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March.

So 1/6 of the year has gone. How crazy is that?!  (more…)

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Where Are You?

Firstly I’d just like to apologize for the inconsistency in posts but due to it being quite a bust time academically, so we will still be attempting to post as often as we can, there just won’t be much of a schedule to it. So this is more of a reflective post, encouraging you to think about how the previous month has gone and how you wanted it to be. Of course it’s probably more something you…

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How to Spend a Sunday

How to Spend a Sunday

Ah Sunday. Sunday snooze, Sunday chill, Sunday vibes. Who doesn’t love it? I think it is so important to make sure we relax at least one day during the week ( that is of course, as long as you used the remaining 6 days constructively) Especially if you’re constantly revising for exams because it might be an important academic year for you.It’s so important to make sure you combat the stress and…

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Tilikum The Orca

Today’s post is slightly different to what we typically write. As you might have guessed by the title it’s regarding Tilikum The Orca. Now you might recognise this name from recent news.. (more…)

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Tips For The Start Of 2017

Tips For The Start Of 2017

  So what have you been telling yourself this 2o17. Diet, exercise, organisation.. Well here are my top tips for staying put together this year.   (more…)

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

It’s that time of the year again.. It’s the New Year! It’s officially 2017! So the excitement, hopefulness and optimism has built up to what can be considered one of the most dramatic moments of the year. How are you spending your New Years? Did you go all out to a New Year’s Eve party or simply chill at home cosy in some pjs? (more…)

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Blogmas Day 24; Merry Christmas From Across The Mile

Blogmas Day 24; Merry Christmas From Across The Mile

Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.   (more…)

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Blogmas Day 23; Winter Party Essentials

Blogmas Day 23; Winter Party Essentials

There is officially three sleeps until Christmas and I am still having trouble quite processing that. As we all must now it is the party season what with New Years and Christmas so I have gathered a few of my winter party essentials. I’ll start of with, what I think is my most essential item and that is; heels. Truth be told I can hardly walk down the street in heels but I think if you’re going…

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Blogmas Day 22; 5 Winter Reads

Blogmas Day 22; 5 Winter Reads

During the cold, dark winter months I feel like it should be a staple activity to spend your evenings when it is dark and cold outside inside to stay inside nice and warm with a mug of hot chocolate. (or you know, you could be at a Christmas party)   (more…)

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Blogmas Day 21; Christmas Days Out

Blogmas Day 21; Christmas Days Out

Christmas Day is only 4 more sleeps away and as it nears and for most the Christmas shopping has come to an end (for most of us!) we find ourselves with more free time to enjoy with our family and friends. So we thought we’d also share with you some of our favourite places to go… (more…)

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Blogmas Day 20; Easy & Quick Dinners

Blogmas Day 20; Easy & Quick Dinners

In the run up to the big, planned Christmas dinner we might want to have slightly less filling and quicker dinners.   (more…)

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Blogmas Day 19; Festive Cupcakes (eggless)

Blogmas Day 19; Festive Cupcakes (eggless)

It’s December. What more of an excuse do we need to indulge in the sweet treats. As a start of to my Christmas baking I made some cupcakes. (can you guess what the brown ones are meant to look like?) These are super easy to make, they don’t have eggs and can be vegan. Ingredients; 2 1/4 cups plain flour 1 3/4 cups sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1/4 tsp salt 1 1/2 cups milk…

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Blogmas Day 18; LaTe Niights

Blogmas Day 18; LaTe Niights

I am so ashamed. I have never been this under prepared for a blogpost, writing this on the 18th of December at 6:30 when it should have gone up at 7 this morning.. (more…)

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Blogmas Day 17; Favourite Christmas Scents

Blogmas Day 17; Favourite Christmas Scents

Tis the season to light many candles and contribute to global warming. Only joking it’s never good to contribute to global warming. (more…)

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Blogmas Day 16; Christmas Fundraisers

Blogmas Day 16; Christmas Fundraisers

During the Christmas season we get presents, give presents, have parties, enjoy all the festive activities but oftentimes we forget about those people who won’t be able to do anything special for Christmas because they can’t afford so for them it’s simply another day. (more…)

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Blogmas Day 15; My Christmas Playlist

Blogmas Day 15; My Christmas Playlist

Another of many of my favourite things about Christmas are the amazing Christmas songs so I think I’ll share with you a few of my favs, aside from the staple ‘Last Christmas’ and ‘All I want for Christmas is you’ here are the rest of my favs.. I should probably start with my most favourite Christmas song so I will. It’s a new one this year and probably one that you’ve all heard. Any guesses? It’s…

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Blogmas Day 14; 5 Festive Nail Options

Blogmas Day 14; 5 Festive Nail Options

In my humble opinion I think that the nail options for Winter are so much nicer than any other time of the year. Here are my top picks for this season ; My favourite nail polish for the winter time has to be a Barry M one of course and it’s one of their belly hi shines in the gorgeous dark plum shade. Now I know what you’re thinking, how comes it’s not the matte Barry m polish in crush and to be…