As most of you probably already know, I am hosting and taking part in #50books2015. I am aiming to read 50 books this year! If you would like to join me, please check out my 50 book challenge post.

Here is my list of books, that I plan on reading this year.

1) Girl Online by Zoe Sugg.
2) The Girl In The Green Sweater by Krystyna Chiger; Daniel Paisner
3) Captivated By You by Sylvia Day
4) Such a Good Girl by R.D Rosen
5) The Cat Rescue Diaries by Kurt Schmitt
6) A Gift From Bob by James Bowen
7) Saving Danny by Cathy Glass (not yet out)
8) Scarlet's Secret by Casey Watson (short story)

-MORE TO BE ADDED!-

I am taking part in the 365 prject this year. I tried last year but failed misserable half way through January. Honestly, there is no reason why I can't accomplish this because I take at least one photo every day!

1st January 2015. A photo of me with no make up on and I had no long woken up. I don't usually post photos of myself, especially without make up on but it's the only photo I took on 1st of January. The rest are too dark for some reason. So me it is!


2nd January 2015. We took the Christmas decorations down today and put them in a storage box ready to go back up in the loft. They need organising a bit better than this though.

I rotated this but for some reason it's gone wrong.

3rd January 2015. Ellie and I built some of her Lego that she got for Christmas. Although, this isn't even quarter built yet and it took us 75 minutes! It's going to be a Disney Cinderella princess castle. We're going to finish it tomorrow morning, hehe.


Sarah xXx

For the last two years, I have taken part in the fifty books challenge, where I aim to read fifty books a year. I have not yet achieved this though.One of my goals for this year is to read more! I think I read around 30 books last year. (Note to self - must update googreads)

The year before last, Mama Owl hosted a blog hop for #50books13. Last year I was asked if I would like to host #50books2014 and I of course said I would love to! I am also hosting again this year (and will do a much better job than I did last year, I might add!).

And you can join in too! 

At the end of each month, I will write about the books I have read that month and I will also write a 'round up' post and include links to your blogs, with your book reviews. You can Tweet me the URL to your book reviews or Email me your monthly book review posts.
Please tweet/email me before the 28th of each month.

I will also include a blophop in each 'round up' post, which you can add your book reviews and #50books2015 related posts.
You can also join in on Twitter and Instagram using the #50books2015 hashtag.

I made a brand new badge for #50books2015. You can also add the below badge to your blog.



Please add your blog (or book list -books to read in 2015- blog post) to the linky below if you are going to join in with #50books2015, that way, I'll know who is taking part and I can follow you all so I never miss a post! You can all follow each other, too and make some new friends if you'd like :). It's also a really good way to find new books to read! Or you can leave me a comment to let me know you'll be joining in with #50books2015.

I look forward to reading all your book reviews and book posts for the #50books2015 book challenge!

Sarah xXx

P.S You can also follow me on goodreads

Every year, I set myself some goals - things to acheieve throughout the year.
This year I am hoping is going to a big year for us. I have so much I want and need to achieve and I am determined to achieve everything on my list. I think it's nice to have something to aim for.
Some are big things, others are small things. Here is my list for twenty fifteen.


1) Loose weight - Before Christmas I started the 30 day shred, I lost 6lbs!! I've probably gained a couple of pounds back but that's ok because I am going to start it again and not give up, not until I've reached my goal. My ideal weight is 125-130lbs, I need to loose around 30lbs. I know I CAN do it and I WILL do it!

2) To get organised! This was one of my goals for last year. I am more organised when it comes to routine but when it comes to objects having a home? Nope, not too organised at that at all! I have three 'junk' draws for instance. Stuff that we never use and can either be donated or thrown away. The paperwork all needs organising and I need to invest in 2 more chest of drawers as soon as possible. The boys clothes need organising and Ellie needs a new set of drawers because hers are broken and old. I plan on doing this as soon as I can afford it.

3) SAVE and BUDGET! Now, I know I can't save much because I don't have much money to save but I could save all the change 50ps, 20ps and 10ps. This can go towards a day trip out or if we visit family up north or whatever. You'll be surprised how fast the change adds up and how much it totals to! I've done this before and managed to save almost £40 in 20ps and 10ps over a period of about 5-6 months. That's quite impressive if you ask me!!  I've already been saving 5ps for the past month or so and probably have around £5 in 5ps. Every little helps, right?!
Budgeting I am quite good at but I do think I could do even better! I need to bring my food bill down some and not over buy. I know I could also look out for good deals and items on sale. This will really, really help me. I need to be a bit more frugal.


4) Health. I know I suffer with headaches (idiopathic intercranial hypertension). Loosing weight can help with that so we'll see how that goes. Although, from experience in the past, loosing weight made no odds. I really would like to be 100% better though. I also suffer with anxiety and I need to learn to control it better. I often feel anxious without even knowing why. I know that stress triggers it (as well as the headaches) and I know that living here really doesn't help but that's another story for another day.

5) Decorate! I want to have a nicer home. And make lots of home improvements but that is a whole other blog post in itself! I know I can do this frugally, other people do it, so why can't I?! I CAN DO IT! And I WILL do it!

6) Improve on my photography. I love taking photos, it is my passion. I don't ever want to make any money from my pictures, it's just a hobby. Something I enjoy. I know I can do better though and I need to learn to use my camera and what all the settings etc are for. Did I mention how much I love taking photos? 

7) Read more! I will be hosting #50books2015, more on that later though. I plan on reading 50 books this year. I read 30 or 31 books in total last year (I need to update goodreads!). Not too bad but I could read more rather than watching random crap on T.V.

8) Comp more!! The year before last, I had a few (small) wins by entering competitions. I need to get back into it this year. I think I won 2 competitions last year and they were very small things, a book and a phone case. I'm not complaining, it's better than nothing but ya gotta be in it to win it! Yes?! 

There's one other big thing I am itching to write about, but I can't just yet because I feel I'll be jinxing it. Plus I have no idea who reads my blog and who doesn't and writing about it publicly isn't what I want to do... just yet! And no, I am not pregnant incase you were wondering, lol!

Where do I want my blog to go in 2015? 

Well, I'm quite happy where my blog is right now. I love writing, sharing my life as mother with the world. I enjoy reviewing products and sharing my opinions. I love taking photos and sharing those too.
I will be participating in the 365 photo project. One photo every day for a year. I started this last year but failed half way through January! That will not be happening this year. I am going to complete it.
I'll also be joining in with more linkys/blog hops and I am hoping to make some blogging friends. I'm terrible on social media, I don't always have much time but I know I could participate in twitter parties and conversations more than I do at the moment.

So those are my goals for this year.
What are your goals for twenty fifteen? Let me know in the comments!

Sarah xXx