blog, still lots more to write about - hope you enjoyed reading!

Louise x