Spring homeware ideas 2021

Hey readers,

Good news next month spring arrives and you might be thinking of changes in your home to give it a fresh feel.

 I have selected some spring homeware interior that might be inspiring for you. 

 1. spring painting canvas - Wayfair.

First up with have this beautiful painting of wildflowers, It is an oil painting on a canvas and would look perfect in the living room as it is a relaxing image with the flowers and calming sky. It comes from Wayfair for £76.99. 

2. Olive small sideboard -  Dunelm. 

A beautiful and simple design but the subtle colours will add character to any room. Not to mention that there is plenty of storage in the drawers. You can buy this sideboard from Dunelm for £199.00. 

3. Yellow stripey throw - M&S. 

This lightweight throw is perfect for springtime. Lovely design with the woven monochrome stripes with a splash of yellow. If you want this throw you can buy it from M & S for £29.50. 

4 Harley Hare dinner set - Next.

This adorable dinner set form Next is perfect to add a b of fun to the dinner table with the rabbit illustration with the hand-painted finish. The dinnerware set cost £35.00 includes 4 dinner plates, 4 side plates and 4 bowls. 

5. Diffuser - Bobolyn.

This air diffuser will bring a calm ambience to the room when you add aromeopthepy ails to the diffuser creating a mist to enter the room.

Comes with the amazing visual of the firework. which is really relaxing to look at in the evening. You can buy this diffuser from Amazon for £31.00. 

6. Foilage - Ali Express. 

Add a bit of greenery to your room with this 2m of green leave ivy wall. It is a good way to get the outdoor feel inside, you can purchase from Aliexpress for. $1.16 - 1.18.

7. Cotton Bedding - French Bedroom Company.  

This bedding has a watercolour print with pink, blue and grey soft colours making it something a bit different from the norm. It is also 300 thread and 100% cotton making it feel soft to the touch. The bedding comes from the French Bedroom Company from £89.00.

What do you think to my homeware spring ideas for 2021? Love to hear your thoughts in the comment section down below.

Cheers for reading X

My Sunday photo 21/02/2021

How bloggers can get freebies and samples.

We are working with MegaFreeStuff and have come up with a list of how Bloggers can get freebies, samples and generally free full-sized products from brands. Bloggers tend to search for "how to get freebies" when they start blogging. This is why the title of this article is what it is, but there's nothing wrong with wanting to be compensated or want to create a different kind of content by reviewing items. However, there are various ways to go about getting freebies and samples. 

First, let's just say that not all bloggers want free things and nothing is free in life. If you want an item for free, then be prepared to promote it in an effective way. If all you want is free stuff, then sooner or later, your blog will just fade away. With that said, here are ways that are not effective, what you should do and other useful information.

What Not To Do

There are a few things you don't want to do. These ways are not effective at all. Below are non-effective ways of trying to get freebies. 

1. Sending out a bunch of emails don't work. You need to figure out how you're going to send brands emails and let them know you have something in return. If you have nothing to offer, then good luck. 

2. Tweeting brands don't work because they are making money as it is, so unless you have a bunch of followers, they won't care. Plus, if you do this for a lot of other brands, then you won't have any luck. Unless you have over 15K Twitter followers, you'll be wasting your time doing this. 

3. Targeting the major names is not a smart idea unless you have a large following. The chances are you won't be receiving free handbags or items from Chanel in the near future. Big-name brands tend to stick with bloggers who have a large viewership, produce high-quality content and images.

What You Should Do

Don't let the above discourage you. There are numerous things you can do. Let's discuss them below. 

1. Creating a great blog is the first thing you want to do. Your blog needs to have a nice looking theme, awesome photos and high-quality content. Make sure you spend time on social media building up your followers because this can help.  

2. Media kits are great. Think of them as a CV, but for bloggers. If you create a media kit, you'll be doing yourself a huge favour. 

3. You need a good pitch, so treat it like you're trying to land a job. Tell the brand why you love them and if they plan on releasing any campaigns anytime soon. Let them know you'd love to be part of it. 

4. Tweet subtly. You can share the brands you love with your followers. Don't forget to tag the brands. 

5. Campaign sites are great too. There are many sites that offer free stuff. Check out a few campaign sites and join a few of them. 

6. Don't be unrealistic because brands will reject your offer and you are not entitled to free stuff, even if you're a blogger. Many bloggers have established themselves and have put a lot of time and effort. Just remember, you are just one of the many bloggers out there, so work hard and do what you can to stand out of the crowd. 

When Brands Send You Freebies

When you get your freebies, make sure you thank the company. After that, you have to be prepared to promote the heck out of the items you received. Make sure to use all the big-name social media sites and always mention the company whose products you're promoting.  

After you post about the item, let the company know. Don't forget to tag the company and things of that nature. However, always send the final link to the company. 

The above info should help you. Implement what you've just learnt and before you know it, you'll receive freebies and samples. Just keep working hard at it and you'll be successful.

This is a sponsored post. All opinions expressed are entirely my own.

Why I hate periods, FACT!!!

Hey readers,

 You can never bitch enough about periods as women (probably men love good bitch about how it impacts them too I imagine). 

I think my hubby is a bit sick of me mentioning the cruel fate that us women have to go through each month.

So, that is what a blog is good for a bitch and hell I am in the mood to rib mother natures head off!

Why do I hate periods, let me give you my reasons:

It is a bloody mess for a start. Sometimes you wake in the middle of the night and there is blood absolutely everywhere. 

It can come on unexpectedly as my periods are always late now since having children so can never probably time it.

The pain is excruciating and ever since I have had children my lower back pain is a killer every few days of the month. 

I have real pain in my abdominal and can interfere with getting things during the day.

I suffer every single month with a horrific migraine because of my period and the changes in hormones. I literally can not function probably as my vision gets blurred and feeling sick.

Having to cope with the spectrum of emotions. It is not just crying and then happy it is all the milder emotions in between suck has feeling fed up and emptiness.

It cost money for the products each move and you need extra space to store them.

The day before my period I am so bloated and feel like I am six months pregnant.

The first day of my period I am exhausted and just finding it difficult to get motivated and to find that get-go.

What is your take on periods? Do you suffer from them? Love to hear your thoughts in the comment section down below.

Cheers for reading X

Skittles rainbow experiment for kids!

 Hey readers,

What a fun and quick science experiment then you need to try this skittle rainbow experiment. Only needs four items and takes less than five minutes. It will totally blow your child's mind, perfect to do indoors and during the half-term holiday. 

what you will need

* Some Skittles.

* Some warm water.

* Funnel.

* White plate.

What to do.

   1. First place skittles in a circle on the edge of the plate.

2. I put the funnel in the middle of the plate, stops young kids who overexcited spilling it all over the place. The funnel helps keep water in the middle. Pour the water slowly on to the plate.

3. Remove the funnel and watch the magic happen. 

Behind the experiment.

Skittles are coated in sugar and food colouring. When you add warm water to the skittles the sugar and food colouring starts to dissolve. 

Now here is the thing because the skittles are pretty much similar in the amount of sugar and food colour on them they will dissolve and move at similar speeds and stay in their lanes. 

Cheers for reading X

My Sunday photo 14/02/2021

5 gifts for someone with depression

Hey readers,

It can be hard to know what to do for someone that you care about who is suffering from depression. I wish there was a magic cure to snap fingers and it would vanish however sadly this is not a readily available option. 

That is why sometimes a gift can show you care and that you are thinking of them. 

Here are my top 5 gift ideas that would be perfect for someone who is dealing with depression. 

1. Bracelet.

I love this bracelet with the comforting quote of 'storms don't last forever'.  It is a positive quote of encouragement to keep you going and you can wear it times for when you need that comfort. 

2. Weighed blanket.

I can personally tell you as someone who suffers from depression and has a weighted blanket they are amazing and so comforting. They are especially helpful, for when you are feeling scared and in a dark place.

I find the weight gives me comfort and helps me relax my body. Definitely recommend in having one.

3. Sad lamp.

A sad lamp is particularly good during the dark and grey days of winter when it can really impact your mood.

 Basically, if you haven't heard of a sad lamp it replicas natural sunlight and triggers the feel-good hormone serotonin.

 Studies have shown that sad lamps during short dark days have been able to adjust the circadian system (which regulates sleep and distinguishes day and night) giving you much more needed energy within the day.

4.  The 6-minute journal.

 

This is an excellent idea if you are short of time but still what to paricipate in journalling then this 6-minute journal is the one. 

The idea is that it gives the person the opportunity to think of positive things in their lives and things to be thankful for. 

The page for the day is split up to 3 minutes morning when it can get you into a motivated mindset for the day. 

In the evening there is a 3 minutes section where the focus is on positive things that have happened to the person during the day. 

 There are also other features in the journal throughout that cover weekly reflections.

 It is a great technique to help you think more positive about yourself and what you have achieved. It doesn't have to big occurrences but small achievements should be celebrated. 

5. Fun organisation pills.

This is for the pill takers out there (I am one too so no shame). Let's make it fun to take the pills with these fun bright pill dispensers. 

They are great because they have a section so if you take medication the day it is easy then to separate the pills so they don't get muddled up. 

What do you think of my gift guide for someone who is dealing with depression? Love to hear your thoughts in the comment section down below.

Cheers for reading X