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Search Engines that Help the Environment

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There are of course several ways you can positively impact the environment such as: eating less meat, cutting down on plastic and flying less. However, online you are able to help the environment without even trying.. all you have to do is change your search engine. In all honesty, it is different to google and will take a little while to get used to the new searches as it has a different layout; but after a couple days you will get used to it and now I actually find searching on google to look really different!! Ecosia Ecosia is the … Continue reading Search Engines that Help the Environment

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My Favourite Double Chocolate cookies

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Now, these cookies are incredible! Unfortunately, I didn’t manage to get a photo of them because all the evidence had been destroyed before I could even think about taking a photo! But, I still think that I should share the recipe because they were just so delicious! Ingredients: 300g sugar 200g margarine 75g coco powder 275g self raising flour 1 egg 1/4 tsp vanilla extract (optional) 100g chocolate chips Method: Preheat the oven to 200oc. Line some baking trays Cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy and then add the egg and vanilla. Sift in the flour … Continue reading My Favourite Double Chocolate cookies

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How to Celebrate your Birthday at home

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Hello everyone! How is everyone doing? I actually had my Birthday earlier this week and I though it might be fun and useful to tell you how I celebrates, and how you could celebrate… considering these funny times. The first, most important thing, is that you should find reasons to celebrate because this life can get quite repetitive and therefore it’s nice to have something to look forward to. Secondly, celebrate with your love ones in any way that you can. Whether you are lucky enough to be with your family, or if you can phone or facetime your friends. … Continue reading How to Celebrate your Birthday at home

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Things you could buy online to keep you busy during quarantine

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Hello! I hope you are all doing well, and staying at home if possible! I know this period of time can seem rather daunting in how we don’t know how long it’s going to last and it may seem quite boring. So, I thought I would post with some ideas of things you could buy online to keep you busy during this time. Of course, do be mindful who ordering stuff online for both the environment and the workers. Cupcake Jemma Baking Kit I have always loved Jemma’s youtube channel which has endless creative, but easy recipes for her viewers … Continue reading Things you could buy online to keep you busy during quarantine

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Favourite Youtube Channels

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Hello all, so now many of us actually have quite a lot more time on our hands; I thought I would share some of my favourite youtube channels with you in case you find yourself feeling in need of something new to watch.   Talia Maizels   I found Talia’s channel a while ago when I first watched her 10,000 calorie challenge. She makes a large variety of videos such as: food challenges, drive throughs, and lots more. I really like her channel because she seems to always be in a good mood and her videos are really fun to … Continue reading Favourite Youtube Channels

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Mother’s Day Online Gift guide

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Hello! So, at this time it may seem weird to be celebrating Mother’s Day and it may also seem difficult to buy presents as many shops are shut; however, there are still lots of gifts you could buy online, but you will have to order them quickly in time to be here on Sunday! The Chocolate and Fizz collection – £27.50 Hotel Chocolat do some really wonderful luxury gifts and this hamper would be perfect if you want to spoil your mum with some fizz and chocolate! This hamper includes: Salted Caramel chocolate puddles, the everything mini collection, champagne truffles, a … Continue reading Mother’s Day Online Gift guide

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Spring – Seasonal Wants

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Hello everyone! I am sorry it has been quite a while since I last posted but here I am again! Today’s post is going to be a introduction into spring as the weather is becoming more sunny and less rainy! Here are some of the things that are on my spring Wishlist: Golden egg from Lush I absolutely love it at the beginning of each season when lush bring out their new seasonal ranges! This was one of the gifts for Easter which I thought looked lovely and includes a large variety of types and scents of products. 2. ASOS cami … Continue reading Spring – Seasonal Wants