Scent-scational Candles

My name is Lorna and I'm addicted to candles. 

As I'm writing this, my living room is covered with them - and I'm not talking about the beautifully placed ones I've got out that I'm currently burning. I have a cupboard full - for safe keeping, to replenish the one's I'm currently burning and just because (that's enough justification right?) and they are all over the floor to help me narrow down my choices for this post. It was a toughie. 

If like me, you're a candle addict or are just looking to add a new one into your home, read on for the current favourites in my stash... 

To burn everyday 

My go-to fragrance every day is always something fresh and clean. I like my home smelling as clean as possible and the Liz Earle Eucalyptus and Rosemary Candle, £36 is perfect for that. It's fresh, it's clean, it's calming but uplifting at the same time and for that reason it's my choice for an every day home fragrance favourite. I have burnt through one of these before so I'm savouring this one in my stash but having it out has made me realise, I need to start burning this baby. If you have room in your bathroom for a candle, choose this one too as it's perfect for that. I also adore the signature Liz Earle blue packaging - crikey, that brand can literally do no wrong in my eyes. Always incredible. 

To burn in the evening

If you are looking for a candle to relax with in the evening, the Aurelia Skincare Peacefulness Candle, £55 is perfect for this. If you've had a stressful day, are feeling anxious, this candle is perfect to help clear your mind and calm yourself down. Notes include top notes of lavender and lemongrass, rose geranium, neroli and ylang ylang in the heart and clove and cedar wood at the base. I adore the simple ceramic jar - one definitely to keep after the natural candle has burnt down. Super luxurious and when you purchase this you get a beautiful candle snuffer too. Bonus!

To burn before you to to sleep

The This Works Deep Sleep Heavenly Candle, £25 is my go-to for when I'm reading before bed. I've used the Deep Sleep range from This Works for a while now and that gorgeous scent instantly signifies to my brain that it's time to go to sleep. I use the pillow mists and the candles regularly, and am already eyeing up other products in the range - the bath soak and shower gel has got my name written ALL over it. With notes of lavender and chamomile, it's perfect to help you drift off to sleep every night... Zzzzzz..... 

To burn because you love your fragrance so damn much 

Matching your home fragrance to your actual fragrance isn't something I ever thought I would do, but I fell hook, line and sinker for the Jo Malone English Oak and Redcurrant fragrance so much that I had to get the matching candle too. The Jo Malone English Oak and Redcurrant Home Candle, £45 is stunning from the inside out. I adore the Jo Malone packaging and the quality of the burn is second to none - and for that reason Jo Malone Candles are always saved for a special occasion in my house. Though, I'm kind of getting to that realisation of when is actually a special occasion - just burn that candle girl! With notes of redcurrant, mandarin, rose, white musk and roasted oak. It's Autumn in a candle for me, though I would 100% burn this all year round. 

To burn with a cup of tea

Cup of tea in hand, TV on or book in hand (whatever you fancy), candle burning - is there anything greater?  The Orla Kiely Earl Grey Candle, £25 is the perfect candle just for this moment (or you know, all the time) as it is exactly what it says on the tin. Earl Grey scented. If like me, you're not an Earl Grey Tea drinker, don't let that deter you as this seriously smells incredible. It's fresh and fruity and instantly calms me down as it makes me think of that moment, just as your about to take a sip of your tea. Notes of bergamot, clary sage and orange peeled are entwined with a smokey black tea to create this gorgeous fragrance. I may just have to burn this as we speak... It's that great. 

To burn when you've got your friends round

I am all about burning candles 24/7 and the Mini Moderns Pavilion Candle in Gin Fizz, £24 is the perfect one for when you're hosting. If the prosecco (or gin!) is flowing, crack this candle out for a party-friendly mood booster. It's fresh, it's fruity and with notes of lemon, juniper berry and fresh geranium it's the perfect scent to suit your evening with a drink or two in hand. 

To burn when you need a mood boost

If I am looking for a scent for a specific mood, Neom is always the brand I go to. I've burnt many of their candles before so can definitely vouch for the quality. The Neom Feel Refreshed Candle, £30 is perfect for a mood boost. This is actually one of my favourite scents to burn in the kitchen as the notes included are most definitely kitchen friendly. Notes include lemon and fresh basil for the ultimate mind and body pick-me-up. 

What are your favourite candles right now? 

Lorna x

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Cream Cleansers For Every Budget

Cream cleansers are a staple in my skincare routine. In fact, I always have several on the go and I finish them up so regularly (hence that some of my favourites from this post aren't actually pictured, if I still did empties, they would all 100% be included). 

My skin is dry/dehydrated and sometimes on the sensitive side and each of these have been perfect for it, though I have recommended each of these to people of all skin types and they have been great too. 

Just as a heads up, I usually use the Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water, £4.99 to take off all of my makeup first and then I go in with one of these, though they are super effective at removing makeup too - so use this post however it would naturally fit into your routine. 

Whatever your budget, whatever your skin type, you need to give one of these a go... 

If you're on a budget

The Sanctuary Spa Polishing Hot Cloth Cleanser, £10 is actually one that came into my life very recently. I have loved Sanctuary Spa products for years but hadn't really dipped my toe into their pool of skincare products. As the most budget friendly product of the post, this one definitely doesn't disappoint. A gentle cleanser using beeswax, cocoa butter, coconut and jojoba oil and soothing camomile - and it comes with a handy muslin cloth to buff everything away. 

The mid-range & one to try first

The Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser, £16 (for the starter pack) was the product that got me obsessed with this type of cleanser. In fact, if you go back to 2012 (when I first started this blog!) this cleanser was actually my second ever review (head here to see it) and it has featured on here regularly since. 

It's a beautiful gentle cleanser that removes dirt and makeup, hydrates the skin subtly and leaves skin feeling clean but not stripped. The starter pack comes with a 100ml pump bottle of the cleanser and two muslin cloths. This is always the set I pick up as their cloths are my all-time-favourite. In fact, I have just ran out if yet another bottle of this hence why it isn't pictured. I think a trip to Boots may just been in order as writing about this, makes me miss it. If you buy any of these, buy this one first - it'll change your cleansing life. 

A little more luxurious & the one for sensitive skin

Again, this is a cleanser that has featured in my skincare routine for a long time. My skin can be on the sensitive side and although I generally find all of these to be fine for that, this is the one I go to if I'm having a sensitive flare up. The Pai Skincare Camellia and Rose Gentle Hydrating Cleanser, £28 works in the same way as the previous cleansers mentioned but I find if my skin is feeling sensitive then this helps to calm it down. It's gentle but still cleanses my skin as needed, and it's perfect for removing makeup too. I always like to make sure I've got a back up of this, just in case (you never know when your skin is going to need it!) 

The most luxurious & the one filled with BioOrganic ingredients

I remember the first time I tried this. I had always heard incredible things about Aurelia Skincare but had feared spending the money and being disappointed, but if anything I was blown away and completely understood the expenditure. The Aurelia Probiotic Skincare Miracle Cleanser, £42 has been one of my favourites since I first tried it. It is incredibly luxurious, from the pretty packaging (which gets me every time) to the way the product feels on the skin. It works similarly to the other products in the feature as it's applied and buffed away by one of their gorgeous muslin cloths - but this one really makes my skin glow. Although it is formulated for sensitive skin, I usually opt for the Pai cleanser as it;s a little more gentle, but if my skin needs a pick-me-up this is the one I go for. 

Aurelia is all about using BioIngredients sourced from around the word and ensure to only use the ingredients necessary to get the results meaning they are free from all of the nasties including sulphates, parabens, mineral oils and MI to name a few. They don't contain live bacteria or work on the skin’s surface micro biome as they believe there's a better way. I just adore their ethos and branding, it really makes you feel as though you're doing good for your skin. I just need to get my hands on their deluxe size, because I adore pump. Definitely on the shopping list... 

Have you tried any cream cleansers? Let me know your favourites!

Lorna x

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Soak Stars: The Ultimate Bathing Blend

Bath time has always been a favourite of mine. In fact, growing up I generally used to always opt for a bath over a shower any day. It's that time in the day when you have to have a bit of 'me time' and I adore that. 

I am a bath product hoarder and forever love trying something new (if you have any bathing favourites, please holla - I'm always looking for the next best thing to try!) and to create the ultimate bath, I love to mix a few bits together for the ultimate relaxation. 

Generally this can change up depending on what I've got on the go at the time, but in general there are three phases that are always involved - and I like the bath water as hot as I can get it. 

Read on to find out what makes the perfect bathing blend in my books... 

Bubble Bath or Bath Milk 

Okay, sometimes I actually use both depending on how extravagant I'm feeling but as a general rule it's usually one or the other. I LOVE getting into a bath full of bubbles - there's just something that makes a bath that bit better, but if I'm looking for something more soothing a bath milk is usually what I go for. 

For bubbles, at the moment I'm using the Sanctuary Spa Luxury Bath Float, £12. This uses the classic Sanctuary scent that I adore and creates a huge amount of bubbles - the packaging update with the gorgeous rose gold top is a massive thumbs up in my books too as it looks great on the side of my tub. 

On the bath milk side of the spectrum, my current favourite is the Crabtree & Evelyn 

Goat Milk & Oat Soothing Body Milk, £28. This feels so luxurious and anything that has soothing in the name makes me want to try it. From the scent, to the texture of the product and even to the gorgeously simple packaging (in a gorgeous muted blue - one of my favourite shades at the moment), everything about it just emphasises relaxation to me. 

Bath Salts

Now I don't add these in every time I have a bath, but when I feel like I need a little extra I'll sprinkle a few in. I adore the Westlab Super Salt Himalayan Bathing Salts, £7.99 at the moment. I use one of the others from their Super Salt range too, but I'm saving that one for another post - so keep your eyes peeled for that soon. The Super Salt Himalayan Bathing Salts from Westlab work to cleanse the body. They detoxify, rebalance and revitalise the body and mind and leave the skin feeling radiant. I adore using these if I'm looking for something a little more restorative. 

Bath Oil or Bath Bomb

Now again, sometimes I'll use both of these together but for the two products I'm talking about today, generally I would keep them apart as it could end up a little too OTT on the hydration front. Bath Oils are a staple in my bathroom beauty collection  - in fact I could talk to you about them all day, but for this post I'm talking my current favourite the Aromatherapy Associates Revive Evening Bath and Shower Oil, £49. In fact, I adore ALL of their bath and shower oils, but this is the one I've currently got on the go. It is incredibly hydrating on the skin and the scent relaxes me like no other. The Revive Evening scent is my favourite if I've had a long day at work and I need a little pick-me-up in the evening, but not so much that I won't be able to get to sleep as it works to relax you at the same time. 

On the bath bomb front, another bath time staple in my eyes (most likely from my Lush obsession when I was younger - I mean, did you even have a bath if you didn't use a Lush bath bomb and instagram it?!). If I'm using a bath bomb I usually opt for the Lush Butter Ball Bath Ballistic, £2.95. I'm currently using the Christmas version, the Lush Butter Bear Bath Ballistic as I still have a little stash from the January sales but they essentially are the same minus the shape. These bath bombs not only smell incredible, but they soothe and hydrate the skin. The bath bomb is filled with small cocoa butter pieces that once melted leave your skin with a soft to the touch, buttery film that smells incredible. No body cream needed after using this! Not one I opt for all the time, but a great one to have in your stash. Plus - who doesn't LOVE putting a bath bomb in the bath? Not me!

I have so many other products I use, but this at the moment is my favourite bathing concoction. A mixture of these goodies and you'll be ready to drift away next time you're in the tub.

1,2,3, relax... 

Lorna x

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Introducing These Hair Hydrators From Maui Moisture

When you've got to go and grab the products out of the shower before writing a post, you know you're onto a winner. This Maui Moisture range arrived on my doorstep a couple of weeks ago and I just knew I would be into them. 

Created by the same people as OGX (you'll already know my love of them if you've been here before), Maui Moisture was inspired by handpicked ingredients from islands like Maui. Whereas most shampoo & conditioner ranges start with a chemically treated water, Maui Moisture uses a unique blend of aloe vera juice and pure coconut water. 

The Maui Moisture Revive & Hydrate range is right up my street. I'm all about keeping my hair hydrated because I love the texture of my hair when it's soft and this range does just that. The Maui Moisture Revive & Hydrate Shea Butter Shampoo and Shea Butter Conditioner, £8.99 each are the perfect duo for when your hair needs a hydration boost. Shea Butter is whipped into this range with rich coconut oil and macadamia oil to leave hair nourished and softened for a healthy look. 

If you need an extra boost, the Maui Moisture Revive & Hydrate Shea Butter Hair Mask, £8.99 is a total treat. I love popping this on my hair when I'm in the bath for an extra boost. 

I adore the packaging of this range - the pink of this is so stunning and I happily have it on show in my shower. I'm obsessed and I'm already eyeing up the other ranges from the brand. 

Lorna x

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The Makeup Repeaters

Like I mentioned in this post, I try a lot of beauty products. So if I go back and use a product more than once, or even regularly, you know it's good. 

In this post I'm rounding up all of the makeup essentials that make an appearance in my beauty routine on the reg. 

Read on to find out which ones made the cut... 

By Terry Terrybly Densilliss Concealer

The By Terry Terribly Densilliss Concealer, £44 is the best concealer I have ever tried. I'm not one to wear foundation every day as I find it too heavy on my skin, but this dotted over the places I needed and blended out works a dream. It's creamy and blends in with my skin perfectly leaving a light but perfected looking base. I adore this and cannot imagine not having it in my life. My every day base. 

Beautyblender

I never used to fully understand the hype of a beautyblender, £18 (including their incredible blenderbleanser solid for cleaning your blenders and brushes) until very recently. I was always using it dry so naturally always preferred a buffing brush, but since I have given it a go wet, it has changed my life. Run it under the tap for a minute before you use it until it expands and use to blend in your base. I use mine with the By Terry concealer and the results are flawless. 

By Terry Terrybly Densillis Compact 

I have been using the By Terry Terribly Densillis Compact, £66 for a long ol' while now as I just haven't tried anything else that compares. After my concealer, I swirl a kabuki brush into this and brush across my skin. It gives a slight tint of colour which evens out any redness and keeps my concealer in place. It makes my skin feel so soft which makes it the perfect addition to your barely there makeup look. Great for no makeup makeup but also incredible if you're putting together something a bit more powerful. A great all-rounder. 

Clarins Bronzing and Brush Compact

Every year Clarins brings out one of these beautiful compacts so unfortunately it's not available to purchase at the moment, but with summer round the corner this is definitely one to keep an eye out for. It is a stunning compact featuring shades to bronze the skin and add a pop of colour to the cheeks. They are designed to look beautiful with a tan, but not to worry if you're fair like me, they give you an incredible sun glow look. I have used the past two years compacts so much and cannot wait to see what they release this year. Bring on the sun! 

By Terry Compact Expert Dual Powder in Apricot Glow

OMG is all I have to say about this one. This powder is just incredible. I use this shade in the beautiful By Terry Compact Expert Dual Powder, £38 as a blush/highlight as it just gives my skin life. It's subtle, but can be built up for more impact and is an essential in my every day beauty routine. I often layer this with other products but if I don't use it, I definitely notice the difference. One to stock up on and a great skin saver if you've got a hangover. 

Illamasqua Beyond Wow Powder in OMG 

If you are looking for a powerful highlight, you need this in your life. The Illamasqua Beyond Wow Powder in OMG, £34 seriously gives you that Instagram highlight. A little of this goes a long way, but build it up for more of an impact. I haven't found a highlighter that delivers quite like this one does - can you tell I'm obsessed? 

Glossier Boy Brow

Hello Glossier! Everything I have tried from the range has blown me away as it is all just so 'me'. The Glossier Boy Brow, £14 is my every day eyebrow product. It's a quick brow fix that thickens, fills in and grooms the look of the brow. It doesn't flake and it stays in place all day long. I like my brows to look undone, and this is the perfect product for that. 

Urbay Decay Naked Heat Palette

This is literally me in an eyeshadow palette. I am obsessed with warm tones around the eyes and this eyeshadow palette features just that. The Urban Decay Naked Heat Palette, £39.50 features 12 gorgeous mattes and shimmers in a mixture of warm tones, burnt oranges and deep reds which look great on all skin tones. I have used Urban Decay Naked palettes for as long as I remember, I mean I'm sure if you scrolled back through the years you'd see several appearances from them all - they're really that good, but this one has to be my favourite of the lot. They blend in perfectly, and give me the perfect pop of colour in the eye area that I have grown to love. I'm all about simple makeup at the moment, but this gives it a very slight edge and I love that. 

Benefit Bad Gal Bang Mascara 

Now this is more of an honorary mention as it's the newest product in my collection, but even though I wasn't sure at first, I keep going back to the Benefit Bad Gal Bang Mascara, £21.50. This mascara seriously makes an impact. A little goes a long way, so apply lightly but if you want long, voluminous lashes you should definitely give this one a go. It's quite wet so can be easy to make a bit of a mess but if you apply with a light hand, you'll reap all of the benefits. Persevere with this one, it's really worth it. 

Marc Jacobs Velvet Noir Mascara

Now I know, it feels like it's kind of cheating to have two mascara's in this post, but I couldn't not mention both of them. The Marc Jacobs Velvet Noir Mascara, £22 has been my go-to mascara for the past 8 months. Since the first time I tried it, I have been hooked. This is a little easier to apply than the Benefit one which is why I am currently using them on rotation, but gives just as good impact. If you're looking for voluminous lashes, you need to give this one a go - plus the packaging is beautiful! 

Laura Geller Lipstick in Lavender

I am obsessed with a nude, creamy lip at the moment. Essentially a 'your lips but better' shade that is very low maintenance. I'm super busy in the day so like to make sure if I forget to top up my lipstick, that's okay. This lipstick is creamy and is essentially my perfect lip shade at the moment. I have tried to find a link for this but I can't seem to find one  - I think perhaps it may have been in a gift set but take a look at the other Laura Geller lipsticks as if this one is anything to go by, I'm sure it won't disappoint. 

Glossier Birthday Balm Dot Com 

I actually never thought this lip balm would be my cup of tea. I usually steer clear of anything too sweet and the idea of glitter on the lips (unless I'm at a festival) was a massive no no. But after giving the Glossier Birthday Balm Dot Com, £10 beauty a go, I have done a complete 180 and changed my mind. This lip balm is gorgeous. If you're looking to add a little something something to the lips without adding a pop of colour, this is perfect. If I'm choosing not to wear lipstick, then this will be my go-to. It hydrates the lips, smells incredible and gives my look life. It's also great when worn on top of a lip tint like my favourite at the moment, the Benefit Lollitint, £25.50. 

What products always make a return in your makeup bag? Let me know! 

Lorna x

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What To Buy When Your Boyfriend Is Growing A Beard

So your boyfriend's growing a beard? Mine too. 

You either love it, or you hate it (I blooming love Joe's) but the ever growing question he keeps asking me is what products should he be using on it and how the heck does he keep it tame? 

That's where this post comes in, read on for the deets... 

Keeping it clean

First things first, you gotta keep that beard clean. I got him the Brisk Unfragranced Beard Shampoo, £4.99. I chose the unfragranced scent mostly because the other one from the range had tea tree in and I'm allergic, but thought too much scent here could be not pleasant. This shampoo has been created specifically for beards, it's paraben and sulphate free and leaves the hair clean, soft and easy to tame. Plus - it's budget friendly, so you don't have to feel too bad if he doesn't use it, or if he loves it so much he has to repurchase. 

Keeping it knot free and neat

When Joe started growing his beard, this was an essential. We looked and looked for a beard brush but couldn't actually find one anywhere in store (any recommendations, let me know?!) but in the end, ended up using a Tangle Teezer Men's Compact Brush, £12.49 that we already had. It's compact so not too big for the beard and combs through the hair easily. Pick up a pair of hair scissors while you're at it to keep it nice and trimmed back too. 

Keeping it hydrated

I got Joe a couple of options for beard hydration, a balm and an oil. They can both be used together, but this can be a little on the heavy side so one or the other is usually fine. The Brisk Beard Balm, £5.45 is used by rubbing the product between the hands to become more of a liquid texture before applying to the beard. It hydrates (also hydrating the skin underneath!) but also has the added benefit of keeping the beard in place which is why I think it's Joe's current favourite. Another option if you're looking for an oil is the Brisk Citrus Beard Oil, £6.99. I adore the scent of this and it works to make the skin less itchy from the beard. It also dries in quickly which is a bonus in the oil department! 

Keeping your bathroom clean

Now this has to be the biggest bane of my life with what comes alongside the beard. The trimmed hairs EVERYWHERE. If you've been through this, if your boyfriend has a beard then you know what I'm talking about. I'm not quite sure how I found this, but in my opinion it's the greatest invention ever (and Joe, if you're reading this, pleeeeeease use it more ;)!). If you have this problem, you need to buy a beard bib, £2.99. It essentially attaches to your boyfriend and the mirror and catches all the hairs in between - and for £2.99, happy days! 

I got a few budget friendly beard essentials here, but now the beard is here to stay it would be great to get recommendations on what beard products your boyf uses. Let me know! 

Lorna x

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Finding Blog/Life Balance: Getting your blog back up and running after a blip

You may have noticed that Studs and Dreams has been a bit on and off for the past couple of years, with a few gaps of no content, a little on the larger side than I would perhaps have liked - but I'M BACK BABY, I've got my mojo back and I've got a few tips for how you can get here too. 

I started this blog back in 2012 - just before I started Uni and just under 6 years later my life is completely different. And finding the place for this little space on the internet in my life has been super difficult hence the irregular content. Not for the lack of trying, but life gets blooming busy. I started this blog when I had a lot of time for it but for the past few years I've had a full-time job so finding time to blog, relax and socialise has been blooming tough. 

If you're reading this, then I expect you've got a blog too and are feeling the same... or perhaps are thinking about starting one and are a little daunted about the task at hand. But don't worry gals, WE'VE GOT THIS. 

Read on for a few tips to find your blog/life balance... 

Don't pressure yourself

I got myself into a bit of a pickle back when I was blogging regularly. The norm seemed to be to blog every single day and I tried to keep up with that. I'd find I'd blog in bulk and schedule it all only to find myself without time to keep up with it... and with that I always felt super negatively about getting on my laptop and writing something up. All that pressure does not make for good content. When you force yourself it's easy to feel uninspired, and if you're feeling uninspired writing it then whoever is reading it is bound to feel that way too. 

Take some time away from the blog

When you're ready to come back to it, you'll know. Give yourself time to rest and recuperate away from the internet. A social detox if you will. Trust me, you'll come back with a fresh mind and lots of things you want to talk about. And really don't worry if that isn't just a couple of weeks, if it's a couple of months or longer, that's okay too - I did it, and my blog is still here and waiting for me and I feel more inspired than ever. 

Take a couple of days off work

Now this has been the absolute game-changing factor in me getting my blog mojo back. I know not everyone will have the luxury to be able to do this, but if you work full-time alongside your blog like I do, it's perfect to give yourself some time to relax and solely think about what you're doing. For me, my job is very similar to my blog - I work in Social Media for beauty brands within a PR agency at the moment and I found it tough to feel inspired to come home and continue to think and talk about products. So finding that separation with a bit of time off to get some life admin done and work on my blog has truly inspired me. 

Go to blogging events and talk to other bloggers

With feeling so out of the blogging loop, I didn't really feel comfortable going to blogger events but lately I've forced myself to go out to a couple and I've been chatting to a few lovely girls at work that have inspired me (you know who you are!) and this has inspired me second to none. Chatting to others that are in the same position as you can help more than I can even tell you. If you can't make it to any events in person, get on Twitter and see who's out there, and see how that helps. 

Read through your previous blog posts

Have a look at the content you used to create. I adored looking through my previous posts and it truly made me feel inspired to get everything back up and running. Looking at the amazing experiences I've had, previous favourite products and everything I used to do gave me lots of new ideas and gave me inspiration to get creative again. 

Check out what your favourite bloggers have been writing

Seeing what other people are up to seriously helps to give me a boost to get involved. If you're feeling stuck in a rut, check out the other bloggers in the blogosphere and see how that makes you feel. Don't replicate what they're doing, use it to inspire you to create your own ideas and get your emoji back. Are there any new trends? New tags (do people still do this?!)? New products everyone is talking about? Seeing what else is out there can really make you feel back in the loop and ready to get your blog on. 

Don't say yes to everything

It can get incredibly overwhelming. Saying yes to trying all of the new products, going to all of the events. When you work full-time, it's impossible to do it all so try to be selective about what you agree to to ensure you don't burn out and end up doing nothing. You're hearing this from a girl who has been there time and time again, and trust me, it never works. 

Ease yourself back in with Instagram

If you've taken a bit of time out of the blogging world, it can be hard to jump back in and get back on with all of the channels. I found easing myself back in with updating my Instagram @studsanddreams  the best way to test the waters. Giving this a go again, really helped and it made me miss using my blog as a space to truly write all of my thoughts down. 

Write a blog post like this

It is so therapeutic and it makes you realise everything that has been going wrong with what you're doing. List it all out and perhaps you'll help a couple of people along the way too. 

Finally, you have got this! Don't feel like you have to do anything, as soon as you do everything can go wrong. Take it easy and get ready to get your blog mojo back! 

Lorna x

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