Mixed Berry Smoothie

This delicious and vibrant smoothie couldn't be easier to throw together in the morning, just pop all of the ingredients into your blender and off you go! It's jam packed with vitamins and is super easy to customise each day so you can't possibly get bored. 

What you need...

• 100g frozen mixed berries
• 1 banana
• 2 spoonfuls greek / natural yoghurt
• 150ml apple juice
• 4/5 mint leaves

All you need to do is throw all of the ingredients into your blender and blitz until smooth - this usually takes a couple of minutes to get a really good texture. If it's a little thick in consistency simply add some more juice or water. 

If you have fresh berries as opposed to frozen then throw in a few ice cubes too to give that proper 'smoothie' texture. 

Fancy a change? Why not add peaches and spinach? Or even swap the apple juice for coconut water! 

Another one of my go to smoothies is a citrus one that's perfect to kick start you in the morning, check out the recipe here. 

What do you like to throw in your smoothies? 

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Mothers Day Gift Guide

It's always important to show your loved ones how much you care about them - life really is too short for anything else. With Mothers Day fast approaching this is the perfect opportunity to go one step further and treat your mum and let her put her feet up for the day, she's done a lot for you after all. 

Whether you decide to 'do' something nice such as cook a lovely meal or even clean the house for her or go down the route of buying her something special I can guarantee it will mean the world to her! 

Here are some of my favourite gift ideas: 

- Hotel Chocolat Milky Drinking Chocolate - the perfect spin on the popular gift of chocolates

- Olivia Burton Forest Green Watch - to remind her how much you love her every time she checks the time

- Rifle Paper Co Notebook - this is almost too pretty to use...almost

- Chanel Chance Eau Tendre - a beautiful fresh fragrance, perfect for the upcoming warmer months

- Floral Next Cushion - cushions are the perfect way to add a splash of colour to a room 

- Mary Berry Absolute Favourites - what mum doesn't love a bit of Mary Berry? 

- Electric Blue Finsbury Organiser - a filofax is a must have for every handbag and this blue number is just stunning

- Floral Anthropologie Apron - Anthropologie really can do no wrong! If this doesn't make you want to cook I don't know what will

- Diptyque Rosafolia Candle - the most luxurious of all candles, the perfect accompaniment for a long hot bath

Have you got any special plans for Mothers Day? 

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Spring Reading List

It's finally get to that time of the year where the days are beginning to feel just a little bit longer and spring feels like it is within grasping distance. Longer days inherently means more time to do the things you love (or at least it feels that way) and in my case that's more reading time! Here are just a few of the books I'm planning on reading during the spring months... 

The Glam Guide

The brand new book by Youtube and blogging powerhouse Fleur de Force. She's been one of my favourite Youtubers for a few years now and her approachable personality really comes across in the book. I've only flicked through the first couple of chapters so far so I can't wait to sit down and work my way through the rest! 

Nineteen Eighty-Four

Arguably one of the most famous book by George Orwell and I'm ashamed to say it's not something I've ever read and so I feel this is about time I get round to it! You can't go wrong with a classic. 

Lonely Planet: New York City 

I finally got round to booking the accommodation for my upcoming New York trip (bring on April 30th) and so now I can legitimately start planning the trip. I've been 3 times previously so I'm on the hunt for things that are a little off the beaten track so I can try and experience I side of New York I've not seen already. Let the research commence - let me know any of your recommendations in the comments section!

To Kill A Mockingbird

Another of the classics that I'm ashamed to say I've never read. It looks as though spring will be spent catching up on all of the classics that have somehow passed me by. 

Paper Towns

In all honesty I have absolutely no idea what this book is about, I downloaded it purely because it's written by John Green, the author of The Fault In Our Stars. Fingers crossed I enjoy this as much. Am I the only one who does that? 

Reading is one of my favourite things to do when I just need to take a little time out and relax so I can't wait to dive in and get lost in these books. 

Let me know in the comments section what your favourite books are - hopefully I race through these so I can get started on some of your favourites too! 

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Sunday Saying {5}

How has your week been? I can't believe we're already in March, how did this happen!? Yet again, another month has flown by in the blink of an eye. As it's Sunday again it's time for another Sunday saying...

It's not what we have in life, but who we have in our life that matters.

With Mothers Day just around the corner it's a reminder to show your mum just how much you love and appreciate her. However, don't forget that she, and everyone else in your life, deserves to be reminded of this each and every day. Try and do something nice for the people in your life as often as you can as you'll be amazed what a difference it will make to them.

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