2016 Post Roundup

 
Happy boxing day guys! I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and aren't too sad that's it's over! Today I have created a 2016 roundup post for you guys. I've put together a massive list of all of my favourite blog posts that I have created this year. Some didn't make the cut but you can easily check them out in my archive. So here we have it:
 

My 2016 Post Roundup

 

School

 

Bullet Journal

 

Lifestyle

 

Travel

 
 
I'd love to know if you have a favourite on this list? It would make my day to know you've read it! The most viewed post of the year was Starting My Bullet Journal. Perhaps you guys would like to see more of my bullet journal posts?
 
I hope you have an amazing day and an even better 2017!

Have A Holly Jolly Christmas!

 
Merry Christmas Everyone!
 
I'll keep this post short and sweet because I know how busy Christmas day can be! I just thought I would take the time to wish you all an amazing Christmas. Thank you so much for reading and I wish you the happiest of days today!
 
Just remember, how blessed you are on this day. Remember to be grateful for everything you receive and for all of the people that surround you! Whether you're surrounded by friends and family or off doing something crazy, just remember you are so very lucky! Lucky to be doing what you are doing, lucky to be safe in the comfort of your home, lucky to have a life worth living. Lucky to have people that care about you, lucky to have food to eat and lucky to love and be loved.
 
I hope you have the most amazing of Christmases and remember how blessed you are.
 
Merry Christmas to you all!

My Plan For Christmas Eve

My Plan For Christmas Eve

Guys the big day is tomorrow! 23 blog posts later and we are finally here! Let's just say, I'm probably over excited for someone my age but who cares! It's Christmas!

I was a actually a little stuck for a blog post idea today. If I had done any present, preparation or other such post then my efforts would have been wasted. Because the only person I know that leaves things this late is my dad! So today I thought I'd give you a little insight into my day and how I will be spending my Christmas Eve!
 
  1. Revision - I know, how dull! But because I won't be doing any tomorrow or on Boxing Day, I need to get as much done as I can! I have mock exams coming up in January and I am trying to take them as seriously as the real thing!
  2. Prepping blog posts - another exciting one, I know! This is just a precaution because I'm pretty certain I won't have time to write a post tomorrow or the day after so I'm getting them ready for you!  That way, you guys won't go without and I'll be ahead of my blogmas game!
  3. Watching the Polar Express - this is my go to Christmas Eve film so of course I have to watch it! It really sets the mood for Christmas Day don't you think?
  4. Indulging in a bath and lots of chocolate! - I feel like Christmas Day is quite a manic one so I have this weird thing where I like to properly relax on Christmas Eve. I'll be running myself a hot bath (maybe with a cheeky bath bomb) and munching on lots of chocolate, as well as drinking hot chocolate too! (During the hot chocolate song of polar express - of course!)
  5. Put on my fluffy pyjamas and early to bed - I very much have a child's mentality when it comes to this - the earlier you fall asleep, the less time you have to wait until it's Christmas!

How will you be spending your Christmas Eve? Let me know in the comments down below!

I hope you have a very merry Christmas and a happy new year!

Dear Santa... Help Them, Not Me.

Dear Santa


Dear Santa...
 
I know it's been a long time since I've written to you but this year I have something big to ask.
 
Instead of coming down my chimney this year, do you think you could visit some of those children in countries less fortunate than mine? Go and spread some happiness to those that have very little and want nothing more than to be safe. For those are the people that deserve it and need it the most. Please Santa, can you help me to show them the love that we are so often and generously given. Help them to remember the happiness that they have likely forgotten. No child, no matter how naughty or nice, should have to see the horrors they have seen but I know, that they will continue to witness such things. Even on Christmas day. The 'happiest' day of the year.
 
Santa, please can you tell them that I'm sorry. I'm sorry there is so little I can do for them but I really am trying my best. Tell them I'm sorry I'm sitting here writing this, instead of making a difference. But I don't know how you see. For Santa, I am here and they are there. In what seems like an entirely different world. This is why I am asking this of you. You see, if I had a sleigh that could fly around the world in a night, I'd have them all safe and sound by now. I'd try to stop that hurt and pain that they go through every day. But that is what I am worried about. I don't possess such magic and that is what we need. Magic. For this problem is too large, too twisted, too wrong. There's nothing I alone can do.
 
So please Santa, help them, not me.
 
Merry Christmas Santa,
Good Luck.
 
Freya x

43 Blogmas Post Ideas

43 Blogmas Post Ideas

I really hope everyone has been enjoying Blogmas so far! It's been hard work but I'm managing to keep up!

As a little treat for all you bloggers out there, I've created the master list of Blogmas post ideas! Some I've already done, some I haven't and others I have panned for the next few days! Of course, I'll keep that a mystery though! So here you have it: 43 Blogmas Post Ideas!
  1. Blogmas Introduction
  2. Christmas Recipes
    1. Hot Chocolate
    2. Eggnog
    3. Gingerbread
    4. Cookies
    5. Mince Pies
  3. Christmas Wrapping Inspiration
  4. Your Christmas Wrapping
  5. DIY Christmas Wrapping
  6. DIY Cards
  7. Your Christmas Cards
  8. Your Christmas Decorations
  9. DIY Christmas Decorations
  10. Decoration Inspiration
  11. Christmas Day OOTD
  12. Winter OOTD
  13. Winter Outfit Inspiration
  14. Christmas Make Up Look
  15. Christmas Nail Inspiration
  16. Gifts For Him
  17. Gifts For Her
  18. Stocking Stuffers for Her
  19. Stocking Stuffers for Him
  20. Secret Santa Gifts (Under £5/£10)
  21. Gift Guides
    1. For the blogger
    2. For the gardener
    3. For the doctor who fan
    4. For the car lover
    5. For the animal lover
    6. For the crafter
    7. etc...
  22. Blogmas Bullet Journal Spreads
  23. Christmas Bullet Journal Spreads
  24. New Year Bullet Journal Spreads
  25. Winter Bucket List
  26. New Year Bucket List
  27. New Year's Resolutions
  28. A Day in the Life
  29. Photo Diary
  30. Christmas Playlist
  31. Movies To Watch
  32. What You Love About Christmas
  33. What You Hate About Christmas
  34. Printable Gift Tags
  35. Printable Table Settings
  36. Downloadable Phone/Computer Background
  37. Dear Santa...
  38. The True Meaning of Christmas
  39. Christmas Quotes
  40. Festive Blogger Tag
  41. Festive Blog Posts
  42. Festive YouTube Videos
  43. How You Found Blogmas
If you're doing Blogmas this year, I'd love to catch up so please let me know in the comments and I'll be sure to follow along!

I hope you have a very merry Christmas and a happy new year!

FREE Christmas Phone Wallpaper

Free Christmas Phone Wallpaper

I am so pumped for Christmas now, its unreal! School has finished and there are already presents under the tree! As a present to all you lovelies, I have a FREE Christmas phone wallpaper for you!

I originally created it as part of a different project but adjusted the design to create this fabby phone wallpaper for you!
 
FREE Christmas Phone Wallpaper

You can either save the image above or click this link to access it via Google Drive. It's super quick and easy to download and shouldn't take up much memory space either - I hope you enjoy!

I would love to know what you think of the design! Let me know in the comments below!

I hope you have a very merry Christmas and a happy new year!


My Christmas and Birthday Card Tradition


I thought I'd share with you guys one of my little habits that I started doing a few years ago. Basically, I have a huge collection of stickers that I stick on the back of birthday and Christmas cards. I do it habitually now. Whenever I seal an envelope, I stick one on the back to finish it off.
 
It might be weird but I think it's pretty cute and people usually comment on it positively!


This year for my Christmas cards I used these Christmas stickers that I bought in our local super market. Some of them are 3D and others are flat and shiny but I love them!



These are some of the stickers that I use for birthday cards. They are all from Paperchase (because I am addicted...) and they all have a 3D effect. My favourite's are the square monsters on the right of the picture!
 
Is this habit weird? Who knows... or cares!
 
I hope you have a very merry Christmas and a happy new year!