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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 #hertripsabroad #solotravel #solotravelingisfun 
#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. 📍

#qatar #doha #qatarphotoinstagram  #solo travel #travelbug bestvacations igtravel travelpic travelblog beautifuldestinations tlpicks instatravel roamtheplanet traveldeeper travelgram travelinspo wanderlust instapassport exploretheworld travelpics travelmore passionpassport travelawesome lonelyplanet travelblogger travelphotography traveltheworld worldtraveler
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Featured Brand · May 18, 2017

{Featured Brand} Aura Print – UK Digital Printing Experts

Aura Print Digital, an online printing company with over 16 years experience and experts in the field. The company believes that the customer is king and always adapt with the times and honest feedback from customers. What I love most about Aura Print is that with them there are no hidden fees. During your ordering process you see how much you have to pay and no surprising fees at checkout.

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We’re proud of our Yorkshire values. You can expect from us: honesty, integrity, straight talk, hard work, pride, quality and value.

Whilst the company has 16 years experience it was actually started in 2007 as a one man operation. Over the years the company expanded to meet the current demands in the field. The Aura Print team are a mix of experienced, enthusiastic and qualified staff and are currently hiring. {Information correct as of time of publishing this article}.

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UK Digital Printing Experts

A few months back I had a privilege of being chosen to get 250 business cards in exchange for an honest review. Obviously I jumped at the opportunity as I have been in need of them for years now. I used to attend many blog related functions and always resorted to only taking people’s card. All the time I was the one asking fellow bloggers to take my details on a piece of paper. Well no more because the lovely people are Aura Print have sorted me out.

Aura Print Digital print more than just business cards but offer a range of services to meet your needs. They work with companies, organisations and even individuals like yours truly to provide the best service. I was happy to see that some of the companies they have designed products included Waitrose and Pizza-hut. Our clients include the NHS, the University of Huddersfield, Wakefield Wildcats and the Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

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The Ordering and Design Process

Ordering is quite simple and can be done in three simple steps after you’ve decided exactly what you want. Get Price –> Choose delivery –> Pay. I will use my ordering experience as an example, we already know I received this gorgeous business cards. One of the most popular types of business cards is “Impakt Coloured Core 800gsm Luxury Business Cards“. To get the price you need to choose your design (single or double-sided, landscape or portrait), colour and paper. For this example the paper is 800gsm, then choose the finishing colour and get your quote. During the ordering process is when you get a chance to upload the art work you want to be used.

Final Thoughts

I do like the cards after all I chose the design and what appears on them. I will confess they are a bit different in texture to other cards, they are thicker. It’s confusing sometime because I always think I have picked two when it’s only one.  It took me a while to realize that they feel different because they are 800gsm and not 300 – 450gsm. Overall I still like them and you too can get to design your very own from Aura Print Digital. 

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Comments

  1. Zena's Suitcase says

    May 23, 2017 at 11:43 am

    I like your cards. I really need some new ones printed so will take a look at these

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  2. Mardene Carr says

    May 22, 2017 at 11:41 am

    Oh wow, the cards look absolutely stunning and professional. You did good my fellow blogger, you did real good!

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  3. Blair Villanueva says

    May 22, 2017 at 11:25 am

    No matter how fast pace our technology is and we are more on switching digital, the printing industry will always be there. Will never be gone.

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  4. Homemade for Elle says

    May 22, 2017 at 6:01 am

    I love finding great deals on printing, and have been wanting to create my own business cards. I am definitely looking into this – thanks!

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  5. Wildish Jess says

    May 22, 2017 at 5:46 am

    These look great! I need new business cards since revamping my site.

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  6. Tanya Brannan says

    May 22, 2017 at 12:15 am

    Ooooh a perfect time to read this post when I actually need to order some new cards! Off to have a look at them now! xx

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  7. Khushboo Motihar says

    May 21, 2017 at 2:05 pm

    The cards look fabulous and I love its overall quality and design! Aura Print has done a great job 🙂

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  8. KokosSecrets says

    May 21, 2017 at 1:54 am

    I love the color of the card and they look so neat. they also look so professional

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  9. Shannon Ritchie says

    May 20, 2017 at 5:37 pm

    These cards look so professional, I am going to keep this company in mind when I need to purchase some 🙂 x

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  10. Leigh Anne Borders says

    May 20, 2017 at 4:42 pm

    THey look like they do an amazing job. It is so important to have good business cards to hand out.

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  11. Kara says

    May 20, 2017 at 7:52 am

    These look great, I need to order some new business cards

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  12. Evelina Vilke says

    May 20, 2017 at 12:31 am

    The cards look awesome! I need new business cards so will definitely have a look at this company.

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  13. Echo (The Mad Mommy) says

    May 19, 2017 at 11:57 pm

    This sounds like an awesome company for printing. Your business cards look fantastic!

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  14. Ayse says

    May 19, 2017 at 8:31 pm

    They look great, being thick they will definitely stand out when given to someone 🙂

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  15. Musings of a tired mummy...zzz says

    May 19, 2017 at 8:20 pm

    Ooh I’ve been thinking about getting business cards so I’ll check these out, thanks!

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  16. Terri Ramsey Beavers says

    May 19, 2017 at 4:55 pm

    The cards are just so professional looking. I just had some made and wish I had thought to put my social media links on mine. I might have to order more before going to BlogHer 17 and the WOW Summit 17.

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  17. Abbi Gabasa says

    May 19, 2017 at 4:51 pm

    800gsm sounds a bit too heavy for a business card for me, but the good thing about something of that weight is that it will definitely stand out! They look great!

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  18. Melanie Williams says

    May 19, 2017 at 3:02 pm

    Loving your cards these look fab!! Deffo keep these guys in mind 🙂 x

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  19. Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes says

    May 19, 2017 at 2:22 pm

    I love the design of your new cards, I’ll definitely have to keep Aura Print in mind 🙂

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  20. Emily says

    May 19, 2017 at 2:22 pm

    Lovely design! I generally like a thicker card, they certainly hold up well.

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  21. Newcastle Family Life says

    May 19, 2017 at 1:33 pm

    They sounds brilliant, I need new business cards too since changing my blog design so I will have to check these out xx

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  22. Noviaty Husain says

    May 19, 2017 at 9:51 am

    i like this business, make me looking for many ideas.

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  23. Mellissa Williams says

    May 19, 2017 at 9:12 am

    I like supporting British businesses and small business so I would order these!

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  24. Rhian Westbury says

    May 19, 2017 at 9:08 am

    I really need to get some new business cards as I haven’t had any in ages x

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  25. Laura says

    May 19, 2017 at 7:37 am

    Your new business cards look so stylish and professional! Aura Print did a great job with them! xxx

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  26. Jennifer Hamra says

    May 19, 2017 at 6:19 am

    Aura Print sounds like a great business! I love that they do not have hidden fees and really focus on meeting their customers’ needs. That’s great customer service!

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  27. Crystal Carder says

    May 19, 2017 at 12:05 am

    I’ve been needing some cards and those ones look perfect. I love the fact that they are thicker, will keep this company in mind in the future.

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  28. Mum in a Nutshell says

    May 18, 2017 at 8:32 pm

    I’d quite like the fact they’re a little more thicker, much more of a quality feel to it. Great review btw

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  29. LucyDorrington says

    May 18, 2017 at 8:25 pm

    I like that the price is transparent, I always seem to find I pay more than I think I’m going to for printing.

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  30. tara pittman says

    May 18, 2017 at 8:14 pm

    I will consider this place when it is time for new cards. The do a great job.

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  31. Ana De Jesus says

    May 18, 2017 at 5:55 pm

    I definitely need some new business cards and I like that they have designed products for waitrose. Although they are thicker the cards sound great x

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  32. Alison Rost says

    May 18, 2017 at 5:37 pm

    What a lovely company. I always like to hear a little of their backstory. I don’t use printing services very often, although the next time I’m placing an oder for business cards, I’ll definitely keep them in mind

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  33. Clairejustineo says

    May 18, 2017 at 5:18 pm

    These look lovely. I could do with some new business cards. I have changed my hair colour since my last ones and look a lot different 🙂

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  34. erin fesperman says

    May 18, 2017 at 4:56 pm

    I swear by business cards so that’s way I always make sure mine are unique and different. You only get one chance to make a first impression, gotta make it a good one!

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  35. Deborah Nicholas says

    May 18, 2017 at 3:50 pm

    Oh i love the clean graphics of these – such a great choice.

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  36. Sarah Bailey says

    May 18, 2017 at 3:34 pm

    What some lovely looking business cards, it is really interesting to know where is good to get such important stationery items from.

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  37. Milly // Mini Adventures says

    May 18, 2017 at 3:15 pm

    Interesting to hear about this – there are so many business card printing companies out there now, it’s hard to work out who to go with sometimes!

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  38. Laura Nelson says

    May 18, 2017 at 1:10 pm

    I love the idea of proper business cards for my blog! Will definitely check out Aura Print 😊

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  39. Helen Jacob-Lloyd says

    May 18, 2017 at 11:27 am

    I like it when companies allow you to completely customise your business cards, rather than have to fill in a pre-set format 🙂

    Reply
  40. Home and Horizon says

    May 18, 2017 at 7:36 am

    I love your business cards – they’re lovely. I like how you have your picture on the front – a great idea so people remember you!

    Reply

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