DIY Wish/Memory Jar

What is a wish/memory jar, i hear you cry! Well, pictures of these things have been all over Tumblr and Pintrest recently, and so, here is a nice little DIY for you to make your own!
This neat little idea is essentially a jar, that you write down either wishes that you have for the year, or good things that happen to you throughout the year, and you put them in the jar. At the end of the year, you open the jar and you read all the little things you have written! It's like an unconventional diary of nice little snippets for you to document your year!

You will need: 

A jar! Any kind, any size

Small pieces of paper or post-it notes

Things to decorate with!

I used a mason jar, easily found at any home supply shop, or supermarket. And a bunch of things i found in my craft box.

I used some old ribbon, and stuck on various bits and bobs!

Write your wishes or write down when something good happens to you, and pop it in the jar!

I made a note of the date on mine too!

And there is your jar! 

You can make it as outrageous or simple as you like. Cover it in glitter, wrap it up in paper or just leave it plain! It is yours to do what you want with.

And remember, you don't have to just put pieces of paper in it. Pick flowers from a fun day out, press them and put them in the jar to remember the day! Find conkers in the park in the autumn, put them in the Jar! Confetti from a birthday card, an invite to a wedding, anything small enough to fold up or fit in the jar, that will remind you of happy days, put it in!

I hope you give this easy DIY a try, and fill your jar with beautiful things this year!

Kitten noses and puppy paws,

xoxo

New Years Eve makeup musthaves!

OMG, there are only 2 days left of 2013! One of the biggest nights for partying is coming up, New Years Eve is nearly upon us! 

I'm sure you have already thought about your outfit, and maybe even snagged yourself a cute new bargain in the post Christmas sales, but have you thought about your makeup yet? 

We all have our 'favourite faces', the makeup we automatically put on for work, going shopping, and then a totally different up look for going out for drinks. We are all guilty of it, and i don't blame you! It's easy to do! So instead of doing a totally dramatic makeup tutorial for New Years Eve, i bring you my top 4 must have products, to keep your makeup looking fresh and flawless way into the early hours of 2014!

This product is a must have for ANY night out, or all day shopping trip! Simply apply you makeup as normal, and then add a spritz of this at the end, to keep your makeup in place for up to 16 hours!

Available here from Debenhams

 This little compact is a complete cover-up with its own sponge and brush. A super fine powder makes it great for brushing over already applied foundation, or for when you need a top up throughout the day, and perfect for if you have any oily skin!

Keep this beauty in your bag, you won't regret it!

Available here from Benefit Cosmetics 

If you are a fan of glitter then this will be your new best friend. It's perfect for applying over your usual eye shadow for a completely new look, or my new favourite thing to do, using it to run over my cheek bones instead of a highlight! 

Available here from House of Fraiser 

I'm sure you have already heard about this one. It's the UK's number one, top selling mascara!

The brush on the wand, separates, curls and lifts your lashes, giving a super extended and full look.

And it's long wearing, which is exactly what you need for a big night ahead of you!

Available here from Benefit Cosmetics

I would even wear all four of these products together, for a simple look with a whole lot of oomph from the Moondust! You can even dab it on the ends of your lashes when your mascara is still wet!

I hope you have a fabulous New Years Eve!

xoxo

realistic New Years resolutions

Where has the year gone? There are only 9 days left of 2013! And only 3 days to go until Christmas day!
I'm sure you are all sorted for Christmas now, and thinking about what your New Years resolutions will be, But did you know that only 8% of people actually stick to them? The main reason being they are too vague and we try and stick to too many!

Every year people make the same old resolutions, with the top ones being; lose weight, spend less, save more, stay healthy, less stress, help others and quit smoking. How many years in a row have you tried to keep to one of these, and failed by February?

Here are a few easy to stick to resolutions, that i think anyone could keep!

The key for keeping your New Years resolutions is simple, be realistic!
If you are a smoker, don't kid yourself into thinking it's going to be easy, and you can quit cold turkey! Instead, aim at cutting down one cigarette each day, and the process will be much easier.
If you are an unhealthy person, and want to start exercising, don't suddenly think that you can run a marathon! Why not join a weekly class in something that interests you? There are so many fitness classes out there now, pole dancing, kickboxing, whatever takes your fancy, if you sign up for a class it's more motivating to go! Plus you will meet other like minded people in your position!

If all else fails, and you still don't think you can stick anything out, all year long, why not take part in Cancer Researches Dryathlon? Sign up by the 1st, to get your fundraising pack, and give up alcohol for the month of January whilst raising money for cancer research!

This year, why not try and stick to just one New Years resolution? And one that won't be too hard to stick at! Don't make it a chore, and don't think of it as something you have to work at. Just make it a lifestyle change!

I hope that with this small guide, the start to your 2014 sees you happy, healthy and motivated!

See you on the other side,

xoxo