What kind of blogger would I be if I didn't end this year with a reflection post?! I'm going to share with you 8 things that have made me a very happy lady this year and 8 things i've learnt throughout the last 12 months. Gosh it has it gone SO fast, I honestly cannot believe it.  2016

I really enjoyed writing my November in photo's post. It's always lovely to look back on wonderful memories with your love ones and see just what a great life you actually have. In our day-to-day lives, we so often focus on the small, negative things that happen like.. that stressful deadline at work or uni or that one

There's so many cool, hip (did i really just say that!), fancy, cheap, nice food places to try in Amsterdam. I am definitely a foodie and that's the first thing i'll want to try whenever I visit a place. I want to try it all. I definitely felt like a weekend in Amsterdam wasn't enough. I didn't even

Christmas means ONE thing: FOOD! And lots of it. Here are some of my favourite christmassy snacks at this time of the year.  Mince pies An obvious choice but a good one nevertheless. I remember the days when I didn't even like mince pies! Oh how times have changed. Now I am firm fan and will munch one

I absolutely love listening to podcasts. I don't listen to them as much now as I used to. I used to listen to them everywhere I went. I was always the girl walking around with headphones in - anti-social, I know. My preference of podcasts has also changed; I used to listen to ones based around food and nutrition

Homeware Scented potpourri silk pouches - these are super simple and i like to have them as decorations and scent around my room. All you need is potpourri and a silk pouch (like these ones here or here). Simply stuff the pouch with potpourri, any scent you like, and use them as a little stocking filler.  Winter filled jars

It's a nice thing to do!  It's as simple as that. Giving your time up to help other people/causes is pretty selfless. It's a nice thing to do, i think everyone will agree. There are SO many ways you can volunteer e.g. at an animal shelter, for a specific charity, mentoring, helping out at your local charity shop, helping

Manchester Christmas Markets  I took a trip to the Markets with my flatmates. It was so much fun going with new friends who had never been before (cuz it's ma hometown yanno). We spent the day shopping, sipping Starbuck's coffees and just generally having a wander round. We even took home the Manchester markets Christmas mug - cute!

I can't believe we're in December already. It sounds so clichè but where has 2016 gone?! Where?! I don't often do monthly favourites, mostly because I'm forgetful and throw away half of the products. But, November has been a pretty decent month filled with lots of good memories and FOOD. I've taken a visit to Manchester Christmas Markets,