2014 Plans!

My post today is going to be on my 2014 plans!

Passing healthcare training - by the end of summer I really would like to of finished my healthcare training that I do for Boots. I am then a qualified Healthcare Advisor which I can then go onto dispensary training in the future. So far I have passed 3 out of 5 exams so leaving me 2 left to have passed by summer (hopefully)

Save money - 2013 has been a great year, except the fact I spent far too much money on things I maybe didn't need. I would really like to of saved more than I have spent by the end of 2014 and have the willpower to realise maybe I don't need 13 lipglosses in near enough the same shade...

Getting fit / healthy eating - I am determined to get abs and be fit. I want to work out everyday or week and get the outcome I'd like! I don't eat healthily because I purely don't like healthy food which is awful because I'd love to enjoy a salad. So I'm going to cut down on fatty foods and also look into healthy foods I would actually eat.

Find another job - I have worked for Boots for over a year now and I do like working for Boots, it is great! However in this day and age there's like not enough hours for a nearly 18 year old who needs her money! Lol, so yes I'd like to venture into something else too.

Positive thinking - this year is the year where things are changing hugely. So this year I want a positive outlook on everything no matter the problem, I'm one of those people who if I'm upset or angry I show it, I can't not. So this year I want to be able to be like Abbie look chill things are cool calm your ass down and don't worry! Go into things with an open mind!

Turning 18 - this isn't something I have planned... obviously but of course I need to write the fact APRIL 16th I'm turning 18! Wooo yeah!

More make-up - I'm hoping this year I go down the make-up road more. In 2013 I did pass my no7 badge which is awesome, I also did some events at bigger stores with some super cool no7 make-up women so this year I'm hoping more make-up involved things come my way!

Hope you all enjoyed this, if anyone else fancies writing one. Tweet us at @Scoshgirls so we can give it a read!! :-) 

Christmas gifts!

So, I have been Christmas shopping today and got a few gifts for people but I find it so so hard. I. Thought I would post all the presents I buy (apart from Abbie's of course haha) to give you guys some inspiration! 

My favourite place for gifts this year is 'Boots' 3 for 2! You can get so much good stuff and it doesn't all have to be beauty things. I got my step dad a Nandos sauce set and another friend a cute jewellery box. If you were looking for beauty things, big brands like soap and glory do cutes cubes full of products and so I got in a few of them as well! They also do a different offer every week on a bigger gift and so I am waiting for the Laura Ashley one to buy my Mum :) 

Next up, I have a friend that I don't see that often as she lives away and I find her really hard to shop for. We both have a love for books and next year in York (favourite place) there is a performance of Birdsong which I am studying this year and which is a brilliant book. I have booked tickets for that and we are going to make a weekend of it which I thought was a lovely gift for someone I don't see very often. 

I was also thinking of creating a hamper for Mum of all of her favourite bits and bobs. This is a great gift idea because you can spend as much or as little as you want to on someone and it is really personal. 

Another one of my friends and I have decided that we are going to make gifts rather than buy them and so I am making her a CD of all of our favourite songs and then filling a jar with the ingredients to make Christmas cookies and instructions. She loves baking and I thought this was a really fun idea. 

Christmas shopping on a budget can be really hard but if you look for bargains and use discount vouchers or your NUS card you can make huge savings. Also, think about making personal presents for people which can be just as nice and save a lot of money! You could always suggest doing a secret Santa to cut down on the presents you have to buy or all go out for a Christmas meal somewhere which would be lovely! 

1 weeks until we can start the advent countdown! Hope you are all feeling super festive. 

I got my Christmas jumper for this year from Next for £30 but there are some lovely ones in Asda that are a lot cheaper. If you guys have any gift ideas or Christmas traditions tweet us @scoshgirls or drop us an email. 

Lots of love

Jamie-lee x