My Sunday Photo 20/102019

My son wanted to show the world the big crisps he has found in his crisp packet lol. 

7 things to do when you are having a bad day.

Hey readers,

From time to time we all have bad days and that is ok. I have compiled some ways to help you when you are having a bad day. These tips are been successful for may so it is not just empty words.

1. Breathing exercises.

A way to help destress is to try out the breathing exercises and making sure you use deep breathes and use your lungs properly. Doing these exercises helps slow down your breathing and can be really therapeutic to just stop and focus on your breathing. Youtube is a brilliant source of visual aids to run through the step-to-step guide to doing deep breathing.

2. Meditation.

Meditation is so useful to help calm you down, give you something to think about other than the negative feelings that you hold. It helps distract you and give you something to focus on that can help make you feel calmer and relaxed.

3. Hot bath.

There is something about having a hot bath that really calms me down. I feel my muscles after been tense all day to soak them in hot water really beneficial. I just love after feeling really relaxed and putting on really soft PJs helps me chill out.

4. Watch a film.

A brilliant way to escape is with a film and getting a nice throw to settle down. It is a great way to switch off because often I am feeling exhausted after a bad so relaxing with a film is a great way to unwind.

5. Unplug.

The internet is addictive, it has its positives with having a wealth of information, interactions and entertainment. The downfall is it can lead to obsessions or transfixion and makes you feel rubbish. This is not great when you already feeling pants. I find just turning my phone off for an hour or two really helps me just switch off and allows me that time to think by myself.

6. Feel it.

Sometimes, when you are feeling bad instead of running away from the emotions, it is just good to be mindful even though it can be challenging. It is ok to have them negatives feelings, it is ok to cry and be angry. It is much better to have it there rather than trying to block it out or go into denial. Feeling them emotions is more practical and it may take less time to have to own them. When you explore them emotions it allows you to understand and accept what is happening to you.

7. Blame game.

I know it is so easy to find anyone other than yourself to pass the blame on to and ok sometimes it may be another person's fault. But that doesn't mean that we have to hold on to that anger, it just causes negativity and by letting it go gives back that freedom to move forward.

What things do you do to help when having a bad day? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below. 

Cheers for reading X

Bring winter clothes back to life with Ace for Colours Powder! **AD**

Hey readers,

We now have said goodbye to summer for this year anyway and we are in the middle of autumn. 

So, now for me would be a good time to think about my winter clothing and getting prepared for when the winter season arrives.

  I have tested out Ace for Colours Powder to help give some of my less colourful items a bit more oomph. 

A little bit about Ace colour powder.

* ACE makes life easy with the never-ending school laundry pile by gently removing stains.

*ACE keeps garments bright, robust and clean meaning clothes last for longer. 

* Keep colours bright and fresh with ACE for Colours Powder. 

* ACE for Colours Powder comes in a fully recyclable Tetra Pak.

* Use ACE in your daily wash to keep clothes looking fresher for longer. 

* Call to action: Pick up the ACE product range including ACE for Colours Powder st the nearest Morrison's store or buy online on Amazon. 

Here are some tips to help get you ready with your winter wardrobe. 

1. Rotate. 

Now I am putting away the lighter items such as shorter legging, sandals, and short pyjamas and swapping over to my warmer clothing for winter.

 I like to revolve my clothing depending on the seasons. This gives me a chance to refresh my mind of what my winter items are as I have not seen them for a long time and then you forget how much clothing you have. 

2. Ace for Colours Powder. 

 A tip would be to get some of the duller clothed items and use Ace for Colours Powder to give a reinvigorate your clothes.

 Ace for Colours Powder helps remove tough stains and bring coloured garments back to life. A wash will blow off some cobwebs as like my winter items have been stored away for six months in a dark cubicle. 

Nothing feels good when you get your clothes washed and hung up in the wardrobe all ready for winter. 

I love a jumper to keep me cosy in the winter.

3. Comfort first.

For me when thinking about my winter wardrope it is all about comfort and having soft materials. 

I love fluffy socks, fleecy PJs and long cotton coats to keep me warm when it is wet and cold. 

Nothing bits cosy jumpers and giving them life with Ace Colours Powder to make them soft and remove stains is an added bonus. 

All about comfort. 

4. Dye. 

Now, I am quite conscious of what I am buying and not buying new clothing. Therefore a good way to make old clothes feel new is to simply dye them with a different colour. 

It will give that new factor to it and you don't need to buy new clothing win-win. 

5. Sell.

 When sorting out your clothing and changing the summer items over to winter items a good idea is to sieve items you don't really want.

 A great thing to do to earn a few quid is to sell them to someone else that will home them, therefore being more environmentally friendly all round. 

6. Charity shops. 

If you want to buy clothing for the winter then instead fo heading for the fast-fashion check out the local charity shops.

 You will be amazed at the range of quality items they have in charity shops and it saves you money so your purse is happy. 

ACE for Colours Powder.

So I tried out the ACE for Colours Powder and washed some of my favourite winter items.

 Below is my lovely thick and warm winter coat. I love this coat. It did have some stains but found the ACE for Colours Powder helped get rid of the stains and also helped bring back the washed-out colour of the coat so it feels brand new with it's a bright colour. 

What tips do you have to help get your wardrobe reading for the winter? Love to hear your comments in the section below. 

Cheers for reading X

'This post is an entry for the BritMums #ACEWinterRefresh Challenge, sponsored by ACE for Colours Powder, Get help for all kinds of stains with the Ace Stain Helper http://www.acecleanuk.co.uk/
and pick up the range at your nearest Morrison's store or buy online on Amazon'.

8 ways to deal with blogging burnout.

Hey readers,

As a blogger, it can be overwhelming at times. It can be relentless because if you want to be present in the blogging world you have to keep at it and stay up to date. 

There is a lot of things you need to do other than writing blog posts. Yes, I am not a professional blogger but of course, I want people to read my work hence why it is out there in the public domain.

It all takes time as you need to share your work through social media and keeping them social media channels updated so you don't get lost in the noisy blogging world. 

At times it can be relentless and you lose focus on why you are doing the whole blogging business. It can be overwhelming especially when you have other things going on in your life. 

Sometimes, I experience burnout where I have done to much focus on blogging that just needs a break and refocuses on what I am doing as a blogger.

So, here are some tips to help avoid blogger burnout and keep you motivated to carry on blogging. 

1. Time out.

Take time away from blogging and give yourself a chance to clear your head from the noises regarding blogging.

 A change of scenery can really help bring back focus to think about what it is your doing and why. 

2. Organisation. 

Have a calendar and plan what to do on each day so you don't feel overwhelmed. This gives you back control and helps keep things clearer in your mind as to what you are doing. 

3. Delegate.

A key skill as a blogger is to learn that not everything can be done in one. To learn to delegate the less important tasks for another day is something really essential to master as a blogger. Let's face it Rome wasn't built in a day. 

4. No!

It's ok to say no because at the end of the day it is your blog and your choices. If you don't want to do something then don't it is as simple as that.

 I think with time as a blogger you grow with confidence and learn that you have a voice and you can use it. 

Remember at the end of the day it is your blog and you can do whatever you want with it, that is the beauty of blogging.

5. Rountine.

 I am a sucker for a routine because it gives me a rhythm to go about doing my blogging work.  

I always start my week with the goals that I want to do such as write x blog posts a week, sharing the content, using blog linkies and comments, etc.

Then I go on to assign the tasks to specific days so it doesn't overwhelm me. 

I have for me personally having this blog rhythm makes me feel in control as I know what to expect and do on certain days. It almost becomes second nature and it is like my brain is prepared to go forth and crack on. 

6. Offline.

Spending time with people who don't care about blogging gives you that break from constantly thinking about blogging. 

7. The Begining.

If you are finding you feel lost with blogging and not know where to go, go back to the beginning when you started blogging and remind your self why you started and how you felt. 

8. Comparing. 

I know it is natural to compare yourself to others but this is one of the worst things you can do as a blogger.

Remember this is your blogging journey and only you can walk down this road. You can't be on someone else's road as it is there journey and everyone goes to their destination different. 

If your struggling then a good idea is to write down your achievements that you have done as a blogger. Remember slow and steady wins the race. 

What ways have helped you deal with blog burnout if you're a blogger? I love to hear your thoughts in the comment section down below. 

Cheers for reading X  

A TO Z of autumn

Hey readers,

In this post, I am going to celebrate autumn with an A to Z of all things autumnal and if that does not want to fall in love with autumn then I don't know what will!

A -  go collect some acorns cause now is the time to do so in autumn and use them in a beautiful display in the kitchen. 

B - bonfire season is lit during November and get warm outside amongst the burning flames.

C -  autumn is the most colourful season of the year full of a variety of colour from orange to red to yellow to green to name a few.

D - fall food is the business you can get such culinary delights from apple crumble to a full roast to fill your belly with delicious food and make you feel happy. 

E - cooler evenings are for times to grab a jumper but not too cold to hide but still enjoy the outdoors for a walk around.

F - fall is my favourite season and that is all that is needed to be said on this matter!

G - be dazed by autumn golden hues especially when the sunset occurs earlier and earlier.

H - Halloween falls in October where you can be sure to have a spooktacular time.

I - watch out insects out and about.

J - Jack o'latern everywhere pulling faces at the end of October.

K -  kobbly trees along with colour create autumn feel in the woods. 

L - leaves are here and everywhere during autumn and what a lovely treat to walk through them and kick them leaves.

M - maple trees are not far away with the leaves falling around. 

N - November is the final season of autumn.

O  - October is the second month that falls in the season of autumn.

P - pumpkin-spiced everywhere and there is nowhere to hide from the flavour of the season.

Q - nothing quite like curling up on a cold autumn evening under a quilt listening to the rain and the wind battering the bedroom window.

R - raincoat is much needed because the rain falls are hard when it occurs.

S - scarecrows are out protecting the crops.

T - trees beautiful trees even when they lose all their leaves.

U - an umbrella is quite essential during periods of rainfall during autumn.

V - vivid colours of orange, yellow, red and green come together during autumn.

W - woodland is beautiful time to explore during autumn time.

X - Xylophilan meaning one of a tribe of beetles (Xylophili) whose larve live on decayed wood. 

Y - yellow is one of the frequent colours to be found in nature during autumn.

Z - ZZZZ plenty during the cold wet nights where colds occur and sleep is needed.

Do you enjoy autumn? What is your favourite thing about autumn? I love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below. 

Cheers for reading X

My Sunday Photo 13/12/2019

45 Halloween Instagram Captions

Hey readers,

Do you struggle sometimes to put something on the captions of your Instagram photos for your upcoming Halloween pictures? Well, look no further as I have compiled 45 different and fun captions for you to use during the Halloween season on Instagram. 

General Halloween spookery captions.

Creep it real.

#Squadghouls.

If you've got it, haunt it.

Trick or treat yo'self!

Ghouls just wanna have fun.

 Have a spooktacular night.

Basic Witch.

 No tricks, just treats.

 Let the gourd times roll.

Swish swish, witch.

 Send boos.

 Absolutely fa-boo-lous.

 Shake your BOOty.

 Queen of the Screams.

Bow down, witches.

Film quotes. 

“A person should always choose a costume which is in direct contrast to her own personality.”

- Lucy Van Pelt, It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.

“It's all just a bunch of hocus pocus!”

- Max, Hocus Pocus.

"Double, double toil and trouble; fire burn and cauldron bubble." - William Shakespeare. 

"Have you come to sing pumpkin carols?" - It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.

"Magic is really very simple, all you've got to do is want something and then let yourself have it."  - Halloeentown, Aggie Cromwell.

"It's all just a bunch of hocus pocus!" - Hocus Pocus.

"Being normal is vastly overrated." - Halloweentown.

"I am the ghost with the most, babe." - Bettlejuice.

"I'm a mouse, duh!" - Mean Girls. 

"Wanna Play?" - Child Play.

"It's Halloween; everyone's entitled to one good scare." - Halloween.

"We've all got both light and dark inside us..." - Harry Potter.

"It's showtime." - Beetlejuice.

"I am so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers." - Anne of Greengables.

"There's only 365 days left of Halloween!" - The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Have a  good cackle with these Halloween puns!

"Mummy of the year."

"Happy Howl-oween."

"Give 'em pumpkin to talk about."

"Hello, gourd-geous."

"Eat, drink and be scary."

"Life is gourd."

"Lift your spirits!"

"Too cute to spook."

"Howl you doin'?"

"Oh my gourd!"

"Trick or tequila."

"Come as you aren't."

"A scare is born."

"Hallow-queen."

"Don't be a jerk-o-lantern."

Whatever you do have a skele-ton fun this Halloween.

Cheers for reading X 

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