Valentines Gift Guide For Her - Under £50.00

Struggling with Valentine's Day gift ideas?! Keep on reading for my top ten gift ideas all for under £50.00.

1.       A Glossy Box Subscription

A gift that keeps on giving, you can sign up for 3, 6 or a 1-year contract to be delivered once a month to your loved one’s door. Each box is a seasonally themed box of beauty goodies, with a mix of mini and full-size products. This a lovely treat, which will give her a chance to discover new products. Click here to shop. 

2.       Fortum and Mason Tea 

If she is a tea lover, she’ll love a luxury version of her morning drink to brighten up her morning. This is my favourite breakfast tea! It comes in the well-known Fortnum and Mason coloured tin so will also look lovely displayed in the kitchen.  Click here to shop.

3.      A Scrapbook or Photo Album

If you are on a tight budget this is a perfect and thoughtful gift.  Nowadays most of our photos are locked up in our smartphones, so, it’s special to be able to see them printed out. I have used these Paperchase books for all my Scrapbooking and find they work perfectly, they are also available in a range of colours. Click here to shop.

5.       Polaroid Camera

This present also ties in well with the above if you have more of a budget to spend with. This camera instantly prints the pictures when you take them, so you can keep up to date with scrapbooking your memories. Click here to shop.

6.       Board Game

A great way to escape your smartphones and spend some quality time together with some competitiveness. A favourite of mine is Fog Of Love, where you take on different personas to take you through the game. Click here to shop.

7.       Scratch Map

Make this a shared gift by using it to scratch off the places you have been together. Each continent you scratch off reveals shining gold foil, you could even attach a photo of you both at each destination you have visited together. Click here to shop.

8.       Luxury Loungewear

Every girl loves their comfies, so you can’t go wrong with this gift. Treat them to luxury loungewear they might not buy for themselves like this piece from Micha Lounge on ASOS. Click here to shop.

9.       Valentines Underwear

A gift for both of you. I love the collection of underwear sold on Lounge Underwear as there is something for everyone, from super sexy sets to pretty comfy ones. Click here to shop the Naomi set from the Valentines collection and here for the minimal red triangle bra set.

10.   Personalised Candle

Nothing says a romantic night in like lit candles, add a personalised touch with this special one from Yankee Candle. Click here to shop.

11.   A Bouquet Of Chocolates – A classic present with a twist, choose their favourite chocolate and they’ll be sure to love this indulgent gift. You can be creative and make your own or buy one ready-made here. Click here to shop.

I hope this post gave you some Valentines shopping ideas, let me know if you picked anything up from my picks.

The 10 Top Things To Do In Liverpool

Liverpool – the city where you will never walk alone. I spent the best part of two years living between Liverpool and London when my partner lived there. When I was only there for short periods of time I liked to cram in as much as possible. I think by doing that I’m a reliable source for a good guide to Liverpool. Keep on reading to find out my recommendations from food, nightlife to day activities.

1.  BALTIC MARKET

Liverpool’s first-ever street market can be found at the famous Cains Brewery in the Baltic triangle. The market showcases a variety of ever-changing food traders. As well as hosting Sunday markets for local businesses in different trades. The beauty of the market is that you will never know what you will find. This is a great place to come for lunch and to have a wander around during the day, but they also have a bar and indoor and outdoor seating areas for evening. https://www.balticmarket.co.uk/

2.       GHETTO GOLF

Alike the Baltic Market, Ghetto Golf can be found in Cains Brewery. This crazy golf course is like no other. The graffiti-covered course offers 18 holes with each hole being completely unique. There is also a bar with fun cocktails as you make your way around the course. Ghetto golf is so popular that I would advise booking before you go. https://www.ghettogolf.co.uk/liverpool/booking/

3.       THE CLUBHOUSE L1

A few minutes stroll from Liverpool-One shopping centre, this restaurant has a modern-nautical feel to it. Sporting an outdoor kitchen, two floors including a dining area and a drinking area. It is somewhere I always return to for its old school American food. https://theclubhouse.uk.com/

4.       WHEEL OF LIVERPOOL

Located on the Keel Wharf waterfront, this is the perfect place to get panoramic views of the city. If you go during the day on a weekday, you’ll be likely to get a pod to yourselves. For just £10 per adult I would highly recommend this experience. http://www.freijwheels.com/our-wheels.php?city=Liverpool

5.       THE FLORIST

One for the ‘gram’. This restaurant is beautiful with its woodland theme, pretty pink flowers are draped thoughout the restaurant and a huge mystical tree sits in the middle of the restaurant. The menu is unique, while accommodating for different dietary needs. I would especially recommend their Sunday roast. https://theflorist.uk.com/locations/liverpool

6.       ALMA DE CUBA

A converted church which has been transformed into a bar/restaurant. The former 18th-century church also offers a Sunday Brunch with live Gospel singers to serenade you.

https://www.google.com/search?q=alma+de+cuba&oq=alma+de&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0l7.2331j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

7.       INK BAR

A great place for a night out. A clubby cocktail bar with graffiti slogans on the walls and photo opportunities with the bathtub and giant teddy. Ink bar plays a mix of old-school and current R&B music.

8.       ROXY BALLROOM

You have two Roxy Ballroom’s to choose from in Liverpool one in Rainford Square and one in Hangover Street, both equally as good. They offer drinks and games such as ping pong, mini crazy golf, beer pong and shuffleboard. https://www.roxyballroom.co.uk/

9.      SEE THE STREET ART

Head to Jamaica Street to see the incredible artwork. From Liverpool’s famous Liver Birds, to football tributes, to the completely random – it’s a fascinating area to admire.

10.   TAKE A STROLL ALONG ALBERT DOCK

A simple but a must-do thing in Liverpool. It is home to many must-visit attractions such as The Beatles Story, Tate Liverpool, The British Music Experience and much more. Also, if you’re with a loved one, get a padlock, write your names on it and attach it to the railings of the docks – you’ll know where to put it when you spot the sea of padlocks lining a certain area of the docks.

Get To Know Me Tag: 25 Questions

As I am new to blogging, I thought the get to know me tag would be a good way to kick off my blog. Hopefully, these 25 questions will give you a better insight into my life.

1. FULL NAME

Laura Gould

2. ZODIAC SIGN

Pisces, just about as my Birthday

is on the 20th March.

3. HEIGHT

5ft exactly. 

They say the best things

 come in small packages.

4. THINGS I LOVE

My family, friends

 and learning something new.

5. THINGS I HATE

Spiders - my biggest fear.

6. NUMBER OF SIBLINGS

None, I am an only child.

But I have plenty of cousins

 to make up for not 

having any siblings.

7. FAVOURITE DRINK

For a soft drink, a tango ice blast 

(Cherry and Rasberry mixed). 

For an alcoholic drink,

 a porn star martini.

8. TURN ONS

Kindness, manners 

and a good 

sense of humour.

9. TURN OFFS

Selfishness 

and arrogance.

10. FAVOURITE YOUTUBERS

Lydia-Elise Millen, 

Sarah Ashcroft and

 Emily Canham.

11. DO I HAVE TATTOOS OR PIERCINGS

I have four piercings, 

two standard lower lobe piercings and

two on my upper right ear. 

I currently have no tattoos, 

as I haven't found anything I love. 

I would want my tattoo to have 

meaning behind it.

12. LAST SONG I LISTENED TO

Sam Smith - Dancing With A Stranger

14. MY FAVOURITE SONG

John Lennon - Imagine

15. THE REASON I STARTED BLOGGING

I had always wanted to start a blog. 

Since becoming a student again, 

I feel like I finally have time to focus on 

getting my blog up and running.

16. LAST MOVIE I WATCHED

I watched Night School last night. 

I would highly recommend it if you are

 looking for a comedy to watch, 

I find Kevin Hart hilarious.

17. MY FAVOURITE HOLIDAY

An easy answer, it would 

have to be New York. 

I visited the day after Christmas 

Day and stayed to celebrate 

New Year's Eve there, it was 

everything I expected and more.

18. SOMEONE FAMOUS I WOULD DATE

Cillian Murphy!!

He plays Tommy in Peaky Blinders.

19. WHERE I LIVE

South-East London

20. PLACES I WOULD LIKE TO VISIT

Everywhere?! But seriously, places 

I would like to visit soon are 

LA, Barcelona and Greece.

  21. MY FAVOURITE PLACE TO SHOP

Zara - 

Easily the best 

high street store. When you 

find something good it’s 

like striking gold. 

22. MY PERFECT DATE

For the evening - dinner 
& the cinema. I love going 
to cinema experiences like 
Backyard Cinema.  

For the day - I love a trip
to a Zoo.

23. FAVOURITE FOOD

I am really enjoying

stir-frys at the 

moment. I like

experimenting 

with different

 flavours and 

ingredients 

within it.

24. SHOW I COULD WATCH ON REPEAT

Gossip Girl, but Friends

would be a very close

second.

25. QUOTE TO LIVE BY

“We all have two lives.

The second one begins 
when you realise you 
only have one”

I hope this post helped you to learn more about me. If you have any more questions, ask away in the comments.