BLOGMAS DAY 3: Top 5 Games to play around Christmas....

So in my family we have a tradition that after we've stuffed our faces with turkey, pigs in blankets, roasters and all the other good things! We then crack out the games, so I'm basically going to share with you my faves... how exciting!! I am essentially going to explain how to play each one, leave places of where you can get the games, and then tell you the prices! So we can all have fun and games...

#1 Scattorgies
I would say this is my most favourite game (most favourite?!) But, it really is. I love playing this with my family. What you do is pick a card which has topics like 'place, clothing, singer, actor, etc... and then roll a dice which has letters on. So you have a letter, you then have to an egg timer which is a minute. You then have to complete 10 of your topics which are on your card, and write down something for each one, beginning with that letter! So get your thinking caps on... 

#2 Cards
This is probably a Christmas tradition that goes on each year, because my Grandad has always grown up with cards, and we always seem to get them out, because its simple. We play games from snap to whist. 

#3 Taboo
For Taboo, you are in teams. One person in your team has to explain something like 'tree' but they aren't allowed to say the three words thats on their card, so for example they wouldn't be able to say 'green' 'tall' and 'leaves' and the team have to guess what they are going on about. 

#4 Monopoly
Now, only play this one if you have a spare few hours. This game is always great around Christmas though. Its quite hard to explain actually, but the aim of the game is to go around the board with your cute character (I'm always the dog) and buy places, put hotels and apartments on your places you've bought. When someone lands on your place, they owe you money. You just go with the board game really, so it is quite self explanatory, but it does take a while. The aim though, is not to run out of money, and not end up in jail...

#5 Pictionary
I'm pretty sure everyones heard of pictionary, but for those who haven't its crazy simple, someone has to draw something, and then the others have to guess what it is they have drawn. Then they get to have a go. But if you are anything like me, it's a hard game, when you can barely draw a stick man!

Are you excited for Christmas yet? 

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BLOGMAS DAY 2: Christmas Q&A

What time do you wake up on Christmas day?

It's the one day of the year when I am an early bird. Around 6am!

Do you like brussel sprouts?

Most defiantly not, I cannot even stand the smell of them, EW

Favourite part of your Christmas lunch?

Pigs in blankets, roasters, turkey & stuffing.. YUM YUM

What do you wear on Christmas day?

Well it can go one of two ways. Either I love to wear just cosy clothes, so xmas Pjs.. OR I dress real fancy, a nice little skirt or dress and really make an effort. You will have to see what I do this year... 

How many people are round your dinner table for lunch?

When I was younger it was just my mum, dad and me. However, over the years its got more and more, which I love! So this year theres 7 of us in total.

Whats on your Christmas list this year?

I used to find it so easy when I was younger to write a Christmas list. But as I've gotten older, I find it a lot harder. However, I would love a cosy new Barbour jacket. 

Favourite Christmas film?

When someone says Christmas film to me, I just remember being younger and watching National Lampoons Christmas Vacation, which is a very old film but I love it. Otherwise it would be Elf, like every other person on the planet. 

Do you wear makeup on Christmas day?

Yes, but not too much, as I don't want to waste time getting ready when I could be doing Christmassy things! Well unless I got makeup for Christmas, then I just want to try it all on.. 

What TV programme do you most look forward to on the special day?

This may be extremely sad, but even when I was younger I just love the Eastenders Christmas Day episodes. I love Eastenders guys, haha. 

Favourite Christmas song?

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU, YOOOOU BABAAAAY

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BLOGMAS DAY 1: 5 Last Minute Christmas GIfts

Haven't done any Christmas shopping yet? If that answer is yes, then this post is for you. It's not just for people who are very late and like to leave things until the last minute. It could be that you just want to get a few extra presents for someone, and you just don't know when to stop. Or you just like reading posts all about cute little Christmas gifts.

There are going to be 5 presents for men, and then 5 for women. Also, there is a nice mixture of of luxury presents, that might be someones main present and then there are some cute little stocking fillers. 

I find men the hardest to buy for, I have currently finished most of my shopping. But Kirk, my boyfriend really is the hardest, I never know what he wants. He always makes stupid lists, with stuff like pokemon cards... like come on, give me something man! 

#1 Beard/Skincare Products

Brisk Beard set - Boots

No7 Mens Gradual Tan - Boots

Vo5 Hair Products - Superdrug

#2 Aftershave

Diesel BAD

Chanel Allure Homme Sport

Ralph Lauren POLO RED

#3 Socks/Boxer shorts

Calvin Klein Vest/Boxers 

Festive Socks - Topman

#4 Hats/Scarfs

Converse Hat - Topman

#5 Alchohol

Now for the women, I find this much easier than the men in my life. There just seems to be more cute sets, but if you struggle, let me give you some ideas!

#1 Body Shop Sets

#2 Candles

Christmas Pudding candle - Boots

Also recommend, Jo Malone, Liz Earle and Yankee Candles!

#3 Relaxation sets

L'Occitane relaxation rituals - Debenhams

#4 Perfume

Chanel Eau Tendre

Paco Rabanne Lady Million Prive

Dior J'adore

#5 Cute Mugs

Fox Mug - ASDA

Don't panic buy either, you still have a week. For me, at least you can really get in the festive spirit because everyone is rushing around! Good luck! See you tomorrow, for another post... 

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The Body Shop Haul

I have done a little bit of shopping at The Body Shop. I love The Body Shop, it really is a brand which is really good quality, but is priced very well. I think there are some great gifts in there at the moment, so go and check them out! They also have their new Christmas range, and oh my it's amazing, but really, would you expect anything less?

The Body Shop Spiced Apple Shower Gel

The Body Shop Spiced Apple Hand Cream

The Body Shop Vanilla Chai Hand Cream

The Body Shop Ethiopian Honey Deep Nourishing Mask

The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Body Wash

The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil

The Body Shop Strawberry Beauty Bag

The Body Shop Soft Hands and Warm Kisses

The Body Shop Mini Shea Butter Set

The Body Shop Bath It Up Set 

ps; there is going to be a lot more posts in December... Not every day, but a few a week! So get excited for that, and I do have a special surprise for you soon... oooooo 

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New Makeup For Chrimbo

I have been very spoilt for Christmas, my boyfriend, friend and parents got me some new makeup. I did have to hint quite a bit to them for what I wanted. But I am so over the moon with these makeup bits, yes I am a bit of a fanatic when it comes to beauty pieces.

I think palettes are just lovely gifts to receive and theres so many gorgeous palettes in the beauty world. The three I've received this Christmas are lovely and from amazing brands. The No7 one was from my parents and theres just so many colours, 20 amazing shades. The Mac palette, is very tiny but very cute. I wish it was the normal size for a palette so I could custom it with the shades I've already got from Mac, but we can't complain. The Zoeva palette was from my boyfriend, and I've just seen so many people rave about it. I've never used any Zoeva makeup so I  was just so intrigued. 

You can't have eyeshadows without having some tools to apply them with. These brushes were from my boyfriend and he got them from Zoeva. Again, I have just heard some many good things about Zoeva brushes and they are very affordable. My boyfriend thought I was boring asking for makeup products for my Christmas present, but I love receiving makeup as a gift. So who cares what he thinks, eh ;). 

Whats Christmas without receiving some goodies from Mac?! I just love Mac, all the products I've ever used have just been amazing and such good quality. Most of my favourite beauty products are Mac ones, so doesn't that tell you something!

No7 Eyeshadow Christmas Limited Edition Palette 

MAC Amber 9x Eyeshadow Palette 

Zoeva Coco Blends Palette 

Zoeva 237  Detailer Brush

Zoeva 317 Wing Liner Brush 

Zoeva Small stippling Brush

Zoeva Blending Brush 

MAC Lipstick - Impassioned

MAC Paint Pot - Soft Orche 

I hope you all have an amazing Christmas, enjoy your day and spend it with your lovely families. Christmas isn't all about presents, remember that. But do stuff yourself with as much turkey and pigs in blankets as possible!

Love ya

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