Anya Marie Ball

Guess who's back, back again!...

Yes it's me again, don't get too excited. I haven't blogged for nearly six whole months and now you can't get rid of me! Poor you, I wish you all the luck in the world!

Well today, is a slightly different kind of blog but a blog that I have been wanting to do since the beginning of August! Not that long hey?

What with Lockdown Part 2 underway, I think it's really important to share and support as many Local Businesses or Restaurants as possible etc. So that's exactly what I am about to do...

Join me on a "TEASER TASTER TUESDAY" - as I share what I must have to say is my favourite Restaurant/Pub to go to with you...

I must apologize in advance though, as even thinking of the food is making me incredibly hungry and imagining eating there right now, but obviously we can't so you'll just have to stare at the photos for the next month or so!

A Warm Welcome To The Old Bell & Crown...

Take a little look into their website, you won't be disappointed that's for sure... I will insert a link below so you can head straight over, The Old Bell & Crown!

I mean there's no way you can't be salivating right now after seeing the food surely not? I know I definitely am!

I would definitely go as far as saying I would rate The Old Bell & Crown as a five star Restaurant not just based on the incredible Chef's who make scrummy food that certainly hits the spot. But I would go as far as saying it's definitely my favourite place to go for a Sunday Roast to as there's just no comparison for eating a Sunday Roast out when it comes to here.

My five star rating, isn't just based on the food it's based on the service and when it comes to this place the service is just impeccable and sometimes it seems hard to come by in this day and age. So thank you very much to the entire Team for being incredibly hardworking super efficient, friendly and very humorous!

Not forgetting, the décor and warm feeling the Pub provides from the minute you enter the building. It definitely has a proper homely feel towards the pub which leaves customers wanting to return! The pub also has a fantastic pub garden which is superb for a Summer's Day and a pint or two in the garden with your friends and family.

For those of you who are dog lovers like myself, you'll be super happy that they also allow dogs into the pub to which is a great additional factor.

From the bottom of my heart I truly recommend visiting this pub as you won't be left feeling disappointed and you'll thank me later. I know that this pub has also been awarded one of the best pubs to go in Hampshire which is truly incredible! Well done again guys, you deserve it!

If you're anything like me you will head over to the website and TripAdvisor as I tend to do that before going anywhere these days but again you'll see I'm not the only one with this opinion. So get booking for when Boris lifts the restrictions.

As well take the time to think of the small and local businesses that will need your support during this difficult time.

Lots of love as always,

xxxx

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Welcome back everyone!

Initially, I just wanted to wish you all a warm welcome back and thank you for sticking around and waiting patiently for my new and upcoming blogs. So it's been a while since the last blog, have you missed them like I've missed you? Thought as much, ha-ha!!😉

Before, I dive into "Lockdown Part 2" which is what everyone is now nicknaming the current lockdown. I thought it would be great to review a little shopping Haul at Superdrug like I used to do.

So join me in rewinding time and heading back to my Superdrug Haul's...

On another note, it was very interesting to see where people shop the most from a recent poll that I did on my Instagram and from the results it seemed to be Superdrug.

I won't lie, I am a massive "Superdrug" fan and always have been since I was a teenager really and I guess since I've had the blog too. Not that, I'm not a fan of Boots it just always seemed that my Mum and Nan would shop there more than I would. It also helped that Superdrug had the "Zoella" and "Tanya Burr" range as I was actually obsessed with their Beauty ranges!

I guess for those of you who have followed by blog from day 1, that might now explain why I did so many "Superdrug Haul's!"

Before, I waffle on and bore you for any longer than I already have let's dive straight into my Superdrug haul...

Well it's fair to say, the Charcoal Whitening Toothpaste and Powder have been a star buy of mine for many years. I won't lie, I must admit I become super forgetful when it comes to using the Charcoal Powder as on a workday I'm always rushing and forgetting later on in the week to use the powder at least twice a week.

So as it's "Lockdown Part 2", I really don't have an excuse to forget do I? No. no not at all! However, I thought that it would be a great Beauty routine check to actually measure the results of the whitening toothpaste powder.

Not forgetting to mention, the Charcoal Whitening Toothpaste... I have and will always remain obsessed and faithful 😉 to this toothpaste! If you're anything like me, I am quite fussy on what toothpaste I use as I'm a bit funny with some of the tastes that toothpastes can have... maybe that's just me! I tend to mix it up between the following three toothpastes; Charcoal Whitening Toothpaste, Macleans Fresh mint or bog standard Aqua Fresh.

So with the above toothpaste, it isn't just the stunning colours and design of the packaging that makes me adore it! It's the fact it actually works and leaves your teeth gleaming white! I suggest giving it a trial, you and your teeth certainly won't regret it! As well, the taste is rather nice.

Bonus point too, is the fact the two items above are on offer currently in store and online! I think it comes to just under £6 for the both which is amazing!

With being on the subject of toothpaste and toothpaste powder I saw this beauty and of course had to add it into the shopping basket. I've been on the search for a new electric toothbrush that is of course pink.

So here we are! I couldn't resist this star buy, when I saw it as it is under £20.00! Bargain right?! What I love about this brush as well is that it has two settings; the clean setting and the sensitive setting which both lasts for two minutes per time you brush your teeth which is an additional bonus for purchasing this brush.

With "Lockdown Part 2" - it's essential to have your luxuries and to indulge yourself in the scents of different shower gels... I mean maybe that's just me but knowing I can mix the scents up, tends to relax and certainly refresh and relax my mind which is definitely what we need more so than ever right now.

Finding these beauties was certainly a bargain as they were only 69p! Most definitely an essential for your shopping baskets and they have several other choices!

I definitely tend to have a few favourite skin care brands and Simple is most definitely my go to! Not just down to the fact the design of the bottle is amazing! However, Simple facial wash tends to be the most nourishing and refreshing for my skin personally so to see this on offer was an instant big fat YES!

With being in another Lockdown, it's really important to ensure you're taking care of yourself, your skin and your body. So taking extra measures by ensuring you have your own health and skin care routine is very important for your own health and wellbeing. I will eventually get round to sharing my essential steps to a healthy skin care routine with you all but essentially the above four items play a huge role in that. Not just during the current times, it's very vital to always look after your skin during this time of the year as during the Autumn/Winter seasons your skin tends to be a lot drier and receives less sunlight and causes potential chapped lips, blemishes and break outs!

So personally I find, facial creams and moisturizer are essential items in your skin care routine in order to keep your skin healthy and glowy which is a definite positive for times like we are facing currently.

Be good to the skin you have been given! If you look out for it, it will look out for you.

Superdrug are also selling these stunning natural face cloths which I find really useful to help remove your make-up or to use through your facial skin care routines either or. Superdrug are selling them for a whopping bargain of; £1.50 or free when you purchase x3 items from the Beauty Section so get in there quick before you miss out!

It's been such good fun rewinding time and heading back to my original roots and writing a "Superdrug Haul". If anything it's made me want to begin reviewing Superdrug products monthly again for you all. I forgot how much I enjoyed sharing my Beauty products and monthly favourite items.

Let me know in the comments below on how you feel regarding my "Superdrug Monthly Hauls" and if you think they should become a regular blog once again.

For now it's been fantastic to be back and I can't wait to share my new upcoming blogs with you.

Take care and be safe everyone.

Lots of love to you all,