Running can be a great form of cardio but it certainly isn’t easy, especially for a beginner. When I first started my running journey I could barely run 1K without stopping. I was out of breath, wearing my cotton jogging bottoms, an old tired sports bar and, what I like to call, “fashion trainers”. Suffice to say, I quickly learnt the value of a good workout outfit and proper running…
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The TV Show Tag
Seeing as how I’ve just finished binge watching season 3 of Stranger Things – which was great by way(!) – I thought now would be the perfect time to answer the TV show tag. I first found this tag on stars and sprinkles blog, so make sure you check out her answers. If you want to do this one yourself, consider yourself tagged. 😊 The TV Show Tag Favourite shows?…
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Tank Fest 2019
This past weekend my parents, Aaron and I headed down to the Bovington Tank Museum (near Weymouth), for their annual Tank Fest event, where we had the great opportunity to learn a little more about military history. With a day full of displays, armoured vehicles and reenactments. If there’s one thing Tank Fest excels at it’s the arena displays which are always the highlight of the day for me. Even…
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Getting your tragus pierced
I’ve had my tragus pierced since I was 19 (so roughly 11 years ago now), and I still have people ask questions about it. Especially this time of year when I wear my hair up or pulled back so my ears are showing! They’ll ask when I got it done and where, whether it hurt and how to take care of it., so I thought I’d talk about my experience…
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Sunshine Blogger Award Revisited
Last month the lovely Victoria of The Weight of my Worlds nominated me for the Sunshine Blogger Award. I’ve been following her blog for a while and love reading her posts, especially her ones on self confidence and personal style. Make sure you check out her answers here. 😊 This is actually my second nomination but what I love about this award is, the questions are always different, as they’re…
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Party planning for any occassion *
AD | At my 9-5 job I’m part of an associate engagement team, and one of our main responsibilities is planning social events for our staff. But to be honest, that’s not where my love of party planning first began. Credit has to go to my dad here for all the Halloween party planning we did when I was little. Along with many themed movie nights (like Star Wars day).…
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The Benefits of Eating Fewer Carbs *
AD, GIFTED | Throughout my weight loss journey I’ve been learning how to eat healthier. Whether that’s looking at my portion sizes or choosing foods that keep me fuller for longer, such as wholegrains. One thing I’ve always struggled with however is carbs – especially when it comes to foods such as pasta and rice, which make up a lot of my home cooked meals. So I’m always interested to…
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Ideas for improving your home’s exterior *
AD|Whether you’re looking to sell your house or give it a much needed refresh, there’s nothing more important than your homes exterior. In fact many guests or passerbys will associate the condition of the exterior with how your home looks on the inside! It’s all about curb appeal. Which can be vital should you ever decide to put your home on the market. So if you’re looking for some inspiration…
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Favourite things to do in Tenby, Wales | Guest Post
If you’ve been following my blog for a while you’ll know I love a staycation. There’s just something about exploring my own back yard and having the chance to learn more about the UK that I really enjoy. With that in mind, today’s guest post comes from the lovely Jen of Bookworm Jen Blog. Whose talking about her favourite things to in Tenby, Wales. Somewhere I’ve never been! So of…