Lets Stop Judging Each Other #S2S2D

Written by an anonymous midwife, this quote, writing, whatever you want to call it shows just how much we should appreciate each other and not judge other peoples lifestyle choices. I thought this would be the best post to link up to the #S2S2D linky because it is about being happy with what you have and supporting each other.

To The Mum

To the mum who's breastfeeding: Way to go! It really is an amazing gift to give your baby, for any amount of time that you can manage! You're a good mum.

To the mum who's formula feeding: Isn't science amazing? To think there was a time when a baby with a mother who couldn't produce enough would suffer, but now? Better living through chemistry! You're a good mum.

To the cloth nappy mum: Fluffy bums are the cutest, and so friendly on the bank account. You're a good mum.

To the disposable nappy mum: Damn those things hold a lot, and it's excellent to not worry about leakage and laundry! You're a good mum.

To the mum who stays home: I can imagine it isn't easy doing what you do, but to spend those precious years with your babies must be amazing. You're a good mum.

To the mum who works: It's wonderful that you're sticking to your career, you're a positive role model for your children in so many ways, it's fantastic. You're a good mum.

To the mum who had to feed her kids from the drive-through all week because you're too worn out to cook or go grocery shopping: You're feeding your kids, and hey, I bet they aren't complaining! Sometimes sanity can indeed be found in a red box with a big yellow M on it. You're a good mum.

To the mum who gave her kids a homecooked breakfast lunch and dinner for the past week: Excellent! Good nutrition is important, and they're learning to enjoy healthy foods at an early age, a boon for the rest of their lives. You're a good mum.

To the mum with the kids who are sitting quietly and using their manners in the fancy restaurant: Kudos, it takes a lot to maintain order with children in a place where they can't run around. You're a good mum.

To the mum with the toddler having a meltdown in the cereal aisle: they always seem to pick the most embarrassing places to lose their minds don't they? We've all been through it. You're a good mum.

Sometimes we all need to hear this, and stop Judging each other.

If you would like to support Emma from Crazy With Twins by writing a post, then feel free to use the #S2S2D  blog button below and link your post up to the linky too.

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AEG UltraCaptic Ucanimal - Specifications

I love cleaning and so when were sent the AEG UltraCaptic Ucanimal to review, I couldn't wait to try it out. 

With powerful cleaning, easier emptying and an HEPA 13 allergy filter, I wanted to know whether it did really pick up better than any other I've used before. 

My first post about the AEG UltraCaptic Ucanimal is it's specification. All the things that have been improved or added to make it an exceptional cleaning tool for all flooring types. Even great for allergy sufferers and pet lovers.

Compact & Go

I love this new function, the Compact & Go, whereby you compact the dust before emptying it. This, in turn, is supposed to make disposal easier with no dust floating away in the breeze. When you compact the dust it also means that you have more space and can vacuum longer before needing to empty it.

HEPA 13 Allergy Filtration

This filter catches even the smallest of particles leaving nothing but fresh air. This is a great aspect, especially if someone in the family suffers from allergies. Not only that but the filter is washable.

AeroPro Silent Nozzle

The AeroPro Silent nozzle is made for powerful cleaning of different surfaces and has a powerful suction to ensure quick results. The nozzle has three functions, a crevice nozzle, brush and an upholstery nozzle all in one.

Easy Storage

With both vertical and horizontal storage options and both ways having a stand for the handle, it makes for easy storage which ever way you choose. 

Digital Display

Clear digital LED display which indicates the power setting which is being used from 1 (low power) to 5 (high power).

Over the next few week, I'm going to be trying out every aspect of the AEG UltraCaptic Ucanimal and will be posting about how I got on with it, what I liked about it, didn't like about it, how it worked for us and whether it helped us with speed, cleanliness and dust particles. 

I can't wait to start...

Aspire Calorie Burning Soft Drink

I am forever drinking fruit juices and so when I heard that Aspires claims that it increases your metabolism, helping you to burn calories, I just had to give it a try. Really? Can a drink help you to lose weight?

A lightly carbonated drink that contains only 5 calories per 100ml, provides a good source of vitamins and minerals and has a combination of carefully selected beneficial ingredients all combined together to give the best drink for burning calories. 

Containing the extracts of Guarana and Green Tea and also L-Carnitine and it is suggested that these sorts of ingredients can help in raising metabolism, suppressing appetite and aiding weight loss.

A study in my home town of Leeds, at the Carnegie Centre laboratory, Leeds Metropolitan University shows that Aspire Drinks will help you to burn, on average, 209 calories whilst not increasing the heart rate or adversely affecting health in any way and has the same amount of caffeine as a standard cup of coffee.

For me, at first it was a little hard to drink. This wasn't because of the drink itself but because I'm not really a fan of cranberry juice. I thought that I would push past that though, I need to lose weight so kept drinking it and actually after a few cans, it became quite a refreshing taste.

I preferred to drink the cans chilled and they were very refreshing and thirst quenching but found that, because they were in cans, it meant that if I went out, I could pop one in my bag and have a drink whilst out.

I took one to the park with me and whilst the kids were playing, I sat and enjoyed it. Now I am really unfit but the drink seemed to give me energy, I had to check the can at one point to make sure I hadn't picked up an energy drink by mistake, but no, it was definitely Aspire that I was drinking. I think all the quality ingredients and the small amount of caffeine really do help with keeping you going when you get to that point where you feel you cannot go on.

I think the fact that it increases the metabolism is a real plus. Not needing to eat so often and feeling fuller for longer are a big help in the aid to lose weight and that metabolism is what causes all those feelings of hunger.

If you are wanting to try Aspire for yourself then it can be purchased in Holland and Barretts, Waitrose and many more stores.

You can follow Aspire Drinks on Facebook and on Twitter.

Happy Fathers Day

To Simon:

I just want to say happy Fathers Day to you. You are a great dad to our 2 boys and we could not function properly without you. Always making sure the kids have everything and even losing out yourself to put them first. 

To Dad:

You have always been there when I, when we, needed you. Always putting all of your children first and making sacrifices to make sure that we never went without. You are, and always will be, the best Father in the world and I am so glad that I grew up with you as my dad.

To every dad:

Remember this day is about you, spent it with your children, whether they are young or grown up. You cherish them yes, but don't forget about yourself. Today is about you!