Make Me Yummy and a PR Request

At the start of the year I was a very tired looking Mummy. Run down and shattered, I was far from yummy!

Then I started blogging and a few months later started writing a link each Saturday about my mission to find beauty, fitness or fashion products that work. I called it Make Me Yummy.

These days, despite not being quite a yummy mummy, I am feeling  a million times better about myself. I am not a vain person and do not spend hours in the bathroom, I just do what I can to make myself feel human, a little bit girly and even a bit pretty at times rather than stressed out and worn out as I did before.

With my Pink Lining Yummy Mummy bag over my shoulder, I have a confidence I have not had in a long time. I am far from perfect but feel pretty good. Thanks to Thinking Slimmer and their slimpods, I am losing weight in a safe and healthy way and am starting to think differently about food and my appearance. I am actually starting to like the way I look and am enjoying buying clothes again.

Thanks to Liz Earle I take the time to cleanse, tone and moisturise twice a day now.  My skin has a glow to it it has not had since I was pregnant! 

My black eyes and wrinkles are also improving thanks to some fantastic products I am currently trialling (from Harrods no less), I cant wait to tell you about them very soon.  

My teeth are whiter and brighter too thanks to a new toothpaste and mouthwash by RetarDex 

I am also making time to relax and enjoying warm bubble baths again with lots of lush products (here, here, and here) and a good book!

Its nice to spend a bit of time on myself. I feel more like me again. These days I am looking better, feeling better and sleeping better.

Now for the PR Request!

I have been trialling and reviewing some fantastic products but am on the look out for more. Happy with the beauty products I am currently using on my face, I would be really interested in trialling either some:

• Fashion products or accessories, 
• Fitness/ toning products, or 
• Hair and body products.  

To make the cut, they have to be things that will make us Mummy's feel a bit yummy!

If you are interested in working with me then please feel free to contact me via email. Details are on the PR/Contact form at the top of this page.

Many thanks

Karen x

Feeling More Yummy With Whiter Teeth

Each Saturday I write a post about my mission to turn myself from a tired and frazzled mummy into a much more yummy one by trialling and reviewing new beauty, fitness and fashion products or accessories. These days I am feeling much happier with myself but I am far from perfect.


A few months ago I saw a photo of myself and thought my teeth looked like they needed whitening. I brought various whitening toothpastes but couldn't use them because they tasted awful, making me want to vomit. You know that horrible fishy taste some whitening products have....yuck!


Then three weeks ago I was asked if I wanted to trial RetarDex a whitening toothpaste and oral mouthwash. Of course I jumped at the chance, I would love to have the perfect Hollywood smile and RetarDex is  clinically proven to whiten teeth in only 14 days.

So what is so different about these product's? 

Unlike most products, RetarDex oral rinse whitens the teeth in two ways: (1) the powerful oxygen release formula lifts stains to leave the teeth brighter, whilst (2) the anti-plaque formula helps prevent further staining.  Most whitening mouthwashes only do the latter.


As well as reducing staining from food and drink, you will also find that RetarDex:

• Kills the bacteria that causes gum problems, tooth decay and plaque
• Eliminate bad breath compounds (VSCs), keeping your breath fresh all day long
• Strengthens enamel
• Fights plaque

For best results use the two products together as I have. The toothpaste is a low abrasion formula offering safe, gentle and clinically proven whitening, whilst keeping your breath fresh and gums healthy.

So what did I think of RetarDex?

I was surprised and pleased to discover that Retardex is actually an unflavoured clear mouthwash. However if you do like that fresh sensation of mint there is a flavour sachet which comes with the product. All you do is pour the contents in, tighten the lid and shake. I tried it both ways and the minty taste is very mild and not unpleasant at all.

I have been using both the toothpaste and the oral mouth wash for two weeks now and have had surprising results.  My teeth are now noticeably whiter, in fact I have to keep looking at them in the mirror (even Husband has commented). As an added bonus my breath feels super fresh all day long. 

Honestly it was so easy, I just brushed my teeth as usual twice a day and used the mouthwash too. No severe scrubbing or messing around with trays etc. required. I would give this product a huge 9/10 and recommend it to others.

RetarDex oral rinse is priced at £5.10 (250ml) and £8.15 (500 ml) and the toothpaste costs £6.15 (75ml). 


Whilst not cheap it does actually work and provides a truly whiter smile. These products are available from Boots and  selected Sainsbury's, Tesco, Waitrose, Booths, Superdrug, Ocado as well as all good Pharmacies and dental surgeries.

They are  currently offering £2 off the mouthwash at the moment so now might be a good time to try it, you can click here to buy at the reduced rate: http://www.retardex.co.uk/buy

I am going to continue using these products as they are definitely working and have helped make me feel more yummy. I might not yet have my Celebrity smile but I am well on my way. I may even post a photo in a few weeks time if they get even whiter!


If you have any beauty, fitness or fashion tips of your own feel free to leave a comment below.

Karen x