#9 Blogmas - Winter Items I Can't Live Without

Hey there!

It's starting to get colder and winter is slowly settling in. Slower than expected, but it's definitely made a strong appearance - even the winter bugs are starting to do their work! That's still no excuse to be miserable in this festive season.

We all have those particular essentials that complete our Winter evenings when the weather turns bitter and the grass is glazed with frost. I always try to organise myself for these cold months with a stock of my favourite bubble bath products and fill my wardrobe with a whole rack of knitted jumpers and wooly tights. I am determined to fight off the cold this Winter and power my way through the nasty bugs - I will not let it ruin my Christmas!

#9 - Winter Items I Can't Live Without

Here are my favourite items that I just can't live without at Winter:

1) Fluffy Dressing Gown



There's nothing better than to snuggle on a cold, winter's evening wrapped up warm in your favourite fluffy, dressing gown - I practically live in mine! Let's not forget to style it out with a pair of matching fluffy, socks too. 

2) Frothy Hot Chocolate



I always like to treat myself after a long day at work with a huge mug of hot chocolate to warm my tummy. You can't go wrong with a trip to Starbucks for an extra special mug, topped with whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles - doesn't that sound yummy!

3) LUSH Baths



I've never been a huge fan of baths, despite my obsession with LUSH, I'd much prefer a quick dip in the shower! There's just something about this time of year that makes baths seem exciting. I love a warm, bubble bath to relax me on a cold, winter's evening after a hard day at work - especially with my favourite LUSH products! 

4) Candles



Every blogger loves a good candle - no matter what time of the year! I have a whole stock of them stashed away in a pretty, little box. You can't go wrong with Yankee candles and it still amazes how incredible they smell! I plan to purchase their new selection of their Winter collection this Christmas as a little treat - I just can't help myself! 

5) Festive Novel



Every evening, I love to pick up my favourite book to settle myself down before I sleep. Christmas novels are always a nice way to get you in the festive mood - full of romance and cheer! I love reading with my favourite candles burning away, wrapped up warm in my reindeer onesie - told you I was prepared!

If you liked my first day of Blogmas, I would recommend you challenge yourself to this festive tag - it would be nice to read some of your posts!

Bye for now! Xxx

#3 Blogmas - Favourite Christmas Films

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After a hard day at work, there's nothing better than to run a warm, bubble bath, froth up a hot chocolate and snuggle on the sofa watching festive films with the family - the perfect way to welcome December, especially on a brisk, winter's night!

I've always been a huge fan of Christmas - in-fact, I absolutely love it! It's never too early to get wrapped up in the excitement to Christmas and the build-up to Christmas is always exciting with the Coca Cola and John Lewis adverts appearing on our screens. You know it's Christmas when the festive films are broadcasted everywhere! From Christmas classics that leave you in tears to those romantic love scenes under the mistletoe that make your hearts melt and those ones that have you in stitches - I love them all! 

#3 My Favourite Christmas Films

Here are my Top 5 most-loved Christmas films:

1) Elf



No Christmas film list is complete without Elf! This modern day movie always has me in stitches, no matter how many times I watch it - all hail Will Ferrel, he's absolutely brilliant!

2) The Muppet's Christmas Carol

Christmas isn't the same without a trip down memory lane with a Muppet's Christmas Carol - the most-watched and fantasy-comedy film at Christmas! This jolly, heart-warming classic never fails t to put me in the festive mood. I can't help, but sing along to all the Christmas tunes  

3) Arthur



It's not surprising that this film's appeared in my Top 5 - I love a good animated movie! Answering those all important questions for children at Christmas time and bringing back the magic to those who lost that spark growing up! 

4) Nativity



Who doesn't love a film for all the family at Christmas? I was hooked by the trailers immediately, it wasn't surprising that I headed straight for the cinema. You'll instantly fall in love with the kids - I know I did! This film definitely puts a twist on the famous Bible story and will definitely give you the giggles!

5) The Grinch Who Stole Christmas



As a young girl, I was an avid bookworm and spent my childhood with my head in a book - no matter what time of day! Dr Seuss was a huge favourite of mine and this rendition of the Grinch is a classic film to watch at Christmas! Cyndey Lou reminds me of how innocent and naive I used to be and Jim Carey plays the Grinch to perfection. I can't ever fault this film!

If you liked my first day of Blogmas, I would recommend you challenge yourself to this festive tag - it would be nice to read some of your posts!

Bye for now! Xxx

10 Things That Have Made Me Happy This Week!

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It's that time of year again - time to prepare New Year's resolutions, time to unpack the decorations from huge, dusty boxes from the attic, time to stuff yourself with naughty treats! Less than a month away from Christmas, can you believe it?! Time really does fly and it's safe to say I'm excited, much to my boyfriend's annoyance! Only 2 more days until Advent and then the fun really begins. Of course, I am still painfully behind with my Christmas shopping, but I seem to have become so wrapped up in my own bundle of joy, I haven't even considered it yet!

It's taken all this excitement for me to realise that in the past few weeks I've felt blissfully happy! You would have thought judging by the weather that I would be drowning in my sorrows, but for once I feel like a kid in a sweet shop!

1. Spending the evening with my boyfriend, discussing future plans for the next couple of months.

2. Devoting a fair bit of my time to updating my blog with new content.

3. Snuggling with warm cocoa in the evening after a long soak in the bath.

4. Coming home from work with dinner already waiting on the table.

5. Counting down the days on my calendar until the Christmas holidays.

6. Knowing that we're only a few weekends away from decorating the house.

7. Jumping into bed after a hard day at work with my reindeer onesie on,

8. Wrapping myself up warm in my fluffy Christmas themed jumpers.

9. Watching everybody frantically buying gifts for their family.

10. The fresh smell of gingerbread in the streets.

I hope you're all just as excited as me for Christmas and not too behind with the gifts. Stay tuned for more Christmas-y themed posts, there's plenty more to come!

Bye for now! Xxx