We all know Christmas can get a bit busy! Wynsor Shoes have been kind enough to send out a few of these lovely ‘me time’ hampers for busy bloggers such as myself. As much as it’s an awesome time of year, Christmas can be stressful at some point and it can also be a really busy time of year for bloggers, I know this has been my busiest Christmas yet!
How To Tackle Christmas Gift Buying
We are rapidly approaching the big day yet most have yet to tackle the task of gift buying. If just the thought of pounding the pavements to look for inspiration leaves you stressed, then sit down with a cuppa and read on. I’ve put together a strategy for working out the best way to get the Christmas shopping done. Try categorising your gift recipients by character or interest, I’ve found it really helps.
How To Be Prepared For Christmas!
This year I’m feeling pretty happy with myself as I’ve bought quite a lot of gifts already and I think I’m almost ready for Christmas! I thought I’d put together a few tips and tricks for how to make sure you’re ready for pressie giving and not rushing around on Christmas Eve getting stressed when you should be sitting on the sofa covered in mince pie crumbs.
Want A One Stop Gift Shop?
I’m well and truly in the Christmas spirit now and I even bought some wrapping paper the other day. Well, it’s pretty much December now so I think it’s about time. With luxury brands such as UGG, Ralph Lauren home and Missoni home and loads of quirky and affordable gifts, Amara is an awesome place to get all your family’s pressies in one go this Christmas!
Covent Garden – The Perfect Winter Escape?
Fancy escaping the Christmas madness with a luxury break? Ok, maybe not all the madness, I can’t get you a teleportation device straight to your hotel room but I’ve got a few treats that can make a Christmas break extra festive and extra relaxing.
I’m focusing on Covent Garden today because I think it’s the prettiest bit of London! I really liked sitting outside and having a glass of wine just people watching when I headed there earlier in the month, it was just really relaxing.
Fancy A Free Uber?
I’ve teamed up with UBER to give you guys a free first ride up to £15! These bad boys are awesome, I use them whenever I’m in London but they’re also available in Birmingham, Bristol, Sheffield, Newcastle, Glasgow, Dublin, Leeds, Merseyside, Edinburgh, Nottingham and Manchester. Simply sign up and use the code ‘FRIDAYGIRL’ for a free ride. Toot toot!
My November Favourites
I’m not usually one for favourites posts because I think I’m fairly boring, I tend to stick to a lot of the same things but this month I had a few new favourite things come through my letterbox and I also popped to London and indulged my & Other Stories obsession.
First up, let’s keep on the & Other Stories track and let me introduce you to my favourite new shower gel. I love all the scents that they create, I literally don’t know how they make everything smell amazing but the Body Wash in Sirocco Sands is my current daily must-have. I also picked up the Natte Anti-Stress Sleeping Masque which is a really moisturising overnight mask and the really pretty Punk Bouquet Body Spray. Whenever I go to London in the future I’ll be raiding & Other Stories for sure!
3 Alternative Christmas Gift Ideas
Christmas has a bit of a stigma for bad presents for some people! Too many pairs of socks, awkward gift cards for shops you’ve never set foot into and buckets of shower gel you’ll never get through? Sound familiar? (Apart from me, I love shower gel, FYI family & friends.)
Here’s 3 alternative ideas for gifts across the whole budget spectrum from your under a tenner Secret Santa to treating the whole family this festive season.
My Top 6 Things To Do In London
Incase you missed it – I went to London a few weekends ago for a quick city break and thought I’d share some of my favourite places and some recommendations for anyone who might be planning to head to London but aren’t sure what to do apart from the usual sight-seeing and shopping. I wasn’t the most au fait with London before this trip, I’d been a couple of times but would never say that I ‘know’ the city so it was fun to explore.
Sold! Marketing Your Home The Right Way
When you think about moving home, you probably focus on where you’re moving to rather than what you’re moving from. I know I do, but we need to think about our old home because we’re going to be selling it. We want the best price that we can get so that we have the possibility of an upscale in the near future. Wouldn’t it be great if you could sell your old home for twice the amount that you bought it for? Well, you can. Here are my tips on how to make sure your house sells for the best price on the market.