sophiapatel99 Lockdown has had an impact on all relationships, especially with loved ones and our partner. We can be spending more time with them than ever before, and so it can be tough to create fresh conversations and to urge a reason to make an effort. I did not expect to be living with my […]

sophiapatel99 Dating can be so difficult during a pandemic. Whether you are single or in a relationship – staying in PJs all day and only talking about what’s for dinner kills conversation. Sometimes we need to dress up a little and make the most of our loved ones. Here are some great date ideas for […]

sophiapatel99 At some point or another, we have always wanted to upgrade our lifestyle right? Everybody feels like they could do with a bit more money. Thing is, making positive changes should always become the priority above money. Changing your habits is not necessarily about getting more money, but about changing your attitude towards life. […]

sophiapatel99 Everyone has their reasons for moving, and in this economic climate there even more reasons. Moving to a new home is not just about changes in finances, but also social factors, relationship factors and even factors regarding well-being. For this reason, moving houses needs to be a well thought out decision because otherwise, it […]

sophiapatel99 *Disclaimer – This post includes affiliate links! Renovating can be such a challenge. But it never has to be an expensive affair. Most of the time visitors will never know the price of items, just how everything is displayed. For this reason, spend what you can afford, but never overspend. There will always be […]

sophiapatel99 Today we welcome the lovely Kat on my blog – thank you so much for this wonderful post! Now sit back, relax and have a litt Contents: Introduction Why relaxation is important How to relax after a long day Author bio Introduction We all have one of those stressful days that seem to last […]

sophiapatel99 Hey guys! I hope you all have had the most lovely Christmas and new year! 2020 has been an odd year, mostly full of tough times, but hey, we got through it. How did you find Christmas 2020 in Lockdown? Anyway, like I do every year (check out What Gifts I Got For Christmas […]

sophiapatel99 This is a guest post from the lovely Merry from Monodreme , who shares her experience of Christmas in Bali and her favourite things about Christmas! I’ve always had a sense of excitement and joy over Christmas. I love the lights, the decorations, pretty gift wrapping, and last is the Christmas tree. Those are […]

sophiapatel99 Hey guys! 5 years and 11 months of blogging, and every year I am always excited for the Christmas season! Blogmas is a huge part of the community, but one that is not always fully explained and assumed knowledge instead. This post aims to break down Blogging at Christmas, and how to survive the […]

sophiapatel99 Hey guys! It is getting to that time of year again – happy holidays! Advent Calendars have become a Christmas staple, and nowadays there are so many to choose from. After you guys loved my Advent Calendar post in 2018 – this year, I have shared some of my favourite Advent Calendars – in […]

sophiapatel99 Hey guys! Is it coming to that time of year again, where we want to make the most of a great deal but also save for Christmas? I always love to know the answer to this question: When do you start buying Christmas presents? I normally start in September and spread out the purchasing […]

sophiapatel99 Hey guys, hope you are all well! Lockdown has got us all trying to keep ourselves occupied in the home, and decorating seems like one of the top ways we kept sane. As my Dad is now working from home, we felt like our home needed a spruce up. We have two bedrooms that […]

sophiapatel99 COVID-19 has impacted everyone in some way and as a law student in lockdown. I’ve been no exception and my life has definitely changed. Whilst I found isolation and lockdown changes hard, lockdown did teach me various life lessons, such as slowing down. My experience  Lockdown happened during my first year at university so it was […]

sophiapatel99 We have been dealing with quarantine/lockdown for what feels like an eternity now at this rate. Everyone has their own personal experience with being in lockdown, but overall, we can definitely say this is something new and an experience some of us are still trying to get used too. Although the situation is bad, […]

sophiapatel99 We have been dealing with quarantine/lockdown for what feels like an eternity now at this rate. Everyone has their own personal experience with being in lockdown, but overall, we can definitely say this is something new and an experience some of us are still trying to get used too. Although the situation is bad, […]

sophiapatel99 No doubt about it, Coronavirus has changed our outlook on everything. Joseph from Desperately Seeking Adventure shares his opinion on lockdown while in China: I started my initial Chinese lockdown in a Beijing hotel room after finishing my previous teaching post. I had also recently moved out of my Beijing apartment of almost 2 […]

sophiapatel99 Mrs. P&P is a teacher, mama, and content creator at https://problemsandprojects.com, where she shares her experiences and helps people conquer challenges in the home and budget: *This post contains sponsored links*. Like many of you, my whole life turned upside down last March when my home state of Texas suddenly shut down. First, I […]

sophiapatel99 Mrs. P&P is a teacher, mama, and content creator at https://problemsandprojects.com, where she shares her experiences, new mom struggles, and helps people conquer challenges in the home and budget: *This post contains sponsored links*. Like many of you, my whole life turned upside down last March when my home state of Texas suddenly shut […]

Hey guys! Today’s post comes from the lovely Jupiter (who I have worked with several times and every post is a must read). Without further ado, let me pass you over: When lockdown was first announced, I felt that my life wouldn’t change. Myself and my partner both work from home – we work in […]

sophiapatel99 About me Héctor Nguema presents the unknown Equatorial Guinea. He is the founder of one of the first 100% local tour operators in the country. Passionate about the adventure and nature that surrounds us; Héctor tells us daily his experiences and in his social networks. How is life in the seventh least visited country?  […]

sophiapatel99 Hi guys, welcome to another guest post as part of my lockdown series – using my blog as a platform to share our new normal. Firstly I would like to thank Vinn for getting involved in this! Let me pass you over: This post may contain affiliate links to products at no additional cost […]

sophiapatel99 Hi guys! Gosh it feels like a while since I have been on here – lockdown means a whole lot of doing nothing. As its coming to the autumn / winter transition, out come the midi dresses. In all honesty, I didn’t think I had so many – here are some of my faves. […]

sophiapatel99 Part of growing up involves standing up on your own two feet. You have to start becoming financially independent and learning how to save AND make money. The first large payment usually is the car and the process of trying to find the best insurance. Then come the years of saving money towards your […]

sophiapatel99 Part of growing up involves standing up on your own two pursestrings. You have to start becoming financially independent and learning how to both, save and make money. You’ll begin by seeking out your own car, trying to find the best insurance. Then you’ll want to know how to save money on your first […]