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My Favourite Healthy Breakfasts I am not a morning person. I never have been.  Recently though, I decided to make a healthy change and start getting up earlier.  I found the best way for me to get up early, was to always have a place to be, and where better than the gym!  I found getting up and heading straight to the gym gave me more energy throughout the day, and a really healthy start to my morning.  When I first get up, I prefer not to eat breakfast, and instead take a big bottle of lemon water to the gym with me.  Once I’m home and showered I am super hungry and ready for my breakfast! Here are some of my favourite quick and healthy breakfast ideas, which will make you feel full till lunch. I always love to have fruit with my breakfast.  One way I do this is by having a big bowl of granola and fruit.  As I am dairy free, I enjoy this breakfast with my favourite coconut almond milk.  It...

Organisation Tips to Stay Productive Sometimes it’s hard to keep up with everything going on in our lives, and we feel like we’ve lost control. We’ve all been there, but it’s time to take control back. Here are some of my tips to help ease your stress and help you keep on top of your busy lifestyle.  Plan everything-  My first point is to plan everything, and I mean everything. Each night before I finish working for the day, I like to take five minutes and schedule exactly what I need to accomplish the following day. This sounds a little Monica, I know, but it honestly helps to have your day planned, especially if you work from home. I like to include the times that I plan on getting up, and when I hope to complete tasks, as well as fitting in when I can go to the gym. I find that planning my days eases my stress and gives me focus, allowing me to be productive. Give it a try, you’ll be surprised! Keep a tidy home-  If you work from ...

A Perfect Spring Getaway After a busy few months, I was ready for a quiet, relaxed getaway to the beach. Somewhere I can do everything, and nothing at all. Well, Portavadie Marina provided me with that much needed break. Hidden on Argyll’s Secret Coast, with views onto Loch Fyne, this beautiful marina ticks all the boxes for a relaxing holiday. The start of my trip included snow. Yes, it’s April! Despite this, the snow soon stopped and it began to feel a little more like Spring! As soon as I arrived, I headed straight to the beautiful infinity pool and hot tub which looks onto Loch Fyne.  I loved relaxing in the sun and warmth.  Although it was chilly outside, I couldn’t tell as the water was so warm and lovely! After using the wonderful spa facilities, I headed to the coffee shop looking onto the swimming pool and enjoyed a honeycomb latte and some really delicious cookies! The views around the marina are stunning. I stayed in one of t...

Spring Trends to Take Advantage Of Spring is nearly upon us. I repeat, spring is nearly upon us! Thank goodness it is almost here. It couldn't come any quicker if you ask me. Why? Well because in my eyes spring is basically summer. And I am over cold weather and winter fashion. In spring it begins to get warmer and we can bring out the short sleeves and most importantly pastel shades!   If you follow me on Instagram, you'll know that I wear baby pink all year round. It's what makes me feel most confident and comfortable, but in spring and summer in particular, it is so much easier to find clothing in this shade! You can wear pastels in so many ways. Through your accessories, in an understated way. Or a full pastel coloured outfit, made to stand out from the crowd. Either way, all pastel shades are in this spring, and it's a trend we must take advantage of! Here is one of my go to spring outfits which takes advantage of the pastel hue trend. I...

Amy's Pink Smoothie Bowl We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. By eating a wholesome, healthy breakfast, we eliminate the need to snack throughout the morning, and it makes us feel productive and motivated to get on with our day. I admit, I haven't always been a fan of breakfast. Mornings are not my strong point   and the idea of eating after I wake up does not appeal to me. Recently, however, I have been making a conscious effort to make tasty and Instagrammable breakfasts, so I make breakfast something to look forward to. I have seen the benefits and I wanted to share one of my favourite recipes for a quick, yet healthy breakfast. So here it is, Amy's Pink Smoothie Bowl. Ingredients:  1 ripe banana (save a few slices for topping) 1 cup of fresh strawberries (save 1 or 2 for topping) ½ cup of almond and coconut milk 2 tablespoons of rolled porridge oats 2 tablespoons of chia seeds (1/2 teaspoon for topping) ½ teaspoon...

Battle of the Concealers: Makeup Revolution Conceal and Define vs Collection Lasting  Perfection Concealer is my life saver. I use it every day that I wear makeup, to even out my skin, and give me that confidence boost needed to take on the day. You need to find a concealer that works perfectly for everything you need, for me that means covering redness, dark circles and brightening my face. This seems like a lot to ask for, and so far, I have only ever found one that has lived up to my high expectations.  I have been using the cult favourite among the beauty blogging community, Collection Lasting Perfection. It covers all the areas I look for in a concealer, comes in the perfect shade for me and lasts on my skin. The only downside is I find myself having to buy a new one every month as I use it so much! At £4.19 (I know it's a weirdly precise number) though it's still a steal. So, when Makeup Revolution came out with their newest concealer venture, I was e...