Hello readers,
Welcome back to my blog! I hope you all are fine in sha Allah and thank you for joining me today :)
Last year, my husband and I were blessed to perform Hajj together. It was first for both of us and as soon as we got our Hajj permits my question to LITERALLY everybody was...What should I pack?
So here are the things I am glad I packed and why I packed them...If you want to know more..just keep reading!


**I have divided the list into different parts, for you and your partner/Mahram (MALE) also please keep in mind this list is best suited for people residing within SAUDI ARABIA, the list would be far more than this if you are travelling from some other country** 

                                       **THIS LIST IS FOR ONLY 5-6 DAYS OF HAJJ.**

For you and Partner

1. Backpack
I can't be more thankful to my intelligent side that I decided to take a backpack instead of a carryon suitcase or a fancy tote bag! I was glad that my backpack was always on my shoulders and didn't seem heavy because the weight was evenly divided on both shoulders.

My husband and I both took a Adidas bag each, because it is very well made and the last thing anyone wants is a torn strap or zip amidst all the rush!

2. Flip flops and Crocs Look alike
Men can't wear anything stitched in Ahram so they compulsorily have to wear rubber no-sown flip flops. I, on the other hand wore sketchers shoes which gave me horrible blisters in my feet! I was glad that I took a pair of CROCS look alike version from Minara Market for just 15 SAR and they were a blessing! I still have those shoes with me. Also, take a pair of flip flops for yourself to use in the rest rooms.



3. No Show Socks
This is optional. In case you are like me and have cold feet at night, you can get these for 8-10 SAR from Centerpoint or city max.

• Glysolid or Vaseline (for blisters or rashes)
• Panadol
• Vicks and MOOV (I took this incase I had leg cramps, didn't end up using them but a small boy needed something for cold so I was glad I had packed some vicks)
• Tooth brush and Tooth paste Brand name "Siwak" it is unscented and can be found in any pharmacy.
• Unscented Shampoo and Soap can be found easily in "Hajj kits" in any pharmacy now.
• Flu tab for cold and flu
• Stomach upset and vomiting medicines
• Bandaids
• Cotton Buds
• Sanitizer
• Deo/ Ittar (when you are not in Ahram)
• Glucose Chewable tablets (Got this from Nahdi Pharmacy and it saved me from fainting because I just chewed one when I felt like I was loosing all my energy)
• Cal-c-vita soluble tablets for extra boost of Vit C
• Hair ties and Hair brush
• Talcum powder for rashes and blisters

Oils are an essential part of our life and including it in your daily skin care regime will prove to be extremely helpful. I have been often asked about various oils and their benefits. In today's post I have included some of the most common oils plus some lesser known ones which are getting popular day by day. I hope you enjoy reading this post!




Most Common Oils

1. Coconut Oil: This is widely used as a hair oil. But it also has amazing skin benefits. Coconut oil helps with:

• Protecting skin from microbial infections
• Retains moisture content of the skin
• Delays ageing process
• Softens feet and hands
• Great Makeup remover

Hey Lovely Readers,
As most of you might know that I got married few months back, and wedding means lots of confusion and lots of 'oh I forgot'. So before my wedding, I made a checklist of all the things I have to keep with me at all times. I, as usual kept a lot of things, but didn't end up using most of it. So here are the things which I actually used and was thankful that I packed!

Hello Sugaries,

I hope you all are having a great Summer break. I definitely am having a great time for sure. In today's post I will be mentioning few of my Most favorite products which I can't really leave my house without! So let's get into seeing what it is...Shall we?

Hello Sugaries,
I hope you all are doing great! Well for starters I was redesigning my blog so couldn't post anything new. So, my apologies for that, and I missed you all a lot even if you didn't miss me! :*

In this post I will show you some winter essentials that you should buy for this stone cold winter. Keep reading if you want to know more!

1. Coconut Oil
A good natural moisturizer is a must for everyday. But coconut oil does wonders if you apply it on your skin and sleep, this not only keeps your skin moist and supple but also helps in removing scars and heals cuts and wounds.


2. Healthy Feet
It is so common to have torn and rough feet during winter, I believe in investing in a good foot cream not only does it remove the dead skin but it also keeps your feet red carpet ready!
Tip: Put your favorite foot cream on, wear your socks and let this penetrate deep inside your skin.



3.Lip balm
Chapped lips can become worse if they get more dry and start to bleed. It is important to keep them nourished properly. I like to frequently change and try new lip balms. You can purchase yours or make your own by clicking here Diy Lip scrub .


4. Dry Shampoo
We all know how we feel about taking bath in cold days. Uggghhh its a pain! Dry shampoo can come really handy in such situations.
Tip: Spray some on your roots before you sleep, all that tossing and turning in your sleep will distribute the dry shampoo in your hair plus the greasiness will not develop any further.




5. Cuticle Cream
Last but not the least your cuticles, show those babies  some by putting a heavy duty cream because dry cuticles never looked cute.
I hope you found this post helpful fr more fun follow and like Sugar Babbles page on facebook and instagram and comment down below your winter essentials! 

Being the bride, the bride's maid or going to a special event can be pretty stressful...as you are deciding on what to wear and things rambling inside your head! You tend to forget stuff that is important. Here are few things that will help you in taking things which are necessary. Stay tuned!

One of the things you will know about me is that I am a girl on the go. I don't always stay at home and neither can i travel with a entire bag of makeup stuff flying in my handbag. I like being organised. It makes hella difference, and in this post you will see why.

1. Makeup bag
The word "makeup bag" literally means something in which you store your makeup, now ladies this means something small and compact. You don't have to travel with a huge school bag inspired makeup bag. Keep it classy and chic!

2. Things to keep:

1. Concealer : This is if just in case your makeup starts slipping from around the nose, especially the foundation, you can instantly conceal it. NEVER keep a foundation as it might leak or spill, stick concealers can often melt and will change it's texture, it will be a mess to clean!
2. Setting powder: Keep a setting powder to keep everything in place till you wish to wash it away. Choose the one which is translucent (has no color), because you don't want to layer powder foundation on foundation.
3. Blotting sheets: You can find these at Sephora a pack for SR 16  I believe, or use sandwich papers (aka tracing papers) to blot access oil away.
4. Eye Liner: Keep a brown liner its sooo universal, I can't emphasis enough. It will not only help you in darkening your eye rim you can also just simply smudge it on your upper lids and voila! Your smoky eye is done! This will also work to fill in your brows on the go!
   
   Tip: Do not travel with eye shadows, let's be honest no one has got the time to do a wedding look on the go. So, keep it simple and save space.
5. Lipstick: Unlike most people I like to have options. I tend to gravitate more towards lip liners so I always keep those. I keep three lip colors; a classic baby doll pink to wear in the morning, a red, to transform any day look to a night look, (Read my previous post on how to manage a red lip) and last a nude lip color just in case i want to tone down these colors.
6. Mascara: Having a good mascara at hand is a life saver. Your lashes will lift and will give u a wide awake look.
7. Blush: Always choose a neutral blush, neither too pink nor too coral keep something in between. As the day goes by so does your blush.You will also notice that your blush is the first thing that sheds of during the day.
8. Brush: Keep a brush, you will need this for setting the powder or the blush. You don't want to use your hands to do that when you are out and about.
9. Makeup wipes: Things happen when you are in a hurry and there is nothing more reliving than having makeup wipes at hand! You will thank me for this later but you're welcome! ;)
10. Sanitizer: Avoid getting bacteria on your skin, use a sanitizer before you touch your face.
    
    
                                                                

One of the most asked questions I have answered are regarding how to perfect the base of my makeup? Now, in this case i will show you things that can help you in achieving a flawless and dewy skin without looking cakey,because trust me, no one looks cute in that!