Blogging Goals for 2016.

I've been blogging for almost a year now and that blows my mind, I honestly never thought I would stick to this thing for so long but here I am and I'm definitely sticking around, soz.

I certainly have some aims for the development of my blog over 2016 which I thought I'd share with you, after all, we all have something we want to improve don't we?

 The first thing I really want to do is write more meaningful posts, yes we all love a good haul or make up product reviews, but I really want to write about things that don't cost money and make use of the things I already own. Thinking up new ideas and covering topics that are a little out of the ordinary is going to be my aim this year, it's not all about how much money or 'stuff' you have, it's about the angle you approach a topic from.


Then, as I've heard pretty much every blogger on the planet say, I really want to improve my photography. This may be just learning how to make the most of the camera, thinking of interesting ways to shoot products, making the most of the natural light or awesome flatlays, but I really want to improve my photography and thus improve the appeal of my blog to you lovely lot. 

I also really want to get more involved with the blogging community this year, I've already managed to wedge myself into some groups and make friends and if this is to grow in the next year, I'd be extremely happy. I love making new friends, going to new places and having new opportunities, so I will certainly not be turning these things down if they arise in 2016, this is my 'Yes Man' moment!

Then lastly, I want to grow my social media on all platforms. I actually hated Twitter before making my blog but now I'm constantly checking my account... and I've always loved Instagram, so this year I want to make a real conscious effort to grow my social media platforms. I'm going to attempt to join in more twitter chats, post much more regularly on Instagram and more importantly, interact with you all and spread some love. This is certainly something that wont just happen over night, I'll have to set aside time every day or other day to comment on things I like, give praise where praise is due and hopefully spread a little positivity around this little blogging world, but I really intend to try harder.

I can't wait to see all you lovely blogging lot through another year. Onwards and upwards for everyone, there's plenty of room at the top for us all!

My No Nonsense News Years Resolutions.

 Its been a good 2 weeks since writing anything for my blog and I'm glad I really took the time off to chill and gather my thoughts over Christmas. I am certainly refreshed and ready to kick start 2016, so I want to do a post about my very real new years resolutions that are not part of my blog (I will be writing a blog specific one if that interests you) and talking about the real nitty gritty stuff that needs doing.




First off, I really need to get my teeth sorted out. I haven't been to the dentist in years and my whole mouth situation is a mess, I've been putting it off for a while and I think this year I really need to bite the bullet (not the dentist) and get them sorted. I am aware this is going to be a lengthy process and a painful one, for me and for my wallet but it's something I really want to get done, once and for all.


Secondly is exercise, I've pretty much lost all the weight I've wanted to over the past year or so and I'm finally at a place where I am happy with the way I look but I'd really like to feel healthy too, from in the inside out. I've already pretty much sorted out my diet, it's much better than it's ever been but I feel like I need to sort my exercise routine out. I did hit the gym for a good 4-5 months at one point and I was enjoying my weights but I never found that one exercise that made me love exercising. So this year I want to try Yoga and Pilates and probably some other stuff and see if any of these things work for me.

Thirdly, pick a god-damn wedding venue and book it. This is a pretty big one. Its hard to decide on for obvious reasons, we need something nice and local but something cheap but then something that is a little 'different' and not the bog standard stuff. So as you can see, finding a venue is a minefield. This is something that 100% needs to be done in 2016 though, I'm sure I'll be blogging all about the wedding prep stuff when it eventually kicks off!


Then lastly, I really want to learn to save a butt tonne of money. The last 6 months I've been squireling away money for the afore mentioned million things that cost money, but this year I really want to be that one person that makes her money go as far as possible. I need to stop spending my money on rubbish, no more expensive lunch's that can be bought and made at home for much cheaper, no more wasting money on pointless make-up/beauty etc purchases that make you feel good for 5 minutes but then sit on the shelf forever more. I want to learn to really appreciate the things I buy and not just be the person that has a lot of materialistic stuff but no-one to show it to, you know what I mean?


Those were my very real new years resolutions, all of which are very achievable if I put my mind to them and stop being a big wimp, especially the dentist one.

I'd really like to know what your new years resolutions are, so please let me know in the comments!

Wish you love, health and happiness in 2016,