I've been a parent for nine years now, but it feels like only a short while ago that he was a baby.

The time goes so fast and I've lost so many special people in recent years, that I've started to become quite sentimental and grateful.

Wearing jewellery has never been my thing until I discovered I can treasure loved ones and even memories with it.

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Social responsibility is a term I've started to see being used by brands online, but didn't know what it meant until now.

It's basically where businesses do things to help benefit society, alongside making their own profits.

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Cup of Daisies are a UK fashion label that are raising funds for chosen charities.

Their aim is to help others to overcome problems that can make life difficult.

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I'm giving away handmade facemasks to celebrate a new social enterprise that's been created to support small Guatemalan business owners.

The enterprise, Maya Moon, is founded by talented photographer Abbie Prior, who wants to preserve the traditional arts of Mayan culture.

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The weather's really turned this week hasn't it?!

There's snow possibly on it's way here, which is fitting for December, but it's not practical when you need to go out and about.

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Is there anything more special than personalised jewellery?!

Engravers Guild have kindly given me a necklace to giveaway just before Christmas.

I've recently included this necklace in my Adult Christmas Gift Guide, because it's so lovely!

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Jewellery is a gift that appeals to pretty much everybody as there's always something for everyone.

It's been a hard year, but it's shown us to cherish those closest to us. Now that Christmas is nearly here (again) I've been looking for meaningful gifts for my special people.

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Face masks are now everywhere. As you know I've recently even attempted to make my own, but they aren't anywhere near as good as some I've seen.

The rare times I've gone into shops (still avoiding them like the plague) I've struggled with how the masks feel and how difficult it is to communicate with people!

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We're currently living in a society where must wear face masks when going into shops and on public transport. There are so many face masks with funky designs being sold, like the ones I reviewed last week (including a giveaway!).

For those of you who want something unique and those who find the shop bought ones don't fit your face, you can make your own ones!

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