No place like home

Hello everyone,

So the term has finished and I’ve returned back home for the Easter holidays. Honestly, there really is no place like home. Seeing friends from high school, family days at the beach and of course those precious home cooked meals really make me realise what I miss while I’m away. But I need to remember this holiday is mainly revolved around revision (sadly) but it’ll all be worth it in the long run for results and a lovely celebratory summer!

Thought it’d be a nice idea to give you a few favourites and recommendations to get you through Easter at home! (This almost escalated into a full scale beauty post but I’m trying my absolute hardest to stay away from being one of those stereotypical Zoella-mimicing blogs)

Nike+ Training Club App- honestly, ladies especially, this app is incredible. I don’t want to invest in a gym membership when I’m only home for a few weeks but this app is free and is full of amazing workouts from Paula Radcliffe to Ellie Goulding, with some great cool down yoga sessions for days off. You can select the work outs as you go or it will create a programme for you. No excuses, this will shake off those Easter chocolate pounds and keep you in shape.  DOWNLOAD IT!!!

Pinterest- Why not give your mind a break from the revision and create some boards to inspire you. I’ve been loving this recently because it means I can inspire myself to spruce up my bedroom so it’ll be a nice place to study or even giving myself inspiration for my revision notes and future holidays! Theres something for everyone on there and it’s the most relaxing thing ever.

Polariod- This is want item not a favourite but with all the lovely weather and time I’ve spent with family and friends so far this holiday, I really want to capture it all on polaroids. I know they’re quite expensive but I have a feeling a company will change your normal photos into polaroids but it’s not as fun as shaking to develop!

Spotify- Couldn’t live without this for revision, chilling and exercising. I’ve only recently invested in Premium and couldn’t go without it now! I’ve been loving Josef Salvat, his version of Rihanna’s Diamonds is amazing, give it a go, you won’t regret it, such a chilled take on a pop song!- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_koFbsnw_PM

If anyone has any recommendations for the Easter holidays please let me know, I’ve got 5 weeks at home and could do with some help!

Happy Easter

xx

FRESHERS: What do I need to pack?!

Moving out of your parents house can be the most daunting thing in the world (trust me, I cried for days) but it’s important you’ve got all the right stuff and you’re not the Fresher who has packed so much stuff that you annoy your new housemates by taking up all the kitchen space. Loads of Uni’s will actually give you a list of what you need but I thought I’d give you a simple list top 15 items you will definitely need to bring to survive! Think I’ve missed something off? Let me know!

1. Saucepans– you’ll have to cook for yourself at some point, you may as well have something to cook it in…

2. Cutlery– nobody likes eating with their hands.

3. Labels, labels and more labels– you might be lucky and no one will eat your food, but in a lot of student accommodation people will help themselves to anything!

4. Plates, bowls and glasses– More than one of each is generally advised so washing up is at a minimum.

5. Bedcovers– Even if you pay over £6,000 for your accommodation they’re not going to make your bed for you I’m afraid!

6. Pillows– With my first room my Uni gave me one pillow which was around 2cm thick and probably slept on by more students than I care to know, so bring your own for a comfy nights sleep!

7. Blankets– A lot of Uni halls and houses are super cold as Winter creeps up, we had no control of our heating so its probably a good idea to make sure you’re bundled up ready!

8. Slippers- It’s cold, floors are cold…you get the idea.

9. Tissues– For many the goodbye and farewell to their parents is easy but if you’re like me you’ll need an abundance of tissues for when they finally drop you off

10. Folders, notepads and pens– In the eager excitement of Freshers week sometimes we forget we’re actually there to learn, so don’t forget your stationery…you’ll need it!

11. Cough/Cold Medicines– Freshers Flu is very real and horrendous to get rid of so stock up while you can and prepare for the sniffly lecture theatres.

12. Fancy Dress- This may sound odd but check your Freshers Week schedule before you leave because odds are there will be a few superhero or school uniform themed nights- so pack your ties!

13. Student Cookbook– No idea how to cook? No worries, theres so many student cookbooks around that will get you through your first term on a budget and will probably earn you a few friend too if you get the recipes right

14. A deck of cards- Essential for Freshers week drinking games and beyond

15. Cards, ID, Money– probably the most obvious of all the things to bring but easily forgettable!