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3 Unique Valentines Gift Ideas
Whether you’re a V-Day grinch, a sucker for all things heart shaped or are getting ready to celebrate a Galentine’s Day instead, I love the sentiment of having a specific day each year to remind ourselves that we should appreciate the special people in our lives.
And if a balloon bundle, teddy and card is a bit too generic, you might be steering towards the handmade variety of gifts. I have to say – a hand-written note, card or meal is certainly a far more appreciated gesture in my books!
But if you wanted to go that one step further and opt for a unique, handmade and personalised gift – then here’s a couple of ideas!
7 Simple Hacks to Beating the Instagram Algorithm
The Instagram algorithm.
Those three little words rattle around the blogosphere constantly and confuse even the most seasoned user of the photo sharing platform.
Since Instagram launched in 2010, it has changed its newsfeed from a chronological format (where each post displays in time order) in favour of its infamous algorithm, which claims to organise users feeds based on what it thinks will be of interest.
The premise of the algorithm is actually a pretty good idea. A personalised newsfeed of all the photos you’ll probably like most, based on what type of content you tend you engage with, which profiles you spend the longest looking at and commenting on and what’s popular with other users.
Ultimate Guide to Bournemouth
With 7 miles of gorgeous white sandy beaches, a vibrant nightlife and 2,000 acres of parks and gardens, Bournemouth certainly has a lot to offer on paper.
However I still feel as though it’s a hidden gem in terms of UK breaks and it’s one that holds a rather special place in my heart.
Because five years ago, I arrived in the coastal town as a nervous student, my belongings all packaged up in boxes, a new duvet set still in its wrappings and a place on Bournemouth University’s prestigious Multimedia Journalism course.
How To Spend A Festive Day In London
London at Christmas time is simply unmissable in my opinion.
The city goes all out with decorations, twinkling lights and spectacular festive displays.
But if you’ve only got a day and want to experience a little bit of everything festive – Christmas markets, shopping for party outfits, incredible food and beautiful views, then you’ll need to stick to just one area to save on travel time.
And I’ve got just the place for you.
5 Things You Didn’t Know About IBS
Digestive health.
It’s one of those slightly taboo topics that we always brush off as ‘feeling sick’ or ‘stomach-ache’, when in actuality, we’re often referring to having spent the whole morning sitting on the toilet.
Or not having gone in a week and consequently walking round with an inflated beachball in our intestines.
I do appreciate why digestive health doesn’t get the discussion it should. Because it’s not exactly pleasant dinner party conversation. But if there was greater awareness and more of a dialogue surrounding the many issues we may suffer from in our lives that concern our digestion, then I don’t think I’d have suffered in silence with my IBS symptoms for so long.
Is Instagram Content ‘Art’?
Instagram started out with a relatively simple premise.
A picture tells a thousand words, so why not have a social media site that communicates with photographs?
In the humble beginnings of the platform, people would post grainy pictures of their breakfast (I partly blame the rubbish iPhone cameras at that point), nights out and maybe a new outfit they’d recently bought.
Well, I am speaking from experience.
But today, Instagram is a very different landscape.
How To Increase Your Productivity
Now I won’t lie to you here and profess I’m the queen of productivity, because this is most definitely not the case.
I procrastinate far too much and seem to have made a habit out of causing myself more stress by not using free hours to catch up on work and be productive. Instead I use them to watch YouTube videos and get lost in the minefield of Twitter.
But hey, we all do it.
Ultimate Guide to: St Lucia
St Lucia is the Caribbean island synonymous with romance, crystal blue water and stunning mountainous backdrops – so when I mentioned to friends and family that I was heading there for a week of sun, sea and sand – there were plenty of excited responses.
But it was only upon arrival onto the island, that I truly caught a glimpse of what was in store for us.
The warm hospitality of the local people, the relaxed and carefree attitude that extends across the island and the breath-taking views around every corner.
5 Reasons You NEED To Stay At A Sandals Resort
Sandals is the brand synonymous with luxury, honeymoons and romance.
So when I was invited on a group trip a couple of weeks ago, alongside fellow bloggers, I couldn’t quite believe it.
Little old me, who hadn’t ever stayed in a hotel back before I started this blog, was being sent to stay at a five star luxury resort with all inclusive activities, food and fun.
Er. Pinch me, please.
How I’ve dealt with losing my hair
If you’ve been keeping an eye on my social channels as of late, then you may have heard me talk about something rather upsetting that’s been happening to me. My hair has been falling out. And I’ve lost about a…
The Ultimate Guide to: Madeira
I’ll be totally honest with you, until a trip to Madeira was suggested to me a couple of months ago, I hadn’t heard too much about the Portuguese Island.
When I mentioned the upcoming trip to my parents, they agreed it was a place synonymous with the older generation or those who want a quiet holiday.
So it’s safe to say I didn’t really know what to expect, other than no wild parties.
But after a 4 hour flight, we touched down in Funchal and were instantly pleasantly surprised.