Sunday night used to be my pampering evening, set aside to test new beauty products, wallow in a bath with a magazine and switch off completely. Four children later, the picture has changed.

Now Sunday night is for last-minute homework, packing school bags and catching up on my own admin with X Factor playing in the background! Instead of the bubble bath I'm slathering myself in aromatic shower oils and other products to hydrate my winter-parched skin and to make me feel pampered too. With new store openings to elevate my mood (but deflate my bank balance) and beautiful and wearable trends that won't disappoint, I'm all set for Monday morning.

And so are the kids!