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Thursday 27 September 2012

7 Things for 7 Days || September


Aloha Sprinklerinos,

How time flies!

I thought it might be nice to do another '7 Things' post because a) it encourages me to achieve my mini goals and b) I love reading about all of your targets and feeling inspired. 
 

I have a really busy few weeks coming up, packed with guests, trips to London, a makeup artistry course (so excited!), a wisdom tooth removal, in laws, a Christening, playdates, and of course, all the normal things life has to offer. 

I feel like I need to set myself some targets in order to create some sort of underlying structure and to keep me from becoming a scatty tornado of stress.

If you would like to join in with this post and write your own '7 Things', do feel free! You are welcome to use the image above but please link it back to here. You don't have to complete all your goals in 7 days, it's entirely up to you. A tres casual affair if you will. If you do write your own blog post, I'd love for you to link it in the comments so that we can all check each other's blogs out, feel inspired and make new chums. This is a very sparkly community after all.

7 Things for 7 Days


Drink Less :: Diet Coke. I am an absolute fiend for the fizzy stuff. If I could drink it all day, every day, I would. Sadly though, it leads to a pufffy face and worse, bad teeth. I'm having to have a wisdom tooth removed soon and unless I want all the rest pulled out, I need to cut back. This last 2 weeks I've managed to cut back to one can every couple of days but I'm going to now go to 2 cans a week, then 1 can, then cold turkey! 

Eat More :: Fruit and veg. I always feel better when I eat fresh food but lately it's been pushed down my priority list. Time to pull my socks up and fuel myself with goodness.

Prepare :: For Christmas. Yes, I know it's September, but I like to have Christmas all wrapped up (excuse the pun) by November so that I can relax and enjoy the festivities without worrying if I have bought Jean-Next-Door's box of festive biscuits yet.

Recreate Something :: From Pinterest. I absolutely love the oh-so-inspiring site and update my boards daily, so it's about time I started doing some of the things I pin. I've tried a few projects in the past and enjoyed the experience so I'm looking forward to getting my glue gun out again!

Date :: My Husband. For our anniversary this month I made him date night vouchers and we are yet to do many of them. I'm going to make a concerted effort to spend quality time with him, because more often than not we just dash through life not stopping to enjoy our relationship. Shmoozy shmoozy.

Organise :: My wardrobe. Things have reached a critical state. I can't find anything, bras are in with socks, coats are in with dresses, leggins have gone walkabout and lordy knows where all my cami's are. This ends now! It's tidy-time!

Progress :: Baby Glitter. The little bug is fast transitioning from baby to toddler and is a lot more inquisitive and adventurous. I'm starting to do older activities with her (like colouring in) but I want to encourage her development further with more stimulating activities. I'm sure pinterest will come up trumps for fun ideas. 

I'm really looking forward to working at these goals and hope that by sharing them with you, I have a better chance of achieving them all!

What do you hope to achieve?

Toodlepip!

xx

85 comments:

  1. I agree about preparing for Christmas! Nothing worse than not being able to enjoy it all, especially now Darcy's getting older and will understand whats going on more :)

    love the blog, please come and visit me at mine? I'm new and would appreciate any support :)

    rosiebxxx.blogspot.co.uk

    xxx

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  2. P.S I featured you in my post the other day on my favorite Blogs :)xxxx

    rosiebxxx.blogspot.co.uk

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  3. Christmas preparation is definitely on my list!

    I love this thing with 7 things to do! It really gives you motivation! Love love love your blog, it always makes me smile! xx

    http://lupusheartbeat.blogspot.com/

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  4. Lovely blog post! I'm looking forward to Christmas this year, but I am also trying to get things sorted like you said, I usually (not on purpose) forgot to buy someone something! It's also my nephew's 1st birthday next week which means I have to try and find something for the little one! And I am doing the same with cutting down on the fizzy drinks.. I'm not having a tooth out, (already had 5 out this year! due to the braces!) but I have to cut back... or do I? :)

    Love the blog, Louise!

    xxx

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  5. I definitely need to eat more fruit and veg, I tend to reach for junk food more when the weather gets colder! Also need to organise my wardrobe, as it sounds as though it looks similar to yours!

    http://buttonsapart.blogspot.co.uk

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  6. I cannot agree more with you here Louise! Especially about Christmas, normally I'm running round like a headless chicken from the end of November and completely skint and unable to attend any festive get together's out and about :( Not fun! But this will be happening no more! I'm going to start my Christmas shopping early, and like you actually relax and enjoy the festive time! So cheers to that! Have a great time on the makeup artist course, am very jealous!

    Love Becky xxx
    http://bjt92.blogspot.co.uk/

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  7. love this post... really inspiring for me to get my act together! i want to eat better too as well as motivate myself to do more exercise and actually try now that im back at uni! :)
    xxxx
    http://eleanorcos.blogspot.com/

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  8. Great ideas, my wardrobe is a mess too! haha time to do something about it :)

    Sophierosehearts x

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  9. Oh dear, looking at this reminds me of all the things i'm supposed to do! The makeup artistry course sounds amazing, but i'll have to make do with experimenting on my (slightly reluctant) friends. It would be lovely and oh-so-cute to see some of baby glitters drawings! xx

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  10. Hahah I definately need to do this! blog post will be up later, please check it out louise! <3 <3

    http://sadieleighxxxxx.blogspot.co.uk/
    http://sadieleighxxxxx.blogspot.co.uk/
    http://sadieleighxxxxx.blogspot.co.uk/

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  11. Cutting the Diet Coke is such a good thing to do! The aspartame they use as a sweetener is horrible for your bones and joints, aside from all the other ingredients. My mother drank it for years and years and started having these horrible arthritis-like pains in her legs, which then stopped when she gave up diet coke! It was incredible.

    I should make a list of things, too! Autumn time always makes me want to get organised.

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  12. On my blog I have 21 things that I want to achieve before I'm 21, please feel free to check it out & follow! lolabox.tumblr.com think I might try the 7 things in 7 days & see what I can get done! :) X

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  13. I need to stop with the diet coke! I go through 4cans a day maybe?
    Glossyboutique.blogspot.com

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  14. Christmas prep and wardrobe clear out...both on my to do list now! Thanksyou :] x

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  15. If you think your issue with Diet Coke is bad I drink 10 liters a week !!!

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  16. I love this post and your ideas. In fact you have inspired me so much that I have made a blog post about my own 7 things for 7 days, on my poor unloved and neglected blog. Thanks as always!

    http://dietodiet.blogspot.co.uk

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  17. i did seven things for seven days for the month of september too, except mine is all month! i love this idea, so i will link mine! thanks louise <3 http://briticabeauty.blogspot.com/2012/08/interactive-7-things-for-7-days.html

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  18. Those are some lovely goals! :) Xxx

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  19. This is something I definately need to do. I have a few things I need to do I really should make a bucket list and actually do them. I will probably do this on my next post which will be Sunday but Cooking is definatley on my list of things I need to do more as I recently attempted baking LOL.

    Stacie xoxo

    http://stacie-lifeisworththefight.blogspot.co.uk/

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  20. It's never to early to start preparing for Christmas!
    Lovely post,
    X Rose

    http://www.rose-libertine.blogspot.com

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  21. Love this post! Done the 7 things myself, on my blog (: check it out if you have a minuet or two?(: xx http://reecello.blogspot.co.uk/

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  22. not quite sure why my spaces turned out so big... sorry about that!:Ox

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  23. Lovely goals, definitely going to do my own post. Thank you for the idea Louise! Couldn't agree more about Christmas! xxx

    seeking--serendipity.blogspot.com

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  25. I don't drink Diet Coke but I do drink Pepsi Max Zero Calorie. I decided just yesterday to give up drinking it. I drink about two cans a day and I think it's just as bad as Diet Coke. My plan is to pretty much drink up what I have by the end of next week and go cold turkey. And if successful not only will it be better for the teeth but the pocket book as well! Soda pop isn't cheap. So good luck Louise!

    A Bite of Glamour

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  27. This inspires me to do something like this myself.. thanks Louise xxxxx

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  28. (Third Comment Lucky- Sorry!!!)

    Hey Louise. I always enjoy your 7 things posts from afar. I have needed a kick up the bum to blog again, and have some rare time of work to enjoy myself and thought this would be a lovely way to incorporate both and join your sparkly community!!!

    My 7 things are not quite as sensible as yours!!!! Good luck with your goals.

    Thanks :-)

    Hannah xxxx

    Here is a link to my 7 things- lovelettersandsnippets

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  29. Very inspiring post/idea :) Love your goals as they're so achievable, and I definitely want to do this myself :) xx

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  30. Oh god. How embarrasing. I feel like a right divvie. Here is my 4th comment with the actual link.... Maybe I should add an 8th item- learning not to embarrass myself whilst blogging!

    Seven Things for Seven Days!

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  31. Great post! I loved it so much! <3 And I have also started to prepare for Christmas, just because it makes me so happy! :))

    XO,
    http://www.rosychicc.blogspot.com/

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  32. The diet Coke thing would definitely be on my list! It's the only thing I drink, so i'm hoping I can stick to drinking water more often and cut back on it, too.

    I agree with the Christmas one, but i've gotten into a bad habit of looking at things, thinking they would be nice for *insert name* and not buying them and thinking i'll get them next time i'm out. So, definitely need to start buying, I get too stressed it I think i've missed someone and it's a week from the actual day!

    http:/pale-girl-reviews.blogspot.com

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  33. Great 7 things to do. I should probably do some of them as well! xxx

    http://jeminixlife.blogspot.com

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  34. Feeling inspired by this, definitely making a list now. Might break last minute tradition & try a little prep for Christmas! x

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  35. Great list. I started doing a weekly post a couple of weeks ago where I try something I've seen on pinterest. It makes me feel less guilty about spending so many hours on there =)

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  36. I am a fizzy diet drink fiend, only my choice is pepsi max, I drink it every single day. I tried to cut back and ended up getting the shakes im now firmly back on it but hope to cut back one day. Ive also started my xmas shopping, I started last month EEK and im not doing too bad really, but I bet im still stressed come december x x

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  37. People always say I'm silly that I like to sort Christmas by November but it just makes life SO much easier.

    http://sensitivityandflair.blogspot.co.uk

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  38. Great "7 things for 7 days!"

    Lauren,
    Laurensbeautydepartment.blogspot.com

    xx

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  39. These are a great 7 things, I really need to start setting myself some goals each week- definitely need to do the eat more fruit and veg and drink less!
    Daniella x

    http://daniella-r.blogspot.co.uk/

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  40. I posted my 7 Things For September earlier this month: http://wardrobestaples.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/7-things-september-edition.html

    Its such a great thing to do each month :)

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  41. I've just posted my 7 things :) great post Louise!
    http://lissandbits.blogspot.co.uk/
    xx

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  42. Here's my 7 things, I am wary but willing http://alicja-ewa.blogspot.co.uk/

    Hope you likey xx

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  43. I'm with you on the Christmas thing - it's so much easier to enjoy it when everything is already prepared! xx
    bohoglow.wordpress.com

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  44. Your 7 things for 7 days is a great concept Louise, I love hearing your goals and progress.
    I also love Christmas time too!
    xx

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  45. Good luck with the Diet Coke pursuit, I remember giving up Diet Pepsi. It was one of the hardest but most rewarding beverage-related experiences of my life.

    I've done my own 7 things for 7 days post as well: www.lepoisson-chat.blogspot.com

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  46. Your posts always inspire me to get on the right track! I love this!

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  47. I really have to organise my wardrobe as well!

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  48. Giving up Diet Coke is one of the best things you can do for your health. Unfortunately it also increases risk of weight gain, high cholesterol, heart problems and cancers... And it's like a drug - the brain becomes addicted to it, so when you stop and get the craving just remind yourself why you are doing it in a first place.

    x

    P.S. I am hosting a giveaway at the moment and would like to invite you to take part, if you like the prize, of course. :)

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  49. This is a great post. Im thinking of doing it myself :) Ive featured you and zoe in my lastest post. Id love if you could check it out :) Im only just starting with my blog and it would be amazing if the people Ive mentioned in this post would be able to take a look at it. http://gemmaferris.blogspot.co.uk/ thank you so so much. xxx

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  50. Really loved this post! If anyone's interested: my 7 things for 7 days post is here :) http://perfectly-sarah.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/7thingsfor7days.html xxxx

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  51. I really like reading your 7 things posts :) I have yet to try one out myself but it's fun hearing about how you progress in yours!
    You're such a beautiful woman inside and out and you inspire me every time I read your blog or watch your youtube! (aw)
    sprinklerino out!
    rachael xxx
    rivasoave.blogspot.co.uk

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  52. such a great blog, so glad i discovered it!

    it would be awesome if you checked our blog :)

    http://www.counttofour.com

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  53. All the best dear...with the right determination all is possible though we often think 24 hrs is insufficient. Do check my blog fatzee.blogspot. I love writing and would appreciate a feedback...xoxo

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  54. Good luck on your 7 goals :) i also did this post come check it out :) http://belliebutton.blogspot.co.uk/

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  55. I really need to do a post like this, I'm with you on the drink less diet coke one, I'm a sucker for it haha xx
    loveontopxo.blogspot.co.uk

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  56. Lovely post, lots of good tips! I am the same with christmas, I get excited so early, however my mother always leave it until last minute! This year I think I will take control! Hahaha :)

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  57. Good luck on you 7 Goals.
    Im doing this post tomorrow :)
    flutter-bylittlebutterfly.blogspot.co.uk

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  58. Such a good idea, especially as there are only 7 as there are less to fail :P hehee

    http://thefashionformat.blogspot.co.uk/

    xx

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  59. I love this post - I love your blog. I saw the picture of Baby Glitter and she's beautiful.
    -Abbie.

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  60. I have written my post. Strange to one of these. I started my blog by doing a 7 things post. I would love if you came and checked out my post http://ateeniebitofthisandthat.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/7-things.html. Lots of love Clare xx

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  61. This is a great post! I need to do some of thes things too.

    xoxo

    http://perlaxmakeup.blogspot.com/

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  62. I love this post and I have done a post on this on my blog. Check out my blog at: http://lovefashionobsessoverbeauty.blogspot.com.au/ and check out my post at: http://lovefashionobsessoverbeauty.blogspot.com.au/2012/09/7-things-in-7-days-october.html

    Hannah xoxo

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  63. Ahh I need to cut back on my coke in-take (the drink people!!) At least you're on the diet stuff, I can literally guzzle litres of it without even realising. Bad times!! Good luck with your 7 day wish list :)xx

    Please feel free to check out my new blog - www.niffsnoise.blogspot.com

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  64. I feel the same way about diet coke except with diet irn bru! I had a go at doing one of these posts and you can read it if you'd like :) http://waterpainteddreams.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/week-in-photos-26-and-7-things-in-7-days.html xx

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  65. I just did my 7 thing's post....

    Hop on over to my blog.. and tell me what you think :D

    Ta Ta xx

    http://flutter-bylittlebutterfly.blogspot.co.uk/

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  66. I did my 7 things too, I have set goals for October....maybe it'll become a monthly thing?

    http://fionaknitsfashionandbeauty.blogspot.co.uk/

    Love your blog :) xx

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  67. Hey guys, I just started a new blog. Would like it a lot of you'd read it :)

    www.lifeasarollingstone.blogspot.com

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  68. i've been wanting to do this for ageeeees but never got round to it.. so here it is! http://therawrdrobe.blogspot.co.uk/

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  69. Im going to be doing this very soon and Im rather looking forward to it!
    Please come and check out my blog Im and new user and would love people give some feedback xxx
    http://www.realmsofbeauty.blogspot.co.uk/

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  70. Ahh so nice to read :) My goals are to keep losing weight (I did it for six weeks but then nothing happened last week, boo!), keep my running up to twice a week, stay completely involved in my masters program and spend more quality time with my boyfriend instead of watching tv all the time, haha!

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  71. ditto on drinking less haha :)

    love your blog -- want to follow each other??

    xxxo!
    www.richlittle-poorgirl.blogspot.com

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  72. I am starting to get so excited for Christmas!!!!!!
    & thankyou for this post :') You are very inspirational Louise
    Caitlin xx
    http://caitylinnn.blogspot.co.uk/

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  73. Here's my little list, http://weregonnabefriends.blogspot.se/2012/10/7-things-for-7-days.html

    Love from Sweden
    XOXO

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  74. I really love the idea of this, but I'm almost too scared to commit myself to something in case I fail! I'm gonna build myself up for it, and sometime soon I will definitely do my own post!
    xxx
    http://my-super-ramblings.blogspot.co.uk/

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  75. I love recreating things I see on pinterest!

    HannahMay xo

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  76. I'm going to try and do better this month!

    http://justadd-ginger.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/7-things-october-2012.html

    Good luck everybody!

    Ginger x

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  77. I'm determined to try and achieve my list this month. Watch me fail spectacularly now!

    http://littlemansmum.wordpress.com/2012/10/03/7-things-for-october/

    Wendy xx

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  78. i'm doing these little goals too!
    check out my blog to see http://charmainegreenxx.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/lets-make-change.html xxx

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  79. i totally agree with you on the coke front,
    i seriously need to stop. ahaha! also.
    just cleared out my draws, talk about a fat
    black sack off to the charity shop tomorrow!

    anyway! pinterest sounds like a good idea for,
    well ideas! keep the blog posts coming!<3.

    luuccy<3.

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  80. i thought i would join in for october, i know its either really late or early! :)

    http://beauty-by-numbers.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/7-things-for-7-days-october-2012.html
    xxxx

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  81. Amen to getting christmas all wrapped up ;)
    I've been listening to christmas music all month pretty much! I'm so excited to startshopping for things! :D literally my most favourite time of the year! :D

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