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Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

February 10, 2018 By in Beauty, Lifestyle Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , 10 Comments

This is the last weekend before the big day. The shopping malls are bursting with lovers looking for last-minute Valentine’s day gifts. Which makes those of us who are sorted with our gifts feel like organised pros. For those of us who are still on the hunt, here are a few Valentine’s Day gift ideas to inspire you.

 

Oral-B GENIUS 9000 Electric Toothbrush in Black 

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This Oral-B GENIUS 9000 Electric Toothbrush comes in an amazing design. It is the world’s first electric toothbrush with ‘Position Detection’ technology, which helps ensure the mouth is throughly cleaned. And it is the most beautiful electric toothbrush I have ever seen.

 

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This stunning electric toothbrush also has a triple pressure sensor technology which alerts you if you are over brushing and automatically slows down to a sensitive mode to reduce pressure.

I think it would make a great Valentine’s Day gift for the special man in your life. If you like, you can grab this at your local Boots store, Superdrug, or online on Amazon and Ocado. It will definitely put a smile on your man’s face this Valentine’s day.

 

 

Oral-B GENIUS 9000 Electric Toothbrush in Rose Gold

 

 

 

The Oral-B GENIUS 9000 Electric Toothbrush in Rose Gold is one of the most glamorous toothbrushes I have ever seen. I am a sucker for anything rose gold, so this smart toothbrush caught my eye instantly.

The unique 3D White whitening brush head imitates the shape of professional dental tools to gently polish away surface stains revealing a pearly white smile from day one. It also syncs to your smartphone via the Oral-B App, which is super handy.

 

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Both Oral-B GENIUS 9000 Electric Toothbrushes come with a beautiful compact travel case which also charges the toothbrush and your smart phone!

With the amazing features of this GENIUS range toothbrushes, I can clearly see why Oral B is the number 1 recommended brand by dentists worldwide.

You can get this Oral-B GENIUS 9000 Electric Toothbrush in Rose Gold for the special woman in you life this Valentine’s Day. Argos, Superdrug, Boots, Shavers and Ocado is where you need to look.

 

 

Tiffany & Co Eau de Parfum

 

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This Tiffany & Co perfume is one of my current favourite fragrance  I think it would make an excellent Valentine’s Day gift. It is a sparkling floral musk fragrance, designed around the noble iris, a flower long associated with the Tiffany brand.

 

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Tiffany & Co Eau de Parfum is so long-lasting and the beautiful bottle ticks all my boxes. I think it would make a terrific gift for the perfume and jewellery lovers out there. It is available in 30ml, 50ml and 75ml.

 

Samsung Gear S3 Classic Smartwatch

 

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This Samsung Gear S3 Classic Smartwatch is one of the best watches out there. The hubby has one and I really like it, and to be honest, I know many people would love to get it as a gift.

This smartwatch has fantastic features, it is dead easy to use and looks great. There is nothing not to like.

 

Are you hunting down last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts or are you all sorted now?

 

*PR samples.

 

 

 

 

 

Spring Home Works

February 8, 2018 By in Lifestyle Tags: , , , , , , , , , 38 Comments

It is freezing in Cheshire. We even had some snow the other day, and it doesn’t look like this chill is leaving anytime soon. I am looking forward to spring now. It feels like this winter has gone on for ages; I am badly in need of some warmer weather and some sunshine.

I am always in the mood to do some spring cleaning during the spring season. Guess there is something about the weather that makes me want to move things around in the house.

 

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Here are some things I would love to get done around the house this spring.

 

Do some garden work

Our garden has been abandoned pretty much for the whole of winter. I have hardly stepped into it because of the extreme cold. So we plan to make up for that this spring. We have a few garden work to carry out, and I hope we get them all done this year. If we had an unlimited budget, I would love to get an extension with some quality aluminium roof lanterns to extend our ground space. An extension would open up our ground floor space and I can imagine what I would do with that sort of space right now.

 

Install some blackout blinds

I would love to get some blackout blinds installed in time for spring/summer, in addition to our curtains. They would beautify the rooms, adding a bit more character to them. I have a few designs in mind already, thanks to Pinterest, and I can’t wait to get started.

 

Declutter

Decluttering our entire house is on my to-do list. We have so much junk I need to get rid of, and I have started listing preloved items on eBay already. I like to declutter every 3 months. With the kids growing so quickly, there always clothes to get rid of. Plus, our shed is bursting with items that are badly in need of a new home.

 

Update some decor

Updating our decor is high on my to-do list as well. I am looking to update some of our decor in some of the rooms. I know we need a clock and some cushions for sure. And I am looking to get some more character to the rooms, so will be on the lookout for some quirky decorations.

 

Bathroom upgrade

The bathtub needs some work done. A part needs replacing and we need to get some wall tiles done too. I am hoping we make a head start on this work sometime this spring and hopefully finish up before the end of summer.

 

Do you have any spring home works planned?

 

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Are Entrepreneurs Born or Made

February 7, 2018 By in Freelancing/Self-employed Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , 51 Comments

For as long as I can remember, the question of whether successful entrepreneurs are born or made has been a subject of debate. I thought I’d give my own two cents to this debate from my own perspective.

Many people go into entrepreneurship for many reasons. Some want to really experience the freedom-based lifestyle that goes a long with entrepreneurship. Others are in just for the fringe benefits that come along with tagging the word “entrepreneur” in their bios.

Whatever may be the reason for diving into entrepreneurship, the end speaks for itself. The true entrepreneurs remain resilient until the very end, while those who are not cut out for it are easily weeded out.

 

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But what makes the real entrepreneurs who they are? Is entrepreneurship something they pick up and train themselves in or are they just born with all the skills, character and talent to be entrepreneurs?

Let’s look it from both sides:

 

Entrepreneurs are born

It could be a gene in their DNA but some entrepreneurs are gifted with the skills that give them an edge in their business. While some have to train for years before they can perfect the art. Born entrepreneurs have natural instincts geared to making their businesses work.

Take for example, having a natural gift in creating quality relationships that always result into sales. It’s not that such a person was trained to be a good communicator. It’s something that flows naturally.  They never have to force themselves to shine in their area of competence. They are excellent at what they do.

Born entrepreneurs are those who recognize that they have a gift and they exploit it; they leverage on it.

 

Entrepreneurs are made

Made entrepreneurs are those who develop the skills needed in order for them to be successful. They know that there is a gap and in order to make their business flourish they have to fill in their lapses. As a result they get retrained, they hire coaches, they read books, but most of all they practice, practice, practice.

The truth is that this is where majority of entrepreneurs find themselves at a point in time. Their success is attributed to the work they put in themselves and as a result their business became a success.

 

If you want to be an entrepreneur and fail to see your lapses or you’re not ready to learn and practice then you will not be successful in your business. You need to be willing to make an effort. Developing yourself takes time and a lot of humility. You need to be humble enough to acknowledge that there is a lot to learn and actually put in the work and take the time to practice.

 

So are entrepreneurs born or made? I believe some are born but most are made. Being born with the right skills and business mindset is all well and good but you need to continue to develop those skills to be a success story.

 

Do you agree? Please share your thoughts in the comments section below.

 

 

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