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Amazon Prime Day Deals

July 16, 2019 By in Beauty, Lifestyle Tags: , , , , , , , , 27 Comments

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Amazon Prime Day is here and the deals are off the hook! I have been busy shopping on the website. I am forever shopping on Amazon, so you can imagine how excited I am now. There have been a few things on my Wishlist and I have been looking forward to the crazy deals I am seeing today. If you are an Amazon Prime customer, you should be shopping. The 2 day sale started yesterday and ends today at midnight so hurry while the offers last. It is exclusively for Amazon Prime customers.

Here are a few of the lovely deals I have been shopping –

Echo Dot (3rd Gen) – Smart speaker with Alexa – Charcoal Fabric £49 £22

 

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This Echo Dot Smart Speaker with Alexa is so amazing, which is why it is really popular. I love the features especially the fact that is voice controlled. It is a smart little gadget and it is handy to have around. You can ask Alexa to play music, answer questions, read the news, check the weather, set alarms, control compatible smart home devices, and many more. If you have had your eye on this fab gadget, grab it now that the sale is on.

 

 

TRESemme 5542DU 2200W Power Dryer £20 £11.99

 

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This high power, 2200W hair dryer by TRESemme is great for fast drying. It has a two heat and speeds plus cool setting, 2.4 metre cord and comes with a 3 year guarantee! I love the product and I am happy to see it is almost half price now.

 

 

instax Mini 9 Camera £69 £42

 

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This instax Mini 9 Camera is great for the holidays. I am looking forward to taking this beauty away with me. It comes in various colours, but this Lime Green shade caught my eye instantly. This camera produces credit card sized photos instantly, so it is handy to take on holiday. It has a built in flash, automatic exposure control and a selfie mirror. I love it!

 

 

 

 

SanDisk iXpand 32 GB Flash Drive – Black

 

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This SanDisk iXpand 32 GB Flash Drive is specially designed for Apple products; so iPhone and iPad. It has a flexible lightning & USB 3.0 connector allowing for stress-free transfers from the iPhone/iPad to computer. I like the fact that it is easy to use. Great little tech gadget here. 


Remember these Amazon Prime Day deals end today at midnight, so shop them now. Most have next day delivery as well, which is so cool!

Happy shopping.

So You Want To Be A Reputable Journalist?

July 10, 2019 By in Freelancing/Self-employed Tags: , , , , , , , , 16 Comments

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When you want to become a journalist, it’s safe to say that you’re never really going to want to be any old writer. You want to be successful, well-known, and great at your job too. And more importantly, you want to be reputable. A reputable journalist is famous for being good at their job. Here’s how you can do it.

 

Learn The Ropes

 To start with, you’re going to want to learn the ropes as much as you can – and as quickly as you can. When you graduate from college, get an internship – or even while you’re at college. A summer job would be great too. Even when you get your first job, learning the ropes is important, so that you can begin to establish yourself in the right ways.

 

Practice Your Craft

But then also, you need to dedicate yourself to this. It’s really not just enough for you to learn in college and then never look at a piece or writing education ever again. The best writers are those that are constantly learning. So make sure that you’re reading leading work, and that you’re practicing your craft constantly too. Practice makes perfect! Never forget that. 

 

Avoid Fake News

Finally, as tempting as it can be to get suckered in by different news articles and sensationalism. But if you know that you want to be a reputable journalist, then you just cannot get sucked in by it all. Instead, you have to make sure that you’re picking out fake news, as seen in the infographic below, and aiming to make your work a lot better. This will make sure that your career is not only successful but rewarding too. Reporting fake news never ends well. Don’t be tempted no matter what. 

 


Infographic Design By University of Southern California

 

Grey Interior Decor for Living Rooms

June 26, 2019 By in Lifestyle Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , 21 Comments

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When it comes to interior decor, like most things; I always go for quality over quantity. Clutter makes my head ache, so I like my living spaces with as little furniture as possible. I only go for items that are pretty and useful, and those that would allow me keep the space clutter free. A well decorated living room is always liked and admired by many. There is nothing like entering a living room, and every furniture is in the right place. Attention to detail is everything when it comes to interior decor.

The grey shade is a popular neutral colour for interior decor. It is one of my favourite shades when it comes to balancing our a room with neutral tones. Here are 3 great grey decor items for living rooms –

 

 

Grey Cushions

Updating your living room with cushions is cheap and easy. If you are after spicing up with your living room interiors with a small budget, go for updating your cushions in the right colours and design. I currently have my eye on this Grey Velvet Cushion by Baytree Interiors. The cushions come in a good size – 45X45cm, and price – currently on sale for £15.16 at the time of writing.

I love the velvet material, it is so luxurious and looks great for modern or contemporary living rooms. The cushions come in other colours as well – Navy Blue, Pink, Teal, Orange, Mustard, Emerald and Aubergine, if you prefer some brighter colour.

 

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AmazonBasics Heat Insulating Blackout Curtain

I love grey curtains and this AmazonBasics Heat Insulating Blackout curtain is a great decor option. I love the fact that it is blackout. That is great for the current season, as the last thing I need is to wake up when the sun comes out. They are great for bedrooms and living rooms as they help keep the sunlight out.

The shade is perfect if you are after a neutral look, and the price is even more perfect at £27.99 for 168X137. I love it!

 

 

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Sienna Large Soft Shaggy Floor Rug Mat Runner Carpet

I am so in love with this Sienna Large Soft Shaggy Floor Rug Mat Runner Carpet. It comes in a beautiful silver grey colour, with a twisted lighter grey non-shed fibre highlights for a sparkling effect. It is suitable for the living room, kids room, bedroom and even the hallway depending on the layout of your home. 

This lovely looking rug comes in sizes – 80X150cm, 120X170cm and 160X230cm.

 

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What do you think of these grey interior decor items? Did any catch your eye?

 

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