What's In My Bag?

Hello Chummies! I have returned from the land of exams and stress and boy, am I glad about it.

I decided to return with a classic 'What's In My Bag?' post, enjoy!

Leather wallet - Mimco
iPhone 5C - Apple
TFiOS iPhone Case - Red Bubble (x)
Color Shine Lip Gloss - Victoria's Secret
Lip Butter 080 - Revlon (x)
Eau De Cologne Soft Musk - Avon
Pen - Kikki K
Yellow Diamond Lotion - Versace (x)
Anti-Bacterial Hand Gel - Bath & Body Works
Freshburst Pocket Pack - Listerine
Lip Conditioner - Chapstick (x)
Compact Mirror - (not sure!)
Sunglasses & Fabric Case - Equip

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Thoughts For Thursday #11

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*silently hopes no one realises its actually friday*

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Thoughts For Thursday #10

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Thoughts For Thursday #9

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Thoughts For Thursday #7

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Summer Smoothies

One of the things I love most about the summer is making and drinking smoothies! These are two of my favourite recipes, they are both super yummy and healthy - two big ticks there! These recipes will make enough for two large serves. Enjoy!

BERRY SMOOTHIE

- 1 ripe banana

- 1 glass frozen berries (I used strawberries, raspberries & blackberries)

- 2 tbsp natural yoghurt

- 1 small handful oats

- 1 small handful mixed nuts

- 1 glass milk

- honey, to taste

SUPER GREEN SMOOTHIE

- 1 cup very cold water
- 3 cups spinach
- 2 stalks organic celery, chopped
- 1 apple, chopped
- 1 pear, chopped
- 1 banana, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

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Money Saving Challenge & 2014 Wishlist

Being obsessed with all things beauty and fashion does have it's negatives, and the worst one is definitely spending (bolding and underlining is necessary). The second I've got money in my hands, I find something I 'need' to spend it on. I haven't got a job just yet, so this is becoming quite the problem.

The other day I found something called the 52 Week Savings Challenge and have decided to give it a go. I wanted to share it with you guys too, in case anyone else was having the same problem. The one I have linked is called the 'Mega Money Challenge' and after completing it you will have saved $6,890. This one is good for those of you who are older and have a job, but is way too much for me! I've decided to do the version for kids. The end result of this challenge is $344.50. There are plenty of other versions of the challenge, which I will link here:

365 Days
52 Week Standard
52 Week Variation
52 Week Make Money
52 Week Double
52 Week Mini
26 Bi-Weekly
24 Bi-Monthly
12 Monthly

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I didn't think this was enough for an entire post so I'm merging it with my '2014 Wishlist' (They are kind of related, right?). Here are a few things I would love to have bought by the end of the year!

Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette - $41.40
I've been wanting an Urban Decay Eyeshadow Palette for about a billion years... they look gorgeous and have such wonderful reviews. I thought about whether it was worth buying the 1, 2 or 3 palette but it's far too much money for me! The Naked Basics Palette has six matte, neutral colours which is great for beginners (like me)!

Toni & Guy Sea Salt Texturising Spray - $15.99
This spray has had very good reviews and is affordable. I love the idea of a sea salt spray, you just spritz it (what a good word...spritz) in your hair and mess it up a bit, then you're ready to go. I hate spending a lot of time on my hair and as it's summer now, this look is great. The salt does dry up your hair, which is the only negative, but it should be fine as long as it's used sparingly.

Revlon Scented Nail Polish - $4.99 each
Two of my absolute favourite things - Nail polish and yummy scents. The ones I'm most looking forward to trying are Bubble Gum (back row, last one on the right) and Cotton Candy (back row, second from the left).

Our Moment Perfume by One Direction 30.0ml - $39.00
As everyone around me knows, I am a huuuge fan of One Direction. I would really love to own this, I've smelt it once before and think it's absolutely lovely. Very sweet and fruity - my favourite!


Let me know in the comments whether you're going to try one of the Saving Challenges, or tell me whats on your 2014 Wishlist!

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Healthy breakfast ideas

I'm no health/fitness guru, but I think eating a healthy breakfast is essential if you want to get the most out of your day. I've only been eating a proper, nutritious breakfast since about September this year, and I almost instantly noticed the differences. I was feeling more refreshed in the morning, my body felt stronger and my mood had definitely improved. Eating an insufficient breakfast, or skipping breakfast can be very dangerous and is not recommended.

To show you my idea of a healthy breakfast, this is what I eat almost every morning.

To make the cereal, I use:

~ 45g rolled oats
~ 1 tbsp chopped walnuts
~ ½ tbsp sunflower seeds
~ ½ tbsp pumpkin seeds
~ ½ tbsp chia seeds
~ ½ tbsp shredded coconut (optional)
~ fruit (I usually add bananas, berries or grated apple)
~ 1 tbsp natural Greek yoghurt
~ milk/soy milk/almond milk

I make it about 30 - 40 minutes before eating, to let the oats absorb the milk (not doing this may cause your body to become dehydrated). Sometimes if I'm still hungry I'll eat a nectarine or apple. A nice cup of tea afterwards is perfect for me, or maybe you'd prefer coffee! Remember to drink a large glass of water before eating anything in the morning, it will speed up metabolism and help digestion.

Of course, if cereal is not your kinda thing, there are plenty of other options... fruit smoothies, wholegrain toast, boiled eggs... heaps. I hope this post helped you out!

PS. A couple of cheeky days eating Froot Loops or Coco Pops is always necessary!

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