How to Create a Vision Board in 5 Easy Steps

Like a lot of people, at the start of this year, I had a long think about the year ahead - what I want to happen and what I want to achieve. As I mentioned in my last post, this year I've decided to set myself a small amount of achievable goals that I can …

Reflecting on 2020 and Looking to 2021

Happy New Year! For today's post, the first of the year and the first after Blogmas, I want to look back over 2020 and forward to 2021. I spent the last month of 2020 busy with Blogmas (not sure if I'll do it next year as it was SO much work!), Christmas prep and my …

Merry Christmas | Blogmas Day 24

Merry Christmas! And welcome to the final day of Blogmas! I want to keep today's post short and sweet. Firstly, Merry Christmas if you celebrate it! I hope you have the most magical day tomorrow and it's everything you wish it to be, whatever that looks like this year, whether that's full of family and …

Spreading the Love: 5 Bloggers to Check Out | Blogmas Day 23

It's the 23rd of December and the end of Blogmas is in sight. I've loved it but my god is it a lot of work! I'm actually so proud of myself that I managed to do it. Not only the writing but the planning, the photography, the promoting! Anyone that posts more than twice a …

My Top 3 Books of 2020 | Blogmas Day 22

When thinking back over my favourite books that I've read this year, I found it really hard to choose a top three. The unprecedented lockdown this year meant I read more than I have in the last few years put together. I read a whole range of books, from romance to murder mystery, a collection …

6 Ways to Practice Self Care at Christmas | Blogmas Day 21

I think most people love Christmas; the celebrations, opportunities for socialising and all round joy. For the most part, it's such a happy time, the most wonderful time of the year you could say. But, we have to admit that it's oftentimes overwhelming as well. Constantly being 'on', the pressure to enjoy everything and make …

The Best Christmas Movies | Blogmas Day 20

Ahh, one of the best parts of Christmas... the films! I don't have many memories of watching Christmas movies when I was younger but as I got older, I got really into them. By mid-November onwards, if you find me watching a film it's most definitely a Christmas one. And don't even get me started …

Festive Caramel Reindeer Cupcakes | Blogmas Day 19

If you've read any of my Blogmas posts this year, you'll know I love Christmas baking. I mean, I love baking all year round, but it's definitely one of my favourite things to do during the festive season. Usually my go-to is a tray bake or cookies. Mint Aero rocky road and Terry's Chocolate Orange …

The Best Board Games for Christmas | Blogmas Day 18

Is there anything better than a board game at Christmas!? In the evening on Christmas Day when everyone is full of Christmas dinner and the drinks are flowing. On Boxing Day when there's leftovers everywhere and everyone is relaxed. And every so often to fill the gaps of the 'Chrimbo Limbo'. It's very very rare …

5 Last Minute Gift Ideas | Blogmas Day 17

I think we've all been there. We think we've done all of our Christmas shopping then all of a sudden, a few days before Christmas, we realise we've forgotten something! I've done it before and the panic... the panic! And after that first stomach-drop realisation, you then have to rush around thinking of ideas, and …