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5 Tips For a Stress Free Christmas

December 11, 2020November 21, 2023by Olivia1 Comment

I think we can all agree that Christmas time can be so stressful, there’s so much to do and buy and make and you only have a limited amount of time. So many people put pressure on themselves at Christmas, they think they have to go big or go home, and thats just not true. Its always good to remember the reason for the season, and remind yourselves that not everything has to be perfect.

Today I will be sharing some tips on how you can create yourself a stress free Christmas! I hope you leave this post feeling more positive and relaxed about the festive season! So Let’s get into the tips!

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The Toxic Side of Social Media

December 10, 2020November 1, 2023by Olivia83 Comments

As many of you know I really love using social media for my blog. I find it so beneficial to use and have shared the positives I’ve found from using Instagram for blogging. But with most positives there comes negatives, especially where social media is concerned. I find its such a blessing and a curse. It can be used for so much good but so much bad too. There is such a fine line between the good and bad though, that sometimes you don’t even realise that the bad is there.

I’ve been lucky enough to have mainly positive experiences when it comes to social media but have had my fair share of negatives too. But I know thats not alot of peoples experiences online.

Social media can be toxic and can be bad for you if you allow it to. Remember that you are in control of what you allow into your life. There should always be a line between your personal life and what you share online.

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Pinterest Christmas Dinner Recipes

December 9, 2020November 21, 2023by Olivia1 Comment

Pinterest is full and emphasis on the word full of recipes and ideas for cooking. You seriously could get lost on there looking at recipe after recipe after recipe. I couldn’t not include it in blogmas, because let’s face it thats where alot of us go for Christmas inspiration. In todays post I’ll be sharing some really yummy Pinterest recipes, basically doing the hard work for you and searching on your behalf! I’ll be sure to include some meat and some veggie options for everyone! I hope you enjoy!

All credit for all of the recipes and images go to the creators. You can click on the title of the recipe and it will take you straight to their pages to find out how to make these beautiful dishes!

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Blogging Tips

My Guide to Creating a Media Kit for Blogging + Freebie!

December 8, 2020January 12, 2021by Olivia51 Comments

If you follow me on my Instagram, you will know I have shared my media kit before. When I asked my followers if they knew what a media kit was, alot of people said no. And when I look back to when I re-started my blog in July, I had no idea either. I remember finding a post about media kits at the time, and found it was so helpful to have a post that broke it down for me and explained in detail what it was.

A media kit is a portfolio type document that represents you and your blog. It’s something you use to sell yourself to brands. It’s important that your media kit is professional and sleek. And It should have all of the relevant information a brand might need to know about your site.

Be sure to keep reading as there is a freebie at the end of this post that I know you will be interested in!

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The Best Way to Support Bloggers This Christmas

December 7, 2020November 1, 2023by Olivia82 Comments

Whether they are doing Blogmas or they are posting Christmas content, as bloggers we know now more than ever that we need your support. No matter the time of year or season, we are always striving to create good content for our websites. Theres something about Christmas content though that requires that extra level of research and time put into the posts.

There are alot of bloggers out there who have spend countless days and nights preparing for Blogmas and December. It took me nearly 2 months to write all of my 25 Blogmas posts. Some bloggers depend on their blogs for their income, and with that extra time they’re putting in, its up to us to make sure we are supporting where we can.

So for todays post, I thought why not share some ways you can support bloggers during this Christmas season. Of course these tips can be used throughout the year too, but it’s important to have a focus on the Christmas season. Because this is blogmas after all!

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Welcome to Blogmas

December 1, 2020November 21, 2023by OliviaLeave a Comment

Hello Everyone, its officially December and that means its officially the start of Blogmas.

I didn’t realise how much time and effort goes into blogmas and I cant even image the time it takes for vloggers to do vlogmas. I guess there have been a plus side of coronavirus, because if I wasn’t at home all the time I probably would never have decided to take part in this. Its not too late to start if you want to, there are so many blogmas ideas out there for you to find which can give you ideas on what posts to write for the month of December!

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Welcome to Blogmas 2020

December 1, 2020January 12, 2021by Olivia63 Comments

Hello Everyone, its officially December and that means its officially the start of Blogmas 2020!!

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Where Does Your Blogging Inspiration Come From?

November 28, 2020November 1, 2023by Olivia75 Comments

When I first started blogging my inspiration came from here, there and everywhere. I had a beauty focused blog, so it was pretty easy to find makeup inspiration all over social media. Now I find it alot harder to find inspiration for my posts. I think it’s because I worry about what I post and overthink it way too much. Which I know alot of bloggers do!

For this weeks open discussion Saturday I want to know where you find your inspiration. How do you come up with blog post ideas and how do you choose what you want to share with the world? As always I’ll share where my inspiration comes from then I want to hear from you!

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How to Cope With Loneliness During The Pandemic

November 27, 2020November 1, 2023by Olivia46 Comments

If we can all agree on one thing during 2020, and thats how over this pandemic we are. The whole of 2020 has been filled with separation from our loved ones, negative news and so many other difficult situations. I often remind myself of the good that has come from this year when I feel like I’m on a downward spiral in my own thoughts. It’s not hard for us to feel lonely this year, even if you have been locked in your home with other people.

I’ve often battled loneliness during this pandemic and I live with my parents. The lack of social interaction from my peers and the lack of leaving the house can make anyone feel down. I can’t even imagine what it’s like for people who live alone at this time, it must be so difficult. It’s important that we do various things to stop this feeling, and in todays post I hope to share some tips that I’ve been doing to help battle the feeling of loneliness.

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How to Look Like a Pro When You’re a New Blogger

November 24, 2020November 1, 2023by Olivia68 Comments

At one point we were all a new blogger, struggling to navigate the site we just signed up to and trying to figure out what to even write about. We have all been there, and it really can be a struggle sometimes. Before I was a blogger I’d come across so many beautiful and professional looking sites whilst trying to find one of my favourite cookie recipes. I’d be in awe of the sleek designs and professional imagery I saw. I wondered how much time and effort was put into creating and maintaining a site like that.

We assume that people who have professional looking sites are long standing bloggers and have been in the business for a while, but thats not always true. I have blogging friends who have beautiful looking sites who just posted their first blog a month ago. It’s really all down to the time and effort the individual puts into their website.

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