tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59862974603089839532024-03-19T12:51:07.887+00:00Lauren the DaydreamerAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13729478958277701900noreply@blogger.comBlogger199125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5986297460308983953.post-48547239927641348542016-12-24T07:00:00.000+00:002016-12-24T07:00:17.898+00:00Blogmas Day Twenty-Four | Merry Christmas<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqqZ5URmYN0zsq4pXyHeALHjwO1Bu-9y4AFr6zNrwViXsy2S8dVKa-qR6kj1G-BdP-n9HYMO_6GEONujQ8lBaFpYpYcT-fclCSj7-BHg7T91Wj7udup1OSaNMk7daO5QKFwXlPM5UGvYE/s1600/merry-christmas.png" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqqZ5URmYN0zsq4pXyHeALHjwO1Bu-9y4AFr6zNrwViXsy2S8dVKa-qR6kj1G-BdP-n9HYMO_6GEONujQ8lBaFpYpYcT-fclCSj7-BHg7T91Wj7udup1OSaNMk7daO5QKFwXlPM5UGvYE/s1600/merry-christmas.png" style="width:700px;" /></a>
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Can you believe it's Christmas Eve already? December really has flew by, and it doesn't seem that long ago that day one of blogmas went up, so it's mad to think that I'm about to hit publish on the final day! I thought long and hard about what I wanted todays post to be, and in the end I've decided that I just want it to be a simple merry Christmas post.
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I hope that everyone has a lovely fun filled day and that you get to spend it with loved ones. I hope that you all get the presents that you hope for, and that you enjoy your Christmas Dinner. And most of all I hope you are all happy!
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Btw my giveaway from day one is now closed and the winner has been announced on twitter and contacted privately! Congratulations to the winner.
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Can you believe that we are nearly at the end of Blogmas? It doesn't feel like that long ago that I was hitting publish on my day one post, and now here we are on day twenty-three. What's even more shocking is that I have actually managed to keep up! Every single post has been out at 7am, and even though some have been a bit more rushed than others, I've done it, and I couldn't be more proud of myself! Blogmas has really motivated me to put a lot more effort into my blog because, as I have said many times before, I really truly love this blog, and I want to make the most of it! So for today's post I thought I would share my 2017 blog goals!
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<center><b><i>1. Convert to Wordpress</i></b></center>
I've been saying it for ages, but this year I am definitely going to do it! Blogger is restrictive in what it offers and if I want to get the most out of my blog I think I need the plugins and options wordpress offers. So by the end of January I will definitely be a self-hosted wordpress blog.
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If blogmas has proven anything to me, it's that I can in fact stick to a schedule. I definitely won't be carrying out daily posting (boy was that hard work) but I'm thinking twice a week. I need to sit down and fully plan out a schedule and a routine but I'm determined to stick to it this time.
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I've been looking to start outfit posts for ages but I've always used the excuse of not having anyone to take the photos for me. Well I'm no longer going to use that excuse! Either I'm going to force my mum to learn how to use a camera, or I'll just have to find a way to take them myself!
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Ok, ok, I know... blogging isn't about the money. But if there's one thing I support it's bloggers making money from doing something they love, and I want to be one of these bloggers! I'm not looking to make millions (though I wouldn't turn it down either) but if I could make enough even to cover my self-hosting fees I would be very happy!
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If there is one thing that has surprised me throughout blogmas, it's the amount of comments I have got about my photography! People have actually liked the photos I have been taking and I find that crazy! I've always thought my photography is terrible, especially when compared to so many other bloggers who have been around for as long as me, so the fact people actually disagree with that blows my mind! So it's really encouraged me to step up my game in 2017!
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Hello lovelies! For todays blogmas post I thought I would make a return to Christmas related posts and tell you all how our Christmas holidays go! We follow a pretty similar routine every year which has very much become tradition, so I thought it would be fun to share it with you all.
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<center><b><i>Christmas Eve</i></b></center>
I always work until 6pm on Christmas Eve (so not fun) but afterwards the Christmas festivities begin! After a quick nap, we normally try and watch a Christmas film in the living room. Me and my mum crack open a bottle of champagne and we have lots of snacks and and cheese board. We also open our 'Christmas Eve present' which normally consists of a Christmas cup, hot chocolate, candy cane and something like a DVD our a pair of socks.
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Our Christmas morning are generally pretty low key. For a long time my mum used to work every Christmas morning so we got used to have quiet Christmas mornings. We generally have a lie in, have a shower, and then open one present. Yep, you heard that right, we just open the one. I know a lot of people find this crazy but I like it! It's what I'm used to.
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We go to my Aunty's every year for Christmas Dinner. We normally go up around midday or shortly after and we try to have lunch around two or three. After our starter and main course we always move into the living room where we rest after our huge feed. We normally put on a few Christmas specials, enjoy some drinks and play a few games such as charades.
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In the evening we always have a choice of tasty desserts before opening a few presents while we are at our aunty's. We normally head home around eight or nine, and we stick on some Christmas music and open the rest of our presents. We usually drink some champagne and snack on chocolate while we watch tv and play around with all of our presents for the day.
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I've pretty much won absolutely nothing before so you can imagine my excitement when I was the winner of Tania from <a href="http://taniamichele.blogspot.co.uk/">Tania Michele</a> 3rd blog birthday giveaway! The prizes arrived a few weeks ago and I LOVE them all so I thought I would share them with you.
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The first think and perhaps the most exciting is the <a href="http://www.cougarbeautyproducts.com/mineral-makeup-8pc-starter-kit-489-p.asp">Cougar Beauty Mineral Makeup 6pc Set</a>. This kit includes 2 foundations, 1 blusher, 1 bronzer, 1 concealer, 1 mineral veil and 2 brushes: a kabuki brush and concealer brush. I've never tried mineral makeup before so I am really excited to give this a go!
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The next prize is the <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ciate-Mother-Of-Pearl-Caviar-Manicure-Mothers-Day-Gift-/171763521170">Ciaté Caviar Manicure Set (Mother Of Pearl)</a>. I've tried the Ciaté Caviar Manicure Sets before and I love them so I can't wait to give this one a go. Finally, I got the <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Flo-Mirrors-Celebrity-LED-Black-Mirror-for-her-BRAND-NEW-/311600293252?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368&clk_rvr_id=1142727213762&afsrc=1&rmvSB=true">Flo LED Celebrity Mirror</a> which will be a really handy mirror to chuck in my bag!
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For years I have been hearing people rave about the <a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinaffid=295165&awinmid=2041&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.boots.com%2Fen%2FEstee-Lauder-Double-Wear-Stay-in-Place-Makeup-SPF-10-30ml_1702894%2F" target="_blank">Estee Lauder Double Wear</a> foundation and how well it stays in place all day even on oily skin. So I really can not explain why it has taken me until now to finally try this foundation out! But I'm happy to say I can now finally see what all the fuss is about!
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Double Wear provides a medium coverage that can easily be built up to a heavy coverage. One of the main complaints I hear about this foundation is that it is 'cakey' but I personally disagree as I always find it gives me a lovely natural finish. I think that some people might put too much of this on at once which is why I they tend to find it cakey, the trick is definitely to slowly build up to your preferred coverage!
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Without a doubt this is the best foundation I have ever tried in terms of lasting power. While most foundations tens to start slipping off my skin after a few hours, Double Wear is still normally perfectly in place 8 or 9 hours after applying it. I do tend to have a slight patch on my forehead where I would need to fix up, but my t-zone is that oily that I don't think they will ever create a foundation that truly stays in place on me all day.
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Estee Lauder Double Wear does not come cheap but this is definitely reflected in the packaging! The foundation comes in a gorgeous glass bottle that feels and looks luxurious and is a very pretty addition to any dressing table. The main downside to the packaging is that it doesn't have a pump so it can be hard to measure out how much you need. I have however heard that you can get a pump to fit it (I believe it may be from MAC) so that is always a solution.
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Estee Lauder Double Wear can be bought for <a href="http://tidd.ly/48d8b7ac" target="_blank">£31 from Boots</a>
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Can you believe that we're almost at the end of 2016? I know it's cliche to say, but this year really has flew by! And the end of 2016 means it's almost time to celebrate the start of 2017, so if you haven't already, now's the time to start looking for the perfect new outfit! I've put together four outfits that would be perfect for four different occasions, so hope you will find something you like!
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<center><b><i>Nightclub</i></b></center>
I'm not one for nightclubs on New Years anymore, but I know for a lot of people, getting dressed up and hitting the clubs is still the perfect way to see in the new year! This outfit would be great for that. The dress will make sure you stand out on the dance floor and the red lipstick and nail polish will really help to finish the look off. If I was to wear this outfit I would keep the jewellery simple and stick to just a pair of earrings.
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If you prefer bars to nightclubs then this could be a great outfit! The trousers help to make it a little more casual while still being super put together and dressed up. I've included heels with this outfit but you can easily swap them for a pair of flats. I really wanted to add a little bit of sparkle which is why I chose this Nails Inc polish, I have it and it's perfect for adding something a little extra to a manicure!
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<center><b><i>House Party</i></b></center>
This would be a great outfit for a house party (or even for a more casual bar or pub). I absolutely love this leopard coat from Topshop and think it would look great with these skinny jeans and blouse. I love to pair my Adidas Superstars with everything and I think they would look great with this outfit. I saw someone wearing net socks with their Superstars a few weeks back and I loved it so I included them even though you probably won't be able to see them.
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<center><b><i>Fireworks/Outdoors</i></b></center>
If you are planning on seeing in the new year outside then you will need to wrap up! This is my favourite outfit out of the lot, and it will definitely be the comfiest! The best way to stay warm is to layer up and you will easily be able to cool down slightly if you move indoors to somewhere a bit warmer. I decided to include these gorgeous boots with this outfit but if you want something comfier then trainers would be perfect! I just thought the boots would dress it up ever so slightly.
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If there is one thing I can never have enough of, it's a red lippie! It's my go-to colour all year long, but during the winter I wear it almost daily. So when I saw <a href="http://tidd.ly/72457e07" target="_blank">Sleek Matte Me 'Old Hollywood'</a> during a recent shopping trip in Superdrug I knew I had to get it! I had heard a lot of great things about the Matte Me range, which are liquid lipsticks, so I was very excited to try this out!
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'Old Hollywood' is a gorgeous deep wine red colour that is perfect for winter, and is especially great for the festive season! It only requires one coat which is great for me because I'm normally too lazy to apply a second. It also does a wonderful job of staying in place all night, and even lasts through eating and drinking. The only downside I can really think of is that I found it very difficult to apply this, but I'm not sure if thats due to the doe-foot applicator, or because I'm not used to using liquid lipsticks.
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The matte me's come in a very basic squared tube which I really like. As much as I love fancy packaging, I always get worried about carrying them around in case they get wrecked, so I can chuck this in my bag without a second thought. And best of all, at only £4.99 it's a bargain!
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What's not to love about a glass of warm mulled wine on a cold winters night? I certainly can't think of anything! Mulled wine is another one of my festive favourites, and it's so easy to make! Today I thought I would share my easiest mulled wine recipe with you all. This recipe involves very few ingredients and is pretty cheap to make. However you can easily add other ingredients to further enhance the flavour. At the end I will list a few of the extras you can put in!
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1 bottles of red wine (I like to use Merlot) <br />
3 tbs caster sugar <br />
1 cinnamon sticks <br />
1 star anise <br />
Cloves <br />
Pinch of nutmeg <br />
1 orange
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1. Pour the wine into a pan on a medium temperature and stir in the sugar <br />
2. Add the spices and a few slices of the orange <br />
3. After about 15 minutes turn the temperature down as low as possible. DO NOT allow the wine to boil as this will make the alcohol evaporate (and lets be honest, we do not want that). If it starts to bubble, turn it down. <br />
4. Leave to brew on a low temperature for about 30 minutes. This will let the flavours infuse into the wine <br />
5. Serve into glasses and garnish with slices of orange.
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There are a lot of additions you can make to your mulled wine! Sometimes I like to add some cointreau or brandy, and I've heard that sloe gin really helps to add to the flavour! In my recipe I like to stick to the traditional spices but I've seen a lot of recipes that include the likes of bay leaves, cardamom and vanilla. The best thing about mulled wine is that there is so much room for experimentation, so don't be afraid to make a few changes to see what you like best!
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Last week I put up a recipe for another festive favourite of mine... <a href="http://www.laurenthedaydreamer.co.uk/2016/12/blogmas-day-eight-baileys-latte-recipe.html">Baileys Latte</a>.
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<a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=613323125&site=www.shopstyle.co.uk&pid=uid7529-26259227-31">3. I Know What You Did Last Christmas Jumper</a> ||
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<a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=603155802&site=www.shopstyle.co.uk&pid=uid7529-26259227-31">5. Bauble Christmas Jumper</a> ||
<a href="https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.houseoffraser.co.uk%2FTherapy%2BNellie%2BSequin%2BReindeer%2BKnit%2BJumper%2FD698062%2Cdefault%2Cpd.html&site=www.shopstyle.co.uk&pid=uid7529-26259227-31">6. Nellie Sequin Reindeer Jumper</a>
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I have a confession to make... I hate Christmas jumpers. I know, I know, crazy right! I mean, I love Christmas, and I love jumpers, but put the two together and I tend to run away. Which made the research for this post so hard. I just thought most of the jumpers I found to be so tacky (which I suppose might be the point) so to find six that I actually wouldn't mind personally wearing, was a difficult task. But after a lot of searching I succeeded! And I have to say, some of these are actually very cute.
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I'm sure most of us will agree, there is nothing better than scrubbing ourselves top to toe and leaving ourselves with silky smooth skin. There is a huge selection of exfoliators and scrubs to choose from but over the past year coffee scrubs seem to have taken over! Since I'm forever on a budget when it comes to beauty items I decided that the average £15 was just too much for me to spend on a scrub, so I instead set out to see how easy it would be to make my own! And guess what... it's super simple!
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<center><b><i>Benefits of a coffee scrub:</i></b></center>
The oil leaves your skin soothed and moisturised <br />
The combination of sugar and coffee exfoliates dead skin cells <br />
The caffeine in the coffee helps to tighten your skin and prevent cellulite
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Coffee grounds <br />
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Coconut oil (or an oil of your choice) <br />
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Pour equal amount of coffee grounds and brown sugar into a mixing bowl. How much you use depends on how much scrub you want to make
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Next add in the oil. If your coconut oil is in a solid state then I would recommend microwaving it slightly so it's liquid. Add in a tbsp of oil at a time until you get the consistency you would like.
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If you want you can add in some optional extras such as: Cocoa, cinnamon, peppermint essence.
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When you are finished store your scrub in a airtight container such as a mason jar. The scrub should keep for several months. If it seperates just remix.
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<i>And it's that simple! What DIY beauty products do you like to make?</i>
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Hello everyone! I've just been tagged by the lovely Sabreena over at <a href="http://www.thegirlinthecity.com/">The Girl In The City</a> to do the blogger tag! I've seen this tag floating around the blogosphere and I thought it looked quite fun so I was excited to get to do it! I hope it helps you to get to know me slightly better.
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<b><i>1. How tall are you?</i></b> <br />
I'm about 5ft5, so pretty average!
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<b><i>2. Do you have a hidden talent?</i></b> <br />
I don't actually think I do! And if I do it must be very boring ha
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<b><i>3. What’s your blogger related pet peeve?</i></b> <br />
People who follow and unfollow constantly to try and get you to follow back. It happens on twitter and instagram and is seriously the most ANNOYING THING EVER! Why would anybody think this will actually work? Like seriously?
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<b><i>4. What’s your biggest non blogger related pet peeve</i></b> <br />
I'm somebody who is almost always on time, or even early, so I hate when people are late (my boyfriend is a huge offender for this!).
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<b><i>5. What’s your favourite song?</i></b> <br />
Just like with films, I'm a huge fan of old songs! So my favourite song has to be 'Only You (And You Alone)' by The Platters. I listen to it every time I'm sad.
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<b><i>6. What’s your favourite social media website?</i></b> <br />
Definitely twitter! I love that it gives me the opportunity to talk to so many amazing people and if I need help there's always somebody around to help.
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<b><i>7. How do you like to spend your free time?</i></b> <br />
Netflix. So much netflix! I also like to spend time with my friends and my boyfriend, and of course I like to do some blog work.
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<b><i>8. What’s your favourite junk food?</i></b> <br />
McDonalds. Definitely McDonalds! My new addiction is the cheese bites, they are just so good!
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<b><i>9. Do you have any pets? If so, what are their names?</i></b> <br />
I have a bordie collie called Bonnie, and two cats called Ebony and Albus! They're my babies.
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<b><i>10. Who are your favourite TV characters?</i></b> <br />
Oh it's so hard to choose! I will always love Buffy from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Rachel from Friends and Emily & Richard from Gilmore Girls. I'm sure I'm missing so many favourites out!
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<b><i>11. What’s your favourite beauty tool?</i></b> <br />
Probably my beauty blender! I just love it for blending in my concealer.
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<b><i>12. Name three Holy grail products?</i></b> <br />
Definitely my Estee Lauder Double Wear, YSL Touce Eclat and my Nars Laguna bronzer. Love them all.
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<b><i>13. If you could only drink one beverage aside from water for the rest of your life what would it be and why?</i></b> <br />
Wine... ok not really (but seriously, I love wine). I would probably choose pure orange juice because I love it.
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<b><i>14. What’s your favourite movie?</i></b> <br />
As I have already mentioned I love old movies! It's hard to choose one favourite but I would probably go for something like Dirty Dancing. I also really love Sweet Home Alabama. Not an old movie but it's always my go-to movie when I'm feeling down.
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<b><i>15. What was your favourite subject in school?</i></b> <br />
I love RE when I was doing my Alevels. Our RE focused on philosophy and ethics and it was seriously so interesting!
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<b><i>16. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?</i></b> <br />
Either London or New York.
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<b><i>17. PC or MAC?</i></b> <br />
Definitely a Mac! I've had my macbook pro for about 7 years now and I seriously love it. If anyone wants to find my upgrade, it would be greatly appreciated! Ha
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<b><i>18. Last romantic gesture from your partner?</i></b> <br />
I can't say my partner is a romantic guy, but he has little moments that are very cute!
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<b><i>19. Who is your celebrity crush?</i></b> <br />
I actually really struggle to choose a celebrity crush! But I'd probably have to say Ryan Reynolds (and I would have to say Blake Lively is definitely my girl crush!)
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<b><i>20. Where do you find inspiration?</i></b> <br />
Pinterest, instagram, magazine, other bloggers, outside... There's inspiration everywhere!
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<b><i>21. What are your favourite blog posts to read?</i></b> <br />
I really love to read photography tip posts currently! Photography is what I'm really working hard at improving right now so I'm always on the search for another photography guide. I also love to read beauty related posts, especially reviews.
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<b><i>22. Where do you get your cosmetics from?</i></b> <br />
I don't have any particular brands, I just use any brand that I come across! Lately I've been loving Sleep and Revlon.
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<b><i>23. Are you in education, or do you work?</i></b> <br />
I work in a supermarket atm, but I'm trying to find a new job and I'm contemplating going back into education next year!
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<b><i>24. What are you most proud of?</i></b> <br />
Right now, it's how far I've come with my blog this year. At the start of the year I had lost all motivation for my blog, my posts were chucked up for the sake of it, and I put no effort in, but now I feel like my blog is finally in a good place.
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<b><i>25. Tag some bloggers to complete these questions</i></b> <br />
As always I just tag everyone who wants to do this post! So please, if you are reading this post then consider yourself tagged!
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Oh I love Christmas, it's definitely my favourite time of year! There's just so much I love about it, from the lights to the atmosphere to the social activities it brings. So today I thought I would share what I love about Christmas.
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A bit random, but honestly as soon as the lights start going up at Christmas I am instantly in a great mood! The lights on the trees, the candles that everyone burns, the lights in the town... they just all instantly put a smile on my face.
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Everywhere you go there is a buzz. Whether you are at the shopping centres or the bars, the place is packed with lots of happy and excited people! People meeting up for the first time in ages, people getting excited because they've found the perfect gift for a loved one... the list goes on.
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I'm never made a secret of the fact I love Christmas music and films, and I've always thought the older the better! I'll be honest, I could watch some of my favourite Christmas films all year long, so I love when it is finally social acceptable to do so.
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Not receiving them, but giving them! There's nothing I love more than looking through the shops and finding the perfect gift for my friends or family. Even when I'm broke like I am this year, I always go out of my way to try and treat my loved ones, especially my parents. And of course, I love receiving the presents as well.
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I love the social life that comes with Christmas! From my work dinner, to dates to the Christmas markets I love having the opportunity to spend time with my friends and family. And it's always the perfect reunion night for me and my best friends. We book a hotel room, buy some prosecco, exchange presents and then hit the town!
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And finally... the food. How could you not love the food? Mince pies, Christmas cake, a turkey dinner... I'm hungry just thinking about it all! And of course Christmas is the perfect excuse to give up on trying to eat 'healthy' and just pig out.
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Who doesn't love a pamper night in the midst of winter? When it's freezing cold there's nothing I love more than putting the heating on full, lighting every candle I can get my hands on, and playing my favourite Christmas album on full volume! So today's post will be sharing my favourite winter pamper routine!
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The first step in my pamper routine is always to have a lovely long bath! And what bath is complete without a Lush bath bomb? I've recently bought the <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/christmas/northern-lights">Northern Lights</a> bath bomb and I can't wait to try it in my next bath! While I'm in the bath I always like to use one of my favourite shower gels and I normally reach for one from <a href="http://www.soapandglory.com/">Soap and Glory</a>. Next I like to shave my legs (seriously, is there a better feeling in the world than freshly shaved legs) before following up with the <a href="http://www.soapandglory.com/bath-body-care/bath-products/exfoliators/pulp-friction-body-scrub">Soap and Glory Pulp Friction Body Scrub</a>
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I always like to follow up my bath with my full skincare routine! I start by cleansing with the current cleanser I'm using (currently that is <a href="http://www.beebioaustralia.com.au/shop/cleanse/active-manuka-honey-facial-cleanser">Beebio Manuka Honey Cleanser</a>), before following up with my <a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinaffid=295165&awinmid=2041&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.boots.com%2Fen%2FSoap-Glory%25E2%2584%25A2-Scrub-Your-Nose-In-It%25E2%2584%25A2-Special-Pore-Refining-Formula-AHA-Facial-Scrub_1364174%2F" target="_blank">Soap and Glory Scrub Your Nose In It</a> exfoliator. Next up is my <a href="http://www.tropicskincare.com/vitamin-toner-120ml.html" target="_blank">Tropic Vitamin Toner Mist</a>. Lastly I like to finish my skincare routine off with a face mask. I have a variety of face masks that I like to use depending on whatever skincare concern I am currently having. My usual go-to's include the Jean Pierre Forever Young Energizing masks (I can't find a link for them unfortunately), my <a href="http://www.beautybay.com/skincare/mariobadescu/dryingmask?utm_source=google%2Bshopping&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=shopping%2Bfeed&selectedSku=MABA0046F&ctyid=gb&gclid=CjwKEAiAj7TCBRCp2Z22ue-zrj4SJACG7SBEn_Db1t4nk-ubDWAapN9sK-Vb9KsMD9Hy7RKA_dVqcBoCiHrw_wcB">Mario Badescu Drying Mask</a> and the <a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinaffid=295165&awinmid=2026&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.superdrug.com%2Fsearch%3Ftext%3Dloreal%2Bpure%2Bclay" target="_blank">L'Oreal Pure Clay Masks</a>
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When I'm finished with my skincare I like to apply some sort of body moisturiser from head to toe. I have a drawer full of lotions and body butters to choose from but my personal favourites tend to be the <a href="https://www.thebodyshop.com/en-gb/body/body-butters/c/c00014" target="_blank">The Body Shop Body Butters</a>. After slathering myself in my chosen body moisturiser I move onto my nails while I let it sink in. After a quick file and paint (usually I go for a Barry M colour) I'm finally ready to get into fresh fluffy pyjamas and tuck myself into bed to watch netflix!
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Today I thought it would be a great idea to do a post on how we can help others at Christmas. I know I'm not the only one guilty of getting caught up in the excitement of Christmas. Presents, nights out, lots and lots of dinners... it's easy to forget about others. So this year, I want to try and make an effort to give back to the community and help others, and I'm asking for all of you to do the same! Obviously I can't make you do anything, but even a £5 donation to charity will help to make a difference.
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<b>1. Shoebox Appeal</b> A lot of different charities carry out shoebox appeals at Christmas. They generally consist of filling a shoebox up with gifts and toiletries, which is then sent to countries such as Belarus to be given to people less fortunate than outselves. You normally can choose who you want your box to be targeted towards or if you want to send a more general box.
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<b>2. Donate Money</b> Donating even as little as £5 can make a big difference to somebody's Christmas. This year I'm donating to the <a href="https://www.barnardos.org.uk/peopleappeal">Barnardo's Sunday People Appeal</a>, which is an appeal that helps to give children the Christmas they deserve, through providing food and gifts to those less fortunate.
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<b>3. Give or help at a food bank</b> There are many ways you can help at a food bank. You can donate food, which is what I will be doing, you can donate money, or you can volunteer. If you google food banks, you'll find one in your area and from there you can contact them to see what they need! My local food bank has a list of what they need most urgently, and also oh what they have lots of, so you know what kind of products to donate.
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<b>4. Donate unwanted clothes and toys</b> If you contact local hospitals or shelters, you will find that a lot of them take donations for clothes and toys for the children and adults who are in them. A lot of us have old clothes and toys lieing around that chances are we are just going to throw out, so doesn't it make more sense to donate to those who actually need them?
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So there are a few ways to help and give back this Christmas. If you have any other ways to help others this Christmas, then please leave a comment!
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Hello lovelies! Today I thought it would be fun to do a tag post, since it's something I never really do. I was searching for different Winter inspired tag posts and I can across 'The Christmas Tag' on <a href="https://spinesandcovers.com/blogmas-19-christmas-tag/">Spines and Covers</a> and I thought it seemed like a fun tag so here we go...
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<b>1. WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE HOLIDAY MOVIE?</b> <br />
Ah I have so many favourites! I actually did a post on my favourite Christmas films back at the beginning of Blogmas which you can read <a href="http://www.laurenthedaydreamer.co.uk/2016/12/christmas-films-favourite-blogmas.html">here</a>, but if I had to choose on absolute favourite... White Christmas. It's a classic.
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<b>2. WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE CHRISTMAS COLOUR?</b> <br />
Without a doubt it has to be red! Especially darker reds, such as a lovely wine shade. It's just so wintery and cozy.
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<b>3. DO YOU LIKE TO STAY IN YOUR PYJAMAS OR DRESS UP FOR CHRISTMAS?</b> <br />
We always go to my Aunty's for Christmas so we always get dressed. I wouldn't say we dress up as such, but we're certainly not in loungewear.
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<b>4. IF YOU COULD ONLY BUY ONE PERSON A PRESENT THIS YEAR WHO WOULD IT BE?</b> <br />
Oh this is hard! Can I cheat and buy just one joint present for my parents? After all it would be unfair to choose just one of them!
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<b>5. DO YOU OPEN YOUR PRESENTS CHRISTMAS EVE OR CHRISTMAS MORNING?</b> <br />
We are actually a strange family who start opening presents Christmas Eve and finish Christmas night! On Christmas Eve my Mum normally has a little gift bag with hot chocolate, a mug, sweets etc for us, and then on Christmas morning we normally open one or two presents (usually clothes to wear that day). Then we go to our Aunty's were we open presents from each other in the late afternoon/evening, and then we come home to open the rest of our presents at night! It's a full day of presents.
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<b>6. WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO ON YOUR CHRISTMAS BREAK?</b> <br />
I don't tend to get much of a break. I usually work right up until Christmas Day and then start back again on the 27th! Though this year I think I might take a few days off before and after, depending on how my bank balance is looking! Though for the few days I do get off, I generally just like to relax since I'm so exhausted from working.
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<b>7. ANY CHRISTMAS WISHES?</b> <br />
Just that everyone can be happy and have a peaceful day. Unfortunately I know this won't happen, but I'll still wish for it. And just a little note, that we can all help to make others Christmas' that little bit better by giving back to the community, so please keep that in mind this Christmas!
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<b>8. FAVOURITE CHRISTMAS SMELL?</b> <br />
Oh it has to be cinnamon! I just love how cozy it makes me feel! I also love the smell of a nice big pot of mulled wine!
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<b>9. FAVOURITE CHRISTMAS MEAL OR TREAT?</b> <br />
Well of course my favourite Christmas meal has to be Christmas dinner! Turkey and cranberry sauce and stuffing... yum! As for my favourite treat, I think that would have to be a mince pie!
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<b>10. WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR THE HOLIDAYS THIS YEAR?</b> <br />
Same as every year... Christmas dinner at my aunty's! I tend to take Christmas pretty easy and never really make too many plans.
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<b>11. WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE HOLIDAY DRINK?</b> <br />
Oh mulled wine for definite! I love getting all wrapped up in hats and scarves, going to the markets, and enjoying a lovely cup of mulled wine! I'm also a fan of a Bailey's Latte. So tasty.
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<b>12. CANDY CANE OR GINGERBREAD MAN?</b> <br />
I'm actually not a fan of either! But I would be more likely to go for a bit of gingerbread than a candy cane.
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<b>13. WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE HOLIDAY/CHRISTMAS SONG?</b> <br />
Oh this is just as difficult as the Christmas movie question! But I think my answer is going to have to be the same... White Christmas. It's just a perfect song in my opinion!
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<b>14. WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU ABOUT THE HOLIDAYS?</b> <br />
That I get to spend time with my friends and family! Now that we are adults it can be so hard to make time for everyone, so I always like to make an extra effort at Christmas time.
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Hello everyone and welcome to day nine of Blogmas, and to the last of my gift guides! Today I thought it would be fun to do a gift guide that focuses on my fellow bloggers and their businesses. I'm sure most of you have realised by now, that a lot of bloggers are extremely creative people, and a lot of them have separate Etsy shops or other platforms through which they sell their products. I've done a lot of research into this over the past few weeks and I've honestly found some amazing stores and I only wish I could mention them all! I can promise that in the New Year I will be doing more posts highlighting these amazing bloggers and their stores.
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Not only does Jemma from <a href="http://www.dorkface.co.uk/">Dorkface</a> have an amazing blog, but she has a brilliant etsy aswell! She has some amazing stickers that would make a perfect gift for a journal lover, and there are prints to suit almost everyone! My particular favourite is the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/478074388/ink-drawing-a5-fashion-illustration?ref=shop_home_active_6">A5 Ink Drawing</a> which I recently bought for myself.
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SweetAllureShop">Sweet Allure Shop</a>
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Tarnya from <a href="http://www.sweetallure.co.uk/">Sweet Allure</a> has some of my favourite prints on her etsy shop! With themes such as Disney and Harry Potter there is so much to choose from! Tarnya also has some cute stickers to choose from for journals! My favourites have to be her Disney items, and I recently bought this <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/468110810/disney-alice-in-wonderland-watercolour?ref=shop_home_active_9">Alice in Wonderland</a> print!
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/PaperChicCo">PaperChicCo</a>
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If you have any bloggers that you are buying a Christmas present for then PaperChicCo should be your first stop! Run by Claudia from <a href="http://beautyandthechic.net/">Beauty and the Chic</a> it is full of lots of different planners. There's so much to choose from and anyone who blogs or simply loves to be organised and plan their days is bound to love their things! My favourite pick has to be the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/454689178/the-ultimate-blogger-collection-instant?ref=shop_home_active_10">Ultimate Blogger Collection</a>.
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<a href="http://www.lilyroseco.com/">Lily Rose Co.</a>
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Owned by Abby from <a href="http://www.athomewithabby.com/">At Home with Abby</a>, Lily Rose Co. is the perfect stop for cute and girly gifts! There's such a great variety of products and I absolutely love all of the mugs and cushions! My favourite pick from the shop is probably the <a href="http://www.lilyroseco.com/product/alphabet-monochrome-spotty-mug/">Alphabet Monochrome Spotty Mug</a> which would be a perfect addition to any dressing table.
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If you want to read my other gift guides then they are: <a href="http://www.laurenthedaydreamer.co.uk/2016/12/gift-guide-girls-blogmas.html">Girl's gift guide</a>, <a href="http://www.laurenthedaydreamer.co.uk/2016/12/gift-guide-men-blogmas.html">Boy's gift guide</a>, and <a href="http://www.laurenthedaydreamer.co.uk/2016/12/gift-guide-stockingfillers-blogmas.html">Stocking fillers gift guide</a>.
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When it gets to the colder months there is nothing I love more than cuddling up with a big blanket, a cinnamon candle and a nice hot drink! There are quite a few drinks I like to go for... mulled wine, hot port, a big mug of tea... but one of my favourites of all has to be a lovely Baileys Latte! This drink is super easy to make and super delicious so most people should be able to make it! This is also my go-to drink on Christmas evening after my dinner, so it also feels like a special drink to me! So lets get into it!
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1. Start by warming up milk in a saucepan. Personally I just like to fill a cup of your choice up 3/4 full and then pour that into the saucepan instead of measuring a set amount of milk.
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2. While your milk is heating up, make your espresso. I use my Tassimo machine for this, but if you don't have a coffee machine I'm sure you can google ways to make without!
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3. Pour the espresso and milk into your cup, add in your shot of Baileys and then enjoy the delightful taste!
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So there you have it, a super easy recipe for a very tasty hot drink that is perfect for the cold nights! Next week I'm going to be sharing the recipe for another favourite of mine... mulled wine! So make sure to check back for that.
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<a href="http://www.cathkidston.com/view-all/guards-50ml-handcream-1019671?ctry=GB&utm_source=0RpXOIXA500&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_content=10:1&utm_campaign=402436?undefined">6. Cath Kidston Hand Cream</a> ||
<a href="http://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/richer-poorer-blixen-ankle-socks_121-3004752-WMCBLXN03/?previewAttribute=Charcoal&previewSize=1+Size&_$ja=tsid:32619|prd:79682&cm_mmc=AFFIL-_-AWIN-_-79682-_-0RpXOIXA500&awc=3539_1479652325_5efedc24fb9bc855bb2be7faa33bcf35&utm_source=Affiliates&utm_medium=79682&utm_term=na&utm_content=na&utm_campaign=na">7. Ankle Socks</a> ||
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Hello everyone, and welcome to my next gift guide! I love buying stocking filler presents as I find they are so fun and cute to buy. I tried to do a mixture of presents for both boys and girls, so you can buy for everyone. If you want to check out my other gift guides they are: <a href="http://www.laurenthedaydreamer.co.uk/2016/12/gift-guide-girls-blogmas.html
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I'm sure everybody will agree with me when I say Christmas can be an expensive time of year. Between gifts, dinners, buying new outfits... it all adds up and can make a huge dent in your bank account. So today I thought I would share a few of my tips for saving yourself a bit of money when Christmas shopping!
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<b>1. Agree a budget</b> Setting a budget is one of the most obvious yet overlooked tips there is. You can either set a budget for how much you are spending overall or for each individual. If you're worried that you won't spend a lot compared to how much somebody might spend on you, then talk to the person and agree on a budget that you can all stick to.
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<b>2. DIY Gifts</b> Making your own gifts is not only a great way to save money, but it's also a very sweet and thoughtful way to show somebody how much they mean to you. If you aren't the most creative then I recommend heading straight to <a href="http://pinterest.com">Pinterest</a> where you will find hundreds of ideas and tutorials!
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<b>3. Organise a Secret Santa</b> This is definitely one of the easiest ways to keep your spending down. If you have a large group of people who normally buy presents for each other (think your family, friends etc) then talk to them about organised a Secret Santa instead of buying each individual person a present. Again it's a good idea to set a budget to make sure nobody feels like they've spent too much/too little.
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<b>4. Shop around for deals and offers</b> I know Christmas shopping can be exhausting, and sometimes you just want to get it over with as quickly as possible, but it really does pay to shop around to make sure you're getting the best deal. Also try and shop multi-offers. Places like Boots always have great multi-buy offers so it's a great way to buy gifts for a few people and save a bit of money. Finally, don't be afraid to open up gift packs and share them about. I like to buy things like multi-packs of hand creams and then share them amongst my friends as extra little stocking filler gifts.
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<b>5. Write a list</b> It's so easy to get carried away with buying presents at Christmas. There have been quite a few occasions I have bought and bought and bought just to discover when I'm wrapping that I have bought enough presents for a whole village. So now I always write a list. I write out each persons name, and then when I buy a present for somebody I write it next to their name and I also write how much it cost. This way, I can easily see how much I have bought for each person and exactly how much I have spent.
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So there you have a few ways to save a little bit of money over Christmas. Just remember, it's the thought that counts, not the size or value of the present! Nobody should put themselves into debt at Christmas, so don't spend a fortune if you don't have it!
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Today for Blogmas I have a gift guide for guys! I find boys so difficult to buy for, and I always spend ages trying to decide what their present should be, so this was definitely a difficult gift guide for me to make! Just like with my last gift guide, all the gifts I have chosen cover a variety of budgets so there should be something for everyone.
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Oh if there's one thing I absolutely love about Christmas, it's the music. Nothing cheers me up more on a dark dreary winters night, than sticking on a Christmas playlist and singing a long to the classics! So today I thought I would share my favourite Christmas tunes with you all! I could list so many songs here but I decided I wouldn't keep you here all day, so I'm going to keep it to my top 15.
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1. White Christmas- Bing Crosby <br />
2. Fairytale of New York- The Pogues and Kirsty McColl <br />
3. Merry Xmas Everybody- Slade <br />
4. Little Drummer Boy- Bing Crosbie and David Bowie <br />
5. All I Want for Christmas- Mariah Carey <br />
6. Happy Christmas (War is Over)- John Lennon <br />
7. Driving Home for Christmas- Chris Rea <br />
8. Stop the Calvary- Jona Lewie <br />
9. It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year- Andy Williams <br />
10. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas- Frank Sinatra <br />
11. Santa Baby- Eartha Kitt <br />
12. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!- Ella Fitzgerald <br />
13. The Christmas Song- Nat King Cole <br />
14. Blue Christmas- Elvis Presley <br />
15. Winter Wonderland- Tony Bennett
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Hello lovelies, and welcome to day three of Blogmas! Today I am bringing you the first of my four gift guides, centered around what to buy a girl! I've tried to choose a selection of gifts that cover all budgets so hopefully you will find something that suits you and the person you are buying for! (Also if my mum happens to be reading this, I would be happy to wake up to any of these presents under the Christmas tree, wink wink).
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For day two of Blogmas, I thought it would be fun to share my favourite Christmas films with you all. While I tend to start watching Christmas films the minute Halloween is over, I really get into watching them come December, and since I'm a big fan of the classics, I thought there might be some on this list that you haven't watched before! I really do love nothing more than cuddling up under a huge blanket, with a hot chocolate (perhaps spiked with some Bailey's), a cinnamon candle burning, and one of these films!
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Elf <br />
Love Actually <br />
White Christmas <br />
Holiday Inn <br />
It's a Wonderful Life <br />
The Santa Clause <br />
Miracle on 34th Street (I love both versions, but the 1947 is superior!) <br />
Jingle All The Way <br />
Home Alone (the 1st one in particular, hate the third!)<br />
Santa Claus: The Movie (a lot of people hate this, but I find it so magical!)
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Do you have a favourite film that I haven't mentioned? Let me know in the comments!
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Hello everyone and welcome to day one of Blogmas! For anyone who doesn't know, Blogmas is where you blog/vlog every day until Christmas! I thought long and hard about doing this, and I was very close to not doing it, as I'm not exactly the best at sticking to a schedule for my blog, and when I tried it back in 2014 I failed miserably! However I start planning these posts way back at Halloween so I'm confident that this is the year I succeed! So without further ado, lets get into the post!
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I had so many ideas of how to kick off Blogmas, but in the end I thought it would be fun to open it by hosting my FIRST EVER GIVEAWAY. That's right, I'm hosting a giveaway for you all! After all, Christmas is the season for giving, so it only seems right that I give back to my readers. Lately I've been feeling so motivated with my blog, and that's all down to the people who visit it, and to every twitter user who replies to my tweets, and I really wish I could give you all something, but unfortunately I have yet to win the lottery, so for now I'll have to settle for giving out one prize!
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The prize I will be giving away is the <a href="https://www.benefitcosmetics.com/uk/en-gb/product/blushin-babe-christmas-kit#b">Benefit Blushin' Babe Christmas Kit</a>. This kit contains 5 face and cheek powders (one of which is full size!), Watt's Up!, and a mini size of the They're Real mascara and eyeliner! In total the kit contains over £97 worth of product! Can't complain at that!
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The giveaway starts today (1st December at 12am) and will end at midnight on 23rd with the winner being revealed on Christmas Eve! I know this means that you won't be able to get the prize until after Christmas but it does stretch out the holidays that little bit longer. Head on to the very end of the post to enter!
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If you are under 16, please get your parents permission as I will need your address <br />
This giveaway is only open to entrants from the UK and Ireland <br />
You will win the prize pictured here, no alternatives available <br />
I will be using Rafflecopter to select a winner <br />
You need to make sure you are following me on <a href="http://twitter.com/lr_daydreamer">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.bloglovin.com/blogs/lauren-day-dreamer-12289369">Bloglovin</a> and that you leave a valid email address <br />
Note: My instagram username is lr_daydreamer, the underscore is not showing on the entry below <br />
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After months and months of waiting we are finally here. The final week before the brand new episodes of one of my all-time favourite tv shows are released! That's right... Gilmore Girls! I only started watching Gilmore Girls a few years back when I was in university, and ever since I have been hooked! The characters, the dialogue, the surroundings... they are all so addictive and mesmerizing, that I have re-watched the show many times. I mean they just don't make shows like this anymore. A charming, well-written show that doesn't rely on huge dramatic storylines to keep the viewers. So in preparation for the new episodes, I am going to discuss the things I am looking forward to most from the new episodes!
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<i>1. Luke and Lorelai</i> Ah Luke and Lorelai. They were always one of my favourite couples in the show, and when they didn't get married I was devastated. So I was extremely happy that the trailer revealed that Lorelai and Luke were still together in the new episodes. And while the trailer does reveal that there may be trouble ahead for the two of them, I have faith in Amy Sherman-Palladino to give them the ending that many fans (including me) have been waiting for!
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<i>2. Where Rory is in her life</i> And by this, I don't just mean in her romantic life (though I need to say... Team Logan all the way). Rory has always been the go-getter, and she was always portrayed as a hard worker who was determined to succeed in life. From the conversation she has with Jess in the trailer, we can see that things might not be working out the way she had planned, so I am excited to see what she is doing with herself, and why she's back to Stars Hollow.
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<i>3. Emily's life after Richard</i> Aah cue the tears. It's not right to say I am looking forward to this as such, but since the death of Edward Herrmann and therefore the Gilmore patriarch (and my particular favourite) Richard, I am eager to see how they use this as a chance to grow Emily's character. I have always loved Emily and Richard, and in fact, I have just dried my eyes after tearing up over Richards heart attack in season 7, so these episodes are definitely going to be hard to watch. But Kelly Bishop is such an amazing actress, and Emily Gilmore is such a strong and determined character, that I'm sure she's going to do alright, even without Richard.
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<i>4. Stars Hollow</i> Ah Stars Hollow. Home of some of the most eccentric and charming characters on tv. What has the past 10 years brought to their lives? I can't wait to see what Kirk (why was he at Friday night dinner?), Miss Patty, Babette and all the rest are up to! After all, Gilmore Girls wouldn't be the same without them. And I am so excited to see what events are taking place in 2016. Will we have another knitathon? A 24hr dance? I just can't wait.
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So there you have it, some of the things I am looking forward to the most about the new episodes! If any of you are big GG fans like myself and are free on Thursday night, then Erin from <a href="http://www.poppiesinoctober.co.uk/2016/11/the-return-of-gilmore-girls.html">Poppies in October</a> is holding a 2 hour Gilmore Girls chat from 8pm-10pm gmt, so make sure to join in!
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