As I enter the final year of my 30s, I thought I s As I enter the final year of my 30s, I thought I share with you some pictures of mine at 9 months, 9 years, 19 years, 29 years  to today 39 years old of age. Looking back at each decade, I feel both ‘older’ and ‘younger’, I see the change in my features, the change in my way of life, the change in my personality and the experience itched on my face. I am grateful for the life I have lived thus far and excited for the life I am yet to live. 
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2026 - 39, (Home, England), I am ready for this final year before my 40s but also ready for this next decade. 
2016 - 29, (Oslo, Norway), this decade was about self discovery and building the life I dreamt about. The life that I am super proud of and truly grateful to be living. This decade, I built my financial life and in later years choose to heal from the trauma gained in the last decade and now I feel well equipped for the future. 
2006 - 19, (Glasgow, Scotland), I thought I was grown (look at the cheekbones 🤣🤣) and ready for the world, chiiiild was I wrong, let’s just say, I am still resolving the trauma the decade brought me but I am grateful because I met my best friends and made decisions for the future I wanted to have. (Spoiler alert - I did better than I dreamed). 
1996 - 9, (Home, Zambia) this was my birthday but my little sister insisted she had to be the one in the middle. The only way we knew whose birthday it was, was by standing in the middle but this year I remember baby sister crying her eyes out and refusing 🤨
1988 - 9 months, (Chililabombwe, Zambia) although my mother looks tired and traumatised😟, I know I was loved and happy. 
#happybirthday #happybirthday❤️ #newera #39
Attended #ascotraces for the second year running a Attended #ascotraces for the second year running and I am glad to have experienced the ‘Village enclosure’ this year, whilst I loved ‘Windsor enclosure’ last year, it’s not for me. Next year, I want Queen Anne’s enclosure. 💕 #girlsdayout #girlslikeus #ascotfashion
How I missed you my love 🥰🥰🥰 #hertripsabroad #bla How I missed you my love 🥰🥰🥰

#hertripsabroad #blackgirlstraveltoo #maldives #neverstopexploring #welltravelled
Tried being a #touristforaday and we chose #london Tried being a #touristforaday and we chose #london because why not. My feet still hurt from the thought of how much walking we did, the fact that we walked from #bigben to #buckinghampalace is still fresh on my mind. 

#neverstopexploring
🖤🖤MARCH PHOTO/VIDEO DUMP🖤🖤 So much happened and 🖤🖤MARCH PHOTO/VIDEO DUMP🖤🖤 

So much happened and yet I can’t find the words.
It has been an amazing week here, definitely recom It has been an amazing week here, definitely recommend @iberostar in Agadir. 
#neverstopexploring #wanderlust #welltravelled #lifeofadventure #hertripsabroad
I spent a week in #dohaqatar and had the most rela I spent a week in #dohaqatar and had the most relaxing and fulfilling time of my life. Sometimes taking it slow and living in the moment is what the soul needs. 🥰🥰🥰
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#blackgirlstraveltoo
I had such an amazing week in Doha, Qatar after no I had such an amazing week in Doha, Qatar after not visiting for almost 8years. 📍

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Lifestyle · January 27, 2017

20 Valentine’s Day Gifts Ideas

20 Valentine’s Day gift ideas all compiled from the lovely source of wonders Pinterest. Though harshly biased by me because all these are items that I love and would want.

Valentine’s Day is a mere 3 weeks away and though most of us don’t like how commercialised it is, it’s still fun. I won’t lie and say I don’t like getting gifts on Valentine’s Day because I do. Most us love the idea of Valentine’s Day but want it to be an everyday thing and not just the 14th of February. What I mean is, don’t just show love on this day, show it always. Then 14th February can be just another excuse to give your partner more love and presents.

I have mentioned already on the blog that I won’t be celebrating Valentine’s Day but that wont stop me sharing ideas. And I thought the best place to look for all kinds of gift ideas is Pinterest which has everything. I mean you just have to type Valentine’s and you will be bombarded with ideas. So yours truly has put this list together 20 Valentine’s Day gift ideas for you.

20 Valentine’s Day Gifts Ideas

  1.  Valentine’s Day break ideas
  2. 25 Valentines Day Treats That Look Way Too Good to Eat

  3. Thanks For Putting Your Heart Into Teaching

  4. Red velvet cupcakes – 30 wedding cupcakes

  5. Valentine’s Day Oreos

  6. 21 Easy Valentines Day Treats to Make

  7. Beautiful Valentine Mason Jar Ideas

  8. Slice-and-bake Valentine’s biscuits

  9. Valentine’s Day Oreo Pops

  10. Valentine’s amaretto truffles

  11. Perfect Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him

  12. 14 Healthy Valentines Day Treat Ideas

  13. The Valentine’s Day Gift Your Guy Will Actually Want

  14. 10 Delicacies for Valentine’s Day Breakfast (to be eaten in bed, of course

  15. Valentines Day Marshmallow Wands

  16. Secretly simply chocolate sprinkle hearts (recipe)

  17. Valentine’s Gift: Chocolate Spoons

  18. Healthy Valentine’s Day Treats

  19. 49 Valentines Gift in a Jar Ideas

  20. The Most Over-the-Top Valentine’s Day Hotel Packages – Condé Nast Traveler

Have any of these 20 Valentine’s Day gift ideas given you an idea for the upcoming lovers day?

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Comments

  1. Lubka Henry says

    February 7, 2017 at 12:32 pm

    These are some great ideas and not only for Valentine’s day 😉

    Reply
  2. Sarah | LavenderLife says

    February 6, 2017 at 10:39 pm

    Great ideas! My boyfriend and I will probably be going to some infrared sauna 🙂

    Reply
  3. Rhian Westbury says

    February 6, 2017 at 9:32 am

    Some great ideas there, I definitely need to do some baking ahead of the big day so I have some nice treats for us to eat x

    Reply
  4. Angela Ricardo Bethea says

    February 6, 2017 at 7:34 am

    Such a good ideas glad you share this, I’m always excited when Valentines has come.

    Reply
  5. Laura says

    February 6, 2017 at 3:01 am

    I love Valentines Day and always buy my hubby aftershave and then something sentimental

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  6. Stephanie Merry says

    February 5, 2017 at 6:49 pm

    Great ideas here, I’m single this Valentine’s Day so I’m planning on treating myself x

    Reply
  7. Nikki Hamilton says

    February 5, 2017 at 11:20 am

    Thanks for sharing, those are lots of fab ideas! xx

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  8. Steph says

    February 5, 2017 at 1:15 am

    I’m loving all the V Day stuff coming up on Pinterest. I don’t have a SO and I usually hate the day with a passion but I think it’s be different if I had one. I think a mini break would be top of the list but right now i’d settle for a box of ferro rocher

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  9. Jodie Whitham says

    February 4, 2017 at 9:35 pm

    I love these ideas – so creative! I agree – i wish it was everyday. I think a break away sounds the most lovely x

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  10. danasia says

    February 4, 2017 at 7:26 pm

    Pinterest is my go-to place when I need inspiration! This is such a great V-day list.

    Reply
  11. Zena's Suitcase says

    January 27, 2017 at 1:12 pm

    I always struggle with Valentines Day, but you’ve done all the work for me. Will be taking a peak at the jar ideas, I’m sure I’ll find something

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      January 28, 2017 at 8:14 am

      I am glad to hear I could help

  12. Angela Milnes says

    January 27, 2017 at 11:07 am

    I like the sound of chocolate spoons I would like to try and make some Valentines gifts this year.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      January 28, 2017 at 8:13 am

      I fell in love with the chocolate spoons I saw on Pinterest and just had to share them on here

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