What to Pack for Vacation! Tips and Tricks to Pack like a Pro

Hi everyone sorry I have been super distance for the last few months its just been crazy busy but I thought I should say whats been happening really and and also give you a proper blog post.

So in 3 days I will be going on a trip to see 5SOS and also to have a mother daughter week.

I'm super excited to go to Auckland and I will be taking loads of photos so I'll definitely do a post about my experience. Also if your going away anytime soon post in the comments so we can be excited together!!

Tip 1. Make a List!

So first of all when packing for a vacation you'll need to write a list or you don't need toI just love writing lists!! You can look at Pinterest for ideas or make your own which is what I did so you can just screenshot mine if your going away and need some ideas on what to bring. I'll put down anything I would need on the plane in my carry on and also the essentials like clothes, toiletries and electronics.

Tip 2. Check the Closet

Next you should check your closet you don't want to go buying things you already have and then you've just wasted money that you could've used on your vacation! Maybe a few days before tick the stuff you have on your check list off and pack your bag so your not rushing around the mall finding a pair of shorts be ORGANISED!!!

Tip 3. Bring Laundry Bags

Now this is something that I should do but don't because I love love love to swim but don't really ever bring a laundry bag to put dirty clothes in or wet clothes which doesn't ruin anything but just it could make your other clothes wet but when I bring a swimsuit I make sure I have a laundry bag but if you have a laundry where your staying don't worry about this tip!

Tip 4. Put Bright Tags on your Bags

So if you already have a bright bag you shouldn't worry or if yours is one that is obviously yours this one should be a big issue but for the people who are like me and have a plain old black suitcase then maybe thing about putting tags on your bags I don't because I have amazing eye sight (I really don't) but I can usually tell if I;m standing really close to it!

What to bring on your carry on?

When packing your carry on I usually pack my Phone, Macbook, Chargers, Camera,Headphones,iPad,Snacks etc...

I find that packing my carry on is my favourite thing to do I don't know why but its always fun for me, don't judge me I really hope I'm not the only one!!

Also I don't have food in the photo because I usually buy it the day before or at the airport.

Thanks for reading hope you enjoy this see you next week where I'll fill you in, in what happened!
-Grace xx

Birthday Haul + Catch-up

Hey Guys sorry I haven't been posting very often its just that I have been so so busy with my school show practise which I mentioned in the last post which went all of the second week of holidays and also stage challenge which I also mentioned in the last post. It also has been horrible weather lately it even SNOWED which never happens in Dunedin!

So if you can tell by the title I'm doing a birthday haul also before we get into this post I would just like to explain that I'm not at all bragging with the gifts that I got. Also just to clarify my birthday was 2 weeks ago so this is very over due!! Lets get started.

On my Birthday I was not just celebrating my Birthday but also easter so we started the day with finding eggs which was heaps of fun! We then got into opening the presents I got from everyone
which was heaps of fun!!

Firstly I opened up the cards which had money in them since I'm going to Auckland and I'm wanting some spending money.

These are the cards that I got then and in one of the cards was a Glassons voucher.

This is the money I got $180 and also I was aloud to get eftops card which took a long time getting but I'm super excited to start using it!!  

I also got tickets to see 5 Seconds of Summer which I already new about but what super exciting to see the tickets!! And also it came with the Auckland trip. 

Ps ignore the pyjamas in the photo.

Next I got a volley ball from my Brother the one from castaway Wilson. Which I love to pieces I've been asking for one for ages so I'm so happy I now have one!!

I also got these awesome nike pro shorts which I wear all the time, when its not raining or snowing! Can you believed it snowed on Monday and Tuesday!! It was crazy anyway back to the topic. The shorts are awesome I have wanted a pair for a long time and I'm so happy my parents got them for me!!

And the present that I didn't except was one of my favourite it was an Pineapple drink bottle but with Ed Sheeran tickets in them I was so so happy and surprised lot of emotions XD

It wasn't a great photo but oh well. Also my birthday cake was amazing my mum made it and was so so delicious it was a huge surprise though so while they were making it I would have to go to of the room and sit by myself which wasn't exactly fun. But here it is...

Sorry for the late posts but I will make sure there all up on Sunday right on time. If you have any ideas for blogs or you have any questions don't be afraid to ask and I'll answer them in the next post!! Talk to you all soon.

-Grace xx

Pinteresting Pins - Easter themed

Hello everyone sorry I have missed my last two post I have had a lot of things going on like the School Show is coming up so were learning lots of new things, also I'm doing something called stage challenge which if you know what Stars on Stage is then its like that but for high schoolers and its more competitive. If your being living under a rock for forever of you don't celebrate this you should know that this weekend is EASTER!!!!! Also its my Birthday I'm super excited so you should be expecting a birthday haul coming up soon. 

Anyway as it is the easter season I thought that I should do an easter themed post. So this is going to be some of my favourite easter activities or traditions and since its Good Friday I'll tell you about some of the weird things that people do as well. I also thought why not create a new theme for my every second post like have my favourite pins from Pinterest and since its a holiday it will be easter themed.

So to start it off here is some of my favourite easter themed DIYs on Pinterest!

First off we have the Mason Jars Candy Pedestals which are just genially awesome I've always wanted to make something like this and they would be great gift for a friends or boyfriend or girlfriend. Also who doesn't like chocolate, and I know that some people can't have chocolate and all it was just a rhetorical question.

Then we have the second DIY which is what i've always wanted to do but never really had the time or have had any of the things you need for this and also I could never make my things look as good as the ones you see on Pinterest, some of the ones on Pinterest, Tumblr and Instagram look crazy good and I'm just like what and how!!?? You feel me? Anyway this one looks really cool its used with crayons.

I may love decorations but I love the awesome snacks even more some of the things some people make are so cool like the nest things and cool rabbit cakes, I wish that I could make really cool things like that! So here are a few of my favourites.

Ok so lets take a moment a respect how amazing some people are at creating stuff like this... ok moment over. But seriously is anyone else dying from how yum these look also I feel a bit sick haha.

Since it is Good Friday there is some different way of how people celebrate the holiday. Like in Philippines they show their respect by nailing their hands and feet to a cross and won't get off till they feel like they have showed all their respect. The most times that someone has been nailed is 22 times. Also is places like Mexico and Germany they will be a bit safer and perform plays like Mexico will get 400 local actors and perform on the streets. In Germany they will perform theatre plays like The famous kiss betrayal and Pontius Pilate sentencing him to death.

Hope you all enjoyed this blog post and I'll probably post on Sunday as well for my Birthday Haul so I'll talk to you later.

Grace xx

Healthy life style tips

Hey everyone I'm sorry for not posting on Wednesday but I thought I might just write on Sundays from now on since its getting very packed up and I want to give you the best post I can deliver each week not just an ok one and a great one so I've decided to do one post a week.

So to get this started I'll usually make some type of healthy breakfast. Lately I've been eating lots of yogurt with fruit and granola and I've taken a few pics for you so here they go...

Also I have been doing lots of healthy snacks like I made a Chocolate Coconut and Peanut Butter snack ball. So I'm just going to show you some of the steps that happened.

And finally the finished product of it.

So also getting in lots of cardio is very important so its great to wear comfy gym clothes while working out and make sure you are confident in what your doing even if your just outside you need to feel confident in what your doing and I'll usually buy something from Rebel Sport. During the weekend I went on a few runs with the dog and by myself and I also did some a warm up so this worked for me or even if you just want to do this you'll still get in the right amount of excerise that you should get.

So for starters I'll put on my workout Spotify playlist which is one of my favourite playlists, then I'll start my killer cardio by doing...

1 minute of skipping rope

1 minute of butt kicks

1 minute of burpes 

1 minute of jumping jacks 

1 minute of High knees 

then 10 minutes of running 

Sometimes I'll change it around it all depends on what I feel like doing.

Also drink lots of WATER don't go for the sweets go green or another colour thats healthy XD

Hope you had a great weekend tell me we you all got up to during the weekend.

See you next Sunday enjoy this week!!

-Grace xx

Chocolate Chip Recipe

Hi everyone sorry for not posting on Wednesday I was busy like usual so I made some chocolate chip biscuits but I burnt them and I forgot to take some photos but there is a few good photos so enjoy this and sorry if your really hungry after this.

Ingredients

1 cup of Butter (225g)

3/4 of Sugar 

3/4 of Brown Sugar

2 eggs 

2 tsp of Vanilla essence 

2 1/4 cups of plain flower

1 tsp of baking soda ( I accidentally used baking powder instead but they turned out fine)

1 tsp of salt

2 cups of chocolate chips 

Step 1.

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and grease a tray.

Step 2.

Cream the butter, sugar and brown sugar until light, pale and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time and mix in-between and then stir in vanilla.

Step 3. 

Next you fold in the flour and baking soda or powder and salt and add the chocolate chips.

Step 4.

Place rounded spoonfuls on a greased tray.

Step 5. 

Bake until brown or for 8-10 minutes then take out to cool and enjoy!

Hope you guys like this post I'll see you next week on Wednesday hopefully.. fingers crossed.

-Grace 

Spotify Playlist

Hai everyone sorry for not getting the Wednesday post out there but I will be doing something exciting on Wednesday so be excited for that!! This coming week will be very busy so I'll pre write it for you. For this post I'll be telling you all my Spotify Playlist  of the week, I'll be doing it like my favourite on Monday, Tuesday etc.

On Monday all I listened to was Elastic Heart by Sia featuring The Weekend and Diplo. It is an amazing song I will listen to it non-stop and the video is awesome as well with Maddie Ziegler and Shia LaBeouf dancing the message wasn't to clear at the start but then I got it after a lot of researching. Some people see it like two Wolfs or Father and Daughter bond.

On Tuesday my song was Take me to Church by Hozier not only do I love the song and lyrics but I love the video and how as soon as the video starts its like you know exactly whats going on. Its a song you can definitely jam to.

On Wednesday would be I want you to know by Zedd featuring Selena Gomez or Zelena. Their the knew couple and I love this song its an awesome song and I hope they have video for it.

On Thursday its One Last Time by Ariana Grande I love the song and also the video its a throw back with Robbie from Victorious it was an different video but it was like her Break Free video with the "colour theme" but I still really liked it.

On Friday it would be Love me Like you do by Ellie Goulding. Its the best song ever I could listen to it non-stop its just the best!!!

On Saturday it is Baby Don't Lie by Gwen Stefani its another favourite its very good to run to as I ran to it on Saturday!!

On Sunday its would be Welcome to New York by Taylor Swift its my favourite from her new album 1989 as well as New Romantics I'm in love with the new album and I listen to it a lot !!!

I hope you enjoyed this weeks blog post I also hope your excited for wednesdays post it should be fun!! I'll talk to you soon.

-Grace xx

Liebster Awards 2015

Hay Guys, how are you all doing? Well I'm doing great because my blog got 419 views Yayaya, before we go any further I would like to thank you all for looking or ready my blog post and lets see if we can get it up to 500 page views. Lets get back onto subject, recently my BFF Sarah or known as sweetashoney on blog and Instagram her link is here --> sweetashoneyblogxo.blogspot.co.nz definitely check her blog out its awesome! anyway she nominated me and 10 others to do the Liebster Award challenge thing. So first of all I will answer the questions Sarah gave me...

No.1 Where is your dream travel destination? 

Thats a hard one but it would have to be the UK or California someone warm and cute accents!

No.2 Who would you take with you?

Noooo I would first of all win the lottery so I can pay for it then maybe I'll bring all of me Friends I can't name just one.

No.3 Favourite Lush product?

I love love love lush, its the best place ever and its very difficult to pick me favourite product but it probably have to be the Butterball bath bomb even though it does thane cool effects it leaves skin feeling very smooth I definitely recommend it!!

No.4 Favourite Youtuber?

Why are you making me do this, but it would be a mixture between the British Youtubers and some American you tubers but I also love Troye Sivan from Australia also Felicity Grace also from Australia.

No.5 Who would you like to promote?

This one is very easy if i could get the chance to promote any company it would definitely be Lush, lush has amazing products and promoting something like lush would be the best thing ever!!!!!

No.6 Who are your idols?

My idols would be someone like Zoe Sugg she is an amazing blogger/youtuber she has many talents and with all the hate she is getting she is keeping her chin up high and not letting the haters get in her way of success.

No.7 Who are your favourite bloggers?

My favourite bloggers would be freshlypicked hopefully you know her and I also love Tanya Burrs and Zoe Suggs blogs!!

No.8 What inspired you to start blogging?

Well i've always wanted to do be just not really had my own computer to use so since I got one for christmas I though why not?

No.9 Where do you see your blog in a few years?

It hopefully will have quite a few followers and readers, I don't want to think like I'm going to be rich from promoting things but it would be awesome to do a promotion but I always will do this as my hobbie not just as a way to get money.

No.10 Whats your favourite quote?

My favourite quote is from Forest Gump "Life is like a box of chocolates. You don't know which one you never know what your gonna get."

No.11 Whats your dream job? 

My dream job would be doing something in the art,dance,music and drama department.

So I hope you enjoyed these question here are my questions and just check if I tagged you by looking on my Instagram iGraceonline12_ here are the questions.

1. Where do you see yourself in 20 years?

2. If you only had 1 day to live what would you do?

3. Whats your favourite hobbie?

4. Who is your celebrity crush?

5. Favourite album of 2014?

6. What do you think will be the thing this year?

7. Favourite band?

8. Whats your most used app?

9. Favourite game?

10. Tumblr or Instagram?

11. If your internet was turned off for one whole day, what would you do?

There are my questions and thank you so much Sarah for nominating me, I am going to alexandra in the weekend so I might not have time to do a blog post but I'll try.

Talk to you soon!!

-Grace