Eating Healthy and Doing Exercise. It's Easy... Right?

2015 has been the year of 'healthy'. There are so many new books coming out about a healthier lifestyle, new recipe books, all with healthy foods in them. Yet somehow, as a 27 year old normal girl with a full time job, I still struggle to find the time and money to eat healthily.

I have just recently joined the gym (again) and plan to stick to it this time. I'm determined to fit into my Bodycon dress by the end of January. I also keep buying the lifestyle books I've become addicted to. 'Made' by Millie Mackintosh is a recent favourite. Maria Menounos has done two books so far, the first of which, 'The EveryGirls Guide to Life' is my Bible. Girls like Binky Felstead from 'Made in Chelsea' are even putting short exercise videos onto Instagram for us to watch and copy. I love all of these things. I love hearing about them, watching them, reading them. Yet somehow, I can't seem to be able to follow them.

I find healthy food to be very expensive. How cheap and quick is it do a pizza? £1.00 and 15 minutes. If you're in a rush, It's the easiest option. How quickly does salad stuff go off? When you live on your own and not having salad for every single meal... very quickly! I seem to waste more food than I eat. And that's not to mention the jargon that comes with healthy eating. What on earth is that green powdery stuff you're supposed to stick in your juicer these days? It's weird, that's what it is.


I won't lie to you; I'm eating a pizza right now. It's only a tiny one, but I was late home, there is very little food in the house and thanks to a rather unexpected expensive weekend, I'm now officially broke until pay day. So I 'cooked' the quickest and easiest thing I could find. A Pepperoni Pizza. And you want to know something else? I'm not even enjoying it. Right now, I'd honestly much rather be eating a nice healthy vegetable soup.

Convenience and money are my main problems. I think my New Years resolution should be to finally pay attention to these books I keep reading. Learn how to cook for one and not waste food. Going to the gym is great... slightly pointless though if I'm going to sit here eating a pizza.

The Best Beauty Advent Calenders for 2015 (plus, bag one half price...)

Hi Guys

Welcome to my new blog post. This time, we're talking about the amazing new Beauty Advent Calenders. Read on to see which one you want in time for December 1st...

I would firstly like to say that isn't an Ad. I haven't been contacted by any of the stores I'm about to mention to write this...

I'm going to start with my favourite one and the one that I currently have ready and waiting for me to open in just over two weeks time.

Ciate Mini Mani Month - rrp £50.00 - http://www.tkmaxx.com/new-in-beauty/mini-mani-month-nail-beauty-set/invt/42081031

This gorgeous advent calender is definitely for the nail polish lover. It is a beautiful box decorated with a London scene and features all 24 doors for the run up to Christmas. It has a different nail colour treatment behind every door and includes 17 colours, 2 nail toppers, 3 treatments, a mini glass nail file and a mystery colour full sized pot.

I have put above that the price for this one is £50.00 - However, follow the link above to TK Maxx and you'll be in for a very pleasant surprise. Its currently half price! Yep, you read that correctly. TK Maxx are selling this advent calender for £24.99 (Hurry, before they all go)

Body Shop 24 Happy Days - £60.00 - http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/gifts/over-30-gifts/beauty-advent-calendar-2015.aspx?

Sadly, I can't find this one any cheaper that its RRP of £60.00. However, looking at it, I'd say it's definitely worth the money if you're a body shop fan. It is worth a grand total of £93.50 and contains all sorts of different products. Again this calender has 24 days and has body care, bath stuff, make up, fragrance. Below is the full list from their website. Personally, I love the Fuji Green Tea scent.

• Frosted Cranberry Heart Soap 25g
• Frosted Cranberry Shimmer Lotion 60ml
• Elderflower Unperfumed Eye Gel 15ml
• Colour Crush™ Nail Colour 6.8ml (Relish the Moment)
• Eye Definer Black 1.25g
• Mini Nail File
• Almond Hand and Nail Cream 30ml
• Shea Shower Cream 60ml
• Shea Body Butter 50ml
• Shea Heart Soap 25g
• Eyeshadow Brush
• Wild Argan Oil Shower Gel 60ml
• Vitamin E Moisture Cream 15ml
• Vitamin E Nourishing Night Cream 15ml
• Fuji Green Tea™ Shower Gel 60ml
• Fuji Green Tea™ Body Lotion 60ml
• Green Mini Crinkle Bath Lily
• Italian Summer Fig Eau de Toilette 10ml
• Vitamin E Hydrating Toner 60ml
• Eyelash Curler
• Strawberry Lip Butter 10ml
• Strawberry Hand Cream 30ml
• Honeymania™ Lip Balm 10 ml
• Frosted Plum Body Lotion 60ml
• Frosted Plum Heart Soap 25g

Feel Unique 12 Days of Unique Beauty - £30.00 - http://www.feelunique.com/p/feelunique-Beauty-Calendar-Exclusive

The Value of this box is £85.00 according to their website. Its a complete surprise what is in there so I can't say too much about this one. The website says "Behind each door one of your favourite brands is waiting to be discovered, from NUXE and Philip Kingsley to Grown Alchemist and this works, the beauty elves have put together a treasure trove of full-size and travel-size luxuries to be enjoyed." 

I do know as well that there is a Fleur De Force product in there from her new range. I believe its one of the eye shadow quads. It looks fantastic. It's only 12 doors as opposed to the 24 the others are doing, but the products, from what I can gather are definitely worth it. 

Just to make you aware, it is fairly easy to get a discount code for Feel Unique. You can Google search and usually one will come up. The website do fairly regularly have 10-20% off as well. Again, these are selling fairly quickly so hurry if you want to order one. 

Marks and Spencer Ultimate Beauty - £200 (or £25 if you spend £25 or more on other beauty products) - http://www.marksandspencer.com/christmas-advent-calendar/p/p22428282

Starting Tuesday, this £200 advent calender is only £25 when you spend £25 or more on beauty products. Pretty much, the bargain on Christmas. Featuring 24 beauty treats from iconic brands such as L'Occitanne, Leighton Denny, Stila and Cowshed. 

Plus, if you order online, you can get free delivery to your nearest store. 

Selfridges Beauty Workshop - £60.00 - http://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/beauty-workshop-beauty-workshop-advent-calendar-2015_277-2062014-ADVENTBWS/

Also 24 doors and featuring over £226 worth of products. I've had to steal from the website again as the desciption doesn't give too much away. 

Selfridges Beauty Workshop Advent Calendar

Includes:

Tweezerman Petite Slant Purple Reign

Eyeko Skinny Liquid Liner

Eve Lom Cleanser 20ml and Cloth

Ole Henriksen Truth Serum 7ml

OCC Gold Glitter

James Reed Tan Peel Mask 25ml

Caudalie Divine Oil

Merci Handy Hand Sanitizer

and many more...

Lets face it, its Selfridges. You know its going to be good value for money. Its completely covered in stars too. What more could a girl want. 

                                         

There are sooo many more that I could show you. These are just a few of the best. The cheapest I could find at just £20 is from House of Fraser but its currently out of stock on the website. You may still able to get it in store though. 

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Have a fantastic time picking out your favourite advent calender. Let me know via Twitter or Instagram which one your favourite is. 

Bye for now xxx