At the end of 2015 (which feels approximately five minutes ago btw), I set myself some blogging goals for 2016. Given I had only been blogging a matter of months then, I wasn’t really sure what I was doing (definitely still don’t) so I wasn’t sure what were reasonable goals to set myself. Looking back, it’s interesting that all the goals I set were based on numbers. This year, I’ve realised that it isn’t just about the numbers. While I fully understand that the stats often get you more opportunities, there is more to a great blog than just how many people follow you on Twitter. So I’m here to review my year in comparison to last year’s stats goals and think about what goals I might set myself for 2017.
Archives for December 2016
ASOS Advent Calendar: Day 11 – 20
Last week I introduced you to what I got in days 1 – 10 of my ASOS advent calendar. Well this post is all about (you guessed it!) days 11 – 20. I appreciate that still leaves four days worth of treats before Christmas that I haven’t shown you, but I will. I just can’t bring myself to open the doors until the actual day. It spoils the advent fun!
A Blind Date Wine Night with The Pip Stop
Christmas is all about spending time with your loved ones but it’s easy to get caught up in all the business of buying presents, going out for the work Christmas party and generally feeling frazzled. So when The Pip Stop offered to send me a wine tasting kit to enjoy at home, I couldn’t resist. It gave me the perfect excuse to spend a lovely evening in with my husband and try some new wines that the experts at The Pip Stop recommended.
ASOS Advent Calendar: Day 1-10
So it’s confession time. This year, I totally failed at organisation. I didn’t carry out my wifely duties. I failed at being a decent human being. I completely forgot to get Andrew an advent calendar until the last day of November, when I frantically rushed around Newcastle looking for the good Lindt one (with no nuts). Needless to say, it was nowhere to be found and I had to confess my failings to my husband. To my horror, I then came home to find he had bought me the ASOS advent calendar. Cue me feeling like a total dick!
Irresistible Me – The Ultimate Hair Styling Tool
I have always wanted to be one of those women who makes an effort with their hair. I envy those who have it within themselves to get up half an hour earlier to create the perfect do. Fact is, I can’t be arsed. To be honest, it’s not a rare occurrence for me to go to work without even brushing my hair. It’s probably because I’ve got poker straight, thick, long hair. It’s pretty well behaved, so I don’t really need to do anything to it for it to look nice. And yeah, it looks nice, but I want it to look fucking awesome. And I’m getting to the point where I am willing to try anything. So when Irresistible Me asked me I wanted to try their 8 in 1 Sapphire Styling Wand, I could not say no.
A Christmas Tree Full of Memories
I love Christmas, it actually is the most wonderful time of year. A time of year when it’s universally acceptable to wear questionable knitwear, change into your cosiest pyjamas as soon as you get home and snuggle in front of the TV with a blanket, a box of chocolates and a glass of mulled wine. And what gets you into the Christmas spirit more than putting up your Christmas tree?
Getting My Sh*t Together With PaperChicCo
In October this year, I realised I had been blogging for one whole year. I can’t believe it! The anniversary prompted me to review my goals and refresh my design, but there is SO MUCH more I want to achieve with Hello Jennifer Helen. I have asked for some light boxes and a new camera lens for Christmas (Santa, I’ve been really good this year!) and I’ve already been sticking to a twice weekly posting schedule. I’m getting more organised, but I couldn’t have done it without some helpful stationery from PaperChicCo.
2017 Travel Plans: A Year of Adventure!
Earlier this week I wrote a post telling you all about the lovely beauty bits I got for my 30th birthday. Well, the presents did not stop there. Andrew well and truly spoilt me and decided to hook me up with some serious 2017 travel plans. Adding to our already ambitious holiday goals, it’s set to be a killer year!