Lush Haul

As an Easter gift my lovely mother bought me some lovely little bath bombs from Lush!

Tisty Tosty Bath Bomb, £3.35

 Think Pink Bath Bomb, £2.65

 Butterball Bath Bomb, £2.65

Rose Queen Bath Bomb, £2.75

 Secret Garden Bath Bomb, £2.95

 

 I look forward to using them all

lynsey x

Wanderlust

wanderlust

ˈwɒndəlʌst/

noun

noun: wanderlust

1. a strong desire to travel.

   "a man consumed by wanderlust"

 

This world is big old place, we sometimes forget how truly magnificent it is. Sometime travelling awakens us, helps us find ourself, and makes us appreciate home as well as being away from home. Here are some of the beautiful places on my list to visit right now.

 

Reykjavik, Iceland

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Croatia

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Budapest, Hungary

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Poland


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so many beautiful places, so little money *sigh*

lynsey x

 

Funky Fit

Disclaimer: I am not an expert on health & fitness and I am by far not the healthiest or fittest person.
Despite that I am actively trying to change my diet slowly and go to the gym regularly.

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What I have realised that if you're forcing yourself to eat healthy and go to the gym it becomes a chore. Which means you can't actually enjoy it.
It can't be a a quick fix - it is a lifestyle choice. It becomes part of your day and part of your routine! Don't starve yourself of treats or days off.

1. Enjoy it!
You can't force yourself to enjoy something, and at the beginning I really didn't enjoy working out! I had a sudden change of attitude and now I really do enjoy going, and what I enjoy more than anything is the feel-good-factor after a work out.

2. Get a Personal Trainer/Go to Group Classes
I'll be honest, if it was just me in charge of a workout I'd never get very far. Some people probably have more self discipline than I do.. If not consider getting someone else to shout at you and tell you what to do. That's what works best for me... I've really been enjoying going to classes such as Spin, Legs Bums Tums and Insanity.

3. Don't be embarassed
I know a lot of people who don't like the idea of going to a gym because they're embarassed of not being able to do it, or looking a sweaty mess. I was put off the gym for a while as well, until my mother convinced me to just try it. That's when I realised nobody actually cares. People are more concerned with their own work out than yours, believe me!

4. Inspire Yourself
Having a work out partner is a good way to motivate yourself because that way you're letting someone else down and not just yourself.
The internet has so much inspiration, use Blogilates You Tube channel for tips and advice. There's also SO many food blogs or instagrams about. One being Deliciously Ella, read her blog here.

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I know it can be hard to fit it into your day, and it can seem like a chore but when you see results that's when it all becomes worth it. Exercise gives you a positive mind, it's good for changing your mood, bettering your concentration, and getting the heart pumping and blood flowing. If you're struggling to revise something as simple as going for a long walk can help you settle down, my mother would always tell me to do 10 star jumps before going into an exam. If you're angry or upset, it's a great way to let off some steam and have some 'me time'.
When I saw the tiniest bit of muscle definition on my calf when I really stretched my leg I ran into the kitchen to tell my mother! So ridiculous and insignificant to me but it was the first result and difference I could see myself and it meant a lot to me! Results won't happen straight away, it'll take time and dedication, but stick to it!

If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you.

 

lynsey x

What To Pack - Carry On | My Gap Year

Here is what I'm packing in my hand luggage for a two month trip to Australia and New Zealand.
Obviously what you pack is totally dependant on you yourself. But here's a rough guide of what I'm taking to compare.

- Electricals

I have all my chargers, cables, cameras, electircal devices, go pro mounts in my hand luggage because they're things I couldn't bare to lose!! Another tip is to put a little strip of washee tape on your leads, (if you're feeling fancy you can colour coordinate them i.e green tape for phone chargers) they'll be easy to find and you'll always know which ones are yours so you don't get thrm mixed up with others.

- Spare Clothes

I am paranoid that my bag could go missing. In this event I like to know I have the minimum of everything I could need. In case in my bag I have

spare knickers, shorts, top, leggins, two bikinis, sunglasses

Better to be safe than sorry!

- All your Travel Documents

Itineries, booking confirmations, Passport, copies of your passport, Cards, Money, tickets, flight details

Basically all the really important things. I also have my diary and a small notepad and 2 pens!

- Toiletries

This is completely up to you what you have in here but bare in mind they have to be under a 100ml each, and a litre in total.

Toothpaste & Toothbrush
Face Wash and Moisturizer
Body Moisturizer
Hand Sanitiser
Deodrant
Tissues and Wetwipes
Travel-O (perfume)
Lip Balm
Paracetemol & Throat Lozongeres
Minimum Make up - mini mascara, concealer, brow powder, porefessional