2019.

Hey guys!
How are you guys?!
I can't believe its 2019 and I haven't posted on this blog since the end of 2017!
I have missed posting but over the past year I haven't seemed to have the time.
I want to start blogging again as a way of giving me something to do while I am on bed rest haha!
Okay so a little back story about what has been going on in my life for the past month or so... 
Back in April I was planning on going on a little Granddaughter and Nan adventure to Salzburg and Vienna. Every thing was planned and I was really excited and we headed off to the airport!
We got to Manchester airport, got the number for our gate and heading to go and get on the plane as you do in an airport.
However I didn't make it to the plane.
To get to the gate we had to walk down some stairs... I can't remember what really happened after this point apart from I ended up falling down many steps and ended up breaking my leg.
I knew I had broken a bone as soon as I realised what happened as my whole leg was like jelly. I got taken to hospital to find out that it hadn't just broken one bone but both of the bones in my lower leg. I stayed in hospital in Manchester for 11 days and had to have an operation. 
I am back home now and currently have a metal rod and 4 pin screws holding the larger bone in my leg together while my little bone is hopefully healing by itself! Fingers crossed everything is going okay and the hospital next month tells me I can move onto crutches as I am currently sporting a zimmer frame as i'm only touch toe weight-baring and have to use a wheelchair.
However this hasn't stopped me living my life. It's put work on a hold for a bit because I'm not allowed to stand for a long period of time and creating special occasion cakes means I am on my feet ALOT. 
To be honest breaking my leg couldn't have come at a worse time not that there is ever a good time to break a bone but May has been one of the busiest concert filled months of my life so far.
At the beginning of May I had The Vamps four corner tour in Birmingham followed by Free Radio Hits Live the very next day. Take That and Rick Astley a week or so later, last night saw The Vamps four corners tour in Leicester and Saturday is the last one until October so far for Rita Ora!
Thankfully the venues have been able to accommodate for my accident some shows have been better for disabled seats than others (I might actually do a post on my experience with the whole disabled accident thing as there is a few things that I think people should know) but the main thing is I have been able to go to them. Live music is everything to me and as you guys already know if you have been reading this blog since the beginning I LOVE CONCERTS!
 I'm unsure on how long my recovery will be but i'm going to do everything in my power to get myself back to the old me and get myself better. I honestly have the best support network around me at the moment and I can't thank my family and friends enough for what they are doing for me. 
So... expect some more posts from me i'm not sticking to a schedule this time I'm simply going to post when and what I feel like so you could have 3 posts in one day or none for a week haha!
I hope you're all okay!
Take Care
Post soon!
xx

21 going on 81. ♥

Hey guys!
This is going to be a bit of a rambling post so I apologize in advance.

Over the past couple of weeks I have seen many of my facebook friends and people who I follow on twitter posting about parties and getting drunk etc and it's got me wondering...

I'm not judging anyone of how they live their life or how they choose to make decisions because each to their own but it got me thinking about how I live my life.
I have a few confessions. 

#1 - I have never been on a night up town. 

For me it's not something that interests me and that I want to do. I could think of nothing worse than going into a club, getting off my face and stumbling home. And let's not get into how much I know some people spend in one night, it's more than my heart can take and well I just see it as concert ticket money haha!
Yes I live my life going to concert and popping to the pub when my friends are back from university and I'm perfectly fine with this. I don't understand how people can count down until the weekend to get drunk and "forget everything". I'm not saying that I will never ever go into a club because there may be a time that I do but at the moment it's not on my list of priorities. Honestly if I don't ever in my life go to a club I wouldn't be bothered and feel like I have 'missed out'.

#2 - I have never gotten that drunk that I can't remember the night before.
I saw a facebook post the other day with someone saying they couldn't remember last night and it was a "messy" one. Again I could think of nothing worse. I enjoy spending time with my friends and making memories that will last a lifetime than to drink them all away and have no recollection of the night before apart from a banging head from all the booze. I know you don't have to drink when you go to places like a club but when you ask people what you do a club they will tell you that you have a little dance, get drunk and 'enjoy yourself'.

I'm not aiming this post at anyone in particular because I couldn't care less how you live you life if i'm honest it's just something that has been on my mind for a while - you do you boo!

Anyways many people who I see post these types of thing are at university and I fully understand that's what you do to let off steam from the week and spend time with your mates but I am someone who owns their own business and works 7 days of the week for around 12 hours a day. This includes being on my feet all day at the shop making cakes to answering facebook and any other enquires at every hour of the day (I have had people message me as early as 3 - 4am in the morning right up until midnight in one day). The thing I enjoy the most is coming home, getting into my PJ's and relaxing with a cup of tea and some rubbish TV every night and weekend when I can.

I guess it's just the generation we live in now a days. I am an old soul I know that. I act more like im 81 than 21 sometime but can drop to acting like a 4 year old at a drop of a hat haha!

If you read this and you are one of these people who enjoy going up town maybe you think i'm strange for not experiencing what you do most weekends and sometimes of a weekday but we each choose our own path in life and I think it's wonderful we have our own views else this world would be a boring one haha!

I know this is a random post but I just wanted to let it all out.

I hope you're all okay

Take Care
Post Soon x

I've been gone a while.

Hey guys!

I have missed sitting and typing out little posts on my own little section of the internet. I hope you guys are doing well!

I have been drowning in everything cake over the last couple of months, not that i'm moaning as I am enjoying what I am doing but it's lovely to have a few minutes to sit and chill and do something little for me.
I have a few blog posts in which I have half types out but never finished and posted them so expect those soon including a few concert posts!

I just wanted to pop on here to say I haven't forgotten about you guys and to let you know how much I have missed posting!

See you in my next post!
Take Care

Post Soon x

Jack Whitehall - 160217 ♥

Hey guys!
The other day I went to see Jack Whitehall at the Genting arena with Jessica!
When we first booked tickets I was a tad dubious as to if he will be as funny as he is on TV. Jess had seen him before and said he was funny and she wasn't wrong he was hilarious! Right from the beginning of the show my sides were hurting from laughing so much.
I don't know any other comedian that can ride on a horse so casually have it take a poop of the stage and make such a drama out of it seem so funny as he did!

He has so many stories to tell from him playing 'Would You Rather' with a 13 year old at a wedding to his awkward situation with one of his friends 'Dave' who he was keeping his identity a secret for the sake of his friend since the story was all to do with the royal family - to be specific Prince Harry but later revealed not only is name but his twitter handle as told people to start tweeting him about the story!

My favourite part about the whole show has to be the story about his little part in a well known film - Frozen - He played he character Gothi the Troll. Does sound familiar? There is a reason for that... They cut him out of the film. The ending of the show was all to do with this with a lady singing 'Let It Go' and jack following onto the stage dressed in a green inflatable suit dress more like shrek than a troll!

It was a wonderful night and I will definitely be going to see him again in the future if he tours Birmingham.
Have you guys see him?

Here are a few photo of the night to finish off the post - Enjoy!

 

 

 

Take Care

Post Soon x

The Money Jar. ♥

Hey guys!

I hope you're all okay!

I ended last year with hardly any money to call my own as most of my money goes into my business. 

I vowed this year that I would try and save some money so I knew come the end of the year I could spend a little on myself in which ever way I choose.

Over the past couple of year I have seen the '356 day' money jar challenge going around which is where you put 1p in a jar on day 1 and each day you add 1p extra in each time. So on day 3 you will but 3p into the jar and on day 112 you will put £1.12 in ect. Over the whole year you end up with £667.95 at the end of the year which is and amazing idea.

However I am one of those people who will forget about the whole challenge by day 20 and won't remember again until day 50. 

So this year I have just decided to put any amount in a jar at the end of the week. Everytime I get given a £2 coin it automatically goes in the money jar at the end of the week along with any small change like 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p. My first week I put £6 in and at the end of this week I have put £12 in. All together so far I have about £26.30 and we are only 3 weeks into January. Not every month is going to be as high in value as others but thats okay because it is all adding up to the bigger picture. I can't wait to look back at the end of the year and see how much I have put into the jar!

What do you guys think of the '365 day' challenge? Are any of you doing it this year?\

Take Care

Post Soon x

2017.

Hey guys!
The first week of 2017 is over and it has been busy!

I had 2 wonderful cakes to make one tinkerbell cake for a little 3 year old girl and one of our 'signature' chocolate overload cakes for an 18 year old male!

Of course with a new year like most of these post I talk about going on a diet blah blah blah. I'm not putting a label on it this year. I am just simply changing my eating habits and adding healthier choices into my diet.
This whole first week I have been trying to drink at least 1.5 litres of water a day and I have actually been sticking to it! (pat on the back to me) however I don't know how long i will last as the downside with drinking so much I keep needing to pee which is a HUGE pain up the backside!

Last year I didn't have much time towards the end of the year for this blog I always start strong at the beginning of the year and fall short towards the end and honestly I have missed sitting with my laptop and writing down my thoughts.
I miss writing reviews and putting my experiences down somewhere I can look back at. I have promised myself this year I will blog more even if it means when I have more time writing a few and posting them as each week passes. My main problem is not just the time factor but inspiration. 

For 2017 I don't want to make many goals. I find I end up feeling down by the end of the year when I only achieve a few I have set and not all of them so this year I plan on making monthly goals which I know I will be able to achieve and feel better in myself.

I hope the beginning of 2017 has been a good one for you and I have the rest of the year is the same! I hope happiness, love and support shines upon everyone reading this right now and everyone in the world. 

What are you goals for 2017?

Happy 2017!
Take Care

Post Soon x

The Vamps 'Wake Up' Album Review ♥

Hey guys!
Today's Post is going to be a little review on The Vamps New Album!
If you guys have been reading this blog for sometime you will know I am a huge fan of the vamps and love nothing more than getting to see them live!
The boys are amazing musicians and honestly don't get enough credit for their amazing songs and lets not even mention Bradley Simpson's vocals... I could honestly talk about the boy all day! The little cutie!
ANYWAYS!
Back to what this post is actually about!

So back in November the album was released and since then I haven't stopped listening to it. Every song is an absolute tune. There is a song to suit every mood. I can't wait to see them perform some of the song live on their tour this year! I am sooo excited! Are you guys going to any of the tour dates?
This album has to be one of my favs of all time.

I love their first album and always will but some of the songs on this album are a lot better and show how much the boys have grown as not only artists but in themselves.

Can we also just for one second talk about the album cover?!
The blue colours are beautiful (My Fav Colours). The new logos are stunning and the boys on the cover are looking fabulous af.
What are your favourite tracks on this new album?
I love 'I Found A Girl', 'Million Words', 'Stolen Moments', 'Cheater', 'Half Way There', 'Peace of Mind' & 'Written Off'... Who am I kidding?! I LOVE ALL OF THEM!

There is not one bad song on the whole album.
If you haven't listened to it you need to right now.
You can listen to it on spotify, purchase it on iTunes, Amazon, Etc.
You guys know where you can get it from!
What are you waiting for? Go bless your eyes with the beautiful music of the Vamps and enjoy every second of it!
Take Care
Post Soon x

Night Time Skin Routine ♥❅

Hey Guys!

Today's post is my night time routine.
I wanted to share it with you because I know many people use loads and loads of products washing their faces a thousand times and putting all kind of lotions and potions onto it to give them "good" skin. Which is all well and good if you have the time and the patience to spend that much time on your skin haha!
I use 4 products every night and another product twice a week.

Yes, I am one of those lazy people who take their make up off with facial wipes but I swear by them and have for years! Nivea Daily Essentials Gentle Facial Cleansing Wipes For Dry Skin. As long as you get ones that are moist (I hate that word but couldn't think of a better one to explain what I mean) your makeup will come off and with the cleansing lotion I also use it get into all my pores and removes all the oils and makeup which is left on my face.

This is a new addition to my routine. Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water. Everyone went mad over it for a while and I didn't really understand why and still don't if i'm honest. As an all over the face cleaning water it doesn't do a good job getting rid of all my makeup. I use this mainly for my eye makeup. Cleaning wipes don't get all of your eyes makeup off and I don't fancy rubbing at my eyeballs with a wipe to get every bit of mascara off. I find this product gets all the leftover eye makeup off without me having to scrub at my eyes. I have however also found out that is I use too much of this product it slightly makes me eye sting and water uncontrollably.

The next two products are from Clean & Clear. In my teenage years their products used to break me out like mad! On the left is the Clean & Clear Deep Cleansing Lotion For Sensitive Skin & on the right is the Clean & Clear Blackhead Clearing Cleanser. The deep cleaning lotion keeps my blemishes at bay and helps clean out my pores while not stripping my skin. The blackhead clearing cleanser is a new addition to routine also. I don't struggle with blackhead but i would like to get rid of the few that I do have mainly on my nose. I will update you on how it works out in the next month or so!

The other product I use twice a week is something I actually didn't take a picture of ha! Dove Original Beauty Cream Bar. The soap adds moisture to my skin where it is needed as well as giving it a deep clean. I only use the soap twice as week as it can add too much moisturisation into my skin and can cause my nose to get more oilier that it usually is.

I don't add moisturiser after cleansing my face as I feel that when I go to bed it creates a layer over film over my skin and doesn't really absorb. I like to let my skin air of a night time and to add moisturiser of the morning before application of any makeup or before heading out into the outdoors.

What do you guys use?
Take Care

Post Soon x

Hello December ♥❅

Hey Guys!

Sorry I have been so MIA from this blog things have seen up in the air at the moment you guys will find out all about that closer to the time but for now I can only apologise!
I miss blogging so much!
I feel lost. Not sitting at my laptop with my earphones in and typing away!
How has your November been?
Has it been good?
I'm so excited to finally get the decorations out and make the whole house look christmassy, pretty and sparkly!
Are you look forward to christmas?
Have you got your list ready?

Take Care

Post Soon x

Little Mix - Get Weird - Album Review ♥

Hey guys!
Okay, so I have been wanting to do this short review since the album came out but I am only just now getting round to post it!

Little mix have brought out a new album!
*Has mini dance party to myself*

I have been waiting for long for another album from these girls that my expectations grew higher and higher and well... the girls haven't disappointed!

This album is so different to any of the others but it may be my favourite ones!

First of all can we talk about how pretty the girls look?

I love how the album is called 'Get Weird' because let's be honest we all have this weird side of us and there is going to be at least 1 track on this album that is gonna speak to you and make you dance or cry.

I have a list favourites from the album and a list of "I kinda like it but I think I will have to listen to it a few more time before I love it"... If you know what I mean.
With each track this whole new side of you comes out!

'Black Magic' kicks off the album which is one of my all time favourite songs! Every single time it comes on in the car, in the house anywhere I can't help but sing along. If me and Jess are together and we hear it we little loose it.

I also love 'Love Me Like You', 'Weird People', 'Hair', 'Grown', 'Lightning' 'Secret Love Song pt. 2' is also everything. At the moment the rest of the song on the album are on the other list that I spoke about earlier but I don't hate any of them which is always a good start right? 'Hair' is another one of my all time favourite song. It's such a sassy ass song and brings out your inner diva. Some of them are amazing vocal wise but need time to grow on me! I will however be singing all these songs word for word come next year when I see the girls live in Birmingham! I am so excited!

What are you favourite songs off the album?

Do you like the album?

Are you seeing them on tour next year?

Take Care

Post Soon x

The Vamps Fanfest - Birmingham - 28th October 2015 ♥

Hey guys!
So today myself and Jess went on a little trip to Birmingham to see the vamps again! You guys are probably getting fed up with all these posts on the vamps and me seeing them live but honestly they are one of the best bands out there and if you have never seen them live you need too! It's a must!
Little plug on November 7th tickets for their next tour go on sale and some of the tickets are for as little as £11... if you have never seen them before here is your chance!

Anyways! The boys played some new songs from their upcoming album as well as some classics like "Can We Dance" and "Somebody to you".
I am in LOVE with their new music. "I Found a Girl", "Cheater", "Wake Up" and "Millions Words" are in my top 5 favourite songs at the moment!
I didn't get many pictures because I was too busy watch them perform and just about managed to hold my phone in my hand to film them haha!
I did however get a couple so I will insert them at the end of the post!
It was also nice to see the tide again! Looking forwards to seeing them new year again when they are on tour with the vamps!
I hope you are all doing well!

Take Care 
Post soon x

The Bigger Picture.

Hey guys!
Today's post is a video that you need to watch... well listen too.

This video is by Kian Lawley. 

Many of you guys may have heard of him, some of you may not have done. You will after this video. He is one of my favourite YouTubers.
Now if you have seen his videos before you know he is always trying to make people laugh in one way or another but this video is different.
I'm not going to go on about what happens in the video just watch it. 

Listen to it.

 Take in it's message.

It really does open your eyes about everything.

Take Care

Post Soon x

Burt's Bees Soap Bark & Chamomile Deep Cleansing Cream - Review ♥

Hey guys!
If you guys follow me on instagram @MusicMadGal10 you may have seen me post a picture of this product sometime ago... 8 weeks ago haha!
I said I was going to review it on my blog so here we go!

I was sent this product by Burt's Bee's.

RRP - £11.49 

(You can get it for cheaper from Boots but it's out of stock at the moment)

I am going to admit it right here and now. I don't care much for skincare and having a skincare routine. I applaud people who spend time of an evening cleansing, toning and moisturizing, I have the time to do it but it's just another chore to add to the list haha!
However this has changed. I now have a sort of mini skincare routine which takes me about 15 minutes from start to finish.

Burt's Bee Website description
Burt's Bees Soap Bark and Chamomile Deep Cleansing Cream is a rich, sulfate-free facial cleanser is made with a gentle, yet effective plant-based cleansing complex featuring quillaja saponaria (soap) bark extract and witch hazel. Luxurious lather foams away excess dirt, oil and make-up leaving skin feeling clean and refreshed. Extracts of chamomile, echinacea and aloe help calm skin while glycerin and cocoa butter provide a touch of moisture for naturally fresh, healthy skin.

The scent of this product is amazing! It remind me of fizzy lemon sherbert you used to be able to get from the shops near me as a child!

The instructions on this product tell you to wet your face and then apply the product. When you do this it caused the cleansing cream to foam up and help get into your pores instead of just creating a layer of cream on your face as you rub it into your face. 

After you start to take off the face wash it starts to have a cooling effect on your skin which feels amazing! The bonus with this product is that is stay that way for ages! With some products I have used in the past that sensation happens for about 5 minutes and disappears, this one doesn't!

The first I used this product I washed my face with the product and was intrigued to see if it has taken off all my makeup so I used a cleanser I has sitting around. The cotton pad came back clean! No makeup on it at all! I was super impressed!
This is definitely deep cleaning and not drying at all! I have dry skin and if anything it moisturises my skin instead of drying it out!

I don't use this product everyday. I use it 2/3 times a week depending in this condition of my skin. I will definitely be repurchasing this when it runs out! 

Its is a must have! Go try it and let me know what you guys think!

Take Care

Post Soon x

Camping Adventures ♥

Hey guys!
Sorry for not posting on Wednesday I have been away for the week with my best pals! I thought I would share a few snaps with you from the week!

The week was filled with laughing, smiles and happiness. I couldn't have asked for more amazing people to go camping with!
Love you guys, here's to another adventure soon!

Yes I put bacon on my s'more! Don't knock it until you try it haha!

Take Care

Post Soon x

NikkieTutorials - The Power of MAKEUP! ♥

Hey guys!
I was scrolling through my YouTube Subscriptions list the other day and saw that NikkieTutorials had uploaded a new video.
Although I always watch her videos every time she uploads this video was a must watch!
Make up is wonderful thing. It makes many people feel happy in their own skin and gives many people the creativity to create a beautiful masterpiece on their own face or on others.
Me, myself love makeup and it gives me away of expressing myself as well as others. I love sitting down at my dresser everyday and creating a new look!
Eyeshadows, eyeliners, lipstick, glitter, highlighter, bronzer, blush etc were all made for a purpose. To enhance natural beauty and to hide imperfection you may not want to be on show.
No one should be shamed for how much or how little makeup or how bright or neutral they decide to wear on an everyday bases.
If you have 10 minutes out of your day please watch this video.
Makeup is powerful.

Take Care
Post Soon x

May. ✿

Hey guys!
May is calling!
Hopefully this month will be filled with sunshine and happy memories for myself and for you guys as well!
Do you have exciting things going on this month?
Are you getting ready to sit exams?
Are you getting ready to leave school for the next year or next step out of education and into the real world?
I hope everything this month is perfect for you and it is an memorable month!
Stay safe with what ever you do <3

Image from Google Images - Rights go to owner.

Take Care
Post Soon x

Today's Thoughts - Slow Down Time.

Hey guys!
Sorry for the lack on blog posts this month. I have around 4 weeks left of college and its all about getting the last few units ticked off and crossed over!
I am so excited to leave yet I am worried about how fast this year is going and what it's going to hold!
Can you believe in a couple of days we will be into May?!
I honestly don't know where this year has gone already! Next month is going to start off at a high thought. Bank Holiday and then then week after I get to see The Vamps & Union J! I'm super excited!
Do you guys have anything fun going on in the next few months?

Image from Google Images.

Take Care
Post Soon x

Inspirational Quote #2. ♥

Hey guys!
Many things have been going on with my life at the moment. Plans for the future, leaving the past behind and enjoying the time I have left in the places im living in right now.
Yesterday during college we were looking at tattoos and I found a quote which I can't get out of my mind.

Picture from Google.

This quote means a lot to me right now.
Dreams are what everyone needs to live. Well for me anyways.
Without the ideas, hopes and dreams for the future I wouldn't be able to get out of bed in the morning and work for what I want.
Dream big. It may be one day all we have.
Take care
Post soon x

Britain's Got Talent - Birmingham Auditions 2015 ♥

Hey guys!
Thursday night myself & Jess went to see Britain's Got Talent Auditions in Birmingham. The night started off with boredom which then turned into laughter then confusion then something weird & topped of the night with a lovely sin along!
The whole night was amazing and getting to see Ant & Dec, Simon, Amanda, Alesha and David! So much laughter and cringe-worthy performances that you all get to look forward to in a couple of months when BGT makes an appearance back onto our TV screens in the UK!  
Here are a few pictures of the stage and the judges!

You will defiantly be getting some treats on your TV screens from our viewing of the show!

Are you guys looking forward to watching it this year?

Take Care

Post Soon x

Cadbury Creme Eggs - New Recipe ♥

Hey guys!
So it hasn't been a long time since christmas was over and we were beginning a new year. Its now 21st Jan 2015 and already the Easter eggs in main chain shops are making an appearance.
Cadbury had recently released a statement saying that they have changed the shell of the creme eggs to a cocoa mix instead of the normal dairy milk it used to be. You can read all about it here: Creme Egg - Daily Mail
Many people had said it hasn't change the taste, some say it tastes nicer, some disagree altogether and say it tastes awful.
I have to agree they tastes wrong. It doesn't taste the same as they used to and I agree that the chocolate tastes cheaper. The inside of the egg isn't the same either in my opinion. Last year when I had one it was more gritty and sweet and made the creme egg what it is. This year it isn't as sweet and more runny in texture.

I brought a pack of 5 for me and my family which is the biggest pack that they do now since they took it own from 6 in a pack to 5 but still charging the same amount of £2 and ended up with 6 in my pack... I wasn't moaning!
I still how think that it is a bit of a rip off but they only come out at this time of the year and i don't mind buying one pack and sharing them out.
I don't think i will be buying another pack in the future unless they change the recipe again.
Have you guys tried them?
What do you think?

Picture from Google

Take Care
Post Soon x