Pancake Tuesday!

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Today was a good day. It was my last Tuesday in Dublin for 5 weeks. I had a great catch up with one of my best friends in college. And it was also Pancake Day! 

Pancakes aren't really a special treat in our house; we make them a lot for breakfast when my little cousins stay over - a tradition that started when I used to have friends over for sleepovers in primary school, so Pancake Tuesday is never really a big deal in our family. However, this doesn't stop us from making pancakes on this glorious day!

Unfortunately, mam had the batter made before I came home from Dublin. But the batter we make is never the same because we don't actually follow a recipe. We just chuck in a bit of flour, add some milk, crack in two eggs, add some sugar and vanilla, a pinch of salt, and whiz it all up together in the blender. Too thick? Add more milk. Too thin? Add more flour. It's all trial and error really. 
Today, mam made them just that little bit thicker than usual, which allowed me to make some small 'American style' pancakes. I cooked the usual size ones for mam and dad, but for myself, I wanted something different. I stuck with my usual topping of melted chocolate and cream, and these pancakes were delicious!! 


I'm odd when it comes to my pancakes - some days I like them as thin as crepes; other days I like the fluffy American ones. No matter what way I like them, I always love them!

Until next time.
Fifs xo


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Top 5 'Beauty Gurus' I watch on YouTube

Hello everyone!



As you probably know, I watch a lot of YouTube, particularly a lot of YouTubers. The videos I watch range from daily vlogs, challenge videos, collabs, recipe videos... But mainly, I love watching beauty and make-up videos!

I have compiled a list of my favourite 'beauty gurus', or 'beauty vloggers,' whatever you want to call them. This is not in order of preference by the way. I have learned so much from each of these beautiful and talented ladies, from make-up tips to how to be confident with my own skin. I will leave all of their links so you can check them all out!

1. NikkieTutorials (https://www.youtube.com/user/NikkieTutorials): First up, we have the beautiful Nikkie from NikkieTutorials. This woman is just amazing! Her make-up tutorials are always on point, just like her eyebrows. Seriously, I am extremely jealous of her perfect eyebrows... Because of her, I have discovered that men's aftershave balm is an amazing primer! Who would have thought? I admit, I have been using some of my dad's just to try it out, and I'll probably buy a bottle of my own just for this purpose. She also taught me to 'embrace the glow' (or highlighter). I whack that stuff on like there's no tomorrow anymore because of her!


2. SprinkleofGlitter (https://www.youtube.com/user/Sprinkleofglitter): Louise Pentland loves us Sprinklerinos. And she always looks flawless doing it! Whether it's with blonde hair, pink hair, make-up or no make-up, this fabulous woman is just that - fabulous. From her 'Get Ready with me' videos, to her beauty hauls, to an everyday make-up tutorial, Louise shows it how it is. Aside from being a beauty vlogger, Louise has a lifestyle book called 'Life with a Sprinkle of Glitter,' a 2016 diary (which I am proud to own!!) and her very own clothing range for plus-sized women on SimplyBe. She is an amazing role-model for women of all shapes and sizes, and I am proud to be a member of the Sprinklerino community!


3. Gabriella Lindley (https://www.youtube.com/user/velvetgh0st): I first discovered Gabby when I saw her doing a beauty haul with Zoella. That was over a year ago and I still watch her everyday! With simple tutorials to create the perfect every day look, Gabby shows just how easy it can be to get a professional finish, using mostly drugstore products! My favourite make-up videos of hers are her 'Pretty Little Liars' inspired looks and her first impression videos. She is completely honest and if she doesn't like a product, she won't be afraid to say it!


4. Kandee Johnson (https://www.youtube.com/user/kandeejohnson): If you enjoy creating costume looks, then Kandee Johnson's channel is the one for you! Her 'Barbie transformation' video came up in my suggestions one day, and since then, I have been subscribed. Honestly, if you look at the thumbnail of her 'Barbie transformation' video, you wouldn't even know which one was Kandee and which one is Barbie! Her everyday Disney Princess inspired looks are goals! I was always too afraid to try them, but now that I'm a bit more confident with make-up, I will definitely be trying them out!


5. Zoella (https://www.youtube.com/user/zoella280390): And last, but certainly not least, we have Zoella. Although Zoe says that she is not a beauty guru as such, she is definitely a beauty vlogger! With a beauty range to back her up, Zoe is a natural when it comes to make-up and hair tutorials. If it wasn't for Zoella, I would never have discovered my love for Rimmel Kate Moss lipsticks, particularly 107! 



So there you have it! My favourite beauty vloggers on YouTube.

Until next time.
Fifs xo

All opinions are my own. All photos were found on google images. 

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Valentine's Day or just a Sunday?

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Valentine's Day. You either love it or hate it. And me? Well, I hate it. I always have and I think that I always will. Some people might say "you only hate it because you don't have a boyfriend" or "is it because you're jealous of couples?". No. I have always hated it for some unknown reason. Even when I was in a relationship for Valentine's Day last year, I asked my boyfriend if we could not celebrate it. I went as far as refusing to even say the words 'Happy Valentine's Day' to him. We just spent the night watching movies like we did every night we spent together. It was just a regular night.

I'm not too sure when my hatred for this day started. When I was younger, Mam and Dad used to send me Valentine's cards from a 'secret admirer' and sometimes they'd throw a cute teddy bear into the mix. So it's not as if I grew up not celebrating it - I did. As I got older, I just didn't see the point in celebrating a day for a baby with wings (or a tiny man in a nappy with wings - whatever you want to look at it...). 


I remember having a single girl's Valentine's sleepover with my friends when we were in Leaving Cert. We ate lots of chocolate, drank some sparkling wine, gossiped and cried watching 'The Notebook' (some of us more than others.....). It was a great night, but it's also something we could have done any other night of the year. Having it on Valentine's night didn't make it any more special... we just got to eat lots of Love Heart sweets and chocolate and strawberries without feeling too guilty about it because we were all lonely singles.. lol.

My point is, I just don't think that there should be a day where people celebrate love and their relationships by buying expensive presents, going for a fancy dinner and writing a soppy message on a card. Love should be celebrated every day in a relationship! If you love someone, tell them, show them, shout it from the rooftops every day of your damn life! Don't wait for one day where everyone is expected to tell that special someone 'I love you,' especially if you're not ready for that yet...

Rant over. 
I will be spending February 14th like any other Sunday - working. And if I'm not working, thank God! It means I won't have to watch couples all day.......

Until next time.
Fifs xo


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