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● Laura Thornberry ● Lifestyle Blogger ● London Based ●

AD - GIFTED | Travelling and Geography is something I've always enjoyed. Exploring new cities, learning about new cultures and tasting new cuisines. It's something I love doing, I've previously visited a number of countries, Ukraine, Italy, France and Spain, to name a few and I will continue to visit some more in the future. A huge wish of mine is to spend ample time in each capital city of Europe, there must be around 50 or so, as well as some other big cities in each destination, so whether its just a weekend break or a week holiday, I would love to explore and learn about each individual countries tradition and history.

Snapfish Photo Calendar
 In collaboration with Snapfish, I have chosen to create my very own personalised photo calendar*. For this particular piece, I opted for the Desk Calendar (10" x5") to share with you the next 12 cities on my list to visit and explore! These cities include Barcelona, Budapest, Dublin, Berlin, Istanbul, Lisbon, Madrid, Paris, Prague, Rome, Reykjavik and Stockholm.

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Snapfish Photo Calendar
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Snapfish Photo Calendar
Snapfish desk calendars retail at £10.99, which I think is such great value, especially for the quality and wide selection of design options. I think these would make such great gifts, that you can keep at home or at the office, and personalise them to fit your certain tastes. Whether you want to include your latest holiday photos, your Instagram snaps or some more personal photos, ordering a personalised photo calendar* is a great way to display and remember those memories. If a desk calendar is not for you, Snapfish also offer a wall, kitchen and poster calendar!

Have you used Snapfish before? What are your thoughts on the calendar I have created? What destinations are on your list to travel to and explore?
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When the Autumn/Winter season draws in, I always find myself placing a lovely little lush order, as there is something so cosy and satisfying about a nice, warm bath in the colder months. I've always been impressed with the products I've used before and there is just so many different things to try, from bath bombs and bubble bars to hair and skin care. This time, my order consisted of 8 new products that I hadn't tried before - some I picked myself and others being recommendations from Melody. So let's take a peak at what I purchased!

Stardust Bath Bomb £2.95
"Follow yonder star all the way to the bathroom; it will bear exotic gifts of Fair Trade Ugandan vanilla from the Mountains of the Moon and precious rosewood from the depths of the Peruvian rainforest. A twinkly dip in its starlit waters gives a bergamot-powered boost to the mind and body - ideal for a little post-party recovery. Note: wise men not included."

Damaged Hot Oil Hair Treatment £6.50
"If your hair feels like damaged goods, stir up your routine with this hot oil treatment on a stick. Packed full of extra virgin olive, shine-enhancing almond and avocado oils to replenish deeply and rehydrate thirsty locks."

Golden Wonder Bath Bomb £3.95
"Shake it! You'll hear hidden contents as this present-shaped fizzer reveals glittering golden lustre and a sparkling turquoise explosion. Zesty lime oil and tangy sweet orange start a party of mood-brightening scents. This is one treat you don't have to wait until Christmas morning to unwrap."

Sparkly Pumpkin Bubble Bar £3.65
(Limited Edition Seasonal Product)

Rose Jam Bubbleroon Bar £3.75
"Pep up your spirits in a bath filled with Rose Jam: lemon, rose and geranium oil will help perk you up, while Fair Trade cocoa and shea butter leave you feeling gorgeous. You’ll end up feeling as cheered as though you'd been been given a bunch of flowers. Rose oil and rose absolute give a double dose of rosiness, helping to clear the mind and boost your mood."

Angels on Bare Skin Cleanser £6.95
"This incredibly gentle cleanser is made from 100% natural ingredients. Inspired by a medieval recipe and topped off with lavender flowers, this contains kaolin to absorb grease and dirt, leaving skin clean and nourished. Lavender oil and rose absolute calm the skin. As you mix your solid cleanser with water to form a paste, the ground almonds create almond milk which helps to tone and brighten the skin. This can be used all over your body as well as your face."

Honey I Washed My Hair Shampoo Bar £5.95
"Deliciously toffee-scented, this syrupy sweet bar will make your hair turn heads (and noses). Honey is renowned for adding softness and shine to locks. To top it all off uplifting sweet wild orange and bergamot oils create an aroma that transports your troubles away."

Snow Melt Luxury Bath Melt £2
"Remember your first snow and the joy of catching flakes on gloves. Frosty, stimulating peppermint oil swirls with bright Sicilian lemon to recreate the crisp air. Fair Trade Organic cocoa and Organic illipe and shea butters soften skin and transform the water for creamy, snow white bliss."

What are you favourite LUSH products? What would you recommend?

You can view my previous LUSH haul here

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Early mornings are never my kinda thing. Multiple alarm snoozes later and I always find myself rushing around to get ready for the day, and always forgetting to have any kind of breakfast. Cereals and toast with butter/jam/peanut butter always get a little boring, so I wanted to find something that I could eat on the go and something that was still good for you. So on a recent food shop, I browsed the aisles looking for some inspiration among the cereal bars and snack sections, and came across something I liked the look of. Enter Belvita. 
Belvita appeared to have various varieties of there breakfast biscuits, so naturally as a chocolate lover, I was drawn to the Cocoa Choc Chip biscuits, and they have definitely not disappointed! Packed with 5 wholegrains and 4 hour slow release carbohydrates, these breakfast biscuits are great for those in a rush, but still want something quick, easy and nutritious whilst on the go. I would highly recommend these to anyone looking to try something new for breakfast or even as a mid morning snack, as these are absolutely delicious!
 However, if choc chip isn't your thing, these biscuits come in a number of different varieties, including crunchy oats, forest fruits, fruit & fibre, honey & nut and milk & cereal. So there is definitely a flavour out there for everyone! I know next time I'm at my local supermarket, I will 100% be picking up some more of these as they are the perfect snack to start the day with!

Have you tried these Belvita biscuits before? What are your go-to breakfast ideas for on the go?
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 There's no denying that I love to cook, and any kind of pasta dish is my favourite thing to eat. But sometimes making some fancy sauces or using loads of vegetables is time consuming and takes a lot of effort, especially if you struggle with your way round a kitchen. When it comes to cooking, sometimes it's all about simplicity, and my recipe today is all about that! A simple tomato sauce is the perfect accompaniment to any form of pasta. So carry on reading to find out how I make my own. Vegetarian Tagliatelle Pasta Recipe
Ingredients
500g fresh or dried Tagliatelle
1 x 400g tinned chopped tomatoes
2 cloves of garlic
1 small bunch of basil
pinch of chilli flakes
sea salt
black pepper
Parmesan cheese 

Method
Heat a saucepan over a medium heat and add some olive oil. 
Add the chopped garlic and fry for a couple minutes. 
Add the tinned tomatoes.. 
Season with chilli flakes, black pepper and a tiny pinch of salt.
 Cook the tagliatelle according to the packet instructions, and drain once cooked.
Toss in the cooked pasta in your tasty tomato sauce and mix well.
Serve with Parmesan cheese, black pepper and a sprig of fresh basil.

The end result is super tasty and can be put together in a matter of minutes. A great, easy recipe to follow for when you need a fast lunch or dinner idea!

Let me know if you give this recipe a go, and I'd love to hear about your quick pasta sauce recipes!
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  After developing quite the obsession with a few LUSH products lately, there always seems to be a couple that I just have to keep on repurchasing and will continue to do in the future. Enter Creamy Candy Bubble Bar.
LUSH Creamy Candy Bubble Bar
Creamy Candy has got to be one of my top LUSH products and I just cant get enough of it. The scent of this bubble bar is just so dreamy and to die for. A blend of sweet and girly, yet so uplifting and fresh, this is bound to make a good, relaxing bath! With a blend of 14 ingredients, including Fair Trade Vanilla, Colombian Cocoa Butter and Almond Oil, this bubble bar is bursting with sweet and comforting scents, that have a nourishing, moisturising, hydrating and softening effect on the skin.

 Just simply crumble this bubble bar under a running tap and let the Creamy Candy magic happen! 

RRP - £3.95 per bar

Have you tried out LUSH's Creamy Candy Bubble Bar? What are you favourite LUSH products?
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