Hello 2026

Testing, testing, 1,2, 3. Is this thing on? She says after renewing her hosting, so YES it’s definitely on… sometimes I wish 16 year old me picked a cheaper hobby. However, I am still here and slowly chugging along. What is it that makes it so hard to return to blogging after a break? Seriously, it’s almost like I’ve never seen a keyboard before.

After a break I never like to jump straight back into my ‘usual’ content, so here we are. We’re saying hello 2026, even though it’s the middle of April. Which may seem late, but the way things have been going it’s actually quite good for me.

So hello 2026, here’s what’s been going on in the years I’ve been away. Whew, it’s been a while.

I Had Another Baby

And she’s been keeping us busy ever since. Baby Ella was born August 2024, and she is a dream. Seriously, we have been blessed. From a newborn she slept incredibly well and we’ve had no issues at all. It’s crazy to think that she’s almost two, time needs to slow down. This is also the reason my blog has taken a back seat, as it turns out that a 19 month age gap is not for the weak.

I Had a Cancer Scare

At the end of 2024, I noticed some breast changes and after a doctors appointment I was referred for an urgent appointment at the breast clinic. It is one of the worst things I’ve experienced, but I was lucky to receive the all clear. It was a truly awful time, especially as it all happened over Christmas. The only thing I can say, is that it has given me so much perspective on life. On what is important, and where I want to direct my energy. Anything can happen, so stop waiting for everything to be perfect and just get out there. Make the memories, as at the end of the day that’s all we really have.

Over Ten Years of Blogging

Can you believe, I’ve been here typing away for over ten years?! I’ve always enjoyed blogging, but I didn’t think that I’d still enjoy it this much after all of these years. Some would say it’s dedication, but with the amount of long breaks I’ve taken it probably only adds up to three years max. It also doesn’t help that I have deleted A LOT of my old posts. Why did I think it was a good idea to post so many Boots hauls? Seriously they made up 98% of my content.

I feel like I’m in such a good place with my content at the minute. I’m not putting any pressure on myself and just posting daily life. Which feels a little strange after so many years being solely focused on beauty, but I’m enjoying it a lot. I am of course talking about my Instagram account there, but I’ve also got a lot of blog posts planned too.

Mental Health

This seems like a fitting place to end this post. As I am in such a good place. I have been open in the past about suffering with postpartum depression, but luckily that wasn’t the case second time around. I have none of the insecurities from before, and I feel like a totally different person; in the best way possible. At this moment in time, life is good and I’m excited for what is to come.

Well thank you so much for sticking around and for getting this far.

I am very excited to see what the rest of 2026 has to bring, and brining you along on the ride.

Thank you for reading!