Winterlicious Tag ~ Blogmas Day 4

Time for a tag I think! As it's the beginning of December, it's the perfect time for the Winterlicious tag. I tagged myself, but now I tag anyone who reads this! Make sure to leave me a comment below so I can read your tag.

1. Favourite winter nail polish? Any dark red, small sparkles or natural polish.
2. Favourite winter lip product? I'm really loving a recent purchase, Revlon Colourstay Moisture  Stain in the shade New York Scene. It's really comfortable and long-lasting, and the vibrant colour really suits my pale skin.
3. Most worn winter clothing piece? Probably an oversized red jumper, or thick leggings.
4. Most worn winter accessory? Probably my scarf, for those cold winter days!
5. Favourite winter scent/candle? I really like cinnamon and spiced scented candles, but I don't change my perfume or body sprays throughout the year.
6. Favourite winter beverage? I don't drink hot drinks (even hot chocolate), but I like warmed orange squash after a day out in the snow or when I'm feeling ill.
7. All time favourite Christmas movie? I luurve 'Elf' and 'The Grinch', as I grew up with them, but I also love 'Nativity!' (not the second one... I did not like that at all!)
8. Favourite Christmas song? Either 'Merry Christmas Everybody' or 'I Wish it Could be Christmas Every Day' (or just all of the classics).
9. Favourite Christmas food? Potatoes. Always potatoes. And stuffing.
10. Favourite Christmas decoration? Fairy lights because they are beautiful and versatile! You can have a beautiful house all year round!
11. What's at the top of your Christmas list this year? I asked for some money this year, and my mum spent some of my Christmas money on surprises, but I'm going to go for the post-Christmas sales and get myself some bargains!
12. What are your plans for Christmas this year? I'm spending Christmas with my family at home this year, which will be really nice, as we cans pend time together, relax and have fun!

I hope you enjoyed this! Have a nice day, and come back again tomorrow!

Milly x

Sleeeppp... Blogmas Day 2

All I want for Christmas is sleep! I have no idea why I'm so tired, but it's probably something to do with the horrible gloomy weather we've been having in England.



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Sleep is so important, for our brains, staying healthy, and looking nice! It's a time for us to replenish our energy and relax. Some of us find it harder than others, but, let's be honest, every teenager loves sleep. Personally, I've been experiencing nightmares quite often recently, which make me tired, which makes me stressed, which makes me... and so on. So I've been reading up on some top tips on getting a good night's sleep.

1. Make your sleeping area somewhere you feel happy to sleep in. Make your bed cosy, but not too warm, and make sure that you have space to stretch out. It seems obvious, but make sure that your room is dark enough, and warm enough to drift you off. Also, make sure you invest in a decent mattress; you'll spend a lot of time on it, so make sure it's right for you.
2. Remove technology. This is probably one of the hardest steps, especially for teenagers who are attached to their phones, but Instagram and Facebook will still be there in the morning. Turn off devices, or leave them outside the room because the blue light from the screens will trick your brain into thinking it's day, waking you up again.
3. Relax and unwind long before bedtime. Providing that you get all of your work done and aren't too busy, try your hardest to rest and calm down about an hour before you sleep to give your chance some time to switch off. You could do a pamper session, read, or listen to music, as long as you aren't doing strenuous or energetic activities.
4. Get everything off your mind. You can't switch off if your mind's racing full of things to do the next day. Write down a list so you don't try to remember things during sleep time, and make sure everything is done for the day.
5. If you still struggle to sleep... try a couple of drops of calming lavender oil on your pillow (not too much though else it'll have the opposite effect), or try sleep pills. If you have insomnia, it's probably worth looking into your condition and speaking to a professional about it. It will be worth it in the end when you wake up replenished with beautifully glowing skin!

Thank you for reading blogmas day 2, and I will (probably) write again tomorrow! Bye!
Milly x

Blogmas day 1!

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Whoop! First of December and officially time for Christmas! Advent calendars have been opened, carols have been sung and everyone's in the Christmas spirit.

I'm a bit rubbish at keeping to deadlines on my blog, especially at the moment with two controlled assessments for GCSE and too much work, but I'm going to attempt Blogmas. I'll TRY to write every day, probably mostly with pictures from the internet, because I don't have time to take photos every day. If you have anything you'd like me to write about, comment below, or tweet me @abeautyfulblog.

Today's post is just to say Happy December and welcome to Blogmas day!

Hope you are having a lovely day!

Milly x