tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86705198306735456632024-03-05T20:32:59.803+00:00Peonies and PrettiesLifestyle blog with party planning, money saving, beauty, fashion and more. Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717507440605427373noreply@blogger.comBlogger96125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8670519830673545663.post-6178418067038011762019-07-01T18:00:00.000+01:002019-07-01T18:00:00.141+01:00Wedding Shoes Love List <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Before I got engaged I never realised how difficult it is to find a nice pair of wedding shoes! I mean we are inundated with beautiful wedding dresses why wouldn't there be the shoes to match? So I scoured the internet and put together a list of my faves!<br />
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I found twelve pairs that I loved; some of them are dream weddings shoes and some of them are a bit more affordable. There's something for everyone so hopefully it'll make shopping for wedding shoes that bit easier.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://www.emmylondon.com/products/meadow-ivory?variant=3707779121192">Emmy London Meadow Ivory</a>, £695 <a href="https://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_606891869"></span>Dune Mrs Ivory Satin Sandals<span id="goog_606891870"></span></a></span><span style="font-size: small;">, £120<br /><a href="https://charlottemills.com/products/new-meghan">Charlotte Mills Meghan Pearl</a>, £250 <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/2NmB">Badgley Mischka Fiorenza Sandals</a>, £299</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2Ymu9wo">Betsey Johnson Leah Flats</a>, £90 <a href="https://www.laceandfavour.com/shoes/wedding-shoes/harriet-wilde-sahara-ivory-satin-two-piece-bridal-court-shoes">Harriet Wilde Satin Bridal Court</a>, £200<br /><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/5dyh">Steve Madden Carrson Block Heels</a>, £86 <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/5dxq">White Barely There Heels</a>, £20</span></td></tr>
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Matalan have just released a wedding range and it doesn't disappoint; from bridal swimsuits, to wedding gifts there is so much to choose from. Even better than that it’s totally affordable; with prices starting at £3! So wherever you are in your planning process, or even if you know someone who is getting married it is definitely worth a look.<br />
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I know with my wedding fast approaching there will definitely be a few things I'll be getting!<br />
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717507440605427373noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8670519830673545663.post-68380669435044010072018-10-10T18:00:00.000+01:002018-10-21T14:19:08.774+01:00Should I Get Wedding Insurance?<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<b>What Is Wedding Insurance?</b></div>
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To be totally honest before getting engaged I really didn't know much about wedding insurance. I mean really it's common sense; you spend a lot on a wedding so it makes sense to have it insured. It can really be a bit of a minefield working out what is included, what isn't and whether you need it or not.<br />
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Wedding insurance usually covers venue and supplier failure and important people falling ill.</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Whilst it's not compulsory I really do think it's something you should definitely have. Once I had booked the venue and photographer it was the next thing I did; for me there was no doubt in my mind that it was really important to have. I definitely didn't want to risk not having it.</span><br />
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You can buy it two years in advance and the earlier you buy it the better as it'll mean you're covered if something goes wrong before the big day. </div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">I love a finding a bargain and wedding insurance was no different. When finding your insurance it's important that you find a policy that completely covers the value of your wedding even if you have to pay a bit more. Wedding insurance isn't on the main insurance comparison sites so you have to shop around a bit more. </span><a href="https://www.compareweddinginsurance.org.uk/" style="text-align: justify;">CompareWeddingInsurance.org.uk</a><span style="text-align: justify;"> is a good place to start but it excludes several larger insurers such as John Lewis so you will still need to a bit of research to get the best deal.</span><br />
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Chances are you've seen the TV show, lots of excitable brides trying on beautiful dresses until they find the 'one' and burst into tears. If only it was that simple. When I got engaged I was sure I knew what I wanted; with my Pinterest board full of dress ideas I was sure it would be a simple task. It wasn't. Around 20 dresses down and I really don't feel that much closer to finding the 'one'. No one ever talks about the struggle to find their dress, I've heard so many positive stories about how they just 'knew' when they tried it on but no stories of how stressful it can be. So I've decided to document my experience of finding my wedding dress.<br />
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Strapless? Sleeves? Princess? Mermaid? Ivory? Blush? The options when it comes to wedding dresses are endless, there is so much to choose from! When my mum got married a family member made her dress, but now dresses can take 7 months to come in and then there's the alterations. It isn't a simple task! Whilst I thought I knew what I wanted I was willing to try on other styles to see if they surprised me and I ending up liking them; which just makes it even more difficult when trying to decide which dress I love.</div>
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There is so much pressure on finding the dress and having this amazing experience. I was so fixated on finding my dress that it wasn't fun anymore, I just felt overwhelmed. I couldn't relax and it was starting to feel more like a chore. So I have taken a step back and tried to figure out why I am finding it so hard.<br />
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I've been to some amazing wedding dress shops, and tried on some beautiful dresses but for me it is stressful. I don't know if I'm being too picky and pining over a dress that doesn't exist. I know I can be quite an indecisive person which probably isn't helping<br />
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After deciding how much you want to spend you need to decide who you want to invite. Your <a href="https://www.peoniesandpretties.com/2018/07/creating-wedding-budget.html" target="_blank">budget </a>may determine whether you have a smaller wedding or a bigger one. When choosing who to invite we made a list of all the people we couldn't imagine not being there, and then a list of people that we'd love to come if we could afford it. This meant we had a minimum number and a max, which made it easier when we were looking at venues.<br />
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My wedding planner has a section for the guest list and it's divided into the bride's guest and the grooms. This meant we could check our guest numbers were fairly even, after all it's both of our weddings! For us we decided that we didn't want to do evening guests, but that is definitely something you need to consider if you have more people that you want to invite than you can afford.</div>
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We started with our parents, grandparents, siblings and their partners/children followed by our aunts, uncles and cousins. Luke doesn't really have a big immediate family whereas I do, so when creating our initial list that was something we had to consider as we didn't want it to be all my family and barley any of his.<br />
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Due to Luke not having such a big immediate family we choose to invite more distant relatives, such as second cousins. When deciding on distant family it's important to decide how distant you want to go, as there may be friends you'd rather invite as you see them more often. If you have family you're in touch with or see regularly that's a good place to start.<br />
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We started with our closest friends, then considered school friends, university friends, neighbors and people we don't not see as often. Think about who would make a good addition to your day. You could always invite some of them as evening guests if your guest list is getting too big.<br />
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<b><br /></b>Do you want to do plus ones? This definitely needs a lot of consideration as it can really increase your numbers. We decided to invite plus ones for people that had been in a relationship for 6 months or longer. It's a good idea to create a rule so you have a cut off point.<br />
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We have a lot of family friends so this was something we really had to consider when putting together our guest list as we wanted a lot of them there. They therefore made up quite a large proportion of our guest list. This may not be the same for everyone though and it depends completely on your family.<br />
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Whether you are going to invite children or not can really determine the dynamic of the wedding. Do you want a family wedding? Or a more formal adult event. We have young children in our immediate family so for us it was always going to a child friendly wedding. </div>
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Just because you invite 60 people doesn't mean 60 people will actually be able to come. Obviously sending save the dates out well in advance the wedding will increase the chances but still it doesn't guarantee every guest that you invite will be able to make it. Therefore it's a good idea to give yourself 10% 'regrets' element, this is especially important if your venue has a minimum capacity. You also need to consider that you may receive responses via text, phone call,email or post so put together a spreadsheet where you can keep track of who can or can't come. </div>
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When you first get engaged it can be really overwhelming and hard to know where to start. Between choosing the venue, deciding on flowers and buying your dress there is so much to consider. Before any of this you need to decide on your budget. With the average cost of a wedding in the UK being an incredible £25,000 there is a lot to think about!<br />
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Creating a budget is so important as it means when you are looking at venues or flowers you know how much you have budgeted for that and so how much you have to spend. No one wants to get into debt because they have got carried away and spent more than they can afford on the venue. Deciding on the budget will also help you narrow down the type of venues you are looking at, as some may be completely out of your price range. The budget can also help you to determine the size of the wedding, so it is important that you decide on it before deciding on your guest list; for example a smaller budget may mean a more intimate affair.</div>
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When putting together the budget it is important to be realistic, and prioritise what is really important to you (where your want to spend your money and where you want to save). It may be really important to you that you have a lot of flowers, or a big cake. Or maybe, having the best food is what you really care about. For everyone it is different, for example I'm really not that interested in spending £400 on a cake, it just doesn't seem worth it to me! But for somebody else, that may not be a place where they want to compromise.</div>
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It is also important to look out how much you can afford to pay, so look at how much income is and how much your outgoings are and see how much you are able to put aside. Most people book their weddings two years in advance and so are able to pay for things over time. It's a good idea to set up a savings account when you get engaged and pay in monthly so that when you need to pay for things you are prepared.</div>
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Most blog planners have a section for a budget but it can also be really helpful to put together an excel spreadsheet. Break the wedding down into all of the different categories and then decide how much you want to spend on each of them. It's a good idea to look up how much the average is for each category so you can set a realistic budget that'll you actually be able to stick to. </div>
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I am planning for our wedding to come in at under half of the national average. In order for me to come up with this number I looked at all of the different catergories; where I could cut costs and decided what was important to me.<br />
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With Wedding season in full swing, chances are you have a bride to be in your life, what better time to put together a little gift guide of thoughtful and helpful gifts for you to treat them to. Whether they are newly engaged or the soon to be married there is something on this list for them! I recently got engaged so this is also a kind of wish list for me too as I start the stressful yet exciting process of planning our wedding. </div>
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1. Kate Spade's bridal gift selection is amazing and this <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/NkpQ" target="_blank">tumbler</a> is adorable. This is something I actually already own and I love! It was one of the first things I bought when I got engaged, and it's perfect for all the cold drinks this Summer. In fact I think it's making me drink more and that's definitely a plus!</div>
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2. Busy B is a fantastic brand if you want to get organised, they have so much to offer and their <a href="https://busyb.co.uk/products/wedding-planning" target="_blank">wedding selection</a> is no different! This little <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/LTEn" target="_blank">notebook</a> is handbag sized and so is great for taking on the go. This would make a beautiful little addition to any brides wedding planning. Also how gorgeous is the white and gold?</div>
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3. Trinket dishes are essential for keeping your ring safe and sparkly. I don't know about you but I hate taking my ring off but sometimes I have to when I'm cleaning or cooking so having little dishes like this are really good at making sure it doesn't get lost whilst. I love this little <a href="https://amzn.to/2Mujo4K" target="_blank">dish</a> and really you can never have enough of them! </div>
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4. Every bride loves eagerly counting down till their big day, so this <a href="https://amzn.to/2yMQURN" target="_blank">white and gold countdown </a>plaque from Sass and Belle is perfect and at £3.50 it's a bargain. I received this in my <a href="https://www.blushingbridebox.com/" target="_blank">Blushing Bride Box</a> and I can't wait too book the date, and start counting down till our wedding. There will be a review on the box coming soon!</div>
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5. Essie has bought out a gorgeous range of <a href="https://www.essie.com/nail-polish/whats-new/gel-couture-wedding-collection-by-reem-acra" target="_blank">bridal polishes</a> this year and what bride to be doesn't love having pretty nails to show of their gorgeous ring? I absolutely love the range they bought out this year, there are so many beautiful shades from pretty blues and pinks to a glittery copper. </div>
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Luke proposed whilst we were away on holiday with my family. We had spent the morning relaxing by the pool, the weather was amazing and we were definitely taking advantage of it. As I sat there reading my book Luke asked if I wanted to go for a walk, which wasn't particularly out of nowhere since the gardens were beautiful, and we had done it a few days before. We walked through the gardens until we reached the bridge and that's when Luke asked me to marry him. </div>
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I was so surprised that I don't even remember saying yes. I just couldn't believe that it had happened. We were engaged! It definitely took a few hours to sink in. We walked back and told my family and than rang everyone else to tell them before getting a glass of champagne to celebrate! I am so excited to start planning our wedding. Definitely look out for more about wedding blog posts, as I have so many ideas that I'm excited to write about.</div>
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Tomorrow I will be turning 23, to be honest it feels like it was yesterday that I was turning 18 and finally becoming an 'adult' so I can't believe it's my 23rd Birthday tomorrow. Whilst I think the last 5 years have been the most important in terms of learning new things, there are so many things I've learnt over the last 23 years that have really made me who I am today.<br />
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7. Don't try to be someone you're not. Be yourself and don't care what other people think, life is too short ( I haven't quite got there with this one, but I'm trying!)<br />
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8. It's okay to make mistakes. Accept that you made them, learn from them and move on. I mean who doesn't make mistakes?! No one is perfect; even if you think they are!<br />
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10. Prioritise your well-being. It's okay to put yourself first sometimes and always look after both your physical and mental health.<br />
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11. Don't spend all your money just because you can. Whilst it may be great at the time having a ton of new clothes and Prosecco for days, they are things you'll benefit from in the moment and then they'll be gone. Save a little each month and you'll appreciate it later on.<br />
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12. Everything happens for a reason. This is so cliche, but you learn so much from your experiences both good and bad so it is really important that you have them.<br />
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14. Music is the answer to so many problems. Stressed? Music. Sad? Music. Happy? Sing along to music. It really can help your mood, whether you're sad or celebrating.<br />
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15. University isn't everything. I always thought I had to go to University, and whilst I loved it, and really wish I had graduated, it really isn't the end of the world (which is definitely how it seemed at the time!)<br />
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20. Not everyone's success is the same. Since everyone has different goals, and dreams it's impossible to define what being successful actually means. As long as you are trying your hardest, and working towards your goals that's all that matters.<br />
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I'm sure in the next few years I will continue to learn so much more, with so many exciting things ahead how can I not? What important life lessons have you learnt?Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717507440605427373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8670519830673545663.post-63131021021222347042018-04-11T16:00:00.000+01:002018-04-17T12:23:47.438+01:00Getting Motivated & Finding Your Niche?<div style="text-align: left;">
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I want to write about what I enjoy and what I am passionate about. <span style="font-family: inherit;">I am </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">really dedicated to saving money, if you know me in person you know I’m always talking about ways to cut costs and stick to budget. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">I love to get good deals on high end products and I don’t think you</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">need to spend a lot to</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> live a luxurious life. I love to throw parties, from the planning, to finding the supplies and creating the decorations. Party planning is my thing. </span></div>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Set yourself one goal, it is very easy to get overwhelmed when you feel like you have lot you you want to achieve. By limiting your focus it will be easier to motivate yourself. </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Get excited about your achieving your goal, this can be done by finding inspiration and building on that. Talk to people about it, and visualize yourself achieving your goal. </li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Start small, it's really important that what you are aiming towards is realistic.So set goals that are easily achievable to start with.</li>
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3. <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/christmas/twilight-0" target="_blank">Twilight Naked Shower Gel</a>, £9.75</div>
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This sweet tonka, ylang ylang, Benzoin and lavender shower gel is perfect for getting you relaxed and ready for bed. This shower gel is perfect if you struggling with getting to sleep as it is really calming. These shower gels are <b>nothing</b> like soap at all, and simply are a shower gel without the bottle, meaning they much more moisturising than a solid soap.</div>
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4. <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/christmas/santas-christmas-0" target="_blank">Santa's Christmas Naked Shower Cream</a>, £10.75</div>
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Sweet and spicy this 'naked' shower cream is fantastic at revitalising your skin. The cinnamon infusion is warming whilst the cocoa butter is great for moisturising and the coffee energising. This one smells like cola. Due to the 'naked' formula no product will be wasted at the bottom of the bottle.</div>
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5. <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/christmas/rose-jam-0" target="_blank">Rose Jam Naked Shower Gel</a>, £10.75</div>
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The 'naked' version of rose jam. Turkish rose and argan oil gives this shower gel a soft floral fragrance whilst sicilian lemon oil and fresh goji berry is refreshing.<br />
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6. <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/christmas/berry-berry-christmas-0" target="_blank">Berry Berry Christmas Naked Shower Gel</a>, £11.75<br />
With cranberry infusion and blueberry this 'naked' shower gel will leave you feeling refreshed,whilst the sweet orange will uplift you. The lustre adds a festive touch.<br />
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7. <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/shower-gels-jellies/snow-fairy" target="_blank">Snow Fairy Shower Gel</a>, £4.25<br />
Who hasn't heard of Snow Fairy?! This sweet and sparkly shower gel is loved by many. Creamy, softening and sweet this shower gel really is a fairytale.<br />
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This uplifting shower gel is perfect for a fresh start. It has vine leaf infusion to soothe and condition whilst the fresh grape juice brightens and cleanses.<br />
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9. <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/shower-gels-jellies/twilight" target="_blank">Twilight Shower Gel</a>, £4.95</div>
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This sweet tonka, ylang ylang, Benzoin and lavender shower gel is perfect for getting you relaxed and ready for bed. This shower gel is perfect if you struggling with getting to sleep as it is really calming.<br />
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10. <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/christmas/santas-christmas" target="_blank">Santa's Christmas Shower Cream</a>, £5.50<br />
Sweet and spicy this shower cream is fantastic at revitalising your skin. The cinnamon infusion is warming whilst the cocoa butter is great for moisturising and the coffee energising. This one smells like cola. </div>
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11. <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/christmas/rose-jam" target="_blank">Rose Jam Shower Gel</a>, £5.50<br />
Turkish rose and argan oil gives this shower gel a soft floral fragrance whilst sicilian lemon oil and fresh goji berry is refreshing.<br />
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12. <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/christmas/berry-berry-christmas" target="_blank">Berry Berry Christmas Shower Gel</a>, £5.95<br />
With cranberry infusion and blueberry this shower gel will leave you feeling refreshed,whilst the sweet orange will uplift you. The lustre adds a festive touch.<br />
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13. <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/shower-gels-jellies/snowman" target="_blank">Snowman Shower Jelly</a>, £4.50<br />
This adorable little snowman is fruity and fresh. Buchu, bergamot and Sicilian lemon oils are sweet and refreshing whilst the carrageenan seaweed is moisturising.<br />
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14. <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/shower-gels-jellies/santas-belly" target="_blank">Santa's Belly Shower Jelly</a>, £4.75</div>
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Sweet and fruity with bergamot oil, rose absolute and uplifting neroli this shower jelly has a crisp apple scent. It also has tons of little stars and glitter running through it.<br />
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15. <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/christmas/snow-fairy" target="_blank">Snow Fairy Fun</a>, £6.25</div>
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This Fun has the well-loved snow fairy scent. Fun is great because there are so many options.You can crumble under running water, lather up for a sweet body wash or create whatever your heart desires.<br />
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16. <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/christmas/candy-cane-roulade" target="_blank">Candy Cane Roulade Shower Smoothie</a>, £6.95<br />
This creamy fresh minty shower smoothie has cocoa butter, soya milk and almond oil which leaves your skin soft. Whilst the cedarwood and cyrus is relaxing and toning.</div>
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17. <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/soaps/butterbear" target="_blank">Butterbear Wash Card</a>, £2.00<br />
This wash card has the comforting scent of ylang ylang and musk. Wet this wash card and rub between your hands to create sweet lathers, which will leave you feeling refreshed.<br />
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18. <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/christmas/snow-fairy-0" target="_blank">Snow Fairy Naked Body Conditioner</a>, £8.25<br />
This 'naked' body conditioner has the snow fairy scent and is soft and buttery leaving your skin feeling soft and hydrated. Simply apply and rinse off before leaving shower.<br />
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19. <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/christmas/christingle" target="_blank">Christingle Naked Body Conditioner</a>, £9.75</div>
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With peppermint and menthol this creamy body conditioner leaves your skin tingling and fresh. The invigorating spearmint and grapefruit give both a citrus and mint burst.<br />
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20. <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/christmas/bucks-fizz-0" target="_blank">Bucks Fizz Naked Body Conditioner</a>, £8.75</div>
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In a similiar scent to <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/christmas/bubbly-0" target="_blank">bubbly</a> this 'naked' body conditioner will give you a morning boost. Fresh grapefruit, brazillian orange oil, kalahari melon oils and cognac oil are refreshing and festive.<br />
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21. <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/christmas/once-upon-time" target="_blank">Once Upon A Time Naked Body Lotion</a>, £7.95</div>
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This naked body lotion has apple oil, lemon oil and grapefruit oil infused leaving it fruity and fresh. It'll leave your skin feeling soothed and super soft.<br />
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22. <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/christmas/snow-fairy-1" target="_blank">Snow Fairy Body Conditioner</a>, £8.50</div>
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In the sweet Snow Fairy scent this body conditioner is soft and buttery leaving your skin feeling soft and hydrated. Simply apply and rinse off before leaving shower.<br />
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23. <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/shower-moisturisers/christingle" target="_blank">Christingle Body Conditioner</a>, £9.95<br />
With peppermint and menthol this creamy body conditioner leaves your skin tingling and fresh. The invigorating spearmint and grapefruit give both a citrus and mint burst.<br />
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24. <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/christmas/bucks-fizz" target="_blank">Bucks Fizz Body Conditioner</a>, £8.95<br />
In a similiar scent to <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/christmas/bubbly-0" target="_blank">bubbly</a> this body conditioner will give you a morning boost. Fresh grapefruit, brazillian orange oil, kalahari melon oils and cognac oil are refreshing and festive.<br />
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25. <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/christmas/once-upon-time-0" target="_blank">Once Upon A Time Body Lotion</a>, £7.95<br />
This lotion has apple oil, lemon oil and grapefruit oil infused leaving it fruity and fresh. It'll leave your skin feeling soothed and super soft.</div>
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I hope this was helpful,and made it easier for you to decide which of shower products is for you. Look out for my final post about everything else Lush has brought this festive season. From soaps and scrubs to bath oils, there are so many new products to be excited about.</div>
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Lush have really stepped it up with their Christmas Collection this year; from bubble bars to shower jellies the selection is endless. As there are so many new products it can be hard to know where to start. To make it easier I've put together 3 blog posts; one for bath bombs, one for shower gels and one for everything else. So whatever you are looking for you'll be able to find the product perfect for you!</div>
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Here are the bath bombs, bubbleroons, bath melts and bubble bars that Lush has brought out this year; from sweet scents to spicy there is one for everyone!</div>
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1. <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/christmas/plum-snow" target="_blank">Plum Snow Bubble Bar</a>, £5.95</div>
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Crumble this beautiful purple bubble bar under running water for hundreds of bubbles that smell of juicy plum and Sicilian mandarin. This one is great if you love the scent on Plum Rain.</div>
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2. <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/bath-bombs/shoot-stars-0" target="_blank">Shoot For The Stars Bath Bomb</a>, £4.50</div>
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This honey, Brazilian orange and bergamot scented bath bomb leaves your bath beautifully sparkling with gold glitter. If you love Honey I Washed The Kids you'll love this one!</div>
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3.<a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/bath-bombs/luxury-lush-pud" target="_blank"> Luxury Lush Pud Bath Bomb</a>, £4.50</div>
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An oldie but goodie! This vibrant bath bomb has the calming scent of lavender and warm tonka. Perfect to help you relax. This bath bomb is great if you like the twilight scent.</div>
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4. <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/christmas/christmas-sweater" target="_blank">Christmas Sweater Bath Bomb</a>, £4.50</div>
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This cute Christmas sweater bath bomb is hot and spicy. This slow fizzing bath bomb is perfect for relaxing tired muscles after a long day Christmas shopping. </div>
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5. <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/christmas/thundersnow" target="_blank">Thundersnow Bath Bomb</a>, £4.50</div>
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This bath bomb creates a beautiful blue bath with the soft scent of peppermint and <a href="https://uk.lush.com/ingredients/colombian-cocoa-absolute" target="_blank">cocoa absolute</a>. Since the scent is mild this bath bomb is perfect for just about anyone.</div>
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6. <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/bath-bombs/never-mind-ballistics" target="_blank">Never Mind The Ballistics Bath Bomb</a>, £4.50</div>
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The fresh scent of lime and wild orange means this bath bomb will lift your spirits whilst also leaving your skin silky soft. It also creates a beautiful mixture of oranges and pinks as it fizzes.</div>
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7. <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/christmas/man-moon" target="_blank">Man In The Moon Bubble Bar</a>, £5.95</div>
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As you crumble this bubble bar under running water it gold lustre leaves the bath sparkling. The sweet lime and neroli oils scent is uplifting whilst the cocoa butter is moisturising.</div>
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8. <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/bubble-bars/christmas-eve" target="_blank">Christmas Eve Bubble Bar</a>, £3.95</div>
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<a href="https://uk.lush.com/ingredients/ylang-ylang-oil" target="_blank">Ylang Ylang oil</a> and <a href="https://uk.lush.com/ingredients/jasmine-absolute" target="_blank">Jasmine absolute</a> create a indulgent scented bubble bar which turns the water a beautiful blue with hundreds of bubbles. </div>
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9. <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/christmas/sherbet-dip" target="_blank">Sherbet Dip Bath Bomb</a>, £3.75</div>
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Sweet and fresh this bath bomb offers an uplifting mix of citrus oils; the grapefruit oil is energising, whilst the lime oil is protecting and the sicilian lemon oil is cleansing. This sweet scent is quite strong and so may not be for everyone. </div>
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10. <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/bubble-bars/my-two-front-teeth" target="_blank">My Two Front Teeth Bubble Bar</a>, £3.95</div>
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A calming bubble bar with lavender, vanilla and <a href="https://uk.lush.com/ingredients/tonka-absolute">tonka absolute</a> you'll be relaxed in no time. The lavender is calming whilst the vanilla is sweet and comforting; perfect after a long day!</div>
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11. <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/christmas/christmas-cracker" target="_blank">Christmas Cracker Bubble Bar</a>, £5.95</div>
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This bright bubble bar has a citrus scent which is refreshing and uplifting; with <a href="https://uk.lush.com/ingredients/lemon-myrtle-oil">lemon myrtle oil</a> and lime essentials oils. Popping candy gives your bath a 'bang'.</div>
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12. <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/christmas/butterbear-0" target="_blank">Butterbear Bath Bomb</a>, £2.50</div>
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This sweet and comforting bath bomb infuses your bath with a warm vanilla scent whilst softening your skin with cocoa butter; which is great for dry or sensitive skin.</div>
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13. <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/bubble-bars/snowman" target="_blank">The Snowman Bubbleroon</a>, £4.25</div>
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How cute is this snowman bubbleroon?! The mix of <a href="https://uk.lush.com/ingredients/sicilian-lemon-oil">sicilian lemon oil</a> and lemon myrtle oils are refreshing and will lift your mood. Whilst the Cocoa and Shea butter will keep your skin moisturised during the cold winter.</div>
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14. <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/luxury-bath-oils/snow-angel-0" target="_blank">Snow Angel Bath Melt</a>, £4.50</div>
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This beautiful bath melt fills your bath with a white foam followed by golden glitter. With cocoa butter it moisturies your skin, and <a href="https://uk.lush.com/ingredients/benzoin-resinoid-0" target="_blank">benzoin</a> it eases aching muscles. </div>
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15. <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/luxury-bath-oils/star-light-star-bright" target="_blank">Star Light Star Bright Bath Melt</a>, £4.25</div>
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This shimmery silver bath melt, will leave your bath with beautiful pink, blue and lilac waters. The Chinese ginger and lime oils are refreshing whilst the <a href="https://uk.lush.com/ingredients/murumuru-butter" target="_blank">Murumuru butter</a> moisurises. If you're not a glitter addict this one may not be for you!</div>
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16. <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/bath-bombs/golden-wonder" target="_blank">Golden Wonder Bath Bomb</a>, £4.50</div>
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This sweet orange and lime oil bath bomb offers both a sweet and warming scent. <a href="https://uk.lush.com/ingredients/cognac-oil" target="_blank">Cognac oil</a> and sparkly lustre bring beautiful golden wonder to your bath. </div>
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17. <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/christmas/snow-fairy-3" target="_blank">Snow Fairy Jelly Bomb</a>, £4.95</div>
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One of the many products with the Snow Fairy scent, this jelly bomb is both a bath bomb and a shower gel (this one may not be for everyone as it is slightly out there!).</div>
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18. <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/bubble-bars/magic-wand" target="_blank">Magic Wand Reusable Bubble Bar</a>, £5.95</div>
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Swirl this wand in your bath and you will be graced with beautiful pink water and sweet bubbles. This bubble bar can be used up to 10 times making it a bargain at only £5.95!</div>
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19. <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/bubble-bars/magic-christmas" target="_blank">The Magic Of Christmas Reusable Bubble Bar</a>, £5.95</div>
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Cinnamon leaf and cloves are warming, stimulate the skin and boost circulation; the almond oil is sweet and softening. This spicy and sweet bubble bar truly smells of Christmas. </div>
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20. <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/christmas/giant-golden-wonder" target="_blank">Giant Golden Wonder Bath Bomb</a>, £12.95</div>
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This giant version of golden wonder, this bath bomb is big! This giant bath can take up to 10 minutes to dissolve. Definitely one for bath bomb lovers (with a lot of time on their hands!).</div>
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21. <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/christmas/candy-mountain" target="_blank">Candy Mountain Bubble Bar</a>, £3.25</div>
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This beautiful pink and white bubble bar leaves your bath smelling of sweet vanilla and leaves your skin incredibly soft. A small piece of this bar creates a ton of bubbles!</div>
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I hope you find this helpful and it makes shopping at Lush this festive season a little less overwhelming! Look out for my posts on Lush's other Christmas products if you're intrigued by what else they have to offer.</div>
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Struggling to decide what to get a Secret Santa? Or simply have a small budget this festive season. It can be really difficult to figure out what to buy the people in your life. </div>
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My favourite places to shop for Christmas gifts are: Matalan and Boots. Both offer <a href="https://www.quidco.com/user/4275131/2534552/">cashback</a> and have a wide selection of gifts to choose from. So whoever you are shopping for they'll be something for you. They also both offer Click and Collect with no minimum spend, which is great if you don't want to pay delivery.</div>
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717507440605427373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8670519830673545663.post-48761255663269546472017-09-24T10:00:00.000+01:002017-09-28T23:58:37.701+01:00Autumn Fashion Inspiration 2017<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I can't believe it's already Autumn, and time for another fashion inspiration post. Since my Spring post I've been loving embroidery and as you can see there is still elements of that in this selection. I've really been loving Chenille sweaters this season, they come in so many colours, and are so soft and cosy that they are perfect for the colder weather ahead!</div>
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Chenille Sweater - £19.99, <a href="https://www.pullandbear.com/gb/woman/clothing/most-wanted/chenille-sweater-with-slits-c1030076505p500322048.html#504" target="_blank">Pull & Bear</a></div>
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Monochrome Scarf - £6.00, <a href="https://m.primark.com/en/product/monochrome-scarf,R35397149673413" target="_blank">Primark</a> </div>
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Holly Embroidery Winged Tote - £24.00, <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/iSeL" target="_blank">Boohoo</a></div>
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Bella Flare Sleeve Applique Lace Shirt - £22.00, <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/iSd0" target="_blank">Boohoo</a></div>
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Burgundy Embossed Mini Skirt - £19.99, <a href="http://www.newlook.com/uk/womens/clothing/skirts/burgundy-embossed-velvet-mini-skirt/p/543386367?comp=Browse" target="_blank">New Look</a></div>
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Taylor Flat Thigh High Boot - £35.00, <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/iSde" target="_blank">Boohoo</a></div>
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717507440605427373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8670519830673545663.post-64012375178081887622017-09-22T18:00:00.000+01:002017-09-23T13:51:32.498+01:00Feeding 2 For £25? Meal Plan & Shopping List!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Living on a budget isn't always easy, and one of the places where you can really cut costs is your weekly food shop. My boyfriend and I eat most foods, although I do try to avoid dairy where possible due to my lactose intolerance. That being said we aim to eat a healthy diet on a budget, and only spend £25 a week on food.<br />
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When it comes to saving on your food shop; the most important step is to make sure you have a food plan and don't go shopping without a list! By doing this you ensure that you will not overspend and will only buy what you actually need. We like to scroll through <a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/peoniespretties/recipes/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> and pull out any recipes that we want to make that week, we also like to look through the freezer and cupboards to see what we have that we can use in the coming week.<br />
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This is my meal plan for the week starting Monday 18th September. When planning the meals we like to make sure we have a mix which have both meat and are vegetarian so we can have variety. It is also cheaper to introduce vegetable based meals into the food plan a few times a week. This week was quite a typical week for us as we didn't have much going on. Since some of the meals have ingredients that have come from the freezer or cupboard they will not be on the shopping list.<br />
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The total for this weeks shop was £22.81, which left us with a few pounds to pick up any reduced items we came across so that these could then be frozen for the following weeks. Also many of the things we bought this week actually make more than just portions so we are able to freeze them, and have them next week; for example the tuna pasta bake.<br />
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717507440605427373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8670519830673545663.post-72104369502563608902017-08-27T10:00:00.000+01:002017-08-27T10:00:06.970+01:00Where do I hope to be in 5 years?<div style="text-align: center;">
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Following on from my <a href="http://www.peoniesandpretties.com/2017/04/how-have-i-changed-over-last-5-years.html">post</a> about how I've changed in the last 5 years I thought I'd do one about where I hope to be in 5 years.</div>
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Be a stronger happier person. Right now I'm not in the best place and in 5 years I hope to be somewhere where I feel like I'm in control, and I'm happy. I'm not expecting it to be easy but I definitely want to be in a better place than where I am now.</div>
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I hope that I'm doing a job that I love. I would love to plan weddings, not super expensive luxury weddings but gorgeous weddings on a budget. I don't think you need to spend a ton of money to have a wedding that looks beautiful and luxurious. I would also love to be working for myself, that's the dream!</div>
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I hope to be married. This is something my boyfriend and I talk about a lot, in October we will have been together for 4 years. I hope in 5 years we will be married. I can't imagine a future without him, he is truly my best friend. </div>
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I hope to be surrounded by a good group of people. Right now I'm in a place where I don't have many friends around me and it can be incredibly lonely. In five years I hope that I have made some great friends, that will play a long term role in my life. </div>
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I hope to own a house. Renting is pretty much throwing money away and paying someone else's mortgage so I hope that either I own my own house or I'm paying rent towards my parents who own a house for me. I would love to be able to do whatever I want to a house and not need permission! Being a renter it drives me crazy that I can't just paint walls whenever I want.</div>
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So that's where I want to be, nothing crazy. I just want to be living a happier, healthier life.</div>
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717507440605427373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8670519830673545663.post-25374447596871367492017-07-30T10:00:00.000+01:002017-07-30T10:00:19.191+01:00How have I changed over the last 5 years?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Five years ago I had just turned 17, I was in my first year of college. I had literally no idea what I was doing, and to be honest I still don't. I was surrounded by some really good people that sadly I'm no longer in contact with. I was very naive and my view of the world was very uninformed.</div>
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In Febuary 2013 I travelled to The Gambia. It was a really eye-opening experience and I saw the world in a new light. I got to try new foods, visit new places and spend time with people that I had never met before. Back in October 2013 my life took a turn, and I went through an experience that I wouldn't wish on anyone. It is only now that I have actually been able to come to terms with what happened and the effect that it has had on my life since.</div>
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I become extremely vigilant and scared of the world. I've struggled to trust anyone and closed myself off to the people around me. My confidence dropped and it left me feeling like I wasn't able to achieve anything that I wanted to. Even the simplest tasks became impossible.</div>
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Not long after that I started dating my current boyfriend, Luke. He through out everything has been my main supporter. I'm so grateful for him being there for me when I was unable to talk; as well as when I was ready to. We have now been together for almost 4 years and I'm excited to see what the future has in store for us.</div>
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Now, I feel like I've learnt a hell of a lot since then and it's been a roller coaster. Only now do I feel like I am in a place where I can work towards the future. In the last few months I have started regular attending Church which is something that I have really come to enjoy and it gives me a sense of comfort. I am also hoping to start therapy to help me work towards rebuilding my confidence. I am determined to not let that horrible experience not determine who I am or my future.</div>
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The last five years have very difficult at times but also full of amazing memories. I'm excited to see what the next five years bring!</div>
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With the warmer weather approaching it only seemed right to get some new Summery clothes and where better than Primark? I have loved Primark since I was a young teen and they are definitely still my favourite when it comes fun seasonal fashion pieces.I went into Primark hoping to find new tops or shirts, new sandals and hopefully some new swimwear. They didn't disappoint.<br />
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I've noticed recently that embroidery has really been in style whether it be shirts or jeans and I think it's gorgeous. So when I came across this black and white Gingham vest-style top with pink embroidery I was in love. It's definitely the kind of top I can dress up or down. It costs £8. I also fell in love with this white flute shirt, with rose embroidery. Whilst it's not something I would normally buy I thought the design was absolutely beautiful and definitely something I could see myself wearing; for £10 it was a bargain too!<br />
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Next on my list was new swimwear. I really struggle to find swimwear that I love and that fits me well but when I saw this bikini I fell in love with the pattern. A lot of the Primark bikinis come in lots of different styles within the same pattern so you have the option to mix and match styles for your body type. After trying on multiple styles I decided on the Ruffle top with the bottoms with cut-outs.The top was £6, and the bottoms £4. I was unable to find any sandals that I liked but I did find a pair of flip flops. They are pink with gold pineapples and will be perfect for my Summer holidays. Since they only cost £2 I don't mind if they get super scratched or anything either. Lastly is accessories. I love to buy a new pair of sunglasses every year as they are so cheap and my last pair always ends up broken or scratched up. This year I stepped out of my comfort zone and instead of the normal aviators I got a pair that were actually the one on my <a href="http://www.peoniesandpretties.com/2017/03/spring-fashion-inspiration-2017.html" target="_blank">Spring Fashion Inspiration</a> post and more of a retro style. <br />
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Every year my boyfriend and I hold a little gathering to celebrate his Mum's Birthday. Party planning is my thing and so as you can expect I like to go all out. This year I decided to do an Afternoon tea party. Since we have recently become super frugal and all about saving money we decided to do it on a budget. I actually think it turned out a lot better than other years when had spent more money, so it definitely shows you don't need to spend a lot of money in order to throw a good party.</div>
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As for the food, for sandwiches we had; egg mayo, tuna cucumber, smoked salmon and cream cheese and cheese and ham. We also had sausage rolls, handmade quiches, crisps, scones, mini cakes, battenbergs, and french fancies. As for the Birthday cake I decided to something a bit different and made a giant scone filled with cream and jam. Party food can be really expensive but since we wanted to keep the costs as low as possible we took advance of things we already had in the cupboard or freezer. I'm also bought food from the Smartprice range; the sausage rolls were 50 for 88p, and the crisps 192g for 59p( (you would never know they were that cheap!) The cakes were on offer, and altogether we were able to spend under £10 on it all. We had lots of leftovers too! </div>
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you are struggling with one of the biggest and most difficult steps is
the realisation that you need to help yourself. By not helping yourself you
will never be able to resolve or recover from whatever you are going through
and you don't have the opportunity to have so much more. </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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anyone else is able to offer help you need to help yourself, let people know
that you're struggling. If this sounds like you here are 5 things that can help
you improve your situation. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b>Understand you need help and look for it. </b><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Whether
you are struggling with depression, debt or a legal issue there are people and
charities out there that can help. Their aim is to support you in the best way
possible and help you get your life back on track. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b>Talk to a close family member or friend that you trust. </b><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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can be really difficult to tell the people around you that you're struggling
but these people care the most for you and only want to love and help you, so
let them! Let them support you and offer their advice if they have any to give.
It will help you feel a lot less alone. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">You
have your whole life ahead of you, and you are really important in shaping this
world and playing your part. No two people are the same and your life is
valuable! Don't waste it, want more from your life. You deserve a good chance
at life so let yourself into all the opportunities so you can have one.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b>It's never the end. </b><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It
may feel like everything is towering over you and there's no way out but it
isn't the end and there is always a light at the end of the tunnel (even if it
is a long tunnel!). There are so many times when I felt like it was never going
to all work out and it did. So if something doesn't work out the first time
try, and try again. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b>Don't blame yourself. </b><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Blaming
yourself will not fix anything! All you can do now is improve the situation you
can't go back and change it. It's very likely that by blaming yourself you'll
be convincing yourself that you don't deserve help because you're in the wrong.
No one is perfect and life will never be plain sailing. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I
hope this post is helpful, if you are in a situation in which you are
struggling please seek help. I have listed a few charities below which offer
support for various issues.</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.stepchange.org/" target="_blank">Step Change Debt Charity</a> <a href="https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/depression/self-care-for-depression/#.WUsc6GjyvDc" target="_blank">Mind Mental Health Charity</a> <a href="https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/" target="_blank">Citizens Advice Bureau</a> </span></span><br />
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When I did my <a href="http://www.peoniesandpretties.com/2017/03/spring-fashion-inspiration-2017.html">Spring Fashion Inspiration</a> I was loving embroidery and that hasn't changed! There have been so many beautiful pieces with incredible embroidered patterns. I'm also loving bardot style tops and dresses, they are just so summery and lovely in the warmer weather.<br />
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Gingham Frill Mini Skirt - £15.99 <a href="http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/skirts/black-gingham-frill-trim-mini-skirt_530565709" target="_blank">New Look</a><br />
Chester Floral Clutch Bag - £29, <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/2Zd" target="_blank">Topshop</a><br />
Embroidered Platform Sandals - £34, <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/2zt" target="_blank">Topshop</a><br />
Peyton Satin Sliders - £18, <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/2xr" target="_blank">Miss Selfridge</a><br />
Stripe Frill Bardot Blouse - £28, <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/2xp" target="_blank">Miss Selfridge</a><br />
Bow wrap choker - £8.50, <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/2Yq" target="_blank">Miss Selfridge</a><br />
MOTO Painted Boyfriend Shorts - £34, <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/4Ny" target="_blank">Topshop</a><br />
Beige Floral Print Lace-up Back Dress - £13,<a href="https://www.primark.com/en/product/beige-floral-print-lace-up-back-dress,R35397153292624" target="_blank"> Primark</a></div>
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16717507440605427373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8670519830673545663.post-90095039344221824712017-06-15T18:00:00.000+01:002017-06-20T01:28:04.761+01:00Poundland Wedding & Hen Party Haul<div style="text-align: center;">
On the 12th June Poundland released their new hen party and wedding ranges. Since I love a good bargain and I know a few people who have recently got engaged it really intrigued me.<br />
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I got the Countdown plaque, Engaged mug and Wedding Planner, from the wedding range. I also got the badges, the paper loot bags, the photo booth props and 'The How Well Do You Know The Bride' quiz sheets from the Team Bride hen party range.</div>
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Overall I think that what you get is well worth the money. The sign is fantastic value as a similar <a href="http://amzn.to/2s4A228">one</a> would go for around £5. The mug is also a really good deal; this <a href="http://amzn.to/2slZumv">style</a> of mug can sell for up to £10. The wedding planner on the other hand not so much. Whilst it looks cute, the pages are plain and there aren't any grids or lines. That being said if you are just starting your planning it may be helpful to jot down notes and keep them separated into categories.<br />
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The hen party range reminds me of something you find in <a href="https://www.paperchase.co.uk/">Paperchase</a>, and has a very similar style to the Ginger Ray's hen party range. The Team Bride badges are bright pink with 'Team Bride' printed on them in white; they come in a set of 12 for £1, which is a total bargain. Especially if you are unsure of how many guests you will be having as there is enough to cater most bridal parties. The loot bags are also pink with a similar Team Bride graphic, they come in a set of 6. Photo booths are becoming increasingly popular recently and these props would be perfect for any Hen Party photos. They come in a set of 10 which includes; a champagne bottle, microphone, ring and crown. They are pink with gold glitter. The last thing I bought from the Team Bride range is the quiz sheets. The quiz sheets come in sets on 15 and have 20 questions on each sheet. These range from; 'When is her Birthday' to 'Where did she meet the Groom?'. They would be perfect Hen Party entertainment and basically just a bit of fun. I love the metallic gold on them too definitely makes them look more expensive than a £1!</div>
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Altogether I think theses range is amazing and well worth the price! The quality is fantastic and they would be perfect for any bride on a budget or not. They are available in selected Poundland stores.<br />
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Back in January I wrote a post about my goals for the year. I included my blog goals in with them but since then I have set myself more blogging goals so I've decided to write a post specifically about them.</div>
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1. <b>Reach 10,000 views</b></div>
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2. <b>Comment on 3 blog posts a day</b></div>
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3. <b>Attend more blogging events</b></div>
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I recently attended my first blog event and it was a big step for me (and I really enjoyed it!). Before the end of the year I want to have attended some more blog events.</div>
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4. <b>Do Outfit Of The Day Posts</b></div>
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I would love to do outfit posts. Hopefully my boyfriend can take the pictures for me and they can become a regular thing on my blog.<br />
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5. <b>Plan, write and schedule posts at least 3 days ahead of time</b></div>
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On Saturday 3rd June I attended my first blogging event, Soton Bloggers Brunch.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Rogues is definitely a café with character, it has been really well
put together and has a great atmosphere. The decor is unconventional and really
cool. It also has the terrace area outside which is great for the upcoming
Summer evenings. I had the French toast and it was absolutely delicious,
perfectly sweet and lovely for brunch. The staff which were really welcome
and helpful. The service was fantastic and we didn’t have to wait long for our
food. There is also Percy the friendly café dog.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Bloggers were also asked to bring Sanitary
products to donate to volunteer-led Homeless Period Southampton, a great cause.
Together we collected around 40 products which could then be donated.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It was lovely to meet new people and I
really enjoyed my first blogging event and I hope to attend more. I also
definitely want to return to Rogues Café and see what else they have to offer! There are so many
other things on the menu that look amazing. I love discovering new places to
eat and it is one you should definitely try. Rogues Café</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> can be found off West Marlands road near
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I love to save money and I hate to pay more than I need to for anything! That doesn't mean I need to sacrifice my lifestyle though, I nearly always have pretty nails; a magazine for long journeys and yummy coffee. I just go about it in a different way.<br />
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1. <b>Do You Own Gel Nails</b><br />
Now I'm not saying never get your nails done professionally ever again but making a small investment in getting the equipment needed to do gel nails will save you a lot of money in the long run. I tend to save professional manicures for special occasion as more of a treat.<br />
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2. <b>Buy A Magazine Subscription</b><br />
If you are one of those people that tend to buy magazines a lot, whether it be monthly or more than that a magazine subscription will most likely save you money. I have the <a href="http://www.hearstmagazines.co.uk/cosmopolitan-magazine-subscription">Cosmopolitan</a> subscription which is £12. This means it is £1 a magazine and whilst it may sometimes be offer for a £1 it's not for definite. There are also lots of other magazines that you can buy annually.<br />
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3. <b>Make You Own Food and Coffee</b><br />
Think about how much you spend a day on a morning coffee and your lunch. Times that by 20, and that's how much you spend a month on food and drink. Lunch doesn't need to be a basic sandwich, there are so many amazing recipes you can make. I like to make coffee with my Tassimo, whilst it's still not the cheapest option ever it's much less than it would cost me in Starbucks or Costa.<br />
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4. <b>Don't Be A Brand Snob</b><br />
In some cases buying branded food is better; whether it be health wise or taste wise. There are times when it pays to spend more. That being said there are some really great supermarket own brands out there. For example I love the Lidl Coconut Cove White Rum and it's only £3.99 compared to that of Malibu which is £15, mixed with coke or juice you really can't tell the difference!<br />
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5. <b>Use Cashback Websites</b><br />
Cashback websites are great because you can get money back on so many things that you were planning on buying anyway. I really adds up if you try and use it wherever possible. Once it has cleared you can then withdraw the money whether it be in cash or vouchers (you tend to get a better deal with vouchers!)<br />
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6. <b>Mix and Match with Primark and Topshop</b><br />
Now I'm not suggesting you buy your whole wardrobe from Primark but for me when it comes to vest tops and sandals there I see no reason to spend over the odds on them. Vest tops are the pretty much the same whether you get them from Topshop or Primark and I don't know about you but my sandals always seem to get all sandy and dirty and I replace them every year anyway! This may be different for everyone but the easiest way to save money when it really think about whether what you're buying is worth the money.<br />
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7. <b>Don't Accept The First Price You See</b><br />
Shops like Urban Outfitters like to charge a <u>lot </u>more than necessary for some of their products, for example Fujifilm Instax film is £30 for 20 sheets at Urban Outfitters or £14.55 on Amazon. Now I like Urban Outfitters as much as the next person but that's ridiculous! So check online that what you're getting is actually a good deal and you're not getting ripped off. My camera itself was from John Lewis which was must less than it would've cost me anywhere else so shop around before you buy.<br />
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8. <b>Switch Utilities</b><br />
Until recently I had no idea how much money you could save simply by switching your utility providers. You can save hundreds a year by switching, it's not complicated either! <a href="https://www.uswitch.com/">uSwitch</a> makes it super quick and easy, all you have to do is give them your bank details address and the new supplier will contact you with information about your service switch over date. It's best to check a couple of times a year that you are still getting the best plan.<br />
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9. <b>Don't Get A Takeaway Every Week</b><br />
It may be tempting to get a takeaway every week, but a take our every week really adds up. I used to be obsessed with Deliveroo, I don't even want to think how much money I spent! Now I only have it as a treat. If I want pizza I buy a fresh or frozen pizza from Aldi, Chinese I buy the 'takeaway' style food from Tesco or Asda. There's so much options and it's normally on offer. Admittedly it's not quite the same but the saving you make is well worth it. You definitely appreciate it more when you do have it too.<br />
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10. <b>Plan For Everything</b><br />
It may seem like common sense but if you plan for Christmas, it will save you money. You tend to get better offers on most things before the festive period starts. Saving money throughout the year can also really help! Then you don't have to pay for it all outright in December or January. Equally, if you plan your meals and only buy what you need and you will save so much money. It will also stop you wasting food. Plan your travel, and book your train tickets in advance. Thinking ahead can save you so much money in the long run!<br />
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Those are my <b>10 Easy Ways to Save Money</b> I hope it has shown you that you don't need to completely change your lifestyle in order to save money.<br />
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