I\u2019m so sorry I\u2019ve left it so long again, after telling you last time I was back in the game! Fail! Truth is, life just got on top of me there for a bit, the kitchen renovation dragged on, and the house was in chaos. I\u2019m no good when the home is untidy and disorganised, it throws my mood out of whack.<\/p>\n

Then I had some holiday leave I needed to take, and then Josh broke his elbow – argh! And the school closed down because of Covid – double argh! So I went into myself a bit.\u00a0But I\u2019m working hard to shift my mood. I\u2019m eating better and looking into gut health and its correlation to mood. This means I\u2019m trying to eat a lot more fish and organic meat and veggies. Plus nuts, flaxseeds etc.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m a self-confessed lazy moo! So actual food prep and not just dialling the local take-out is tricky for me, but I\u2019m trying!<\/p>\n

Supplements are a great way to help your body if you know you\u2019re not going to be able to eat as well as you should. We have some great brands on the Q. Dr Seaweed\u2019s Weed and Wonderful<\/a> – if you\u2019re looking for something to help with thyroid function their Organic Scottish Seaweed is great. Tonik Apple Cider Vinegar Capsules<\/a> are great for the immune system and energy. Naked Pharmacy have a four month supply of vitamin D<\/a> which we all need right now.<\/p>\n

There are loads more great brands and options on our website<\/a>, have a look. The great thing is that with our 60-day money back guarantee, if you\u2019re not noticing a change simply return.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve also been trying out some therapies. Such as the hyperbaric chamber! This is where you sit for 45 mins in a chamber that\u2019s pressurised and delivering 80% oxygen, really great to energise and heal your body.<\/p>\n\n

And I\u2019ve been trying out some Cryotherapy where you go in a chamber (it\u2019s like a fridge!) for 3 minutes at -120 degrees! It\u2019s sooooo weird, I get claustrophobic so I ask them to leave the blind open which means it\u2019s not on my face, I can\u2019t imagine doing that! This is supposed to kick-start the body and make you feel more energised. You then stand in red light for about 30 mins which the body loves for healing too.<\/p>\n\n

Something that\u2019s definitely helping to shift my mood is the fact that the kitchen is finished! Hooray!! Still some painting to do but we are in and loving the space!<\/p>\n\n\n

Scott has taken the kids up north to see his dad so I had some time for me and managed to see one of my dearest friends for lunch and some cocktails \u2026 the lovely Mr Rowe! It was so nice to hang out and be stupid! We have been friends for 20 years now and we are still as badly behaved now as we were in our 20s! We will never learn!<\/p>\n\n

Before they left, the kids and I found a new park – Painshill Park! Wow what a place! This used to be a rich man’s garden! It\u2019s massive and filled with all kinds of wonderful things to see, including a crystal grotto!<\/p>\n\n

As you can see Josh is wearing his cast, that comes off soon. I hope his scar isn\u2019t too bad and that its properly mended. I\u2019m so nervous! He fell outside the house and broke his elbow! His sister says he fell over her foot, he says she tripped him! Ahhh the joy of sibling love! Anyway, he\u2019s been super brave, it was horrible to see him in so much pain.<\/p>\n

This is his X-ray. They pulled those pins out! While he was awake! I insisted on gas and air for him, poor little thing. 10 days left to go though and it comes off so he can enjoy the summer.<\/p>\n\n

We have a new fashion brand at the Q, Finery – I\u2019m obsessed! I\u2019ve just ordered this dress<\/a> and this one<\/a> too. LOVE!!! I have their jumpsuit<\/a> in both colours, it\u2019s on Waitlist now but put your name down!<\/p>\n

We are approaching the 100-episode milestone of the Inside QVC podcast!!<\/p>\n

Recently, to mark Diamonique Month, Will caught up with jewellery expert Lee Clark who shared some interesting stories of his life before TV presenting and why he loves Diamonique. You can listen here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

And this week, Will spoke to Ciate London founder Charlotte Knight on the steps she took to build up her beauty brand. It\u2019s a fascinating insight into a cosmetics brand that is still quite new to our QVC community. Listen here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Next week, Will catches up with one of our guest presenters from the Kitchen department, Thomas Frake who shares his story of winning Masterchef 2020. Then, as we move into August we\u2019ll be celebrating our 100th episode with our very own Pipa Gordon joining Will to reminisce on her 20 years as a QVC presenter.<\/p>\n

We have special episodes dedicated to the QVC Beauty Awards and one of QVC\u2019s charity partners, The Trussell Trust. We\u2019ll also be introducing you to the newest members of our presenter team, Annaliese Dayes & Ophelia Dennis!<\/p>\n

You can find the Inside QVC podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts by searching for \u201cInside QVC\u201d or you can listen via our Stories podcasts page on the QVC website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Thanks for reading my blog\u2026 once again apologies for taking so long to write it! Fingers crossed no more child breakages and normal service can resume!<\/p>\n

Much love to you all<\/p>\n

Alex xx<\/p>\n

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