Sorry it's been so long

So I'm sorry I haven't been posting, it's just because I've been working a lot and also I've been super busy with my Christmas shopping omg it's so manic but it's also the best time of year it's sad that it marks the end of the year but the beginning of a new year. Which also means lots of new posts and that sort of thing.


I'm also not doing blogmas this year because I'm just to busy at this moment in time but I will be doing it next year.
So instead I'm doing instamas so you can be check that out and see what I'm upto over Christmas and starting next year im gonna try and post every day so that this time next year I can look back at everything I did that year, kinda like a reminder, like those Facebook videos and memories they make me so happy because life goes by so quickly, it seems like only yesterday that I was a 13 year old little girl and here I am 4 years later crazy how much everything has changed.!!!!!!!!!!

Finally.....

So I been away for kinda a while working out something, I now finally have a job at Primark which is great. I also joined a gym which might seem weird considering I have been blogging about healthy living and all since June so most people would assume that I already went to the gym but no that was mainly because my local gym wanted £50+ a month and then Pure gym finally came to us. (its opening on Thursday gonna be there for sure).  Puregym is also a 24 hour gym so you dont have to worry about opening and closing times which is great.

So I finally joined a gym which means that I will be blogging more about going to the gym, workout ideas, pre-workout snacks/drinks, etc


Also it would be great if you could let me know what you guys what to read or for me to blog about,  I will leave all my links below as always please feel free to chat anytime.


insta - Beth_kent16
email - Bethanyltkent@gmail.com
Pintrest - Bethanyltkent
Pure gym website -/https://www.puregym.com/

Magnetic Car Phone Holder by Mokoh review

Huge shout out to Mokoh  for sending me a Magnetic Car Phone Holder which is great for your phone it means that you don't have to mess about with broken phone holders that just don't work. This Magnetic Car Phone Holder Is great I even used it to hold my sat nav yesterday because I forgot my holder.  All It has a life time warranty as well as two diffrent sized magnets all for just £6.99 on Amazon. 


Best Magnetic Car Phone holder i've ever had. 

Cucumber Boats with Spiced Yogurt

Cucumber Boats with Spiced Yogurt
I've always thought the secret to getting kids to eat what their parents like is to remember to adapt your favorite flavors to your child's palate. If your kid isn't ready for strongly-flavored Indian curries, this could be the introduction that works: a familiar food, lightly spiced and presented in a fun way.

• Small cucumbers
• Small container of plain yogurt
• Sugar
• Salt
• Cumin

Halve cucumbers lengthwise and scoop out seeds. (A melon baller works great for this.) Mix some plain yogurt, a couple of pinches of sugar, a pinch of salt and a dash of cumin in a bowl. Spread into hollowed cucumbers.

These are perfect for after school or for a summer picnic 

Mango Madness

Mango Madness

Take advantage ripe mangoes disease-fighting ability with this delicious smoothie recipe.

SERVINGS: 2

1 can (8 oz) juice-packed pineapple chunks
1 cup fat-free frozen vanilla yogurt
1 lg ripe mango, peeled and chopped
1 ripe banana, sliced
Crushed or cracked ice

1. COMBINE the pineapple (with juice), frozen yogurt, mango, and banana. Blend until smooth.
2. WITH the blender running. gradually drop in enough ice to bring the level up to 4 cups. Blend until the ice is pureed.

Tutti-Fruitti Smoothie

Tutti-Fruitti Smoothie

A splash of orange juice infuses summer citrus into this healthy and refreshing snack.

SERVINGS: 2

½ cup loose-pack mixed frozen berries or strawberries
½ cup canned crushed pineapple in juice
½ cup plain yogurt
½ cup sliced ripe banana
½ cup orange juice

COMBINE the berries, pineapple (with juice), yogurt, banana, and orange juice in a food processor fitted with the metal blade, in a blender, or in a large measuring cup with an immersion blender. Process for about 2 minutes, or until smooth.

Berry Vanilla Sensation

Berry Vanilla Sensation

Fat-free vanilla yogurt sweetens this tangy fruit healthy smoothie recipe.

SERVINGS: 2

½ c frozen unsweetened raspberries
½ c frozen unsweetened strawberries
¾ c unsweetened pineapple juice
1 c (8 oz) fat-free vanilla yogurt

COMBINE the raspberries, strawberries, and pineapple juice. Add the yogurt. Blend until smooth.

Sunrise Smoothie

Sunrise Smoothie

Blend apricot and peach together, and your smoothie will look like an early-morning sunrise.

SERVINGS: 4

1 banana
1 cup apricot nectar, chilled
1 container (8 oz) low-fat peach yogurt
1 Tbsp frozen lemonade concentrate
½ cup club soda, chilled

1. COMBINE the banana, apricot nectar, yogurt, and lemonade concentrate. Process for 30 seconds, or until smooth and creamy.
2. STIR in the club soda and serve immediately.

Berry Good Workout Smoothie

Berry Good Workout Smoothie

Get the energy you need to power through your workout in minutes with this easy-to-make smoothie recipe. For an extra dose of calcium, try adding a teaspoon of Organic Kale Powder.

SERVINGS: 1

1½ cup chopped strawberries
1 cup blueberries
½ cup raspberries
2 Tbsp honey
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
½ cup ice cubes

BLEND all ingredients.

Watermelon Wonder

Watermelon Wonder

Transform a summer fruit favourite into a delightful healthy smoothie. Just remember to buy seedless watermelon or remove the seeds before you blend!

SERVINGS: 2

2 c chopped watermelon
¼ c fat-free milk
2 c ice

COMBINE the watermelon and milk, and blend for 15 seconds, or until smooth. Add the ice, and blend 20 seconds longer, or to your desired consistency. Add more ice, if needed, and blend for 10 seconds.

Apricot-Mango Madness

Apricot-Mango Madness

Fresh lemon juice adds a tangy splash to this sweet smoothie.

SERVINGS: 2

6 apricots, peeled, pitted, and chopped (about 2 c)
2 ripe mangoes, 10 to 12 ounces each, peeled and chopped (about 2 c)
1 c reduced-fat milk or plain low-fat yogurt
4 tsp fresh lemon juice
¼ tsp vanilla extract
8 ice cubes
Lemon peel twists (garnish)

1. PLACE the apricots, mangoes, milk or yogurt, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a blender. Process for 8 seconds. Add the ice cubes, and process 6 to 8 seconds longer, or until smooth.
2. POUR into tall glasses, garnish with lemon twists, if desired, and serve immediately.

Just Peachy

Just Peachy

Fat-free vanilla ice cream makes this protein packed smoothie sinful and slimming. Skip the spoonful of sugar for a healthier pick.

SERVINGS: 2

1 cup 1% milk
2 Tbsp low-fat vanilla yogurt
½ cup frozen peaches
½ cup strawberries
⅛ tsp powdered ginger
2 tsp protein powder
3 ice cubes

1. BLEND together any liquid ingredients (milk, yogurt, juice, etc.) and protein powder; this will help break down the grainy powder and make sure it's evenly distributed.
2. ADD mushy ingredients, like precooked oatmeal and fruit, then add ice at the end. For a thicker shake, you can toss in more ice cubes; you'll add volume without the calories.

Tropical Papaya Perfection

Tropical Papaya Perfection

Thick like a milkshake, this coconut-infused smoothie recipe transports you to a tropical island.

SERVINGS: 1

1 papaya, cut into chunks
1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
½ cup fresh pineapple chunks
½ cup crushed ice
1 tsp coconut extract
1 tsp ground flaxseed

COMBINE the papaya, yogurt, pineapple, ice, coconut extract, and flaxseed. Process for about 30 seconds, or until smooth and frosty.

Banana-Blueberry-Soy Smoothie

Banana-Blueberry-Soy Smoothie

Succulent, summer-ripe blueberries burst with flavor in this delicious smoothie. Skip the sugar or artificial sweetener for a healthier pick; the fruit makes it naturally sweet.

SERVINGS: 2

1¼ cup light soy milk
½ cup frozen loose-pack blueberries
½ frozen banana, sliced
2 tsp sugar or 2 packets artificial sweetener
1 tsp pure vanilla extract

COMBINE 1 cup of the milk, the blueberries, banana, sugar or sweetener, and vanilla extract. Blend for 20 to 30 seconds, or until smooth. Add up to ¼ cup more milk if a thinner smoothie is desired.

Strawberry-Kiwi Smoothie

Strawberry-Kiwi Smoothie

Stay full and fight disease. This high-fibre smoothie recipe becomes even healthier when you use organic kiwis, which contain higher levels of heart-healthy Polyphemus and vitamin C.

SERVINGS: 4

1¼ cup cold apple juice
1 ripe banana, sliced
1 kiwifruit, sliced
5 frozen strawberries
1½ tsp honey

COMBINE the juice, banana, kiwifruit, strawberries, and honey. Blend until smooth.

Pineapple Passion

Pineapple Passion

This decadently thick smoothie recipe can even satisfy your desire for ice cream and it's healthy!

SERVINGS: 1

1 c low-fat or light vanilla yogurt
6 ice cubes
1 cup pineapple chunks

1. COMBINE the yogurt and ice cubes. Blend, pulsing as needed, until the ice is in large chunks.
2. ADD the pineapple and blend at "whip" speed until smooth.

World's Best Smoothie

World's Best Smoothie

Slurp down this smoothie recipe at breakfast, and you'll feel satisfied until lunchtime. 

SERVINGS: 1

1 c plain nonfat yogurt
1 banana
½ c orange juice
6 frozen strawberries

COMBINE the yogurt, banana, juice, and strawberries for 20 seconds. Scrape down the sides and blend for an additional 15 seconds.

Very Berry Breakfast

Start your day off with a bang with this fruit-packed smoothie recipe.

SERVINGS: 2

1 c frozen unsweetened raspberries
¾ c chilled unsweetened almond or rice milk
¼ c frozen pitted unsweetened cherries or raspberries
1½ Tbsp honey
2 tsp finely grated fresh ginger
1 tsp ground flaxseed
2 tsp fresh lemon juice

COMBINE all ingredients in blender, adding lemon juice to taste. Puree until smooth. Pour into 2 chilled glasses.

Green Tea, Blueberry, and Banana

Green Tea, Blueberry, and Banana

Antioxidant-rich green tea makes this healthy smoothie a nutritional powerhouse.

SERVINGS: 1

3 Tbsp water
1 green tea bag
2 tsp honey
1½ c frozen blueberries
½ med banana
¾ c calcium fortified light vanilla soy milk

1. MICROWAVE water on high until steaming hot in a small bowl. Add tea bag and allow to brew 3 minutes. Remove tea bag. Stir honey into tea until it dissolves.
2. COMBINE berries, banana, and milk in a blender with ice crushing ability.
3. ADD tea to blender. Blend ingredients on ice crush or highest setting until smooth. (Some blenders may require additional water to process the mixture.) Pour smoothie into tall glass and serve.

Orange Dream Creamsicle

Orange Dream Creamsicle

Need to cool down after a tough workout or a hot day at the beach? Lap up this low-cal, citrus-infused healthy smoothie recipe.

SERVINGS: 1

1 navel orange, peeled
¼ c fat-free half-and-half or fat-free yogurt
2 Tbsp frozen orange juice concentrate
¼ tsp vanilla extract
4 ice cubes

COMBINE the orange, half-and-half or yogurt, orange juice concentrate, vanilla, and ice cubes. Process until smooth.

Banana Ginger Smoothie

Banana Ginger Smoothie

This smoothie Soothe digestion, heartburn, nausea, and other stomach trouble with the fresh ginger in this natural remedy smoothie recipe.


SERVINGS: 2

1 banana, sliced
¾ c (6 oz) vanilla yogurt
1 Tbsp honey
½ tsp freshly grated ginger

COMBINE the banana, yogurt, honey, and ginger. Blend until smooth.

10 Beauty life hacks that will change your life...

1. Spike your concealer - Mix liquid highlighter with your under eye concealer to create your own brightening concealer. Two parts concealer to 1 part highlight. Adjust as preferred.
   
2. Re purpose your mascara brush - Save the mascara wand from your pricier mascaras to maximise your cheaper formulas — i.e., a Benefit They're Real brush is plastic and easy to clean and reuse in your drugstore faves. It will really maximise that formula.
   
3. Make liquid eyeliner - Mix eye drops with shadow to create a custom liquid liner. Dip a brush into some eye drops or mix together on your hand.
   
4. Revive old eyeliner - Use eye drops to revive gel liners. Eye drops are sterile and safe for the eye area obviously so you're in the clear.
   
5. Use bronzer as eye shadow - Use a bronzer as a transition color in your crease. I do it all the time and it's an awesome way to multitask and get your money's worth.
6. Prevent smudged eyeliner - Draw eyeliner directly onto your brush to apply a soft, smudged line. This is quicker, softer and easier than lining and then smudging.
7. Use face oil to revive makeup at the end of the day - Dip your wet beauty blender into moisturizer or facial oil to revive makeup and add glow. Concentrate on the highest points of your face, mainly cheekbones. You'll be highlighted san sparkle. 
   
8. Use concealer as eye primer instead of buying it - Use concealer on lids as an eye primer. Until eye primer really became a thing, I always did this. It cancels out any veins and discoloration and gives your shadow something to adhere to.
   
9. Create the straightest eyeliner lines - Use a business card to create perfectly-angled winged liner. Angle a business card from the outer corner of your eye upwards and draw along it with your liner. Bam! Perfect line, every time.
   
10. Make a lip scrub with what you already own - No need to spend $10 on a lip scrub when you can duplicate the effect by dipping your finger in olive oil, followed by white or brown sugar and scrubbing across lips. Follow with lip balm and your pout is perfected.

Best ways to revise

So we are coming up towards the end of the exam season which means come august if you've failed any subject you are going to be able to resit most of them in November so here are my top revision tips for exams. 

1. Start revising early
2. Don't spend ages making your notes look pretty— this is just wasting time. For diagrams, include all the details you need to learn, but don't try to produce a work of art. Limit yourself to 2 or 3 colours so you don't get carried away colouring things in.
3. Take short breaks - every hour, not every 10 minutes.
4. Use revision guides
5. this will enable you to revise by osmosis. If you are going to do this , it's best not to learn anything until the night before the exam. Stick a revision guide under your pillow and when you wake the next day, you'll find the full contents of the book have been absorbed into your brain.
6. During study leave, start revising early - i.e. 9 am — that way you'll get your day's work done much quicker and will have time to relax in the evening.
7. Stick revision notes all around your house
8. Get yourself drinks and snacks - so you don't make excuses to stop every 10 minutes...
9. Try reading difficult bits in funny accents - french 'Bonjour Mr Shakespeare'
10. Sit at a proper desk. Don't try to revise in bed — you'll be in the land of pink igloos and elephants before you can say "Captain Birdseye".