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A realistic university survival kit

As September has quickly approached us faster than we thought and we’ve commented year after year how we don’t know…

freshers, Students, survival guide, uni tips, university, what to take to uni

August favourites

It’s the end of the month which means it’s time for a favourites blog post to go up! I seem…

august, august favourites, beauty, cardiff, cinema, creativity, faves, favourite blogs, favourites, fun stuff, gym, monthly favourites

GBBO: what did we really think?

Spill the beans you lot! What did you really think of the Channel 4 take over of The Great British…

bake off, baking, Britain, GBBO, The Great British Bake Off, TV, UK TV

Why we really hate applying for jobs

Applying for jobs can be a daunting task. Whatever the reason you may be seeking a new 9-5 it never…

graduates, job hunting, jobs, new jobs, Students

Dealing with redundancy

I know that this blog post may have the possibility of being read by people who may have employed me…

being made redundant, big changes, blogging, jobs, lifestyle, redundancy, working life, writing

A cafe, some cake and cats

Last weekend the first Cat Cafe in Cardiff opened. Exciting times. If you love cats, have a cat, wish you…

animals, cardiff, Cardiff blogs, cat cafe, cat lovers, cats, coffee, date ideas, feline good, feline good cat cafe cardiff, quirky dates

Thought of the day; Tuesday Cheese

So long, moving on. This is a super short and sweet thought of the day, one filled with the ultimate…

thought of the day

Blogging 101: Recycling content? How boring…

If we’re trying to produce engaging and relevant content for our blogs, we need to stay ahead of our calendars.…

blogging tips, content, content & social, content and social, digital media, marketing, online, social media

Date night essentials

Getting ready for a date can sometimes be a stressful affair. I’ve managed to get it down to just over…

date night, Dating, dating tips, love, lovelife, relationships

June Favourites

I haven’t done a ‘favourites’ post for a while, so I thought it was time to catch up. I haven’t…

blogging, favourites, june favourites, monthly favourites

The mid-year check in

Have you completed many of your new year’s resolutions yet? I was driving to work this morning, listening to Capital…

blogging, check in, lifestyle, mid year, resolutions, thought of the day

My Hero product: Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish

Since I can remember I suffered from ‘bad skin’ and breakouts. It’s annoying, I get it – but most people…

beauty, Beauty blogs, best cleanser, blog, cleanse and polish, face cleanser, lifestyle, liz earle, make up, make up remover, skin products, skincare

Producing the right content for your blog

Tips for staying up to date and ahead of the times with your blog: If you want to create exciting…

blog ideas, blogger, blogging tips, blogs, content & social, content and social, content creation, social media

Are emoji’s okay in business?

Think about it in simple terms: everyone wants a good relationship with their clients and colleagues, so as more and…

blog, blogging, business, content & social, content and social, emojis, fun stuff, gifs, memes, social media, social media blog post, social media in business

How to handle festival beauty

The festival setting is known for being a little muddy, a little smelly but a whole lotta fun. One way…

2017, Beauty blogs, blog, fashion, festival, festival season, glastonbury, hair and beauty

My favourite Kylie Lip kit alternative

When the youngest Jenner sister launched her Kylie Cosmetics line last year I was on it like hot potatoes. I’ve…

art, beauty, Beauty blogs, blog, blogging, cosmetics, favourites, girly girl, inspiration, kylie jenner, kylie lip kit, lifestyle, lipstick, liquid lipsticks, make up, make up blog, review

Why it’s important to keep learning

A short post from me today, but a thought I think many of us forget… For many of us, when…

improvement, learning, self development, thought of the day

10 facts about me

  My name is Amy The first CD i bought with ‘pocket money’ was Hit Me Baby One More Time…

about me, blogger, blogging, random, random blogs, random facts

Real talk at 1am: the struggle of feeling left behind 

I finally became inspired at midnight last night to write a new blog post. It’s a little serious, and lacking…

jobs

Picking up the paintbrush of positivity

I was always a keen artist throughout school, and when i chose to study Media Studies at University, i left…

art, artist, craft, fun stuff, hobby, old hobbies, painter, positive, positivity, random, random blogs

Feb Faves

This month has resulted in one of those that’s needed some comfort, and my favourite’s aren’t exactly new finds, but…

blog, favourites, feb faves, february, lifestyle, monthly favourites

My new way to wrap presents

Ever since I discovered RedBubble  around a year ago, I’ve been a big fan of their concept and products. For…

birthday, etsy, friends, gift ideas, gifts, presents, random, random blogs, redbubble, wrapping ideas

Easter treats: Creme Egg Rocky Road

I found a few recipes on Pinterest on how to make Creme Egg Rocky Road a few weeks back to…

baking, celebrations, chocolate, creme egg, creme egg rocky road, dessert, easter, food, fun stuff, no bake, no bake recipe, pudding, rocky road, treats

Cashdesks and coathangers: working in retail

Back in 2014, I had completed my studies at Swansea University and was ready to start looking for my first…

jobs, random, random blogs, retail jobs, work experience, working in retail

Trend: Knot cushions

Woah now. Hold the phone. There are some seriously cool cushions in the wings getting ready to take over the…

cushions, decor ideas, home decor, home decorations, interiors, knot cushions, knot pillows, pillows, random, random blogs, trends

When your Valentines date is you

You may have read my previous blog post about Palentines Day? If you haven’t that’s okay, I forgive you… This year  I’m…

Dating, love yourself, palentines day, relationships, valentines day

It’s the turn of the Palentine

I’m one of those girls who would rather ignore Valentine’s day as an almost forever singleton. However, recent trends of…

Dating, friends, friendship, galentines day, love, palentines day, relationships, valentines day

Girl Of The Moment: The Ashley Graham Edit

I’m starting a new blog series, called Girl Of The Moment. In recent news and with the ‘goings on’ over…

ashley graham, favourites, inspiration, inspirational women, pluz size model, vogue 2017, vogue cover, women, women for women

The key to a good gym playlist

I’m one of those who tend to create a playlist and listen to it over and over again. I like to…

fitness, gym, gymspiration, health and fitness blogs, inspiration, lifestyle blog, music, songs, workout, workout playlist

Today’s thoughts

A friend of mine is currently going through a bit of a crappy time, and it’s not cool. However said…

blog post, do you, happiness, opinions, positivity, thought of the day, zero negativite

Get some good into your morning

Developing a great morning routine is probably a pretty vital tool for daily functioning. To maintain a healthy and balanced…

blog, good mornings, health, heath and fitness blogs, lifestyle blog post, morning routine, routines

My current Fitness routine

For the past two weeks, I’ve been really focused on hitting then gym hard and really pushing myself. I really…

blog, current routine, exercise, fitness, gym, health and fitness blogs, inspiration, lifestlye, my gym routine, workout

My first tattoo…

Da da duhhhhhh…. I finally went and got my first tattoo! I’m so excited to say that this Friday just…

art, blog, creativity, fun stuff, inspiration, lifestyle, my first tattoo, random, random blogs, tattoo, tattoo advice, tattoo experience, tattoo tips, top tips

What I’m loving right now

I thought I’d get started on a January favourites blog post tonight, so here goes… here are my beauty, health,…

blog, faves, favourite things, favourites, fitness, food, health, january, january favourites, monthly favourites, opinion, skin care

“I want to create a blog, but I don’t know where to start”

Some people like writing and some people hate it. Some people just like writing for themselves, dishing out new pieces…

blog, blogging, starting a blog, tips for blogs, writing a blog

Little words of wisdom

I’m a keen fan of deep and meaningful chats, they form a greater bond between you and the person you’re…

thought of the day

Creative me

Those who know me, know that I’ve always been a creative being, for those that don’t: here’s a little background.…

adventure, art, artistic, blog, blogpost, creative, creativity, dancing, designs, girly girl, ideas, lotus flower, makeup, painting, random, random blogs, singing, tattoo, venture

Impractical Jokers: Santiago Sent Us Tour 2017

  This Sunday, my friend Steph and I ventured to London to attend The Santiago Sent us Tour 2017! The…

brian q quinn, impractical jokers. the impractical jokers, james murr murray, joe gatto, london blog, meet and greet, meeting the impractical jokers, random, random blogs, sal vulcano, santiago sent us tour, the 02 arena, the tenderloins

De-stress a bad day

Following on from my previous blog; Honesty is the best policy, i decided to share some ways you can prepare…

blog, blogging, creativity, de-stress, dealing with stress, debug your day, food, friends, fuel, fun stuff, goals, gym, health and fitness blogs, inspiration, jobs, lifestyle, me time, motivation, no more stress, planning ahead, prep, procrastination, quotes, refuel, reminders, social media, working, workout, writing

2016 Faves

I am an avid movie fan. From Disney’s 101 dalmatians to the classic When Harry Met Sally. I have to…

2016, favourites, films, films of 2016, movies

Honesty is the best policy

We all have our ups and downs, good days and bad but one thing is certain: whatever the issue of…

blog, conflict resolution, friends, honesty, inspiration, lifestyle, tanya burr, thought of the day, writing

Working out works

For the past few months, I’ve been attending a local gym a few times a week. I’ve been signed up…

blog, exercise, fitness, goals, gym, health and fitness blogs, inspiration, lifestyle, new blog, new year, working out, workout

Thought of the day 

Is it just me or do those of you out there feel a little more confident when you think nobody…

blog inspiration, blogging, creativity, nee blog, words, writing

Grads, give it a little time

I’ve been in your shoes, searching for that ideal job ready for when you graduate and need to become a…

blog, goals, graduate, graduate job, graduates, job hunting, lifestyle, looking for jobs, new blog, new jobs, quotes, searching for jobs, Students, workplace happiness, writing

The New Year, new me cliché

As each old year crosses into the new, this is time when we start chit chatting about new years  resolutions.…

achieve, blog, girl blog, goals, lifestyle, new blog, new year, quotes

Inspiration, inspiration, inspiration

I’m one of those girls who loves a good inspirational quote or something cute to hang around the home. So…

favourites, inspiration, quotes

Starting a fresh

Every now and then I get a little inspired to write something, then I rewrite that something or simply just…

blog, carrie bradshaw, first blog, girl, inspiration, new blog, writers block, writing

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