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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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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Sponsor Roundup · April 30, 2018

{Monthly Roundup} April 2018 Sponsors

A grateful heart is magnet for miracles, everyday I am grateful for the opportunities I have been afforded. April 2018 sponsors is a dedication post to the everyday opportunities that have come my way through the blog. Not once did I think, a hobby would become a side hustle that would feed my wanderlust heart.

I live everyday with a grateful heart and spend time everyday showing kindness to those less fortunate. It doesn’t have to be monetary, it can be taking the time to spend time with others. For my blog I know I can express my gratitude with a dedication post, hence the sponsors post.

April 2018 Sponsors

{Monthly Roundup} April 2018 Sponsors

The April 2018 Sponsors roundup is the fourth appreciation post of the year showcasing my Sponsors. A July Dreamer we collaborate with a variety of brands and companies. We do not discriminate whether big or small, A July Dreamer is always happy to collaborate. Visit our Work with Me page to find out our fees and types of collaborations we offer. Thank you everyone for supporting the brands that support me.

At the beginning of the month I had an incredible opportunity to collaborate with Marks and Spencer. Our newly opened shopping centre, Orchard centre recently unveiled the new Marks and Spencer Food Hall. This was music to my ears when I had an opportunity to try out some of my favourite foods and desserts. I can not tell you how happy I am to have an M&S so close to home and thanks M&S for having me.

Our next collaboration was with Groupon whom I have spoken about before and my love for their awesome deals. The recent deal was in relations to outdoor lighting, with Spring in the air its the ideal setting. Often when I check out Groupon, I am in search of getaway deals and home furniture than outdoor lighting.

Speaking of Spring, I recently shared our Spring cleaning routine and provided some alternatives. There are times when scrubbing top to bottom just won’t do unless you replace the item. I can say that for my current shower cubicle which has seen better days. The awesome folks at Insignia Showers definitely gave me an idea for the next installation.

January 2018 Sponsors

April 2018 Sponsors – Product Reviews

It is not often that I shared product reviews on A July Dreamer but April I had a couple. Having recently upgrade to Samsung S9+ I was in need of a new phone case. Imagine my delight when GoCustomized reached out to collaborate together. As someone who loves customised products I knew this would be a great one to do. The process was easy as 1-2-3 and delivery wasn’t bad either, the quality was exceptional.

Another product review we did this month was with Philex, a technology company. I have often said I needed a dash cam not realising that Philex would want to collaborate. Now I have one and love using it to record all the road shenanigans. The wireless charging base has been by far my favourite gadget to play with lately.

Thank you to all the April 2018 Sponsors, it’s been a real pleasure working together. Lets work together again soon, it is always a humbly  to work with you all.

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Comments

  1. David Allen Elliott says

    October 8, 2018 at 2:34 pm

    That’s so great you were able to work with so many different companies. That’s my goal in the long run. Great to hear how that works and would love to learn more.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      October 8, 2018 at 4:56 pm

      Thank you David, it was a goal of mine for the longest time and so humbled its happening to me now.

  2. Deb Sharratt says

    October 8, 2018 at 2:34 pm

    What a lovely idea. Great you’ve been so busy.

    Reply
  3. Annette, 3 Little Buttons says

    October 8, 2018 at 2:34 pm

    What a lovely round up post! I think this is the first time I have ever seen a blogger put something like this together to thank sponsors. Your gratitude shines through. Xx

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      October 8, 2018 at 4:56 pm

      Aww thanks Annette, I think it is important to show gratitude to the sponsors

  4. Sarah Bailey says

    October 8, 2018 at 2:34 pm

    Mark and Spensers really do some delicious food don’t they? We don’t have the department store here but we do have a good store and hands up we sneak in from time to time!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      October 8, 2018 at 4:49 pm

      We don’t have the department store one here either just the Food Hall which I love to get my bits and bobs

  5. Caitlin + Dani says

    October 8, 2018 at 2:34 pm

    This is an interesting post! Thankful to your sponsors so you can do what you love!

    Reply
  6. Dana Peller says

    October 8, 2018 at 2:34 pm

    What a great way to show your sponsors how grateful you are for working with them. I like this idea.

    Reply
  7. Nina says

    October 8, 2018 at 2:34 pm

    That’s quite lucky that you needed a new phone case and a company reached out to you about that. Collaborations are always great!

    Reply
  8. Felicia says

    October 8, 2018 at 2:34 pm

    A monthly roundup? Great idea indeed. Thanks, I will try it as well.

    Reply
  9. kim says

    October 8, 2018 at 2:34 pm

    What great sponsors! You are indeed lucky to have so many options in the blogging world.

    Reply
  10. Mel says

    October 8, 2018 at 2:34 pm

    I love the fact you live your life being grateful. Simple things like that are too often forgotten. So many lovely opportunities too! x

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      October 8, 2018 at 4:56 pm

      Thank you Mel

  11. Ally says

    October 8, 2018 at 2:33 pm

    I love that as a part time blogger you were able to work with so many different sponsors over the course of April. I also think it is a really nice gesture for you to write a post thanking all of them. You&#8217ve given me hope for someone who has just started out as a blogger.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      October 8, 2018 at 4:51 pm

      I am glad to hear that Ally, I think its the least I can do as there are so many other bloggers in the sphere that they could work with but chose me.

  12. Amber Myers says

    October 8, 2018 at 2:33 pm

    I enjoyed reading your posts last month. The spring cleaning routine was helpful since I’m pretty awful at going through everything. And Groupon always has the BEST deals!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      October 8, 2018 at 4:49 pm

      Thanks Amber, that means a lot. I do love a good deal off Groupon and glad the Spring cleaning helped.

  13. Chloe Ciliberto says

    October 8, 2018 at 2:33 pm

    What a great idea to do a roundup thank you of your sponsors. I would love to work with brands like M&S. I’m off to read your posts now. xx

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      October 8, 2018 at 2:33 pm

      Aww thanks Chloe, I was over the moon when I got to work with M&S. I hope you manage to work with them soon, I wouldn’t mind working with them again soon

  14. Tara Pittman says

    October 8, 2018 at 2:33 pm

    I checked out those shower enclosers and now I want one. I wish I had known about these before my bathroom remodel last year.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      October 8, 2018 at 4:51 pm

      Aint they just the best looking shower cubicles ever? I definitely hope to get one, one day

  15. Cath - BattleMum says

    October 8, 2018 at 1:27 pm

    You’ve had a great month and it sounds like you worked with some brilliant sponsors. I keep forgetting to keep an eye on Groupon for good deals, my sister-in-law always uses them.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      October 8, 2018 at 2:34 pm

      Thank you Cath, you should definitely check them out. I look through them daily for some awesome deals

  16. Sondra Barker says

    October 8, 2018 at 1:27 pm

    Another great post! I honestly love Groupon, so many great deals on there.
    Xo, Sondra
    Cuisineandtravel.com

    Reply
  17. Holly says

    October 8, 2018 at 1:27 pm

    How fun to say thank you to your sponsors. I’m sure they appreciate the love.

    Reply
  18. Andrea says

    October 8, 2018 at 1:27 pm

    this is such a cool idea of doing a round-up of the sponsors you worked within a month it is such a great to show them some love. I really enjoyed this blog post.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      October 8, 2018 at 2:33 pm

      Thanks Andrea, I am glad you enjoyed the post. I believe in saying please and thank yous as they go a long way

  19. Dana Peller says

    May 16, 2018 at 10:03 pm

    What a great way to show your sponsors how grateful you are for working with them. I like this idea.

    Reply
  20. Caitlin + Dani says

    May 8, 2018 at 3:30 am

    This is an interesting post! Thankful to your sponsors so you can do what you love!

    Reply
  21. Nina says

    May 5, 2018 at 7:49 pm

    That’s quite lucky that you needed a new phone case and a company reached out to you about that. Collaborations are always great!

    Reply
  22. kim says

    May 5, 2018 at 12:38 pm

    What great sponsors! You are indeed lucky to have so many options in the blogging world.

    Reply
  23. Mel says

    May 4, 2018 at 6:17 pm

    I love the fact you live your life being grateful. Simple things like that are too often forgotten. So many lovely opportunities too! x

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 4, 2018 at 7:46 pm

      Thank you Mel

  24. David Allen Elliott says

    May 4, 2018 at 5:49 am

    That’s so great you were able to work with so many different companies. That’s my goal in the long run. Great to hear how that works and would love to learn more.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 4, 2018 at 1:19 pm

      Thank you David, it was a goal of mine for the longest time and so humbled its happening to me now.

  25. Felicia says

    May 3, 2018 at 7:34 pm

    A monthly roundup? Great idea indeed. Thanks, I will try it as well.

    Reply
  26. Annette, 3 Little Buttons says

    May 3, 2018 at 2:41 pm

    What a lovely round up post! I think this is the first time I have ever seen a blogger put something like this together to thank sponsors. Your gratitude shines through. Xx

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 3, 2018 at 3:12 pm

      Aww thanks Annette, I think it is important to show gratitude to the sponsors

  27. Stephanie says

    May 2, 2018 at 8:45 pm

    I love seeing a round up of who people have worked with, it’s great to bring them all together and say thanks.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 3, 2018 at 5:40 am

      Thanks Stephanie, I am the same

  28. Deb Sharratt says

    May 2, 2018 at 5:16 pm

    What a lovely idea. Great you’ve been so busy.

    Reply
  29. Stephanie says

    October 8, 2018 at 4:51 pm

    I love seeing a round up of who people have worked with, it’s great to bring them all together and say thanks.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      October 8, 2018 at 4:52 pm

      Thanks Stephanie, I am the same

  30. Frankie says

    May 2, 2018 at 2:41 pm

    That’s a great idea to say thank you to your sponsors

    Reply
  31. Cath - BattleMum says

    May 2, 2018 at 1:06 pm

    You’ve had a great month and it sounds like you worked with some brilliant sponsors. I keep forgetting to keep an eye on Groupon for good deals, my sister-in-law always uses them.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 3, 2018 at 5:31 am

      Thank you Cath, you should definitely check them out. I look through them daily for some awesome deals

  32. Evelyn, PathofPresence says

    May 2, 2018 at 12:16 pm

    What a great life as a blogger – to work with so many different brands. There is certainly a lot to be grateful for. I especially love the deals offered through Groupon. Checking out the outdoor lighting deal now ☺️

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 3, 2018 at 5:29 am

      It is a great life I won’t lie but it is a tough one too as all these were commitments to be fulfilled at one point but even then I still love saying thank you for choosing to work with me.

  33. Frankie says

    October 8, 2018 at 4:51 pm

    That’s a great idea to say thank you to your sponsors

    Reply
  34. Evelyn, PathofPresence says

    October 8, 2018 at 4:51 pm

    What a great life as a blogger – to work with so many different brands. There is certainly a lot to be grateful for. I especially love the deals offered through Groupon. Checking out the outdoor lighting deal now ☺️

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      October 8, 2018 at 4:52 pm

      It is a great life I won’t lie but it is a tough one too as all these were commitments to be fulfilled at one point but even then I still love saying thank you for choosing to work with me.

  35. Sondra Barker says

    May 2, 2018 at 5:34 am

    Another great post! I honestly love Groupon, so many great deals on there.
    Xo, Sondra
    Cuisineandtravel.com

    Reply
  36. Holly says

    May 2, 2018 at 4:58 am

    How fun to say thank you to your sponsors. I’m sure they appreciate the love.

    Reply
  37. Andrea says

    May 2, 2018 at 2:26 am

    this is such a cool idea of doing a round-up of the sponsors you worked within a month it is such a great to show them some love. I really enjoyed this blog post.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 3, 2018 at 5:24 am

      Thanks Andrea, I am glad you enjoyed the post. I believe in saying please and thank yous as they go a long way

  38. Jessica Taylor says

    May 2, 2018 at 2:24 am

    I need a dash camera as well! So cool that the brand wanted to collab with you!

    Reply
  39. Jessica Taylor says

    October 8, 2018 at 4:51 pm

    I need a dash camera as well! So cool that the brand wanted to collab with you!

    Reply
  40. Chloe Ciliberto says

    May 1, 2018 at 9:32 pm

    What a great idea to do a roundup thank you of your sponsors. I would love to work with brands like M&S. I’m off to read your posts now. xx

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 1, 2018 at 9:52 pm

      Aww thanks Chloe, I was over the moon when I got to work with M&S. I hope you manage to work with them soon, I wouldn’t mind working with them again soon

  41. Tara Pittman says

    May 1, 2018 at 5:57 pm

    I checked out those shower enclosers and now I want one. I wish I had known about these before my bathroom remodel last year.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 1, 2018 at 9:53 pm

      Aint they just the best looking shower cubicles ever? I definitely hope to get one, one day

  42. Sarah Bailey says

    May 1, 2018 at 4:58 pm

    Mark and Spensers really do some delicious food don’t they? We don’t have the department store here but we do have a good store and hands up we sneak in from time to time!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 1, 2018 at 9:54 pm

      We don’t have the department store one here either just the Food Hall which I love to get my bits and bobs

  43. Treasure Every Moment says

    May 1, 2018 at 3:49 pm

    What a lovely way to round off the month and give your kind sponsors another shout out 🙂

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 1, 2018 at 9:55 pm

      Thank you, I feel its the least I can do

  44. Amber Myers says

    May 1, 2018 at 1:34 pm

    I enjoyed reading your posts last month. The spring cleaning routine was helpful since I’m pretty awful at going through everything. And Groupon always has the BEST deals!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 1, 2018 at 9:55 pm

      Thanks Amber, that means a lot. I do love a good deal off Groupon and glad the Spring cleaning helped.

  45. Ally says

    May 1, 2018 at 12:35 pm

    I love that as a part time blogger you were able to work with so many different sponsors over the course of April. I also think it is a really nice gesture for you to write a post thanking all of them. You’ve given me hope for someone who has just started out as a blogger.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 1, 2018 at 9:56 pm

      I am glad to hear that Ally, I think its the least I can do as there are so many other bloggers in the sphere that they could work with but chose me.

  46. Treasure Every Moment says

    October 8, 2018 at 4:49 pm

    What a lovely way to round off the month and give your kind sponsors another shout out 🙂

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      October 8, 2018 at 4:49 pm

      Thank you, I feel its the least I can do

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