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
Happy New Year, happy 2026 #firstpicture of the ye Happy New Year, happy 2026 #firstpicture of the year.
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Sponsor Roundup · June 6, 2014

Top 5 Friday ~ Affiliates + Freebie Friday

Hi there! Welcome to my Top 5 Friday, today’s top 5 is about three affiliates and two non-affiliates tops. So to the new bloggers (even oldies) affiliate companies from my understanding is mostly PR companies that bring bloggers and brands together, for bloggers you get (more often than not) free samples to try out then review and for brands they get cheap promotion, greater exposure to this internet based world plus more win-win right? So today I decided to share with you three of the brands I am promoting on my blogs as well as my social media platforms. The remainder two of the top 5 Friday are 1. My trip to Munich (flying out as I write this post) and 2. My 2nd Freebie Friday giveaway. Let’s get right into it.

“Information about shops obtained from etailPr campaigns page”

1. LYDC offers three unique handbag brands each with their own unmistakable identity. All three of our collections offer an edit of key catwalk trends along with everyday timeless pieces with a stylish edge. Their fashion-forward bags are created by designers with a wealth of experience in the fashion industry. Each have their own unique handwriting which offers a mix of fun, individuality, distinction and exceptional quality. Brands include LYDC London, Anna Smith and DSUK.

i had never heard of  LYDC before seeing them on etailpr, I wizzed to their site obviously since i have a bag obsession and lord have mercy. The beauty, the choice, the endless possibilities I didn’t not want to leave the page but I gat to. Maybe I can treat a reader one day to one for my Blogaversary.

LYDC, LYDC bloggers

2. Ipanema has long been one of Brazil’s hottest flip flop brands. Proudly presenting the most stylish new designs every season, with the largest range of flip flops, sandals and wedges available in a spectrum of colours and finishes, the brand epitomises the look and spirit of Ipanema and it’s colourful characters.

When I saw the ads for flip flops my mind went to the kind I used to own back in zambia. I can’t remember how many I went through but I can reminder the love/hate relationship I had with them so I was pleasantly surprised that Ipanema has more fashionable flip flops than I had originally preconceived. They are so gorgeous it’s crazy to think you can have such beautiful and fashionable flip flops.

Ipanema, Ipanema Bloggers

3. Graze box – “graze was started by 7 friends with a passion for food who wanted to get more out of their snacking. Six years on they’re still creating delicious new snacks – everything from flapjacks and brownies through to nuts, omega-3 rich seeds and beef jerky. You can choose from 100+ tasty treats and get your hand-picked snack box delivered to your home or work for free.”

I have been a customer of there’s for two years now, at first I was not into the choices I was making but after a few months I was in. The treats are tasty, deliciously devine and I am happy to recommend to my readers x

The ‘free’ promotional offer is available for new customers only.

Free Graze Box

4. Munich, well the long awaited trip to Munich has finally arrived, we heading to the airport now so cant say much. As always I have scheduled posts for the time I am away so please enjoy and all the feedback welcome.

5. Freebie Friday – Welcome to my 2nd Freebie Friday, last week’s winner Angela is yet to claim her prize. I was going to hold off this 2nd giveaway until she claimed but I could not deny you my readers another chance to win £15 to spend this time in one of my favorite online store Mr. Price.com check  them out and see what you fancy.

**Giveaway is open internationally**

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Comments

  1. Mia Myrabev says

    June 9, 2014 at 9:04 am

    Thanks Beverly x

    Reply
  2. Ashley says

    June 7, 2014 at 9:36 pm

    Love Graze! One of my favorites 🙂

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      June 9, 2014 at 8:57 am

      Glad to hear it Ashley x

  3. Leah from www.thatmamajama.com says

    June 6, 2014 at 10:52 pm

    Awesome!! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      June 9, 2014 at 8:58 am

      Anytime Leah x

  4. Ruthy T. says

    June 6, 2014 at 10:50 pm

    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      June 9, 2014 at 8:58 am

      Always x

  5. Karissa Ancell says

    June 6, 2014 at 10:48 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      June 9, 2014 at 8:58 am

      You’re most welcome x

  6. Alice says

    June 6, 2014 at 10:10 pm

    Ahh I miss my Graze boxes! Thanks for the giveaway and enjoy Munich, I’ve never been but I’d like to go 🙂 x

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      June 9, 2014 at 8:59 am

      Thanks Alice, I am enjoying sad leaving today but I will be back x

  7. Christine Mondy says

    June 6, 2014 at 9:43 pm

    Thanks for writing about Graze. I have been hearing their ad when I’m on Pandora and have become intrigued. I just might wait until after the summer months are over though (after reading Lauren’s comment)! 🙂

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      June 9, 2014 at 9:00 am

      Thanks Christine and I agree with Lauren but sometimes if you order the ones which are mainly just “nuts” you are safe so long as no chocolate onces are present x

  8. Rebekah says

    June 6, 2014 at 8:03 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway and hope you have a great time in Munich!!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      June 9, 2014 at 9:00 am

      Thanks Rebekah, enjoying/enjoyed Munich sad to be leaving today x

  9. Logan Cantrell says

    June 6, 2014 at 7:32 pm

    Thanks for this great giveaway! 🙂

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      June 9, 2014 at 9:00 am

      Anytime Logan x

  10. Lauren says

    June 6, 2014 at 6:45 pm

    I used to get Graze box but I actually stopped in the summertime. Since it was so hot, the items would melt in my mailbox. Such a pain every time!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      June 9, 2014 at 9:01 am

      I love them too, I experienced that once so I stopped getting ones with chocolate in them only nuts and was fine x

  11. Amberly says

    June 6, 2014 at 4:46 pm

    Graze is one of my favorites 🙂

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      June 9, 2014 at 9:01 am

      I love them, best little snacks around and they are so delicious x

  12. Laura Elizabeth says

    June 6, 2014 at 4:23 pm

    Ooh, love the looks of these brands! I’ll have to check them out.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      June 9, 2014 at 9:02 am

      Thanks Laura let me know what you think

  13. Lyssadawson says

    June 6, 2014 at 4:17 pm

    Thanks for sharing! I’ve got to check these places our!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      June 9, 2014 at 9:02 am

      You’re welcome lyssa

  14. Kristine Foley says

    June 6, 2014 at 3:32 pm

    I am so out of the loop! Thanks so much for keeping me updated on great brands!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      June 9, 2014 at 9:02 am

      Anytime Kristine x

  15. Ashley Z. says

    June 6, 2014 at 1:46 pm

    What a great post idea!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      June 9, 2014 at 9:02 am

      Thanks Ashley Z x

  16. Kasi Zlochevski says

    June 6, 2014 at 12:20 pm

    Your affiliates sound interesting, thank you for sharing!
    P.S. Have a blast on your trip 🙂

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      June 9, 2014 at 9:03 am

      Thanks Kasi, I have had a blast hope you enjoy your Europe trip too x

  17. Marielle Green says

    June 6, 2014 at 12:06 pm

    I like that you took the time to introduce your affiliates! It’s so much better than just having random ads on the side

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      June 9, 2014 at 9:04 am

      Thanks Marielle, I like to introduce what’s on my blog atleast once a month. I am glad you like it x

  18. Beverly Stevens says

    June 6, 2014 at 11:54 am

    I love this!

    Reply

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