Following my two wonderful blogger collaborations last month with Hello Bexa, which I absolutely LOVED, I really wanted to team up again with another blogger. So I’m beyond thrilled that the lovely Jordanne from The Life of a Glasgow Girl agreed to collaborate with me, yay! After some thought, as we’re both mums to young children, we decided to treat ourselves to a box swap with a self-care theme of Me Time for Mums.
Me Time for Mums
There can’t be many people who haven’t heard of Jordanne. Her lifestyle blog is one I’ve been following for ages because there’s so much to love in it – beauty, parenting experiences, mental health, reviews, and blogger help posts – not to mention her incredible photography. And, of course, she set up and ran the phenomenally successful Bloggers Tribe Twitter retweet account for years. If you don’t already follow Jordanne on Instagram then I strongly suggest you do, she’s super supportive and her photography is #goals.
When I opened my box I was wowed by how much care Jordanne had taken to wrap and package the contents. And I loved the thoughtful little notes she left on some of the products too, that was such a sweet touch. I’m hugely embarrassed to admit that I didn’t do the same with her goodies – so sorry, Jordanne – but please do go and check out what she thought of her box as well.
For when you need to relax and have some TLC
I absolutely ADORE Garnier Sheet Masks and the lavender one is my favourite. In fact, I love anything with lavender in because it’s so calming and relaxing. And I was so pleased to see the SOS Hair Repair treatment mask because my hair is completely sun-fried at the moment but I really don’t want to cut it off (yet anyway…)
Bath confetti is one of those little luxury treats that you always buy for other people instead of yourself and I’m really happy to have the chance to try some strawberry-scented confetti myself now. Unfortunately, Flora has already claimed the cherry-scented bath fizzer but that’s daughters for you 🙂
For when you want to put your feet up
CHOCOLATE!!! And not just plain chocolate, Lindt orange chocolate, which is my absolute favourite, how do you know this, Jordanne? I always fill Flora’s Christmas Advent calender with Terry’s Chocolate Orange segments and my perk is gobbling the spares, haha.
Alan and I drink gallons of tea and I’ve been making a real effort to cut down on my caffeine intake and drink herbal teas instead. So the Twinings Camomile & Honey tea is absolutely perfect, tastes delicious, and will be all for me.
It’s slightly spooky how spot on Jordanne has got my tastes: Margaritas are my cocktail of choice and she’s given me… a Margarita Yankee Candle, which smells divine!
For when you don’t want to think too much
You can never have too many notebooks, can you? Predictably, Flora wants one of the two mermaid notebooks now, so we’ll be sharing those. But the fabulous colouring book is staying all mine. Colouring is something I don’t do enough of but I do find it very relaxing so I will be making more time for this in future. Starting with this gorgeous fox.
I want to mention the lovely card Jordanne sent with all my goodies and the heartfelt message inside. I’m not going to repeat it here because it’s private, but as far as the PS goes, right back at you, Jordanne <3
For when you want to feel a little glam
It hasn’t photographed too well here but the Models Own nail polish is the most gorgeous burnished copper which looks amazing on. And I’m always losing my lip balms (usually to Flora) so this lovely Nivea lip balm with a hint of pearly shine is wonderful to have.
Flora and I both use Burts Bees products so I’m going to have a hard time keeping her sticky little paws away from this lovely perfect-size-for-travelling milk and honey body lotion (which smells fabulous). And the Impulse body spray is so uplifting, I’m keeping it in my handbag for when I need a quick spritz to cool down and as a pick-me-up.
Last, but by no means least, is this brilliant Seaweed and Aloe eye gel from AA Skincare. I haven’t come across the brand before but this product is fab – it’s not just an eye make up remover, it’s a soothing and cooling gel too. How perfect is that?
Final thoughts on my Me Time for Mums box
Jordanne and I set a budget of £20. Let me repeat that, £20. I have no idea how on earth she managed to get ALL OF THIS for £20. I’m truly blown away by what she’s sent me, I can’t thank her enough for all her care and thoughtfulness. Just saying “Thank you,” doesn’t even come close to covering it, Jordanne, I’m so thrilled.
As you can probably gather, I absolutely love everything in my box, I’m truly a very lucky mummy – even if I’ve had to give a few bits away to Flora – again… I’ve absolutely loved collaborating with Jordanne this month, it’s been amazing. And please do go and check out what Jordanne thought of her box too!
Oh my! This is the cutest collab ever! What fantastic goodies! I absolutely love it, everything is so sweet & thoughtful. I especially love the colouring book, notebook (stationery addict here) and orange Lindt chocolate. Yum! It looks like Jordanne took so much time & care over this package and specially handpicked the perfect treats! Thank you for sharing Lisa, I’m excited to read Jordanne’s post now. Enjoy your goodies lovely! <3 xx
I absolutely loved this collab, you’re right, Jordanne was so thoughtful, and I still can’t believe she managed to get all this for our budget. Seriously, she needs to teach me her ways, haha. I’m a very lucky mummy! xx
I love the idea of this collab, I said over on Jordanne’s post that I look after my niece and nephew for a couple of days and I am exhausted and need me time. Not too sure how you and my mum did/do it! Definitely me time is a great idea! My favourite item in the swap box would have to be the colouring book! I love colouring and the first patterned you showed will look so pretty when it’s finished. Great post both of you! Thank you for sharing. Enjoy your me time xxxx
Having children certainly brings new meaning to being tired, haha, I only have Flora so kudos to you for looking after two! And thank you, I absolutely LOVED my collab with Jordanne, she has been so sweet and thoughtful, I’m very lucky and I’m looking forward to enjoying ALL my treats now 🙂 xxx
Great collab! I’ve been wanting to try the Burts Bees line. Enjoy all your new products.
Jennifer
Thank you so much, I can’t wait! x
What a lovely box. I wouldn’t mind all of these and I’m not even a mum! I love the fact that you got a sheet mask, colouring book, nail polish and chocolate in your box.. I love all of those things. The nail polish looks a nice shade too.. I don’t think I’ve ever used any Models Own products before.. I should get on that! Thanks for sharing what you got and these are fantastic photos you took too. ♥
I was sooooo lucky with what Jordanne sent me, it was an amazing collab and so much fun to do. The polish is just beautiful on and who doesn’t love chocolate?! I’m really looking forward using my colouring book too, it’s going to be so relaxing, just what I need! xx
I have absolutely LOVED collaborating with you! It’s been such a pleasure. I’m so glad you loved your box, really just wanted to send you goodies so you can properly relax 🙂 I always love a good colouring book so thought it would be a fab idea to send one <3 Thank you so much for doing a collab with me, it's been super fun!!
Jordanne || Thelifeofaglasgowgirl.co.uk
It’s been such fun, hasn’t it? I still can’t believe you sent me so much, it’s so generous of you. And your wrapping and little notes were just beautiful – so sorry I fell down so badly in this area! Thank you so much again for collaborating with me! xxx
Love love love Jordan’s blog too! This collab is so cute! Loving the honey & camomille tea! and that orange flavored chocolate! god, i’d say yes to that! the notebook is so pretty too!
It was SOOOO much fun to do, and I’m so lucky with how amazingly generous Jordanne has been, still pinching myself! xx
Ah this sounds like a perfect collaboration! Me-time for us mums is definitely an essential haha. I could do with some myself!
lots of love, Jasmin
// littlethingswithjassy.com
It really was, we both have young children so I think we understood each other brilliantly, haha! x
Oh my gosh I want to do this!!! This is such a lovely idea, and as the mum of a toddler I would love things like this! I’m so impressed at how much she managed to get for £20! Gorgeous photos, and this honestly is the loveliest collaboration!
Hels xx
I really don’t know how she managed to get so much for our budget, I’m so impressed and so grateful! Honestly, the next few weeks are going to be bliss, haha! xx
This looks amazing. What a great idea. Certainly looks like a lovely evening in for mum time.
? Thanks for sharing. May even treat myself. Xx
Thank you – yes, you should definitely treat yourself, I am so much looking forward to the next few evenings, there’s enough in this box to keep me happy for a few weeks at least! xx
Hey Lisa, this is a lovely idea. Even though I am not a Mum myself, all of these items look fabulous for a day of relaxation x Great photography as well! (enjoy the chocolate and other goodies!)
Aw, thank you, Laura! They are lovely treats, aren’t they? We went for a mum theme for our collab but you’re right, none of them are just for mums! x
The way she wrapped them up honestly blew me away! It all looks so pretty that I don’t think I would have even wanted to open them. I can’t believe how much she managed to get within that budget! It’s such a great theme for the boxes too x
Sophie
http://www.glowsteady.co.uk
I felt like that too, I was desperate to see what she’d sent me but on the other hand I didn’t want to tear her beautiful packaging, haha! xx
Oh my gosh, Lisa! This is the cutest collab I’ve seen in the blogosphere! I’m not a mum yet but I do love stationery so definitely eyeing that notebook really well right now hehe
It was such a fun collab, I was so lucky she wanted to do it with me and I can’t wait to get started on my colouring book 🙂 xx
This is such an idea and it’s great to see two of my favourite bloggers collaborating like this! You’ve got some wonderful goodies there!
Ah, thank you, what a lovely thing to say! I loved my collab with Jordanne, she was so thoughtful and generous, I’m very lucky 🙂 xx
I just read Jordanne’s post and I really love the idea! You both gave each other such great gifts – especially the nail varnish (one can never have enough of those). I love the way Jordanne have packaged the little items – truly fab! xxx
Ah, thank you so much. It was such an amazing collab, so much fun and I love how we both thought along similar lines! Xx
Oh wow, I love this. You got some really great items from Jordanne and I love the idea of a self care box swap / collaboration.
We had so much fun doing this and I was really lucky, she was so kind and thoughtful! xx
I love this self-care box so much! Well done Jordanne and enjoy the pampering Lisa xxx
She really treated me, I’m so lucky! xxx